Fight or Flight, is the fifth studio album by American rock band Hoobastank released on September 11, 2012.[4][5] Like their previous album, the album deals with relationships and love themes and it follows a more mainstream sound.
| Fight or Flight | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 11, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Post-grunge, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 42:20 | |||
| Label | Open E Entertainment (EMI) | |||
| Producer | Gavin Brown | |||
| Hoobastank chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from Fight or Flight | ||||
| ||||
| Alternate covers | ||||
 Original cover | ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Melodic.net | [2] |
| Under The Gun Review | 6.5/10 [3] |
Overview
editProduced by Gavin Brown, the album features eleven new studio tracks including first single, "This Is Gonna Hurt." On May 3, 2012 the band revealed the first single on their official website.[6] The release of Fight or Flight marks the band's newfound independence and the opportunity to move forward on their own terms. "We've been on this journey for a long time now," says singer Doug Robb. "It's like a clean slate, but not in a bad way—quite the opposite. We're no longer trying to satisfy others, not even on a subconscious level; we're comfortable in our own skin."[7] On July 11, 2012, a tentative cover artwork was revealed in Hoobastank's Facebook page, but on the 19th, it was changed for the definitive cover artwork.[8]
Track listing
editAll songs written by Douglas Robb, Daniel Estrin, Chris Hesse, Jesse Charland.[9][10]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "This Is Gonna Hurt" | 3:50 |
| 2. | "You Before Me" | 4:24 |
| 3. | "The Fallen" | 3:16 |
| 4. | "Can You Save Me?" | 3:55 |
| 5. | "No Destination" | 3:43 |
| 6. | "Slow Down" | 4:40 |
| 7. | "No Win Situation" | 3:46 |
| 8. | "Sing What You Can't Say" | 3:23 |
| 9. | "Magnolia" | 4:09 |
| 10. | "Incomplete" | 3:12 |
| 11. | "A Thousand Words" | 4:01 |
| Total length: | 42:20 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "The Pressure" | 4:05 |
Personnel
editHoobastank
- Doug Robb - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Daniel Estrin - lead guitar, ukulele
- Chris Hesse - drums, percussion
- Jesse Charland - bass, backing vocals, keyboards
Production
- Steve Wood, Paul Geary - management
- Gavin Brown - producer
- Paul David Hager - mixing
Charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Albums Chart | 18 |
| Billboard 200 | 66 |
| Top Independent Albums | 17 |
| Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums | 16 |
| Top Rock Albums | 27 |
References
edit- ^ "Hoobastank - Fight or Flight Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "REVIEW: Hoobastank-'Fight or Flight'". Under the Gun Review. September 5, 2012. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "Release Date Pushed Back for Hoobastank's "Fight or Flight"". ABC News Radio. 2012-07-02. Archived from the original on 2014-01-11. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
- ^ "Hoobastank: Fight or Flight". Hasitleaked.com. 2012-08-05. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ^ "Hoobastank". Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "Hoobastank Plan 'Fight or Flight' on Their Own Terms". Alternative Addiction. 2012-05-08. Archived from the original on 2014-01-11. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
- ^ "Hoobastank on Facebook". Hoobastank's Facebook page. 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ^ "Release Date Pushed Back for Hoobastank's "Fight or Flight"". abcnewsradioonline.com. 2012-07-02. Archived from the original on 2014-01-11. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
- ^ "Hoobastank on Open E Entertainment". Open E Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
- ^ "Hoobastank on Universal Music Japan". Universal Music Japan]. Retrieved 2012-07-16.