This is followed by another oldie but goodie, the poignant piano of the magnificent “Yearbook,” an emotional storytelling jaunt that combines those to die for vocal harmonies with stellar sonic craftsmanship.
IN 2013, Anthem was a pivotal release for Hanson, and they represent that collection for the first time here with “Tragic Symphony.” The song receives a funktastic, sultry retelling that paves the way for the jazzy Salsa qualities of “Got A Hold On Me,” off 2007’s The Walk, where one can almost envision Santana joining the brothers on-stage for a jam session. Here, the vocals strain to match up with the grandiosity of the music, but the retelling is still enjoyable, with moments of whimsical instrumentation. Next, they go for a bold Broadway opening to “Chasing Down My Dreams,” from the 2012 EP, No Sleep for Banditos. This serves to bolster the track on the whole, making it something much more than just the bubblegum Pop that it originated as. This flows perfectly into the orchestration that leads the cinematic sweep of the new offering “Dream It Do It.” While the vocals are not as strong here, the band and the orchestra are allowed to truly shine, and the track never suffers.Īrguably the trio’s best-known song of all time, 1996’s “MmmBop” receives a largely acoustic reimagining that, like “Where’s The Love,” highlights the brothers’ wonderful vocal harmonies. If you remember the deliciously dance-able Pop sensibilities of “Where’s The Love,” one of the band’s earliest 1997 hit singles off Middle of Nowhere, you will be excited to find that this new arrangement highlights the brother’s magnificent vocal harmonies, and there are moments that feel a little Big Band, making this a decidedly triumphant retelling of a classic bubblegum track. This segues beautifully into the brass instrumentation that adds a funky twist to “Joyful Noise,” a jubilant celebration of dancing to the music that originally appeared on the 2016 Play EP. Collaborating with Academy Award-winning Composer, Arranger and Conductor David Campbell (Adele, Justin Timberlake) and a 46-piece orchestra, the brothers inject a new vitality into their older material while presenting some new gems for fans to cherish.Īppropriately, they open String Theory with piano and delicate strings that weave into the previously unreleased “Reaching For The Sky (Part 1),” a Billy Joel-esque storytelling session that sees the brothers going for a candid intimacy that sets the tone for what is to follow. Not bad for a band of Oklahoman brothers – Multi-Instrumentalists Isaac, Taylor, and Zac – who began their recording careers while teens!įor String Theory, Hanson bring together 23 tracks on 2 CDs: a collection of their best and brightest – including the hit singles “MmmBop” and “Where’s The Love” – along with several new and/or previously unreleased tracks. The brothers have enjoyed a two decade-plus career in Pop Rock, one that has seen them attaining Multi-Platinum status, nominated for a Grammy, traveling the world, and accruing a legion of highly-dedicated and adoring fans.
With eight full-length studio albums, 12 EPs, 5 compilations, 3 live collections, 2 Holiday offerings, and a partridge in their pear tree, Hanson know a little something about recording music. If for some reason you have missed the past 26 years and still believe that Hanson is a one-trick pony, this week’s release is going to be an eye-opener for you! The double CD, String Theory, highlights the Grammy-nominated Pop Rock trio at their finest hour, and it arrives this Friday, November 9, 2018, thanks to the boys’ own label, Three Car Garage.
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