In the battle of the boy bands, I think it’s clear that *NSYNC is the lesser of the boy bands. PSYCH! This is an old fashioned switch-a-roo! If you want a bottom 5 of a band’s songs go check out this Nickleback article. It, is, scathing. 

While the “public opinion” might say most people prefer Backstreet Boys to *NSYNC, but do they though? Sure, you hear BSB on the radio more often, but Justin, Lance, Chris, Joey, and JC put out some absolute BANGERS in the late 90’s/early 2000’s. Bangers that, quite frankly, I don’t think receive enough respect! 

The album “No Strings Attached” easily has 5 songs that can make up this entire list. Maybe it will? In an effort to change even one mind, or to give the *NSYNC Stans such as myself an article to share with the non believers, I will be counting down the TOP five songs by this group that while not at THE bottom, are at the bottom of a list comprised of two specific bands. 

So let’s say bye, bye, bye to the haters, put on that dirty pop, and let them know its gonna be May and kick off this list with…

5. Space Cowboy (Yippie-Yi-Yay) ft. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes

This is peak 2000’s cheese pop and it is just so, so good. It also makes no sense in relation to the rest of their songs. It’s a love song about going into space. Going into space with these fellas who are also cowboys. Space cowboys specifically.

This beat has amazing backing vocals that sound like they are being transmitted from a command station being sent to these space lads on. An especially horny command station that is.

The breakdown features Lisa Left Eye Lopes coming in so hard. Only for these dorks to turn around and talk about taking someone into space. There’s a scat element to the chorus as well which makes it very surprising that this wasn’t a single, but also I get it. Because of the title. And the content of the song.

4. Pop

This song alone should make NSYNC the top tier group. It is so much better than “Backstreets Back” and we’re only at number 4! This song can refer to anyone where as Backstreets Back refers to one group of people. None of you reading this right now are members of BSB. If you say you are you’re either lying, or telling the truth in which case HEY! *NSYNC is better Nick! 

Back to the song, this is a 2000’s B-Boy’s dream come true. The beat is banging, the harmonies are on point, and the chorus is honest because yes. This music does get me high. Metaphorically. There is even an instrumental breakdown for all those B-Folk out there to really show off their moves! Certified Banger!

3. That’s When I’ll Stop Loving You

Has there ever been a better love written than this? The answer is yes. Kiss From a Rose by Seal is the easy #1 but this is a close second. Imagine if Seal was also on this song? Or *NSYNC covered kiss from a rose! I don’t think there would be a dry eye or pair of pants in the house! 

It’s an honest song. Honest to the point that JC even uses his verse to clarify what he’s trying to say halfway through so there’s no misunderstanding. It’s also the ultimate end credits song to any rom-com that does OR does not star Justing Timberlake. 

2. Just Got Paid

Every other Friday, this is the song that plays in my head. This song that came out in the year 2000. This song that wasn’t even released as a single. How is that even possible? It’s a song talking about the universal topic of getting a paycheck and possibly blowing it all that very night. Not a responsible thing to do, but a fun thing to do.

The lyrics could have easily dictated what happened in the music video as they are very literal. It does have a slight “Friday” by Rebecca Black vibe, but that song was a smash hit as well! The best songs are the songs that look around the room and describe it in a way that makes you go “Yeah!” 

1. Bye Bye Bye

If you’re going to break up with someone do it with some swagger with a choreographed dance number with 4 of your best friends. Also, don’t ask four of your best friends if they think you’re “sexual.” That’s asking a lot from them. This is the middle of a recording session right now, what are they going to do? Say no and ruin the take? Nah, they will go along with it, wrap up the session and forget it ever happened.

So if you need that little extra push to get out of a bad relationship, or you’re just feeling yourself, throw on this lit hit by THE greatest boy band to ever exist. Take a seat The Beatles, your time was Yesterday!