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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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"Underneath" spotlights a more mature, melodic pop-rock Hanson.
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BlenderThere are no future standards, but no sugary returns to childhood, either. [May 2004, p.124]
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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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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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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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Q MagazineThere's no sense that there's any real passion. [Mar 2005, p.99]
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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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This perfectly pitched record reveals that these hardworking brothers' valiant quest for independence shall be rewarded.
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!