HOOBASTANK - THE REASON [CD]

Hoobastank is primarily classified as a post-grunge and alternative rock band, with elements of nu-metal, pop rock, and alternative metal in their music. Their sound, particularly in their early work like the 2001 self-titled album Hoobastank and 2003's The Reason, blends heavy guitar riffs, melodic hooks, and introspective lyrics, characteristic of post-grunge and alternative rock. Tracks like "Crawling in the Dark" and "Running Away" showcase a nu-metal influence with aggressive rhythms and raw energy, while their hit "The Reason" leans into pop rock with its polished, radio-friendly ballad style. Over time, their later albums, such as Every Man for Himself (2006) and Fight or Flight (2012), incorporated more experimental and pop-oriented elements, but their core genre remains rooted in post-grunge and alternative rock.