Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys chatted about his new solo album “Love Life Tragedy,” which went No. 1 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Charts.
Concept of the new solo album
Regarding the concept of the album, Carter said, “This album is not only about love, life, and tragedy, but also the beauty that can come from it all.”
“This is the most vulnerable material I’ve ever released, and it is cathartic to share my story in this way,” he revealed.
“The ‘Love Life Tragedy’ album is a thank you to everyone who has loved and supported me for who I am – the artist, the husband, the father, the human being. I am very proud of this album and am excited to share it,” he acknowledged.
Song selection approach for the new album
On the song selection approach for the new album, he remarked, “I wrote and recorded over 30 or 40 songs over the past three years. I was conflicted about
what I wanted the album to be and sound like because I wrote songs as they came.”
“Some had a country urban feel, others were pop or dance tracks. It was hard to choose because I had great songs, but I wanted the album to feel cohesive. I didn’t want one song to stand out in a way that didn’t fit,” he elaborated.
“Eventually, I picked 16 songs that told a story and felt right. I titled the album ‘Love
Life Tragedy,’ and somehow, it all came together and worked,” he added.
Carter on scoring his first solo No. 1 album
On scoring his first-ever No. 1 solo album, Carter said, “I’ve been working on this album for three years, and for the first time in my life, the reason for making it and putting out this music had nothing to do with charting, just something personal for me.”
The fact that it went No. 1 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart was shocking,” he admitted.
“I feel grateful. I did not expect it at all. I’m still in disbelief, and I don’t know how to
feel about it other than I hope people can hear the things that are in my heart,”
he added.
Message for his fans about the new album
For his fans and supporters, Carter stated, “When I first got the news that it went No. 1 on iTunes worldwide, all I could think was that it’s a very big world out there.”
“After 33 years with the Backstreet Boys, it reminded me that our music has touched people all around the world,” Carter noted.
“I’m thankful and grateful that they care, want to listen, and give me the support they’ve given. I love you and thank you for giving me a career after 33 years and blessing my life,” he expressed, effusively.
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