Hoobastank1998 — - 02 - Foot In Your Mouth

: At this stage, the band was drawing heavily from the funk-metal of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the quirky energy of contemporaries like Incubus .

: The album was self-released while the band was playing local LA venues like the Cobalt Cafe, building a reputation that eventually led to their major-label signing in 2000. Legacy and Evolution Hoobastank1998 - 02 - Foot In Your Mouth

: The lyrics target a specific type of observer—someone who attends shows while badmouthing the performers behind their backs. : At this stage, the band was drawing