Backstreet Boys is an American pop group, who became popular in the late 1990s. They have released nine studio albums, thirteen singles, and toured internationally. Their first album was released in 1996 and their latest album was released in April 2017.

This article will rank the nine albums from best to worst:

1. "Unbreakable"

As the first album following Richardson's departure and without the producing expertise of long time BSB collaborator, Max Martin, 2007's "Unbreakable" seemed to be missing a certain "je ne sais quoi" despite peaking at number seven on Billboard's 200 album chart. Dubbing the record "more thoroughly bland and cheesy than ever," Rolling Stone gave it 2/5 stars, saying, "The material stinks worse than ever."

2. "Never Gone"

While some publications were writing off the boys following Kevin's departure, the band proved their haters wrong with 2005's "Never Gone." The album was a commercial and critical success, reaching the top spot on Billboard's 200 album chart and selling over 1.6 million copies in the US.

3. "Black & Blue"

The boys' fifth studio album, "Black & Blue," was released in 2000 and is considered one of their best works to date. The record sold over 5 million copies in the US and spawned the hits "Shape of My Heart" and "The Call."

4. "Millennium"

BSB's third album, "Millennium," is widely regarded as their best work. The record sold over 1 million copies in its first week and went on to sell over 13 million copies worldwide. It produced the hits "I Want It That Way" and "Larger Than Life."

5. "Backstreet's Back"

The boys' sophomore album, "Backstreet's Back," was released in 1997 and debuted at number four on Billboard's 200 album chart. The record eventually went on to sell over 8 million copies in the US and spawned the hits "As Long as You Love Me" and "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)."

6. "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely"

BSB's fourth album, "Millennium," produced a slew of hits, but none more memorable than "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely." The ballad topped the charts in several countries and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

7. "In a World Like This"

The boys' most recent album, "In a World Like This," was released in 2013 and peaked at number five on Billboard's 200 album chart. The record sold over 100,000 copies in its first week and spawned the hit "Permanent Stain."

8. "This Is Us"

The boys' ninth album, "This Is Us," was released in 2009 and debuted at number nine on Billboard's 200 album chart. The record sold over 73,000 copies in its first week and spawned the hit "Straight Through My Heart."

9. "DNA"

BSB's tenth album, "DNA," was released in 2019 and debuted at number one on Billboard's 200 album chart. The record sold over 400,000 copies in its first week and spawned the hit "Don't Go Breaking My Heart."

Conclusion

While some reviewers found fault with the production and lack of cohesion, others appreciated the album for what it was: a fun, feel-good record from a group that knows how to make catchy pop songs. "This isn't the Backstreet Boys' 'Sgt. Pepper's,' but it doesn't have to be," wrote The Huffington Post. "It's a pop album, and a good one at that."

So there you have it: the nine (technically 10) albums of the Backstreet Boys, ranked from worst to best. Do you agree with our list? Let us know in the comments!