Backstreet Boys - Album - Never Gone

Never Gone is the fifth album released by Backstreet Boys. Originally due for 2004, the release date for the album was pushed back to June 14, 2005 for unknown reasons. The album varies musically from their previous albums, with a rock sound. Unlike previous albums, the album featured only live instruments. The album is named after a song on it which mourns the loss of Kevin's father, who departed from the group in 2006 to pursue other interests, until his return in 2012. It was certified as a platinum record in the United States, selling 293,000 copies during its first .