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This perfectly pitched record reveals that these hardworking brothers' valiant quest for independence shall be rewarded.
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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."
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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.
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"Underneath" spotlights a more mature, melodic pop-rock Hanson.
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Entertainment WeeklyTaylor's delivery is often so slurred that it's hard to decipher what he's singing. [23 Apr 2004]
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BlenderThere are no future standards, but no sugary returns to childhood, either. [May 2004, p.124]
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Singing duties are divided democratically, but the best moments belong to Taylor, the Beyonce of the trio.
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Q MagazineThere's no sense that there's any real passion. [Mar 2005, p.99]
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There's little to dig here as the guys sound like a three-headed John Mayer or a trio of little Joe Jacksons.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 58 out of 70
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Mixed: 0 out of 70
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Negative: 12 out of 70
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mgrammgramMay 3, 2004
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MaiyuCMay 11, 2007Awesome! Best Album so far!
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KendraDFeb 26, 2007Awesome Album!