What was Hanson’s 1997 debut studio album, which included “MMMBop”?

Hanson’s 1997 debut studio album was Middle of Nowhere, which included the international hit “MMMBop.”

The album was released on May 6, 1997, by Mercury Records. It was Hanson’s first major-label album, following independent recordings the brothers made before achieving worldwide fame. The group consisted of brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson, who were teenagers when the album became a major success.

“MMMBop” was released as the album’s lead single and reached No. 1 in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany. Its upbeat sound helped make Hanson one of the most recognizable young acts of the late 1990s.

A common mix-up is confusing Middle of Nowhere with Snowed In, Hanson’s 1997 Christmas album, or This Time Around, their 2000 follow-up. Middle of Nowhere remains the group’s best-known studio album and their commercial breakthrough.