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Track Listings
| 1. Same Direction |
| 2. Out Of Control |
| 3. What Happened To Us? |
| 4. Escape |
| 5. Just One |
| 6. Lucky |
| 7. From The Heart |
| 8. The Reason |
| 9. Let It Out |
| 10. Unaffected |
| 11. Never There |
| 12. Disappear |
| 13. Never Saw It Coming |
| 14. Out Of Control (Video) |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The band, meanwhile, have grown into an altogether different beast, guitarist Dan Estrin coaxing his fretboard from deft, nostalgia-pricked melodicism to complex metal riffing with evident skill, and the powerhouse rhythm section of bassist Markku Lappalainen and drummer Chris Hesse firing off virtuostic dynamic flourishes right through to the last climactic lap of the closing "Disappear". It's true, Hoobastank's rather bland, cookie-cutter image probably won't do them any favours in today's cooler-than-thou alternative marketplace, but you overlook this album at your peril. --Louis Pattison
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It's now just two years since US post-grunge metallers Hoobastank released their self-titled debut album, two years of success and also two years of anticipation from fans for another great album.
And that anticipation won't turn to dissapointment as anyone who was a fan of their first album will be bowled over by, and rejoice at the melodic resonance of "Reason".
The range of songs covers different styles from the first two opening tracks of "Same Direction" and "Out Of Control" with their heavy rock plus their famous sense of melody involved, to the more tender songs of "Disappear" and "Unaffected", not forgetting the especially deep and thought-provoking name sake of the album "The Reason" which is becoming a favourite with not just Hoobastank fans but music lovers everywhere.
If several things can be credited to Hoobastank it's their great guitar riffs, the solo intros be it guitar or drum, aswell as their amazing lyrics all bringing you a sound feeding you different emotions and anyone who cannot feel moved by "The Reason" and not feel upbeat after listening to this album needs some emotional therapy.
Incubus
Less: Originality
Less: Lyrics that make you think
Add: Better melodies
Equals: Hoobastank
However, the nice surprise about Hoobastank is that the lyrical shortcomings and lack of originality are almost completely offset by the hooks and melodies. This is a great album, in spite of the great debt that it clearly owes to Brandon Boyd and the err... boys.
The Reason doesn't really have filler. Every track has something to offer, and even the most mundane and samey tracks are elevated thanks to soaring choruses and great understated guitar riffs. If I was being picky I'd say that Lucky and Disappear don't really say anything that hasn't been said before, and Never There goes so deeply into Incubus-lite territory that it can't even be redeemed by a great tune and fantastic guitar work.
Everything else is of a high standard. The first few songs are all awesome, with the opening track just shading it in my book for pure catchiness. Of the more delicate songs (of which there are only three) Unaffected is the star. The title track is great, but has suffered from massive overplaying on the radio.
Overall, this is a worthwhile album. Hoobastank need to find their own voice, to step out of the shadow of more illustrious bands, but the sheer strength of songwriting here indicates they can do it, they simply need the courage to put out something less radio friendly and more challenging.
Its a really good CD if you remember the song the reason you will love this CD. Read more
But great music!
I think the best song on the album has to be the tile track 'The Reason'
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