WELCOME HOME - BRIAN LITTRELL
Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell makes his solo debut with a stunning pop album, and its potent songs about life, faith and hope. Littrell is targeting the Christian market with this project, and the lyrical depth will no doubt strongly resonate with that audience, but the uplifting tone and gorgeous performances will strike a chord with BSB fans as well. Littrell’s warm, engaging voice has never sounded more compelling. The a cappella “Jesus Loves You” is a joyous romp featuring Take 6 and Littrell’s son Baylee, while “Angels and Heroes” is a beautifully written treatise on the essence of human nature and man’s relationship to God. But the album’s most powerful moment is “Gone Without Goodbye,” which conjures one of the most heartbreaking images of September 11, 2001, yet to be heard. Littrell plans to continue with Backstreet, but this album signals the arrival of a major new player in the Christian market.–Billboard
