Hoobastank (album)

Hoobastank is the eponymous debut studio album by American rock band Hoobastank, released on November 20, 2001 by Island Records. Three singles were released from the album: "Crawling in the Dark", "Running Away", and "Remember Me". It has since been certified Platinum in the United States.[4]

Hoobastank
Studio album by
Hoobastank
ReleasedNovember 20, 2001
RecordedMay–July 2001
Studio
Genre
Length38:59
LabelIsland
ProducerJim Wirt
Hoobastank chronology
They Sure Don't Make Basketball Shorts Like They Used To
(1998)		 Hoobastank
(2001)		 The Target
(2002)
Singles from Hoobastank
  1. "Crawling in the Dark"
    Released: April 2, 2002
  2. "Remember Me"
    Released: June 11, 2002
  3. "Running Away"
    Released: July 16, 2002
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyC[2]
Rolling Stone(unfavorable)[3]

Background

The album was the first to have a post-grunge sound rather than the funk metal and ska punk sound of their independent releases.

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Crawling in the Dark"
  • Daniel Estrin
  • Douglas Robb
2:55
2."Remember Me"
  • Estrin
  • Robb
3:34
3."Running Away"
  • Estrin
  • Robb
2:58
4."Pieces"
  • Estrin
  • Robb
  • Markku Lappalainen
3:15
5."Let You Know"
  • Estrin
  • Robb
3:39
6."Better"
  • Lappalainen
  • Robb
2:53
7."Ready for You"
  • Estrin
  • Robb
3:07
8."Up and Gone"
  • Lappalainen
  • Robb
3:21
9."Too Little Too Late"
  • Estrin
  • Robb
3:15
10."Hello Again"
  • Lappalainen
  • Robb
3:02
11."To Be With You"
  • Lappalainen
  • Robb
4:02
12."Give It Back"
  • Estrin
  • Robb
2:58
Japanese bonus track
No.TitleLength
13."Losing My Grip"3:55
14."The Critic"4:15

Personnel
Hoobastank
  • Doug Robb – lead vocals
  • Dan Estrin – lead guitars
  • Markku Lappalainen – bass
  • Chris Hesse – drums
Production
  • Jim Wirt – producer, engineer
  • CJ Eiriksson, Dave Holdredge, Matt Marrin – assistant engineers
  • Jay Baumgardner – mixing
  • James Murray, Mark Kiczula – mixing assistants
Artwork
  • Louis Marino – art direction, design
  • Ray Lego – photography
  • Rick Patrick – creative director
Management
  • Paul Pontius – A&R

Charts

References
  1. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r561914
  2. Browne, David (March 4, 2002). "Hoobastank Review". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
  3. Knopper, Steve (November 28, 2001). "Hoobastank : Hoobastank : Review". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 8, 2005. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
  4. "RIAA - Gold & Platinum". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  5. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  6. "Hoobastank Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  7. "Hoobastank Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  8. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2002". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  9. "RIAA - Gold & Platinum". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 22, 2014.



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