So Close, So Far (Hoobastank song)

"So Close, So Far"
Single by Hoobastank
from the album For(n)ever
Released January 27, 2009
Format Digital download
Recorded 2008
Genre Post-grunge
Length 3:17
Label Island
Writer(s) Jeff Blue, Dan Estrin, Doug Robb
Hoobastank singles chronology
"My Turn"
(2008)
"So Close, So Far"
(2009)
"The Letter"
(2009)

"So Close, So Far" is the second single by the post-grunge band Hoobastank from their fourth studio album For(n)ever. In interviews, Doug Robb stated that he "wrote the song about the many men and women across the world fighting to keep peace and fighting for America. It's how I would feel if I was away from them fighting a war".

Critical reception

The song received a positive review from Chuck Taylor of Billboard Magazine:

"So Close, So Far" sounds like a better bet to return Hooba to the upper reaches of the charts: It's still credibly post-grunge, but a better display case for lead Doug Robb's fervid vocals, alongside plenty of howling guitars and pealing percussion. The track could take command of not only rock; it's catchy enough to seduce adult top 40, returning the California band to glory.[1]

Charts

Chart (2009) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks 24

References

  1. Chuck Taylor (February 28, 2009). "The Billboard Reviews: Singles". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
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