Inconsolable
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"Inconsolable" is the first single by the Backstreet Boys
from their sixth studio album Unbreakable
which was released on October 30, 2007. The single hit the U.S. radio outlets on August 27, 2007. It was premiered by Jive
at Z-100 - New York's Hit Music Station
on August 6. It was written and produced by Emanuel Kiriakou
(Nick Lachey
's "What's Left Of Me", Katharine McPhee
's "Ordinary World"), and co-written by Lindy Robbins
and Jess Cates
(Backstreet Boys' "Incomplete
").
, is shot in Venice Beach, California. Like their previous hit Incomplete
, the music video featured the Boys, now without Kevin Richardson
, both individually and together. In the beginning, Nick Carter
is shown lying on the beach at dawn; Brian Littrell
is in his house looking out; A. J. McLean is on the street with his car, much like in Incomplete. Howie Dorough
is shown sitting with his back against a wall near the beach. At various intervals in between, when the chorus is sang, the four are seen together on the Venice Pier. After the leads are sung, the scenes shift between the Boys individually and together; at the end of the video, the sun breaks and they look above in wonder. The city wakes up and they walk towards the ocean together on the pier.
UK CD2
Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys...
from their sixth studio album Unbreakable
Unbreakable (Backstreet Boys album)
Unbreakable is the Backstreet Boys' sixth studio album, fifth in the United States. It was released on October 24, 2007 in Japan and October 30 in the United States by Jive Records...
which was released on October 30, 2007. The single hit the U.S. radio outlets on August 27, 2007. It was premiered by Jive
Jive Records
Jive Records was a record label based in New York City, operating under RCA Music Group. Jive was primarily known for a string of successes with hip hop artists in the 1980s, and in teen pop and boy bands in the late 1990s. The word "jive" was inspired by Township Jive, a form of South African...
at Z-100 - New York's Hit Music Station
WHTZ
WHTZ — branded Z100 — is a commercial pop/contemporary hit radio radio station licensed to Newark, New Jersey serving the New York metropolitan area. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications...
on August 6. It was written and produced by Emanuel Kiriakou
Emanuel Kiriakou
- Early life :Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou started playing music at the age of thirteen in his father’s Greek band.-Producer:...
(Nick Lachey
Nick Lachey
Nicholas Scott "Nick" Lachey is an American singer, songwriter, actor, producer and television personality. Lachey rose to fame as a member of the boy band 98 Degrees. He later starred in the reality television series Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica with his then-wife, Jessica Simpson. He has released...
's "What's Left Of Me", Katharine McPhee
Katharine McPhee
Katharine Hope McPhee is an American pop singer, songwriter, actress, model, and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of the Fox reality show American Idol in 2006, eventually finishing as the runner-up.Her self-titled debut album was released on RCA Records...
's "Ordinary World"), and co-written by Lindy Robbins
Lindy Robbins
Lindy Robbins is a songwriter from Los Angeles. She has contributed many recognizable songs to popular culture.-Career:She started singing with her late, gifted musician father Walter Wissman when she was three-years-old, and was an acclaimed performer in NYC and LA before becoming a full-time...
and Jess Cates
Jess Cates
Jess Cates is a Los Angeles based songwriter who has co-written multi-platinum selling songs such as Nick Lachey's "What’s Left Of Me", and the Backstreet Boys hit of 2006 "Incomplete". In recent years, Cates has worked in a commercially successful songwriting team with Lindy Robbins and Emanuel...
(Backstreet Boys' "Incomplete
Incomplete (Backstreet Boys song)
"Incomplete" is a song by American vocal group Backstreet Boys from their comeback album, Never Gone. The power ballad was released in April 2005 as the group's first single since they decided to reunite after a three year hiatus. It was written by Dan Muckala, Lindy Robbins, and Jess Cates, and it...
").
Music video
The music video, directed by Ray KayRay Kay
Ray Kay is a Norwegian director and photographer, based in Los Angeles.He is one of the most sought-after music video & commercial directors in the world now, and has directed the most watched video on YouTube, Justin Bieber's "Baby" . All in all, his videos have been viewed more than 1 billion...
, is shot in Venice Beach, California. Like their previous hit Incomplete
Incomplete (Backstreet Boys song)
"Incomplete" is a song by American vocal group Backstreet Boys from their comeback album, Never Gone. The power ballad was released in April 2005 as the group's first single since they decided to reunite after a three year hiatus. It was written by Dan Muckala, Lindy Robbins, and Jess Cates, and it...
, the music video featured the Boys, now without Kevin Richardson
Kevin Richardson (musician)
Kevin Scott Richardson is an American singer and a former member of the Backstreet Boys, model, actor, and composer. He was the oldest member of the band during his tenure.- Early years :...
, both individually and together. In the beginning, Nick Carter
Nick Carter (musician)
Nickolas Gene "Nick" Carter is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, musician, entertainer and actor. He is best known as a member of the pop group, Backstreet Boys. He went on to release a solo album called Now Or Never during their hiatus. He has made occasional television appearances and...
is shown lying on the beach at dawn; Brian Littrell
Brian Littrell
Brian Thomas Littrell is an American singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the Backstreet Boys. He is also a contemporary Christian recording artist and released a solo album, Welcome Home, in 2006...
is in his house looking out; A. J. McLean is on the street with his car, much like in Incomplete. Howie Dorough
Howie Dorough
Howard Dwaine "Howie D." Dorough is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, musician, entertainer, actor and member of American music group Backstreet Boys-Biography:...
is shown sitting with his back against a wall near the beach. At various intervals in between, when the chorus is sang, the four are seen together on the Venice Pier. After the leads are sung, the scenes shift between the Boys individually and together; at the end of the video, the sun breaks and they look above in wonder. The city wakes up and they walk towards the ocean together on the pier.
Tracklisting
UK CD1- "Inconsolable" (Album Version) - 3:36
- "Close My Eyes" - 4:06
UK CD2
- "Inconsolable" (Album Version) - 3:36
- "Inconsolable" (Jason Nevins Remix) - 4:14
- "Inconsolable" (Soul Seekerz Remix) - 5:49
- "Inconsolable" (Eazy Remix) - 6:08
- "Inconsolable" (Video) - 3:43
Charts
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