Determined not to go the way of erstwhile nemesis Vanilla Ice, a newly humble Hammer attempts another comeback. This time out, he renounces gang sta hood, thanks God, pays homage to Al Green and Sly Stone, and writes a song for the late Eazy-E. Even if nothing here touches ''U Can't Touch This,'' the material is well crafted enough to convince you ''Hammer Time'' hasn't run out yet. B

