Hoobastank

Editor's Review:

Hoobastank's self-titled L.P. is the modern rock quartet's first release since being signed by Island Records. It should come as no surprise to learn that each of the 12 tracks comprised on the album have a distinctly glossy feel. Tracks like "Crawling In The Dark" and "Up And Gone" flaunt catchy guitar riffs, colorful bass lines and crisp vocals. My only complaint is that too many songs sound similar to one another. At the end of the day, this lack of variation from song to song speaks louder than the album's good qualities - namely its maturity and technical bravado - and you are left with something that grows old and familiar after several listenings.
- Ryan Mungia


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Record Label Island Records Released January 2002

Tracks Crawling In The Dark Remember Me Running Away Pieces Let You Know Better Ready For You Up And Gone Too Little Too Late Hello Again To Be With You Give It Back