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Now or Never (Nick Carter album)

Now or Never is the debut solo album by Nick Carter, best known as a member of the Backstreet Boys, released on October 29, 2002 by Jive Records. The album debuted at #17 in its first week on the Billboard 200,[6] selling some 70,000 copies during first week in U.S. It fell out of the top 50 in its second week, but sold well enough to be certified Gold by the RIAA in December 2002.[7] Two singles were released from the album, neither of which had any impact on the US charts. The first single, "Help Me", did reach #9 on the Canadian Singles Chart.[8] "I Got You" was a major hit in Europe and Southeast Asia. A sneak preview of the album was attached to the end of the fourth album of Carter's younger brother Aaron, Another Earthquake.

Now or Never
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 29, 2002 (US)
RecordedFebruary[1]-September 2002[2]
GenrePop, pop rock
Length43:42
LabelJive
ProducerPer Aldeheim, Martin Brammer, Gary Clark, Matthew Gerrard, Steve Mac, Max Martin, The Matrix, Rami, Josh Schwartz, Mark Taylor, Brian Kierulf
Nick Carter chronology
Singles from Now or Never
  1. "Help Me"
    Released: September 3, 2002
  2. "Do I Have to Cry for You"
    Released: November 11, 2002[3]
  3. "I Got You"
    Released: February 14, 2003
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
Entertainment Weekly(C)[5]

Background edit

In 2002, when the Backstreet Boys expressed a strong desire to leave their management company, The Firm, Carter chose to remain with them to manage his solo career. As the group began recording their new album without him, he started working on his first solo album.[9] Now or Never was released on October 29, 2002, and it reached No. 17 on Billboard 200 and was certified gold, both in the United States and Canada. The lead single, "Help Me" achieved considerable worldwide success while the other single, "I Got You" was a minor hit in Europe while "Do I Have to Cry for You" is very popular in the Philippines. The album made the charts in many countries as well. He also launched a worldwide tour in support of the album.

Track listing edit

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Help Me"Matthew Gerrard • Michele Vice-MaslinMatthew Gerrard3:09
2."My Confession"Nick Carter • Gary ClarkMartin BrammerGary Clark • Martin Brammer3:50
3."I Stand for You"Carter • Brian Kierulf • Josh SchwartzBrian Kierulf • Josh Schwartz3:07
4."Do I Have to Cry for You"Carter • Kierulf • SchwartzBrian Kierulf • Josh Schwartz3:37
5."Girls in the USA" (featuring Mr. Vegas)Carter • Kierulf • SchwartzSteve Mac4:07
6."I Got You"Max MartinRami YacoubMax MartinRami Yacoub3:57
7."Is It Saturday Yet?"Carter • Clark • Brammer • Stephen LuntGary Clark • Martin Brammer3:14
8."Blow Your Mind"Martin • Yacoub • Per AldeheimMax Martin • Rami Yacoub • Per Aldeheim3:34
9."Miss America"Anna-Lena Gibson • Mark Taylor • Steve LeeMark Taylor3:55
10."I Just Wanna Take You Home"Martin • Yacoub • AldeheimMax Martin • Rami Yacoub • Aldeheim2:55
11."Heart Without a Home (I'll Be Yours)"Steve Mac • Wayne HectorSteve Mac4:46
12."Who Needs the World"Charlie Midnight • Graham Edwards • Lauren Christy • Scott SpockThe Matrix3:30
International bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Scandalicious"Carter • Daniel Gibson • Douglas Carr • Julius BengtssonDouglas Carr2:54
14."End of Forever"Carter • Guy ChambersGuy Chambers • Steve Power3:48
Japanese bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Scandalicious"Carter • Daniel Gibson • Douglas Carr • Julius BengtssonDouglas Carr2:54
14."Forever Rebel"Carter • Wayne Johnson • Phil ThornalleyPhil Thornalley3:48
Special edition bonus DVD
No.TitleLength
1."Nick at the Beach" 
2."Nick Classic Car Interview" 
3."Nick in Stockholm" 
4."Weblink" 

Personnel edit

Credits for Now or Never adapted from AllMusic.[10]

  • Per Aldeheim – engineer, guitar, guitar engineer, producer
  • Alex G. – digital editing
  • Dave Arch – string arrangements
  • Keith B. Armstrong – mixing assistant
  • Elan Bongiorno – make-up
  • Martin Brammer – engineer, mixing, Pro Tools, producer, programming, vocals (background)
  • Michael Brauer – mixing
  • Nick Carter – illustrations, vocals (background)
  • Alison Clark – vocals (background)
  • Gary Clark – bass, engineer, guitar, keyboards, mixing, Pro Tools, producer, programming, vocals (background)
  • Tom Coyne – mastering
  • Michelle John Douglas – vocals (background)
  • Geoff Dugmore – drums
  • Rickard Evensand – drums
  • Nick Friend – assistant
  • Elisa Garcia – art direction, design
  • Paul Gendler – guitar
  • Matthew Gerrard – arranger, engineer, instrumentation, producer, programming, vocal arrangement
  • Stefan Glaumann – mixing
  • Steve Harvey – percussion
  • Wayne Hector – vocals (background)
  • Peter Kahm – bass
  • Fridrik Karlsson – guitar
  • Brian Kierulf – engineer
  • Peter Kvint – guitar
  • Chris Laws – drums, engineer
  • Steve Lee – guitar (acoustic), vocals (background)
  • Chris Lord-Alge – mixing
  • Steve Lunt - A&R, composer
  • Steve Mac – arranger, keyboards, mixing, producer
  • Anthony Mandler – photography
  • Max Martin – engineer, mixing, producer, vocal engineer, vocals (background)
  • The Matrix – arranger, engineer, mixing, producer
  • Pablo Munguia – vocal engineer
  • Jackie Murphy – art direction
  • Esbjörn Öhrwall – guitar
  • Steve Pearce – bass
  • Adam Phillips – guitar (electric)
  • Daniel Pursey – assistant engineer, percussion
  • Rami – engineer, mixing, producer
  • Cesar Ramirez – assistant engineer, assistant vocal engineer
  • Brandy St. John – stylist
  • Christian Saint Val – assistant engineer
  • Sank – engineer
  • Andrew Scarth – engineer
  • José Carlos Schwartz – bass, engineer, producer, vocals (background)
  • Mark Taylor – engineer, mixing, producer
  • Matt Tryggestad – vocal arrangement
  • Michael Tucker – engineer
  • Jeff Vereb – assistant engineer
  • Jong Uk Yoon – assistant engineer

Charts edit

Chart (2002) Peak
position
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria Top 75)[11] 66
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)[11] 41
German Albums (Media Control)[11] 25
Italian Albums (FIMI)[11] 44
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[12] 4
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[13] 25
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[11] 41
Swiss Albums (Swiss Hitparade)[11] 85
UK Albums (OCC)[14] 91
US Billboard 200[15] 17

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[16] Gold 50,000^
Japan (RIAJ)[17] Gold 100,000^
United States (RIAA)[7] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ "Nick Carter Talks Plea Bargain, Solo Stuff & Backstreet". popdirt.com. 2002-02-25. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
  2. ^ "Nick Carter Said Backstreet Boys Had Become Boring". popdirt.com. 2002-09-24. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
  3. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1478. November 8, 2002. p. 34. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  4. ^ Now or Never at AllMusic
  5. ^ David Browne (2002-10-28). "Now or Never Review | Music Reviews and News". EW.com. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
  6. ^ allmusic.com - Now or Never > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums
  7. ^ a b "American album certifications – Nick Carter – Now or Never". Recording Industry Association of America.
  8. ^ allmusic.com - Now or Never > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles
  9. ^ Strauss, Neil (August 18, 2002). "MUSIC; The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone". New York Times. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  10. ^ "Now or never – Credits". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
  11. ^ a b c d e f Steffen Hung. "Nick Carter - Now Or Never". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
  12. ^ "ニック・カーターのリリース一覧" [A Look at Nick Carter's Releases]. Oricon. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  13. ^ Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  14. ^ "Nick Carter Chart History Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  15. ^ Now or Never at AllMusic
  16. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Nick Carter – Now or Never". Music Canada.
  17. ^ "Japanese album certifications – Nick Carter – Now or Never" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved January 17, 2014. Select 2002年10月 on the drop-down menu

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Now or Never is the debut solo album by Nick Carter best known as a member of the Backstreet Boys released on October 29 2002 by Jive Records The album debuted at 17 in its first week on the Billboard 200 6 selling some 70 000 copies during first week in U S It fell out of the top 50 in its second week but sold well enough to be certified Gold by the RIAA in December 2002 7 Two singles were released from the album neither of which had any impact on the US charts The first single Help Me did reach 9 on the Canadian Singles Chart 8 I Got You was a major hit in Europe and Southeast Asia A sneak preview of the album was attached to the end of the fourth album of Carter s younger brother Aaron Another Earthquake Now or NeverStudio album by Nick CarterReleasedOctober 29 2002 US RecordedFebruary 1 September 2002 2 GenrePop pop rockLength43 42LabelJiveProducerPer Aldeheim Martin Brammer Gary Clark Matthew Gerrard Steve Mac Max Martin The Matrix Rami Josh Schwartz Mark Taylor Brian KierulfNick Carter chronologyBefore the Backstreet Boys 1989 1993 2002 Now or Never 2002 I m Taking Off 2011 Singles from Now or Never Help Me Released September 3 2002 Do I Have to Cry for You Released November 11 2002 3 I Got You Released February 14 2003Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllMusic 4 Entertainment Weekly C 5 Contents 1 Background 2 Track listing 3 Personnel 4 Charts 5 Certifications 6 ReferencesBackground editIn 2002 when the Backstreet Boys expressed a strong desire to leave their management company The Firm Carter chose to remain with them to manage his solo career As the group began recording their new album without him he started working on his first solo album 9 Now or Never was released on October 29 2002 and it reached No 17 on Billboard 200 and was certified gold both in the United States and Canada The lead single Help Me achieved considerable worldwide success while the other single I Got You was a minor hit in Europe while Do I Have to Cry for You is very popular in the Philippines The album made the charts in many countries as well He also launched a worldwide tour in support of the album Track listing editNo TitleWriter s Producer s Length1 Help Me Matthew Gerrard Michele Vice MaslinMatthew Gerrard3 092 My Confession Nick Carter Gary Clark Martin BrammerGary Clark Martin Brammer3 503 I Stand for You Carter Brian Kierulf Josh SchwartzBrian Kierulf Josh Schwartz3 074 Do I Have to Cry for You Carter Kierulf SchwartzBrian Kierulf Josh Schwartz3 375 Girls in the USA featuring Mr Vegas Carter Kierulf SchwartzSteve Mac4 076 I Got You Max Martin Rami YacoubMax Martin Rami Yacoub3 577 Is It Saturday Yet Carter Clark Brammer Stephen LuntGary Clark Martin Brammer3 148 Blow Your Mind Martin Yacoub Per AldeheimMax Martin Rami Yacoub Per Aldeheim3 349 Miss America Anna Lena Gibson Mark Taylor Steve LeeMark Taylor3 5510 I Just Wanna Take You Home Martin Yacoub AldeheimMax Martin Rami Yacoub Aldeheim2 5511 Heart Without a Home I ll Be Yours Steve Mac Wayne HectorSteve Mac4 4612 Who Needs the World Charlie Midnight Graham Edwards Lauren Christy Scott SpockThe Matrix3 30 International bonus tracksNo TitleWriter s Producer s Length13 Scandalicious Carter Daniel Gibson Douglas Carr Julius BengtssonDouglas Carr2 5414 End of Forever Carter Guy ChambersGuy Chambers Steve Power3 48 Japanese bonus tracksNo TitleWriter s Producer s Length13 Scandalicious Carter Daniel Gibson Douglas Carr Julius BengtssonDouglas Carr2 5414 Forever Rebel Carter Wayne Johnson Phil ThornalleyPhil Thornalley3 48 Special edition bonus DVDNo TitleLength1 Nick at the Beach 2 Nick Classic Car Interview 3 Nick in Stockholm 4 Weblink Personnel editCredits for Now or Never adapted from AllMusic 10 Per Aldeheim engineer guitar guitar engineer producer Alex G digital editing Dave Arch string arrangements Keith B Armstrong mixing assistant Elan Bongiorno make up Martin Brammer engineer mixing Pro Tools producer programming vocals background Michael Brauer mixing Nick Carter illustrations vocals background Alison Clark vocals background Gary Clark bass engineer guitar keyboards mixing Pro Tools producer programming vocals background Tom Coyne mastering Michelle John Douglas vocals background Geoff Dugmore drums Rickard Evensand drums Nick Friend assistant Elisa Garcia art direction design Paul Gendler guitar Matthew Gerrard arranger engineer instrumentation producer programming vocal arrangement Stefan Glaumann mixing Steve Harvey percussion Wayne Hector vocals background Peter Kahm bass Fridrik Karlsson guitar Brian Kierulf engineer Peter Kvint guitar Chris Laws drums engineer Steve Lee guitar acoustic vocals background Chris Lord Alge mixing Steve Lunt A amp R composer Steve Mac arranger keyboards mixing producer Anthony Mandler photography Max Martin engineer mixing producer vocal engineer vocals background The Matrix arranger engineer mixing producer Pablo Munguia vocal engineer Jackie Murphy art direction Esbjorn Ohrwall guitar Steve Pearce bass Adam Phillips guitar electric Daniel Pursey assistant engineer percussion Rami engineer mixing producer Cesar Ramirez assistant engineer assistant vocal engineer Brandy St John stylist Christian Saint Val assistant engineer Sank engineer Andrew Scarth engineer Jose Carlos Schwartz bass engineer producer vocals background Mark Taylor engineer mixing producer Matt Tryggestad vocal arrangement Michael Tucker engineer Jeff Vereb assistant engineer Jong Uk Yoon assistant engineerCharts editChart 2002 PeakpositionAustrian Albums O3 Austria Top 75 11 66Dutch Albums MegaCharts 11 41German Albums Media Control 11 25Italian Albums FIMI 11 44Japanese Albums Oricon 12 4Spanish Albums PROMUSICAE 13 25Swedish Albums Sverigetopplistan 11 41Swiss Albums Swiss Hitparade 11 85UK Albums OCC 14 91US Billboard 200 15 17Certifications editRegion Certification Certified units salesCanada Music Canada 16 Gold 50 000 Japan RIAJ 17 Gold 100 000 United States RIAA 7 Gold 500 000 Shipments figures based on certification alone References edit Nick Carter Talks Plea Bargain Solo Stuff amp Backstreet popdirt com 2002 02 25 Retrieved 2011 11 27 Nick Carter Said Backstreet Boys Had Become Boring popdirt com 2002 09 24 Retrieved 2011 11 27 Going for Adds PDF Radio amp Records No 1478 November 8 2002 p 34 Retrieved May 14 2022 Now or Never at AllMusic David Browne 2002 10 28 Now or Never Review Music Reviews and News EW com Retrieved 2011 11 27 allmusic com Now or Never gt Charts amp Awards gt Billboard Albums a b American album certifications Nick Carter Now or Never Recording Industry Association of America allmusic com Now or Never gt Charts amp Awards gt Billboard Singles Strauss Neil August 18 2002 MUSIC The Lost Boys How a Pop Sensation Came Undone New York Times Retrieved August 24 2012 Now or never Credits Allmusic Rovi Corporation Retrieved 2011 08 23 a b c d e f Steffen Hung Nick Carter Now Or Never hitparade ch Retrieved 2011 11 27 ニック カーターのリリース一覧 A Look at Nick Carter s Releases Oricon Retrieved January 17 2014 Salaverri Fernando September 2005 Solo exitos ano a ano 1959 2002 1st ed Spain Fundacion Autor SGAE ISBN 84 8048 639 2 Nick Carter Chart History Official Charts Company Officialcharts com Retrieved 2016 01 17 Now or Never at AllMusic Canadian album certifications Nick Carter Now or Never Music Canada Japanese album certifications Nick Carter Now or Never in Japanese Recording Industry Association of Japan Retrieved January 17 2014 Select 2002年10月 on the drop down menu Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Now or Never Nick Carter album amp oldid 1167457053, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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