Inconsolable
"Inconsolable" | ||||
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Westlake Audio (Los Angeles) | ||||
Genre | Pop[1] | |||
Length | 3:36 | |||
Label | Jive | |||
Songwriter(s) | Emanuel Kiriakou, Lindy Robbins, Jess Cates | |||
Producer(s) | Emanuel Kiriakou | |||
Backstreet Boys singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Inconsolable" on YouTube |
"Inconsolable" is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys. The song was released as the first single from their sixth studio album Unbreakable (2007). It is the group's first single without Kevin Richardson, who had left the group in 2006. The single was released to US radio outlets on August 27, 2007. It was first confirmed on July 25, 2007, and premiered by Jive at Z-100 - New York's Hit Music Station on August 6. The song entered the top 10 in Italy and Switzerland, reaching numbers two and eight, respectively.
Background and composition
"Inconsolable" was written by Emmanuel Kiriakou, Lindy Robbins and Jess Cates and produced by Emanuel Kiriakou.[1] It features the trademark emotional boy band romantic lyrics[2] with heartfelt vocals.[3]
The song is a piano-driven
Critical reception
The song was well received by critics. Bill Lamb of
Music video
The music video, directed by
Track listings
UK CD1[9]
- "Inconsolable" – 3:36
- "Close My Eyes" – 4:06
UK CD2[10]
- "Inconsolable" (album version) – 3:36
- "Inconsolable" (Jason Nevins remix) – 4:14
- "Inconsolable" (Soul Seekerz remix) – 5:49
- "Inconsolable" (Eazy remix) – 6:08
- "Inconsolable" (video enhancement) – 3:43
Australian and Japanese CD single[11][12]
- "Inconsolable" (main version) – 3:36
- "Inconsolable" (instrumental) – 3:36
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[41] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
Japan (RIAJ)[42] Full-length ringtone |
Gold | 100,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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United States | August 27, 2007 | Contemporary hit radio | Jive | [43] |
Australia | September 24, 2007 | CD | [44] | |
Japan | September 26, 2007 | [24] | ||
United Kingdom | October 22, 2007 | [45] |
References
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- ^ British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
- ^ a b O'Leary, Matt. "Backstreet Boys: Unbreakable review - Album Reviews - Music - Virgin Media". Virgin Media. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
- ^ "Inconsolable - Backstreet Boys on Pandora Internet Radio - Listen Free". Archived from the original on December 28, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2013.
- ^ Lindy, Robbins; Jess, Cates; Emanuel, Kiriakou; Boys, Backstreet (October 20, 2008). "Inconsolable". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- New York Times Company. Archived from the originalon March 6, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
- ^ Battaglia, Andy (November 6, 2007). "Backstreet Boys: Unbreakable | Music | Music Review | The A.V. Club". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
- ^ Vozick-Levinson, Simon (October 26, 2007). "Unbreakable Review | Music Reviews and News | EW.com". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
- ^ Inconsolable (UK CD1 liner notes). Backstreet Boys. Jive Records. 2007. 88697 10660 2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Backstreet Boys – Inconsolable". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- ^ "Backstreet Boys – Inconsolable" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- Ultratip. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- Ultratip. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- ^ "Backstreet Boys Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- ^ "Backstreet Boys Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ Backstreet Boys — Inconsolable. TopHit. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- ^ "Backstreet Boys – Chart Search" Billboard European Hot 100 Singles for Backstreet Boys. Retrieved October 11, 2010. [dead link]
- ^ "Backstreet Boys – Inconsolable" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Backstreet Boys". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
- ^ "Backstreet Boys – Inconsolable". Top Digital Download. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- ^ a b "インコンソーラブル | バックストリート・ボーイズ" [Inconsolable | Backstreet Boys] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 43, 2007" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "Backstreet Boys – Inconsolable" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- Romanian Top 100. Archived from the originalon October 17, 2007. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Nov 1, 2007". TopHit. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 200738 into search. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- ^ "Backstreet Boys – Inconsolable". Singles Top 100. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- ^ "Backstreet Boys – Inconsolable". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
- ^ "Backstreet Boys Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- ^ "Backstreet Boys Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- ^ "Backstreet Boys Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- ^ "Brazilian Top 100 Year-End 2007". Crowley Broadcast Analysis. April 3, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- Tophit. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- Federation of the Italian Music Industry. January 10, 2008. Archived from the originalon May 6, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2013. Download the attached file by clicking Scarica l'allegato.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2007". TopHit. Archived from the original on April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Backstreet Boys – Inconsolable" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Japanese ringtone certifications – Backstreet Boys – Inconsolable" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved May 23, 2023. Select 2008年2月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "FMQB: CHR". FMQB. Archived from the original on June 2, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 24th September 2007" (PDF). ARIA. September 24, 2007. p. 32. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 22, 2008. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Music Upfront: October 22". Music Week. October 20, 2007. p. 23.
External links
- Preview @ BackstreetBoys.com Archived October 6, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- Billboard