: The lyrics, written by frontman Doug Robb , center on a sense of alienation and nostalgia, lamenting how "concrete surrounds" and urban "progress" have replaced natural spaces like the fields where children used to play. Comparison: Early vs. Later Sound Early Hoobastank (Earthsick) Modern Hoobastank (The Reason) Instruments Saxophone, Funk-driven bass Traditional 4-piece rock setup Genre Ska-punk, Funk metal Post-grunge, Melodic rock Vocal Style Energetic, raw Polished, anthemic choruses
Listen to the original 1998 track below: Hoobastank - Earthsick YouTube• Mar 5, 2011 Hoobastank - Earthsick
: Led by Jeremy Wasser , the saxophone provides a brass-heavy texture that the band later abandoned when they signed to a major label and transitioned to a post-grunge sound. : The lyrics, written by frontman Doug Robb
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"Earthsick" is the opening track from 's independent debut album, They Sure Don't Make Basketball Shorts Like They Used To , released in 1998. Its proper feature is a prominent saxophone section , a signature element of the band's early funk metal and ska-influenced sound. Key Features of "Earthsick"