Underneath
by Hanson
  • Record Label: 3CG
  • Release Date: Apr 20, 2004
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 70
  3. Negative: 12 out of 70

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  1. MaiyuC
    May 11, 2007
    10
    Awesome! Best Album so far!
  2. KendraD
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    Awesome Album!
  3. nicoleb
    Feb 11, 2006
    10
    the passion blended with the lyrics, it's the reason why I can't get it out of my cd player.
  4. LisaR
    Nov 26, 2005
    10
    This album is just beautiful. The music, the harmony, the lyrics. It really shows off the talent that these 3 men have and the passion that they have for their music.
  5. FloraPhoenix
    Oct 21, 2005
    9
    This album is all about the music. It's an album where you would turn up the volume and listen to it quietly in your room or jump around to the upbeat tunes. One mark is taken off because of a weak track in the CD. Overall though, it's fantastic.
  6. MrR
    Sep 7, 2005
    9
    very solid album, a joy to listen to.
  7. SattyB
    Aug 23, 2005
    10
    By far the best album by Hanson. I love the rockier edge of their music and it relighted my passion for genuine music.
  8. RachelL.
    Aug 21, 2005
    10
    This album is a true masterpiece from real musicians who know how to keep their audience amazed. Every year, I anticipate Hanson's next move. In 2004 when Underneath came out, I was astounded by how much musicianship and craft Hanson have created and how they have evolved from the top of the pop charts to the top of the indie labels. Since 1997, Hanson has had me hooked to their This album is a true masterpiece from real musicians who know how to keep their audience amazed. Every year, I anticipate Hanson's next move. In 2004 when Underneath came out, I was astounded by how much musicianship and craft Hanson have created and how they have evolved from the top of the pop charts to the top of the indie labels. Since 1997, Hanson has had me hooked to their catchy lyrics and their flare. This album gets a 10 as this is one of the best albums you could ever consider.… Expand
  9. JessieA
    Aug 21, 2005
    10
    Awesome awesome awesome! i loved it. hanson are such amazing musicians. i would highly recommend it to everyone!
  10. AprilM
    Aug 6, 2005
    10
    I feel like this is Hanson's best album by far!
  11. KyleM
    Jul 30, 2005
    10
    Hanson is so hott right now. I didn't like them at all but this CD is so friggin awesome. Buy it now.
  12. kates
    Jul 1, 2005
    10
    i absolutely love the album, and believe me, im no hanson fan.
  13. JuliaC.
    Apr 1, 2005
    10
    I was one of those fans back in '97, but I immediately grew disinterested in Hanson due to the emergence of N'Sync, Backstreet Boys, Britney, etc. I even laughed when my friend broke her Middle of Nowhere CD in half. However, three days ago, on a whim, I decided to listen to visit Hanson's site. After listening to a few clips, I ended up getting the album. I was that I was one of those fans back in '97, but I immediately grew disinterested in Hanson due to the emergence of N'Sync, Backstreet Boys, Britney, etc. I even laughed when my friend broke her Middle of Nowhere CD in half. However, three days ago, on a whim, I decided to listen to visit Hanson's site. After listening to a few clips, I ended up getting the album. I was that impressed. Hanson is the perfect, feel-good band and are very talented musicians. Kudos to them.… Expand
  14. GC
    Feb 10, 2005
    10
    Great CD, one you just want to play on a continous loop! Penny and Me is the best song I ever heard!
  15. sarahj
    Feb 10, 2005
    10
    fantastic album! hanson u make my day everytime i hear ur music........! great voices!
  16. KenW
    Jan 17, 2005
    3
    disappointed overall
  17. VeronicaD
    Jan 8, 2005
    10
    Fantastic cd, fantastic music...Hanson are back!
  18. JenniferS
    Nov 29, 2004
    10
    I have been a HUGE Hanson fan since 97, and I will never forget what it was like to grow up with these boys. Their music makes me so carefree and remenisent of what it was like to have no responsibility. It's like put the top down, and just roll with it. Makes me giddy like a school girl again.
  19. KirstenwRIGHT
    Oct 12, 2004
    10
    IT ROCKED
  20. VanessaH
    Sep 14, 2004
    10
    Hanson has grown so much musically. If everyone could just try giving this cd a listen maybe they would change their view of them.
  21. Becca
    Sep 12, 2004
    10
    This album is amazing. It's good old classic pop-rock, something that hasn't been heard a lot of these days. There's stylistic range and lyrical range that often goes very deep. It's filled with beautiful instrumentation and singing that perfectly bring out the emotional lyrics. The band has obvious talent and depth.
  22. MaryBethH
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    It's Awesome!
  23. SheilahA
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    The best music available today belongs to Hanson.
  24. ShariD
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    Each song on this CD shows how Hanson's talent has matured through the past 12 years of their young career so far. Taylor's passion for singing is once again highlighted in many songs on this CD,with Crazy Beatiful, Believe and Strong enough to break being my some of my favorites. But Isaac's smooth vocals on Deeper and Zac's incredible vocals on Broken Angel prove Each song on this CD shows how Hanson's talent has matured through the past 12 years of their young career so far. Taylor's passion for singing is once again highlighted in many songs on this CD,with Crazy Beatiful, Believe and Strong enough to break being my some of my favorites. But Isaac's smooth vocals on Deeper and Zac's incredible vocals on Broken Angel prove that all three of them are very talented guys. Any their harmonizing on many of the songs shows they will be around for years to come. People just have to start listening to their music. … Collapse
  25. WinonaP
    Sep 11, 2004
    9
    Great album overall, I think Hanson's best so far...one reviewer said that they thought Hanson had a Pet Sounds still in them, and I firmly believe that...now if only the general public will get over their judgement of Hanson and learn to appreciate their brand of good music...
  26. CaraA
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    Hanson never fails to amaze me with their deep lyrics and perfect harmonies!:) Hanson is the best band ever
  27. AnnR
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    great cd, by a great rock and roll band...try the band and you will be positively surprised by the talent.
  28. laurenb
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    melodic sweetnees, soul, great acoustics
  29. NicolleL
    Sep 11, 2004
    9
    This is Hanson's best CD yet. I enjoyed the music and more rock feel to it.
  30. Kayla
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    This album definately deserves a ten!
  31. Natasha
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    The album is AWESOME! HANSON is AWESOME!!! They are soooo talented!
  32. Enbal
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    It ROCKS!!!
  33. MadelineS
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    I love this cd!
  34. JennP
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    Tis album is a must-try. I have seen a lot of non-fans and even anti-Hanson people love this album. It is very different then any of their earlier work. It has a good blend of upbeat songs and more mellow songs. Songs R&B such as "Lost Without Each Other" and "Get Up and Go" have a much more R&B flavor while "Believe" and "Broken Angel" are very subdueded. Hanson really poured themselves Tis album is a must-try. I have seen a lot of non-fans and even anti-Hanson people love this album. It is very different then any of their earlier work. It has a good blend of upbeat songs and more mellow songs. Songs R&B such as "Lost Without Each Other" and "Get Up and Go" have a much more R&B flavor while "Believe" and "Broken Angel" are very subdueded. Hanson really poured themselves into this album and it is very evident in every song. When you listen to each song it is easy to be emphatic to what they are feeling, what they are saying (both literally and non-literally) … Expand
  35. marilyng
    Sep 3, 2004
    10
    i like hanson very much!!!!!!!!!!
  36. DaisyL
    Jul 19, 2004
    10
    this cd still have a great impact to me! I miss them so much that I wih I could buy all their CD's
  37. Lilly
    Jul 7, 2004
    10
    Great Cd, still luving Hanson theyve done well,
  38. MeghanD
    Jul 6, 2004
    10
    Zack is the best
  39. FranciW
    Jul 1, 2004
    10
    Gotta love this album. If possible, Hanson has gotten even more deep and mature. I love how open this album is. They've really opened up with this one, and I'm glad. Some people may disagree with my opinion, but obviously they have not LISTENED to the lyrics. They're something there, people. I've loved Hanson from their "MmmBop" days, and I continue to love them. I Gotta love this album. If possible, Hanson has gotten even more deep and mature. I love how open this album is. They've really opened up with this one, and I'm glad. Some people may disagree with my opinion, but obviously they have not LISTENED to the lyrics. They're something there, people. I've loved Hanson from their "MmmBop" days, and I continue to love them. I give it a 10.… Expand
  40. sarah
    Jun 20, 2004
    10
    This CD is amazing!!! With all of the sad, angry music out there these days, it's so refreshing to have young people writing about life's beauty. Hanson, with their lyrics, melodies, and general musical genious make happiness, remorse, loss, and nostalgia come alive in the most beautiful of ways, as they did in This Time Around. This album will definitely put a smile on your This CD is amazing!!! With all of the sad, angry music out there these days, it's so refreshing to have young people writing about life's beauty. Hanson, with their lyrics, melodies, and general musical genious make happiness, remorse, loss, and nostalgia come alive in the most beautiful of ways, as they did in This Time Around. This album will definitely put a smile on your face and make you look at life in all of its glory. … Expand
  41. mgrammgram
    May 3, 2004
    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.
  42. Marissa
    Apr 27, 2004
    10
    This CD is excellent!! It shows how mature Hanson has come along since "Middle of Nowhere." It's refreshing to listen to these days, since most of the videos on tv, and songs on the radio, are all almost exactly alike. I would recommend this CD to almost anyone.
  43. Stacey
    Apr 26, 2004
    10
    Being a hanson fan since 1997 you offten wonder if this group you grew up listening to will stick with you and if you will find the latest materal worth listening to. my taste in music has changed since i was 14 when i first became fan of hanson. now at the age of 21 i find that i grow sick of the hip hop so called pop that is on repeat on the radio stations. after waiting for four years Being a hanson fan since 1997 you offten wonder if this group you grew up listening to will stick with you and if you will find the latest materal worth listening to. my taste in music has changed since i was 14 when i first became fan of hanson. now at the age of 21 i find that i grow sick of the hip hop so called pop that is on repeat on the radio stations. after waiting for four years i high doubted that i would still find what i needed in hansons latest album, the second i heard the album i knew they had growen just as i had. the songs with deeper meanings, touching me as they did the first time i listened to middle of nowhere. this album has staying power, just as im sure hanson will be around for a lot longer with the ablity to grow and mature musical. … Expand

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#43 Most Discussed Album of 2004

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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Blender
    60
    There are no future standards, but no sugary returns to childhood, either. [May 2004, p.124]
  2. E! Online
    42
    There's little to dig here as the guys sound like a three-headed John Mayer or a trio of little Joe Jacksons.
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  3. Village Voice
    80
    This perfectly pitched record reveals that these hardworking brothers' valiant quest for independence shall be rewarded.
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