The Backstreet Boys had a big summer touring with New Kids on the Block, but behind the scenes of the bands’ epic collaboration, BSB’s Howie Dorough was prepping the release of his new solo album, Back to Me, out Nov. 15.
But if you can’t wait that long, EW.com’s got your first peek at the song “Lie To Me,” a slower track that closely resembles some of Backstreet’s more classic pop ballads. “At the time [I was putting the album together],” Dorough tells EW, “I was really in this positive place in life, had lots of energy, between Backstreet-New Kids and my family. So a lot of the album is dance and up-tempo [music]. But there’s definitely also the crooner ballads that people would know me for.
“For me, it felt right to go in this direction rather to go in a direction that I just wasn’t at,” he continues, “I think sometimes when you try to do that, you don’t give fans your best. Even if you shock them a little bit, at least you’re feeling the music and lyrics and able to put 100 percent into it.” Click below for the new track.
Verdict fans? I’m presently too excited to critique because Dorough also mentioned plans for the Backstreet to head back into the studio this fall. Now that’s something to dance about.
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Wonderful Article!!!!!
Thank you EW!
It’s about time Howie gets the recognition and everyone sees what I’ve known from the beginning. He is talented and this is his time to shine! Great article.
I agree with you Melly! Go Howie!
This song is very beautiful.
heyyyyyyyyy nice song we love u from saudi arabia u have big fans from middle east wish u the best <3<3<3
AWWWWW.. LOVE IT… HAS A GREAT LYRICS & MUSIC!!!!
AND OF COURSE HOWIE D. 
Thanks for the article EW! loving the new song, Howie!
Awesome song! So exicted to get the album!
I love this song! I am very proud of Howie D. It is about time for his solo album. Howie D as arrvied!
This song gives me some hope for your boy!
Very nice from what I can gather!
great song…hope the video will come soon and will see it at tv over and over
ktbspa
i love it i love it i love it howiiiiiiiiiie god ur voice amazing
Absolutely beautiful. I cannot stop listening. Thank you Howie and EW for putting up the song for us fans to hear. Howie if you’re reading this or now. You are so talented and cannot wait for the whole CD..Back To Me
Oh Howie…just when I think I couldn’t love you any more….What a beautiful song. So proud of you!
The song is beautiful Great job Howie!