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Underneath
HANSON: 'UNDERNEATH'
By DAN AQUILANTE
April 20, 2004
HANSON
"Underneath"
3CG Records
Rather than suffer the indignities of being full-grown men forced into
boy-band clothing, Australia's fraternal trio Hanson severed major
record-label ties to create the indie album "Underneath," a rock record
they can be proud of now and when they're in rocking chairs looking
back on the glory days.
The band's devotion to melody is as strong on this disc as it was when
the three brothers were kids singing "MMMBop."
What's different is the maturity Hanson shows in songs like "Penny &
Me" and "Strong Enough to Break," songs about relationships that kids
would have a hard time understanding, let alone writing.
The orchestration throughout is layered, sometimes lush, but never
excessive.
What make this album so good is the way the Hansons have mastered their
instruments: Isaac is a fine guitarist, and Taylor's piano work and
Zac's drumming are top shelf.
Rather than fading into the record books as a chart-busting, one-hit
wonder, Hanson has established itself as a credible rock band whose
best years and music are still to come.
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