Album: Hoobastank by Hoobastank (2001)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Record Label: Napalm Records
Format: Album

Description: Hoobastank is the first major studio release by rock band Hoobastank. The album proved to be the band breakthrough album. The album also proved to be the band first album to use a post-grunge sound rather than a funk metal and ska punk sound that was use in their first independent album and their previous independent releases. It was released on November 20, 2001 by Island Records

Artist Background: Hoobastank (often stylized as h∞bastank) is an American rock band, best known for their hit "The Reason", which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2004. They formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, with singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They were signed to Island Records from 2001 to 2012 and have released five albums and one extended play to date. Their fifth studio album, Fight or Flight, was released on Septemb... Part of the California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Energetic, 2000s, Album, Napalm Records

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Hoobastank is the first major studio release by rock band Hoobastank. The album proved to be the band breakthrough album. The album also proved to be the band first album to use a post-grunge sound rather than a funk metal and ska punk sound that was use in their first independent album and their previous independent releases. It was released on November 20, 2001 by Island Records

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