Mowing the yard.
That's what I think of when I think of this cd. It came out during that transition from middle school (junior high) to high school. It had that sound that was pretty dominant during that time, not really nu-metal like Korn or System of a Down, but not what you were used to hearing on the radio (this was the release that came before the cd that contained "The Reason" that got way too much airplay).
I had my little portable cd player (again, pre-iPod days) and this is one of the ones I used to jam to while doing my yard work (for trivia purposes, this and Eminem). It had just the right amount of energy. The instruments did their part and I could understand what the guys were saying, which is always a plus.
Honestly, because of the way their career has gone, it's kind of embarrassing to admit liking Hoobastank. But as I'm listening to this cd, it not only is good to me because of nostalgia, but it actually was a damn good release.
Some of the songs went over my head at the time, I just liked to rock out. But now, I can appreciate some of the lyrics in songs like "Running Away" (And when I get close, you turn away
There's nothing that I can do or say So now I need you, to tell me the truth You know I'd do that for you)
Ok, now I'm listening to it more, maybe it's more nostalgia than greatness. But it certainly was a great time.
