Hoobastank just released their highly anticipated album, ‘For(n)ever.’ It is their fourth major album, in addition to a few self released albums, as well.
Finishing a recent show in Tampa, Hoobastank continues to tour with 3 Doors Down after the recent release of their new album.
The album poses no disappointment to Hoobastank fans and shows development in vocals and guitar.
The content is predictable, with the typical self-indulgent broken heart ballads, but the sound is more evolved than earlier albums.
There are more risks taken with the guitar and vocals.
The vibe is classic Hoobastank: high energy, leaving fans declaring ‘For(n)ever’ Hoobastank’s best album yet.
Lead vocalist, Dan Estrin’s vocals are more mature than past albums and experimental at times.
‘All about you’ shows off a raspier sound than usual.
The guitar rifts are well-developed and even surprising at times.
There is obvious use of well-placed reverberation. The track titled ‘gone, gone, gone’ epitomizes the versatility of the guitar with rifts that sound almost psychedelic followed by sections of heavy playing.
The album is overall impressive and well worth listening to. Unlike many pop-rock bands, the songs on Hoobastank’s latest album sound distinctly different.
At no point does the listener wonder if the tracks are on repeat. Well worth the buy, this album delivers unexpected versatility and dramatic musical growth.
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