I'm glad I did. as the songs played, I listened. the lyrics were rang true, the music beautiful. 98 degrees does not need to be compared to BSB and Nsync. they have more of an r&b flavor to their music.

favorites of mine include the mentioned "invisible man", "was it something I didn't say", "take my breath away", and "heaven's missing an angel". these songs remind me of something that boyz to men could have done. it comes as no surprise then that they are both on the same label, motown.

anyone looking for a very listenable r&b album will be very happy with this purchase. the songs will find a place in your heart. I know they did in mine.


Beautiful Smooth R&B   May 12, 2000
Liz (Maine)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

I have been hooked on the music of the four talented guys of 98 Degrees since this CD came out a few years ago. They are set a breed apart from the "boy bands" and I think this is obvious after listening to this album. On their debut CD they use their amazing vocals to showcase their talent in both the areas of R&B and pop. On tracks such as "Was it Something I Didn't Say," "I Wasn't Over You," and "Invisible Man" their true R&B flavor comes through sounding very similar to BoyzIIMen. On more upbeat tracks like "Come and Get It" and "Dreaming" they show definite pop promise. Overall, this album is a beautiful blend of the two genres of music and I would reccomend it to anybody looking for a good album to relax to. It definitely gives them credibility and will surprise all of the "boy band" haters.


An awesome cd to listen to   December 9, 2001
catdogkidsfirst (USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

1. Intro :39
2. Come and Get It 4:28
3. Invisible Man 4:43
4. Was It Somehting I Didn't Say 5:02
5. Take My Breath Away 4:30
6. Hand in Hand 5:18
7. Intermood :31
8. Dreaming 3:59
9. Heaven's Missing an Angel 4:01
10. I Wasn't over You 4:43
11. Completely 4:21
12. Don't Stop the Love 4:06
13. I Wanna Love You 4:32
14. This Gift (Pop Version) 4:09
15. Because of You (Hex Hector Remix) 3:38

If you enjoy listening to teen pop music or adult contemporary music, you may like listening to this cd. The 4 members of 98* include Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, Jeff Timmons. Its tone of music is sensual, sexual, intimate, stylish, elegant and/or earnest


It takes a while to get used to but you'll like it....   August 2, 1999
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I bought this album about six months ago after I had listened to "98 Degrees and Rising" a million times. I listened to it once and I was kind of disappointed because it didn't really sound as good as the second one. Something made me pull this CD back out recently and give it another try and I really like it now. They are not just another "boy band" and I really hope they can find a lasting place in the R&B world because they really deserve it. I think "98 Degrees and Rising" is a much better CD but this is a great start. I would definitely recommend it.


Great CD   June 20, 2005
Lynn (Canada)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I dislike it when others vote them down and classify them as a boyband. They're much better than that and they do not have mediorce voices. Get your ears cleaned. Their first cd was produced by Motown and features a lot of great R&B numbers which do show their vocal abilities. From their two releases "Invisible Man" and "Was it Something I Didn't Say" to their beautiful harmonies on "Take My Breath Away", "Hand in Hand" and "Heaven's Missing An Angel". If you appreciate an R&B/Contemporary sound than you're in for a treat with 98 Degrees' Debut Album.