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This Time Around
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0731454238328
Format: Enhanced
Label: Island
Manufacturer: Island
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Island
Release Date: May 09, 2000
Studio: Island
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Editorial Review:
It's tempting to go after Hanson with a full-on snark attack and deconstruct the new haircuts, snicker at the slightly rougher sound, and hoot at such impossibly tortured lyrics as "On the ground crying out, 'Somebody see me please.'" Trouble is, it's hard to trash them when the smile on your face has no trace of malice. That's the sort of smile these songs induce. The mildly spicy, funked-up "You Never Know" has a "Smooth" feel (only it's Jonny Lang, not Carlos Santana, supplying the licks). Hyper-happy harmonica (courtesy of Blues Traveler's John Popper) and thwacky-wacky effects on "If Only" turn yearning into a disease you'd stand in line to catch. "Save Me" is a sweet plea; the title track (and first single) has Southern-rock/gospel textures; "In the City," despite its adultery theme, is like Disneyland Manhattan--more fun than dangerous. Throughout, Taylor Hanson's vocals prove pretty expressive and throaty for an adolescent could-be male supermodel. Yes, teen girls will be penning pining letters to boyfriends at far-flung camps all summer to this stuff. But the Tulsa trio's real triumph is the way they bridge not just the generation gap, but the cynical chasm with clean, perfectly sappy pop. --Nina Malkin
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - wish I had known...
how many great songs are on this album! Until recently the only one I'd heard was the title track, which is pretty good, but there are many that I like even more. I'm not a teeny-bopper or even close, and I love this album; I only wish I had given it a chance back in 2000!
Rating: - Hanson's Best Work!
I've been a Hanson fan since the beginning in 1997. They have come out with CD's since TTA, but it will always remain my favorite. The sound is completely different than their debut CD and it continues to evolve and get even better as the years go by!
Rating: - Best of..... HANSON!
Definately a definitive CD by Hanson. A more grown up CD. Like making their mark on the music world. And my favorite is of course the title track "This Time Around".
Rating: - It may not be their top seller, but hey...it's still a darn good album!
This time around may not have sold anywhere near the number of copies that the monster hit MON did, but that does not suffice to prove that is not just as good. You'll find just as much charm on this, as on any other of Hanson's albums! It doesn't matter if it is an indie Boomerang cd or their newest album, The Walk. The fact of the matter is Hanson has an undeniable charisma, excellent musicianship and skills, and an appreciable sense of modesty which makes their music suited to almost anyone! ... Read More
Rating: - Their Best Album
This is by far Hanson's best album. It didn't get great sales, because of the music company that produced it, but it still has great quality despite its poor marketing. All of the songs...I'm serious, every-single-one will have you hooked. This is a great cd to play at a party or when you are alone. It's so versatile. Buy it.
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