So Close, So Far (song)

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"So Close, So Far"
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Single by Hoobastank
from the album For(n)ever
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2009
Recorded2008
Genre Post-grunge [1]
Length3:17
Label Island
Songwriter(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".[ citation needed ]

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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. [2]

Charts

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

References

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