''Backstreet's Back'' is the second studio album by American boy band

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, released internationally August 11, 1997 by Jive Records and

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, with the exception of United States. It was a follow-up to their successful debut album ''

'' (1996). Some songs from this album and the debut album were compiled into a second self-titled album, ''

'' (1997), which was released only in the US. There were a few differences between the versions of songs released on this album and the American album. The album also contained the same enhanced section as the American release. The first track recorded for the album was a cover of "

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", which was recorded alongside a new song, "

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", which did not make the final track listing of the album. "Who Do You Love" was performed live but never released as a studio track. The three singles released from this album became three of their most successful and remembered singles.

Commercial performance

''Backstreet's Back'' debuted at #1 in Canada, selling 67,000 copies in its first week. By 2007, the album had sold over 1,048,000 copies in Canada.

Track listing

;Notes *"Set Adrift on Memory Bliss" contains an interpolation of "

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; and a sample from "

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, Reggie Noble, and Clifford Smith and performed by

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Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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