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  • Audio CD (15 April 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Mercury Records Ltd (London)
  • ASIN: B000063XWR
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 68,295 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. Crawling In The Dark 2:54£0.69
Listen  2. Remember Me 3:34£0.69
Listen  3. Running Away 2:58£0.69
Listen  4. Pieces 3:15£0.69
Listen  5. Let You Know 3:39£0.69
Listen  6. Better 2:53£0.69
Listen  7. Ready For You 3:07£0.69
Listen  8. Up And Gone 3:21£0.69
Listen  9. Too Little Too Late 3:15£0.59
Listen10. Hello Again 3:02£0.69
Listen11. To Be With You 4:02£0.69
Listen12. Give It Back 2:56£0.59
Listen13. The Critic 4:19£0.69

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The quartet Hoobastank arrives on this self-titled major-label debut as a nu-metal Weezer, though without anything as cheekily subversive as "Hash Pipe". The similarities lie more in Hoobastank's tight playing and vocal harmonies than in the overblown post-teen lyrics.

In track after track, singer Douglas Robb is in crisis; whether he's intoning or yelp-rapping them, his words are never as articulate as the emergency-siren guitar of the punkish "Pieces". Even the grateful love song "Let You Know" is weighed down by an expectation of times "when I'm feeling like everything and -one is hurting me for something or other."

The album's 12-song sequence moves inexorably toward clichéd Limp Bizkit guitar riffs and one true change of pace, the spacey, Deftones-like "To Be with You". Unfortunately, its lyric is nothing more than a sensitive-guy attempt to convince a girl to "give in". Sweet. --Rickey Wright

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With opening gigs for the newly famous (Alien Ant Farm, Incubus) and the firmly established (Live), Hoobastank have hadthe envious opportunity to generate buzz and anticipation for their self-titled major label debut. Don't be put off by the goofy name; while it might be overtly campy, it's certainly original and makes for a catchy logo, cleverly incorporating Wallis' famous symbol for infinity. HOOBASTANK boasts palatable, hook-laden hard rock in the spirit of bands such as Papa Roach and 311. The band keeps it simple with guitar/bass/drum/vocals, seeing no need to add pretentious strings or synthesizers to their stage-ready sound.
As for their songs, a connecting thread of broken relationships (both romantic and otherwise) permeates the lyrics, especially "Give It Back" and "Running Away". The soft then heavy "Up And Gone" speaks to innocence lost, while the ballad-worthy "To Be With You" offers a glimmer of hope in the predominant darkness and confusion. Musically, HOOBASTANK embodies all the elements of the post grunge scene. "Pieces" has rap metal versescoupled with dissonant tritone riffing which breaks away topiles of vocal harmonies in the choruses. The song that truly defines the Hoobastank sound is the aggro-pop anthem "Crawling In The Dark", a single that will have hard rock fans clamoring for this CD.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Every song a winner., 4 Dec 2001
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This review is from: Hoobastank (Audio CD)
The biggest accusation levelled at Hoobastank is that they sound how Incubus now sound.
True, on some tracks, you'd be forgiven for thinking Brandon Boyd was guesting. But this is the only nag about what is a very accomplished album.
The awesome single "Crawling in the Dark" kicks things off and sets the precedent for an album full of energy, emotion and good tunes.

Pigeon holing them would be doing them a a dis-service. For references sake, they probably sit in the nu - metal category, but Hoobastank are different from alot of the more modern metal acts currenly flooding over from the states.
The guitarist has his own style, the songs are written from a more basic punk origin and combined with metal stylings.

Basically, Hoobastank are a very good rock band.

They're not the most original and certainley aren't breaking any new ground, but check them if you like nice, unpretensious, uncomplicated, well written, sometimes well heavy and always tuneful contemporary rock songs.
An ideal pick me up for those long winter nights or a soundtrack to next summer.

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Could Hoobastank be making themselves?, 5 Nov 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: Hoobastank (Audio CD)
A couple of months ago I read the name Hoobastank on a rock/metal web page and decided to find out more about this band...boy was that a good idea!

First listen to their latest material (their self titled album) may well conjure up hasty similarities to Incubus and I suppose you'd be right (especially vocally from Doug). This is not so surprising as they both come from the same music scene and are good friends. This similarity though is definitely NOT a bad thing, and they certainly stand their own ground here. One big difference is that Hoobastank don't have a DJ in their midst which again is certainly not a bad thing.

The opening track "Crawling In The Dark" is a good choice...energetic, good harmonies and a great groove. You can't help but get a big smile on your face listening to it, knowing exactly how it would look and sound in the live environment. From there on in the album does not disappoint the listening. Unlike some bands that have come out as of late (mentioning no names) the tracks on this album do not just follow the same formula over and over again. There is good variety and diversity throughout, from the faster "Pieces", slower moments on "Too Little Too Late" & "To Be With You" and all out groove/funk on "Crawling In The Dark", "Better" and "Give It Back".

This is a very good album and comes across to the listener as a very positive, uplifting experience. You can tell that these guys have been together a long time (since 1994) and it will be a crying shame if they get overlooked as a simple "Incubus-a-like" cheap imitation - this they certainly are not!

Buy this album...NOW!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars At last..., 21 Dec 2003
In a world full of repetitive choruses and recycled riffs, the music industry has been long in the waiting of a band such as Hoobastank. With their eponymous debut, this album is certainly not one to be missed, with such hits as "Running Away", "Ready For You", and the released single "Crawling In The Dark", this album is complete from the effects-ridden guitar to the rhymthmic bass lines, and Doug Robb's powerful catchy lyrics. In essence, buy this album!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best heartfelt Rock ever!
Truly an inspiring rock album.Hoobastank bring back the originality of Rock and love and what the two have in common. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Another dull offering from the corporate rock machine
Hoobastank aren't a bad band. They're all capable of playing their instruments. Their sound is tight. There aren't any cringe-inducing moments. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A breath of fresh air
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5.0 out of 5 stars The album Incubus should have made after SCIENCE
I wasn't sure what to expect when I bought this - having only heard one song and not read any reviews. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Energetic nu-metal by fast rising hoobastank
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This is an amazing album. They are incubus, lostprophets, foo fighters and taproot all rolled into one ultimate band. Read more
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