Underneath - Hanson
  • Band Name: Hanson
  • Record Label: 3CG
  • Release Date: Apr 20, 2004
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Metascore
69 out of 100

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9.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: The three Hanson brothers (now ranging in age from 19 to 24) return with their third album, a full seven years after first hitting the pop charts.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. All Music Guide
    80
    Even though Underneath is a little too polished and Pro Tool-ed, that pop sensibility still rings loud and clear throughout the album, and track for track, it's likely their strongest album, even if it lacks glistening highlights along the lines of "Mmm-Bop."
  2. Dot Music
    80
    So all-in-all, with every track practically a text book example of what great pop should sound like, even the ballads, Hanson’s return is a welcome one.
  3. Village Voice
    80
    This perfectly pitched record reveals that these hardworking brothers' valiant quest for independence shall be rewarded.
  4. Blender
    60
    There are no future standards, but no sugary returns to childhood, either. [May 2004, p.124]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. MaiyuC
    10
    Awesome! Best Album so far!
  2. KendraD
    10
    Awesome Album!
  3. mgrammgram
    8
    It's not as awful as the some people tend to believe. After all, this is the sanitized version of rock, without the drugs, overt sex and jadedness. So, OK if some of the rock dudes out there turn up their noses at this stuff, it's still competent, intelligent and honest enough to warrent a listening to.… Expand
  4. KenW
    3
    disappointed overall

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