The Hope List | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 22 January 2021 | |||
Length | 38:28 | |||
Label | Easy Life | |||
Lonely the Brave chronology | ||||
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The Hope List is the third studio album by English alternative rock band Lonely the Brave. It was released on 22 January 2021, through Easy Life Records. [1]
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 7.2/10 [2] |
Metacritic | 76/100 [3] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Classic Rock | [4] |
DIY | [5] |
Gigwise | 9/10 [6] |
Kerrang! | [7] |
The Line of Best Fit | 7/10 [8] |
NME | [9] |
Upset | [10] |
The Hope List was met with "generally favorable" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 76 based on 5 reviews. [3] AnyDecentMusic? gave the release a 7.2 out of 10 based on 6 reviews. [2]
Philip Wilding at Classic Rock said: "LTB's woes have been rewarded with something remarkable: their best record yet." [4] Writing for DIY, Sarah Jamieson explained: "Backed up by powerful guitars and soaring vocals, their brand of intense but atmospheric rock feels rejuvenating." [5]
At Gigwise, Mark McConville said: "The Hope List is an expansive chronicle, spearheading truths and dislodging mediocrity. Every song is monumental and there’s a thread running through them all. The Hope List delivers rage and sorrow in equal measure, and it is a monumental release for the Cambridge band." [6] Writing for The Line of Best Fit, Steven Loftin wrote: "Stepping inside The Hope List feels like setting foot on a wide open field, where clouds mar the sunlight, but a warmth still radiates all around. A gentle wind flurries, blowing all around while the horizon feels endless." [8] Dillan Eastoe from Upset Magazine explained: "Recorded at weekends when day jobs and family life permitted, 'The Hope List' finds the band surging back and sounding invigorated by the hardships they've overcome to get here." [10]
The band was scheduled for a UK tour in April 2021, but got pushed for October 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [11] [12]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Bound" | 3:36 |
2. | "Distant Light" | 3:40 |
3. | "Bright Eyes" | 2:57 |
4. | "Chasing Knives" | 3:55 |
5. | "The Hope List" | 3:52 |
6. | "Keeper" | 3:34 |
7. | "(Untitled)" | 0:59 |
8. | "Something I Said" | 4:13 |
9. | "Open Door" | 3:48 |
10. | "Your Heavy Heart" | 3:44 |
11. | "The Harrow" | 4:17 |
Total length: | 38:28 |
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Scottish Albums ( OCC) [13] | 21 |
UK Albums ( OCC) [14] | 73 |
UK Independent Albums ( OCC) [15] | 3 |
UK Rock & Metal Albums ( OCC) [16] | 3 |
The Hope List | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Studio album by | ||||
Released | 22 January 2021 | |||
Length | 38:28 | |||
Label | Easy Life | |||
Lonely the Brave chronology | ||||
|
The Hope List is the third studio album by English alternative rock band Lonely the Brave. It was released on 22 January 2021, through Easy Life Records. [1]
Aggregate scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 7.2/10 [2] |
Metacritic | 76/100 [3] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Classic Rock | [4] |
DIY | [5] |
Gigwise | 9/10 [6] |
Kerrang! | [7] |
The Line of Best Fit | 7/10 [8] |
NME | [9] |
Upset | [10] |
The Hope List was met with "generally favorable" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 76 based on 5 reviews. [3] AnyDecentMusic? gave the release a 7.2 out of 10 based on 6 reviews. [2]
Philip Wilding at Classic Rock said: "LTB's woes have been rewarded with something remarkable: their best record yet." [4] Writing for DIY, Sarah Jamieson explained: "Backed up by powerful guitars and soaring vocals, their brand of intense but atmospheric rock feels rejuvenating." [5]
At Gigwise, Mark McConville said: "The Hope List is an expansive chronicle, spearheading truths and dislodging mediocrity. Every song is monumental and there’s a thread running through them all. The Hope List delivers rage and sorrow in equal measure, and it is a monumental release for the Cambridge band." [6] Writing for The Line of Best Fit, Steven Loftin wrote: "Stepping inside The Hope List feels like setting foot on a wide open field, where clouds mar the sunlight, but a warmth still radiates all around. A gentle wind flurries, blowing all around while the horizon feels endless." [8] Dillan Eastoe from Upset Magazine explained: "Recorded at weekends when day jobs and family life permitted, 'The Hope List' finds the band surging back and sounding invigorated by the hardships they've overcome to get here." [10]
The band was scheduled for a UK tour in April 2021, but got pushed for October 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [11] [12]
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "Bound" | 3:36 |
2. | "Distant Light" | 3:40 |
3. | "Bright Eyes" | 2:57 |
4. | "Chasing Knives" | 3:55 |
5. | "The Hope List" | 3:52 |
6. | "Keeper" | 3:34 |
7. | "(Untitled)" | 0:59 |
8. | "Something I Said" | 4:13 |
9. | "Open Door" | 3:48 |
10. | "Your Heavy Heart" | 3:44 |
11. | "The Harrow" | 4:17 |
Total length: | 38:28 |
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
---|---|
Scottish Albums ( OCC) [13] | 21 |
UK Albums ( OCC) [14] | 73 |
UK Independent Albums ( OCC) [15] | 3 |
UK Rock & Metal Albums ( OCC) [16] | 3 |