The Reason
by
Hoobastank
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studio album
First released:
Dec 9 2003

Overview Edit

Hoobastank's second release, "The Reason" released on December 9, 2003 by Island Records. This album was recorded in Atlanta at Georgia at Turner Broadcasting Studios from March 2003 - August 2003. All tracks had been composed by Daniel Estrin and Douglas Robb; Howard Benson Produced.

This album peaked at #3 on the US Billborard charts and to has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.

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Record label:
Catalog number:
0602498608814
Release dates:
  • Dec 9 2003 in United States

Genres

Alternative Rock,
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5 stars Every Track is.....amazing....
what can i say? this cd is beyond words. most of the rock music today is based on the singers bein pissed off at someone and mad at the world but Hoobastank is different. Douglas Robb sings with so much emotion that you feel like he's acually been through what he's singing about. here's my breakdown of the songs:

1. Same Direction- Great song and the right song to open the cd with

2. Out of Control- First single off the album. i loved it when i first heard it but it's overplayed. the only song a…
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1 stars JUNKMUSIC FROM THE JUNKMUSIC AGE
This age must be the worst age when we look at the musicproduction. 24-7 we are covered with junk from people with now ears. Hoobastank is one of 159 bands with the same sound.

There should be a revolution against this kind of music that all the radiostations plays.
Written by Christian Svensson "Boretik"

Track listing Edit

Credits Edit

  1. arranger

    1. Chris Lord-Alge [Mixed by]
    2. Deborah Lurie [String Arrangements]

  2. compiler

    1. Tom Baker [Mastering]

  3. composer

    1. Dan Estrin [Guitars]
    2. Doug Robb [Vocals]

  4. conductor

    1. Mark Robertson [Conductor, Violin]

  5. design

    1. Danny Clinch [Photography]
    2. Louis Marino [Art Direction, Design, Illustrations]
    3. R.J. Muna [Cover Photo]

  6. engineer

    3. Mike Plotnikoff [Engineer, Mixing, Pro-Tools]

  7. other

    1. Dan Adam [Pro-Tools]
    2. Dana Childs [Production Coordination]
    3. Duane Baron [Pro-Tools]
    4. Keith Armstrong [Assistant]
    5. Keith Nelson [Guitar Technician]
    6. Tony Vanias [Recording Director]

  1. performer

    1. Chris Hesse [Drums]
    2. David Low [Cello]
    3. David Mergen [Cello]
    4. Evan Wilson [Viola]
    5. Ian Watkins [Guest vocal on "Out of Control"]
    6. Jamie Reynolds [Guest vocals on "Out of Control"]
    9. Rene Mandel [Violin]
    10. Samuel Fischer [Violin]
    11. Shanti Randall [Viola]
    12. Simon Oswell [Viola]

  2. producer

Other versions Edit

The Reason 14 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: 0602498608814
release dates: Jun 30 2004 in Japan
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The Reason 13 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: 0602498608814
release dates: Apr 12 2004 in United Kingdom
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Trivia Edit

  • Guitarist Dan Estrin was seriously injured in a minibike accident, which disrupted the recording of this album.
  • "Same Direction" is featured as the main soundtrack for Madden NFL 2005. "Just One" is the title track for Top Spin 2 in the US and the Asahi Super Dry Beer Commercials of Japan in 2007.

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