How '90s is the VMA throwback photo that the Backstreet Boys just posted to Twitter? Let's count the ways.

1. The "Matrix"-inspired black trench coats and shades. I'm thinking it's not a coincidence that the movie came out a few months earlier.

2. The one (at least) confirmed case of frosted tips. (Lookin' at you, A.J.)

3. The matching combat boots.

4. Nick Carter. All of Nick Carter.

#Throwback to the 1999 @MTV #VMAs. Good luck to the performers & nominees!! Who's watching tonight? pic.twitter.com/PYFE8a77Jb

— backstreetboys (@backstreetboys) August 24, 2014

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