Hanson Releasing Third Album

Mon., March 23, 1998

Neil Strauss The New York Times

Hanson, the teen-age sibling pop trio, announced that it will release its third record.

Although it may seem like a joke to say that the album will focus on Hanson’s early years, the truth is that it will. “Three Car Garage: The Independent Recordings 95-96,” due from Mercury Records in early May, will compile songs from the two homemade records Hanson released prior to its hit major label debut, “Middle of Nowhere.”

The album will feature 12 songs, including early versions of “MMMBop” and two other songs from “Middle of Nowhere.” Record label executives said the album would clear up any doubts Hanson naysayers have over the group’s natural singing and songwriting abilities.

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