Hoobastank - Hoobastank

Hoobastank is definitely not offering anything extraordinary or artsy. The music is traditional progressions and such, though both Markku and Dan are no doubt better than some of the other nu-metal guitarists in the scene now. The lyrics are not anything special, but Doug�s voice certainly is. Hoobastank is just an album that wants to get you moving and maybe even banging your head. And though the goal is accomplished with feverous vigor at points, the album ends up sounding generic. Many of the songs just lack originality. If you just want some straight up rock, I would suggest looking into this album. But if your looking for something that pushes the boundaries and defies the laws, your not going to find it here. Overall, Hoobastank is a confused project that aims to please, but gets lost in itself.