A veritable greatest-hits package unto itself, Hangin' Tough introduced the five rough-hewn yet magazine-cover-ready teens from Boston who would have a remarkable influence in the decade to follow. New Kids on the Block, while a creation of Maurice Starr, set the mold for the boy-band invasion of the following decade. Furthermore, their 1988 debut is packed full of delectable pop singles of all shades, from the rebellious singalong title track to the peppy time-capsule "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" to the delicate and ...
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A veritable greatest-hits package unto itself, Hangin' Tough introduced the five rough-hewn yet magazine-cover-ready teens from Boston who would have a remarkable influence in the decade to follow. New Kids on the Block, while a creation of Maurice Starr, set the mold for the boy-band invasion of the following decade. Furthermore, their 1988 debut is packed full of delectable pop singles of all shades, from the rebellious singalong title track to the peppy time-capsule "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" to the delicate and underrated R&B ballad that introduced them, "Please Don't Go Girl." Perhaps not a classic, but certainly a slice of compelling '80s pop music. [The 30th Anniversary edition featured several remixes and alternate versions plus three new tracks, including "80s Baby" -- featuring a bevy of contemporary-to-NKOTB figures: Debbie Gibson, Naughty by Nature, Salt-N-Pepa, and Tiffany.] ~ Jason Thurston, Rovi
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