New Kids On The Block announces first album in more than a decade

The album, titled Still Kids, is slated to be released on May 17 this year.

New Kids On The Block announces first album in more than a decade(From left) Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Danny Wood and Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block attend the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Amy Sussman/Getty…see more

Pop group New Kids on the Block is releasing its first album in 11 years. The band – comprising Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood – has surprised Blockheads (their fans) by announcing its follow-up to 2013’s 10, titled Still Kids, which will arrive on May 17.

The Step By Step hitmakers – who inspired future boy bands including Take That, Backstreet Boys and NSYNC – have also shared the reflective lead single, Kids, which was written and produced by David Stewart and Luke Batt.

Fans can expect “pop anthems, dance tracks, love songs and grooves”.

DJ Jazzy Jeff is featured on Get Down, whilst Old School Love is a collaboration with ’80s singer Taylor Dayne.

The songs are penned by Wahlberg and McIntyre.

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Wahlberg said: “It’s the most mature album we’ve ever made. Yet it’s the most fun and most comfortable album we’ve ever made. This album, more than any other, is bringing the New Kids and the fans full circle. It’s about hope and possibilities and being ourselves.”

McIntyre added: “It says a lot about any band to make a record that has energy and passion and lightness and fun and depth – after almost 40 years together? It’s crazy.”

Meanwhile, the group is embarking on The Magic Summer Tour – a nod to their 1990 stadium tour – in June and is bringing special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff along.

Here’s the track list for Still Kids:

1. Magic

2. Summer Love

3. Long Time Coming

4. Kids

5. A Love Like This

6. Dance with You

7. Come Back

8. In the Night

9. Runaway

10. Pop

11. Get Down (featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff)

12. Old School Love (featuring Taylor Dayne)

13. Better Days

14. Stay