Still Kids Explained
Still Kids is the eighth studio album by American boy band New Kids on the Block. It was released on May 17, 2024, by BMG. This is their first studio album since 2013's 10. The album features collaborations with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Taylor Dayne.
Background
The band announced the album in March 2024.[1] Donnie Wahlberg describes the album as the most mature, fun and comfortable album they had ever made.[2]
Composition
Wahlberg co-wrote on seven of the album's tracks, and McIntyre wrote on six. The fourth track and lead single "Kids", written by David Stewart and Luke Batt, is a mid-tempo song.
Release and promotion
Still Kids was released on May 17, 2024, by BMG Rights Management. On March 8, 2024, they appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show and performed "Kids". On May 17, 2024, they appeared on Good Morning America.[3] The band performed with American Idol season 22 contestant KAYKO during the season 22 finale on May 19, 2024.[4]
From June 14, to August 25, 2024, they will promote the album on The Magic Summer Tour (2024).
Singles
The album's lead single "Kids" was released on March 5, 2024. The second single "A Love Like This" was released on April 26, 2024.[5]
Critical reception
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic gave the album four out of five stars and said, "Still Kids finds New Kids on the Block playing to their strengths, winding up with an album that sounds fresher than expected and is arguably tighter than their big hits of yore." Carla Feric of The Independent wrote, "The album's upbeat summer songs will stick with you all day; they're catchy, the lyrics are memorable, and they capture the classic boy-band 'pop' sound that fans and causal listeners alike can appreciate."
Track listing
Notes
- "Get Down" contains a sample of "Upside Down" by Diana Ross.
- signifies a primary and vocal producer
- signifies a vocal producer
Personnel
New Kids on the Block
Additional musicians
- Luke Batt – backing vocals, bass guitar, drum programming, guitar, keyboards (4)
- Oliver Bernburg – bass (2)
- Max Bernstein – guitar (5)
- Kevin Cofield – synthesizer (8)
- Esben Dithmer – instrumentation (2, 6), programming (5)
- DJ Jazzy Jeff – backing vocals, scratching (11)
- Lars Halvor Jensen – backing vocals, instrumentation (11)
- Ashley Gordon – instrumentation (3)
- Kristoffer Lambek – guitar (2)
- Martin Larsson – programming (8, 9); backing vocals, instrumentation (11)
- Griffin McIntyre – guitar (14)
- Mathias Neumann – backing vocals, programming (11)
- Frans Nielsen – instrumentation (2)
- Obi – instrumentation (12)
- Jordan Patrick Ruddy – instrumentation (9)
- Adam Seuba – backing vocals (2, 11)
- David Stewart – backing vocals, bass guitar, drum programming, guitar, keyboards (4)
- Charli Taft – additional vocals (12)
- Sean Thomas – instrumentation (1, 3, 7, 10, 13, 14)
- Elijah Wahlberg – drums (8)
Production
- Matthew Barnes – mixing assistance (4)
- Luke Batt – producer (4)
- Deekay - producer (2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12)
- Esben Dithmer – producer (2, 5, 6)
- Ashley Gordon — producer (3)
- Charlie Holmes – mixing (4)
- Lars Halvor Jensen – vocal engineering (12), vocal producer (2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12)
- Holger Lagerfeldt – engineering
- Martin Larsson – mixing (2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12)
- Joey McIntyre – vocal producer (13)
- Frans Nielsen - producer (2)
- Obi - producer (12)
- Pink Laces – producer (8)
- Jordan Patrick Ruddy – producer (9)
- Adam Seuba – producer (2)
- David Stewart — producer (4)
- Sean Thomas – mixing (1, 3, 7, 10, 13, 14), producer (1, 3, 7, 10, 13) vocal producer (1, 3, 7 10, 13)
- Donnie Wahlberg — creative director, producer (2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13)
Charts
Notes and References
- Kaufman. Gil. New Kids on the Block Announce First New Album in 11 Years, 'Still Kids'. Billboard. March 11, 2024. March 5, 2024.
- Web site: Dresdale. Andrea. New Kids on the Block announce first new album in 11 years. ABC News. March 11, 2024. March 5, 2024.
- Web site: New Kids on the Block perform new song, ' Kids' on 'GMA'. Good Morning America. May 28, 2024. May 17, 2024.
- How to Watch the 'American Idol' Season 22 Finale (and Katy Perry's Farewell) Online Free. Chan. Tim. Variety. May 19, 2024. May 28, 2024.
- Web site: New Kids On The Block drop new ballad A Love Like This. Retropop. April 25, 2024. April 27, 2024.
- The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 27 May 2024. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1786. 7, 10. May 27, 2024.
- Web site: Veckolista Album Fysiskt, vecka 22. Sverigetopplistan. May 31, 2024.
- Web site: Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. May 25, 2024.
- Web site: Official Physical Albums Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. May 25, 2024.
