Hanson - Against the World (2021)

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, issuing albums like The Walk (2007), Anthem (2013),
and Against the World (2021) that look boldly to the future
while honoring their sugary pop past.