Hoobastank is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California, formed in the 1990s. They achieved mainstream success in the early 2000s with hits such as "Crawling In The Dark" and the 2003 album "The Reason."

Reviews on DeBaser and public sources describe the band's sound as rooted in post-grunge and alternative rock; their album The Reason was produced by Howard Benson. Critical consensus in the provided reviews is mixed: catchy, radio-friendly songs and notable ballads alongside comments about limited innovation and uneven albums.

DeBaser reviews present Hoobastank as a 2000s American rock band rooted in post-grunge and alternative rock. Critics note catchy singles and radio-friendly choruses but fault a lack of consistent innovation. Standout tracks mentioned include "Crawling In The Dark", "The Reason" and "Just One". Overall reception across the sampled reviews is mixed.

For:Fans of 2000s alternative/post-grunge rock, casual listeners exploring Hoobastank, DeBaser readers

 The best song on the LP is the title track: “The Reason”.

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 there are no particularly bad, boring, heavy, or whatever you might call them songs, so it’s rare to hit the skip button while listening.

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 ... Oh, for crying out loud! Can’t we ever listen to what we want?

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