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1993-1994: face the music
In 1993, after having split from Maurice Starr, the group shortened their name to the
acronym NKOTB. In January 1994, their fourth studio album, Face the Music, was
released. Their first studio album in close to four years, Face the Music, was a musical
departure from the group's previous efforts. Nearly all the songs were written and/or
co-produced by the group. In spite of some positive critical reception, the album failed
to live up to commercial expectation. The album's final single to chart was "Dirty
Dawg" (which featured a rap cameo by Nice & Smooth), peaking at #66 on the
Billboard Hot 100. The followup single, "Never Let You Go", failed to chart in the U.S.,
but did reach #42 in the UK Singles Chart and #18 in the Canadian charts.
NKOTB went on tour to support the album, playing smaller venues such as clubs and
theaters, as opposed to the arenas and stadiums they were once accustomed to.
After experiencing increased panic attacks and anxiety, Jonathan Knight left the band.
Shortly thereafter, the remaining four decided to officially disband the group.
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