This Time Around
by Hanson
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: May 9, 2000
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    42
    If you thought they were bad when they were cute, or even that they were cute when they were good, believe me, you don't want to hear them mature.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    Hanson's second studio album is better than the first.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    40
    But damn those cruel hormones - Hanson's collective balls have MmmDropped, and the giddy rush of adolescence seeks to mutate Mercury's finest investment into a trio of crack-voiced hulks.

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Most Discussed Album of 2000
66
#66 Most Shared Album of 2000

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. FranciW.
    Jul 1, 2004
    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 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.… Full Review »
  2. AprilM.
    Sep 18, 2007
    10
    I love the song "If Only" on this album.
  3. AmandaD.
    Nov 28, 2005
    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 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!… Full Review »
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