The O.T.W.N. Album is the fourth studio album released by American boy band O-Town, and the second to be released by the band since their reunion as a four-piece in 2011. The album was funded by fans through a Kickstarter campaign. The album was first released in 2017 as an E.P. titled Part 1 with just 5 tracks.
Regarding the song selection process for their new album, O.T.W.N, Jacob Underwood said, "The fans basically funded this record and we wanted to make them happy, first and foremost. The songs were written by us with the fans in mind. We wanted to do a party song, a message song, and 'Over,' which is a ballad reminiscent of 'All or Nothing.' We picked these songs with them in mind, thinking the fans will love them as well."
Erik-Michael Estrada noted that his favorite song on the album is "O.T.W.N," which was inspired by his family that lives on Long Island. "Unfortunately, one of my cousins passed away, and I channeled that energy into an idea, which would become the song," he said. "It's a ballad, it's heartfelt and it comes from a real place," he said.
Jacob picked "Hello World" as his favorite, while Trevor Penick listed "Off," and Dan Miller selected "Over" and "Giants." "Both of these songs almost didn't happen. I had to fight for them to push through," Miller admitted.
We got into it, right before we went to sleep
I wasn't ready, I was about to leave
Baby I know that we can work through these issues
And if I walked out now you'd know I miss you
When we in the streets its magic
But lately in the sheets there's static
You're getting under my skin, but I keep letting you in
But I keep letting you in (yeah)
Cause I've never been good with goodbyes
Cause the words just don't come out right, no
Thats the root of the problem
Cause I've never been good with goodbyes, so goodnight
Goodbye so goodnight
Cause I've never been good with good good goodnight
Like a magnet, we are so attracted fighting through the passion
Smoke another cigarette, and then go another round
Baby I know that we can get work these issues
And if I walked out now you'd know I miss you
When we in the streets its magic
But lately in the sheets there's static
You're getting under my skin, but I keep letting you in
But I keep letting you in (yeah)
Cause I've never been good with goodbyes
Cause the words just don't come out right, no
Thats the root of the problem
Cause I've never been good with goodbyes, so goodnight
Goodbye so goodnight
Cause I've never been good with good good goodnight
We got into it, like a magnet
Thats the root of the problem
Cause I've never been good with good good goodnight