Top tracks — play these first
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This Time Around (Radio Edit) Start here — As the lead single, this track encapsulates the album's themes of growth and resilience, featuring an upbeat tempo and memorable chorus that highlights Hanson's signature harmonies.
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If Only (Jfp Club Mix) — This remix showcases a more mature sound for Hanson, blending pop elements with club influences that reflect their evolving musical style while still appealing to their core audience.
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Look At You (Live From Albertrane) — This live performance captures the energy and charisma of Hanson, demonstrating their ability to connect with audiences through dynamic stage presence and heartfelt delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and harmonies but lacks significant innovation or lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and layered harmonies, establishing a lively opening.
- Several songs incorporate a bridge that shifts the mood before returning to the chorus, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The album closes with a ballad that gradually builds in intensity, culminating in a powerful vocal climax.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of infectious energy
- varied live and studio experiences
- quick pick-me-up listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want cohesive long-form pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Hanson’s place in pop music after their initial success.
- Themes
- early 2000s nostalgia· coming-of-age resilience
- Career context
- This Time Around is Hanson’s sophomore album, released on April 4, 2000, following their breakthrough debut Middle of Nowhere. The band sought to evolve their sound while maintaining the catchy pop essence that initially garnered them fame. At this point in their career, they faced the challenge of living up to the massive success of their debut.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mamas & the Papas· Maroon 5· O-Town
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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This Time Around
The bridge shifts into a reflective tone where the narrator acknowledges past mistakes yet expresses determination for change.
Tracklist
- 1 This Time Around (Radio Edit) Start here 4:01
- 2 If Only (Jfp Club Mix) 5:58
- 3 If Only (Jfp Dup Mix) 6:56
- 4 If Only (Live On The Panel, Australia) 2:35
- 5 Look At You (Live From Albertrane) 4:12
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
A Present for Everyone
Busted
Shares a similar upbeat pop rock sound with catchy hooks and youthful themes of love and adventure.
Room on the 3rd Floor
McFly
Combines polished harmonies and infectious melodies, echoing the early 2000s pop rock vibe of Hanson.
Move Along
The All-American Rejects
Offers anthemic choruses and a coming-of-age spirit, resonating with the youthful exuberance of the era.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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