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Hoobastank are primarily a hard rock band but it was their 2004 rock ballad, "The Reason," that became their most successful single. Recently, Say Anything, From First To Last and Less Than Jake weighed in to Buzznet on Hoobastank's hit song.

"The Reason" became the song you loved to hate. The song received consistent radio and TV airtime and was probably played at your prom, graduation, birthday party and so on. The lyrics were easy to remember ("A reason to start over new / And the reason is you"), and during 2004 it seemed as if everyone from age 5-85 could sing "The Reason" from start to finish.

The song was nominated for Song of the Year at the 47th Grammy Awards and made it to #1 on Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. Hoobastank have since released singles such as "Same Direction" and "If I Were You," and are currently working on their sixth album.

Here's what Say Anything, From First To Last and Less Than Jake had to say about the timeless track:

Coby Linder from Say Anything: "'The Reason' is [producer] Howard Benson at his finest. He took a semi mediocre rock band and brought them to pop radio stardom. Genius!"

Travis Richter of From First to Last: "I remember I saw them play 'The Reason' on the VMAs and [singer Doug Robb's] voice must have been hurting cause he was having a hard time. I totally felt for him."

Vinnie Fiorello of Less Than Jake: "The first time I heard that Hoobastank song was in the studio with Howard Benson, the producer who recorded it. I asked, "Who's the girl singing this...?"

Do you still remember the lyrics to "The Reason"? Discuss in the comments below!