Hanson

Sounding like a revamped Jackson 5 for the '90s, Hanson had a sunny pop sense that stood in direct contrast to the gloomy grunge that dominated the decade. 1997's Middle of Nowhere had the sound of a hip recording and the craft of professional pop record, making the album and its infectious lead single, "MMMBop," the best of both worlds. Hanson re-emerged in 2000 with This Time Around, a more mature, measured record that represented a bid for credibility outside their primarily teenage audience. They set up their own 3CG label in the mid-2000s and have remained prolific, issui...