Many thought *NYSNC and Backstreet Boys were the end of boy bands, but not for Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik, better known as One Direction. They started a “One Direction infection” when they were introduced as Simon Cowell’s protégés back in 2010. Since then, they have released their debut album “Up All Night,” which topped the iTunes Top 100 list for most of the summer and toured with Big Time Rush. And did I mention they’re all under 21?

With a solo tour coming up in 2013, which I already I have my tickets for, it is time for a new album. High expectations follow One Direction since the release of  their new single, “Live While We’re Young.” Fans were not disappointed, considering they made One Direction part of iTunes’ Top 100 royalty. The single includes the same fun vibe as “What Makes You Beautiful,” but this song focused on letting each member of the band have their own solo part. I believe this is the right direction for One Direction and cannot wait for their new album, called Take Me Home to drop on Tuesday, Nov. 13.