Satisfied
Nice songs. I got it very quick and in good shape. DVD good quality! Awesome.
my only regret...
The Best of CD was a great sampling of the first 2 CDs (my kids also love it) but I have to admit they are getting even better with age. is that it took me until 2 weeks ago to purchase this album! I wasted almost 3 years I could've been enjoying the amazing songwriting, musicianship, and singing of these incredible brothers! Sure I'd heard of Hanson and all along thought they were talented and enjoyable, but I had no idea how much. Check out Strong Enough to Break documentary for the fascinating tale about them trying to make this album.
love it
zac's grownup voice is a great addition to the sound of the band. i love the song broken angel.
Deeper...
You may or may not (doesn't matter!) remember the scene where Dorothy and Co. First and foremost, do you all remember the Wizard Of Oz?
Granted this may seem a peculiar question to start a review with (or even to include in a review of a CD other than the Wizard Of Oz soundtrack at all), but I do have a point. finally get to see the Wizard (of Oz), and he sends them to get the broomstick of the Wicked Witch Of The West and, when they bring it back they discover that the Wizard is really just an old man.
You may, better yet, remember that he says to them (via the microphone etc) "pay no attention to that man behind the curtain".
Well if so, I want you to imagine MMMBop is behind a curtain, and I want you to pay no attention to it!
Many people upon hearing the name Hanson instantly think of it's sugary sweet pop chorus and dread the day the Hanson's came to be signed by Mercury Records, and with gritted teeth attempt to ignore the song they dispise so much.
To all of those people - get over it. It's been a long time. The Hanson boys are over it now, and so should you be.
ANYWAY, of UNDERNEATH I have this to say:
Underneath is argueable the best album Hanson have done so far. It's mature, yet theres a youthful exuberance about it. The songs are nice to hear. Yet they can rock your socks. Each song, has something about it that I treasure. Each song has lyrics that move me to laughter, tears, loves and fears. . . they're songs that will be as good in 20 years as today. . . timeless music. They are songs that I would be proud to have created. Songs that I wish like hell I had!
With the MMMBop insanity forgotten one can focus on the quality, purity, versatility, sometimes dance-a-bility, heartbroke crying over a messy break up-a-bility, and most of all. . . depth. . . of these 13 brilliant pieces.
These songs perfectly accompany every kind of moment in life, and that's what good music is, isn't it? Music that you carry with you on the journey of life, and that take you back through the roads of that journey long after it is over.
Hanson have left the disposable surface material behind and gone deeper into themselves; deeper into MUSIC!; deeper into the heart of every person with ears.
This music seems to penetrate to depths of soul within me that little music has.
Therefore I urge you do forget about the tracks hidden by the curtain of time, and focus on the present. . . that which can be heard here, where the curtains are open.
Delve deeper into this offering. . . it's a very, beautifully, tasty treat. . . and you won't be disappointed.
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This Is What Real People Listen To
I wouldn't give anything a chance. I use to be one of those people who loved R'n B and other junk that people listen to these days. Now I see how stupid I was, to listen to what every other teenager was listening too. I finally gave these guys a chance and you know what? I love them.
Stop listening to what everyone else is listening to and try something new. Don't be ashamed of what you like, everyone has different taste.
Hanson's Strong Enough to Break is a great new album and the critics love it. They spent three years on this and it was worth it. It's nice to pop earphones on because some of these songs are relaxing and will keep you smiling. But then there are the stonger stuff that will make you jump off the couch and play your air guitar, or hitting your thighs as if they're drums.
'Strong Enough to Break' - Great upbeat song, very good start. Lots of Energy.
'Dancin' in the Wind' - Not a fan of this song. I just don't like the tune. Still upbeat.
'Penny & Me' - Wow, I love this song. It's so catchy and I have never gotten sick of it. One of my favourites, still upbeat.
'Underneath' - this is the first ballad and it's so nice. Taylor's voice is very soothing when he sings. Fantastic tune, you gotta love it.
'Misery' - Zachary Hanson sings lead in this ballad. This song will grow on you. Bitter Sweet type of song. Love the melody.
'Lost Without Each Other' - This song is so darn catchy and cheerful, this is what makes Hanson, Hanson. It's my favourite. Even my friends who hate them, like this song. If you're not a fan of them, buy the single. Sam Ferrah the Bass for a solo part. Lots of Energy put into this.
'When You're Gone' - This is slow ballad. I think this song would have been better if the beat was quicker and made it into a quicker song like "Strong Enough to Break. " It's still alright.
'Broken Angel' - Once again, Zachary sings lead to this ballad. It's about an Angel that wants to earn it's wings but is told that he is too small. It's a metaphor.
'Deeper' - This is the only song that Isaac sings lead through the whole thing. I love his voice and I wished he sang lead more. It's very upbeat but it's different to 'Strong Enough to Break' and 'Lost without Each other'. Michelle puts her touch to this song, and sings back up. You'll fall for this in a second.
'Get Up and Go' - Quick dance beat. Very catchy like all the other fast songs.
'Crazy Beautiful' - Pretty much the same thing as what I just wrote. Love the tune.
'Hey' - The instrumental sounds country and I love it. Very different to the usual stuff they come up with.
'Believe' - This ballad is alright, Kevin Wyatt plays Bass this time.
The "I Will Come to You" played live from House of Blues goes on for 12 minutes. No, they don't sing "I Will Come to You" a thousand times, there's an extra song in it: Lula Belle. There's a long wait though.
Is the bonus DVD worth the extra money? You bet it is. There are three clips of Hanson singing live including This Time Around and two other songs from the album 'This Time Around. ' There's a not very long yet not short clip of the making of this album. It is titled Underneath Underneath. Very good. I've never seen them play live before and it's very different to how other bands play. Taylor actually lets the audience sing for them sometimes.
There's alot of the word "love" being used here, because I do, and so will you.
You can see a complete list of all Hanson discography, or go back to the Hanson tabs
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