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This Time Around - Hanson
  • Band Name: Hanson
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: May 9, 2000
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Metascore
67 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics What's this?

User Score
9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

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10 out of 10
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Checkout.com
    80
    The disc doesn't just contain one or two Top 40 hits, but rather a proliferation of truly excellent songs.
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  2. All Music Guide
    80
    Much of This Time Around feels like a conscious attempt at furthering their craft, defining their sound, and honing their songwriting skills. In other words, it's a stab at maturity.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    Hanson's second studio album is better than the first.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AmandaD.
    10
    I love Hanson! I've loved them since they first came out! My friends just recently took me to see their concert in Washington DC and they kicked ass!… Expand
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  2. AprilM.
    10
    I love the song "If Only" on this album.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. FranciW.
    10
    This CD is absolutely fabulous. The lyrics are truly deep, and Hanson gets the message across. I love the fact that they're growing, I just wish more people would sit up and take notice. These boys have something special, it's called talent, and lately, it's been hard to find. Look no further than Hanson. I'm still floored that the CD was that excellent, but I'm pretty upset that it didn't sell more. It definitely deserves to have.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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