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Best Of: Live & Electric (Bonus Dvd)

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For those who can get past the Mmmbop stigma, Live and electric is amazing.

For those who have been a die-hard fan since 97, Live and Electric is a must have.

It is a perfect glimpse into what going to a Hanson show is actually like. It's raw. It's loud. It's emotional.

Nobody but a lifer Hanson fan could ever appreciate this CD. And to prefer a studio version over these tracks....well. That's just sad. These guys are way better live.

Live and Electric is a perfect blend of songs and harmonies. These guys display so much passion when performing live. It's what they live for. And this CD is evidence of that.

It's something very special about Hanson a lot of popular artists today can't match! I think God is very present through these guys in the music they make! They are great singers and songwriters that deserve to be at the top of modern music.

I have liked Hanson ever since the beginning, but I think everything began to move too fast after they released their first couple of albums. I think they got victims of the commercial pace and really didn't have time to create the music they really wanted to create and released a couple of non-hit albums as a consequence. Time got in their way. It takes time to make great stuff and I think they have learned that now.

Hanson has truly taken a huge step forward in terms of music production and phrasing in this album. They perform with strong presence and emotion that will touch anyone that listens to this album. By listening to these versions of their songs you can tell that they are finding their way back home to where they belong. With this album they did a great decision: Let's take our most beautiful songs and make them even more beautiful. In my opinion they have turned some of their non hit songs into hits in this album! That shows they have reached the next level!

Great Hanson! I can't wait for more stuff from you guys!

The Good
You get to hear fifteen of Hanson's biggest and most popular songs all on one disc. If you listen carefully, you'll discover that they are great songwriters. The Hanson brothers also pull of some great vocal melodies on songs like " Strong Enough to Break", "Underneath", and "Rock and Roll Razorblade". But...

The Bad
They sound a lot different now that they're older. Hey I'll admit it, I was a secret Hanson fan. You almost had to be if you're a guy. I had the "MmmBop", "Where's the Love", and "This Time Around" singles. I loved the brightness, high production, and musicianship of all of them. After having heard those songs live (and after the group's voices changed), I realized it's just not the same. The mix seems uneven at times, especially when the band harmonizes. On a few of the tracks (Hanson's cover of Radiohead's "Optimistic" in particular), the band is drowned out by the thunderous crowd reaction. Although, I understand how hard it must be to silence a mass a screaming girls.

The Verdict
Hanson's signature brand of well-produced, upbeat, pop rock just doesn't translate well in a live setting, plain and simple. Give me the studio versions of this material and I will eat it up for sure.