Hanson finishes their Third Studio Album - courtesy of Tulsa World May 3, 2003 edition

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Freed from label, Hanson works to finish third album By MATT GLEASON World Staff Writer
5/3/2003

Hanson, the Tulsa-based trio, has not signed a new contract with another label to release its forthcoming album "Underneath."
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For its third proper studio album, Hanson may go it alone.
The Tulsa-based pop trio this week severed ties with its record label, Island Def Jam, citing creative differences.
"Our vision for the songs and the production of this record was something we wouldn't compromise," Taylor Hanson said Friday in a press release. "We are thrilled to finally be able to finish the record and move forward with our career."
The group has not signed a new contract with another label to release its forthcoming album "Underneath." The band's management told the Tulsa World that numerous record labels have shown interest in the internationally famous band, but no new business plans yet have been decided.
There are, however, plans for an intimate club tour and an Internet preview of the new album's songs. No specific dates or locations have been announced.
The Tulsa trio is currently in the studio working with producer Danny Kortchmar (Billy Joel, Don Henley, Jon Bon Jovi, James Taylor, Neil Young) to finish songs for the new -- and long-delayed -- record.
In the press release, Kortchmar said he is impressed with the group's level of creativity.
"In a flavor-of-the-minute environment for music, I'm very happy to be able to work with a band like Hanson, who are real musicians with a strong vision of what they want to achieve artistically."
Hanson rocketed to stardom in 1997 with the album "Middle of Nowhere," which launched three Top 10 singles and earned three Grammy nominations. The group has since sold more than 15 million records.
The trio of brothers lives in Tulsa.

Matt Gleason (918) 581-8473
matt.gleason@tulsaworld.com

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