Hope is the third studio album by Canadian indie rock band the Strumbellas.[1][2] The album was released on April 22, 2016, by Glassnote Records and Underneath a Mountain Records.
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| Released | April 22, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 42:25 | |||
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| Producer | Dave Schiffman | |||
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Background
editThe album is the third studio album to be released by the Strumbellas. The album was originally planned for a release date of February 5, 2016, but was pushed back to April 22.[3] It contains the band's most successful song, "Spirits", which was released as a single on January 28, 2016. The track "We Don't Know" was released as a single of September 8, 2016. The track "Young & Wild" was released as a single to alternative radio on January 31, 2017.[4]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Simon Ward
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Spirits" | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Shovels & Dirt" | 4:01 |
| 3. | "We Don't Know" | 4:33 |
| 4. | "Wars" | 3:26 |
| 5. | "Dog" | 3:24 |
| 6. | "The Hired Band" | 3:49 |
| 7. | "Young & Wild" | 4:27 |
| 8. | "The Night Will Save Us" | 3:49 |
| 9. | "I Still Make Her Cry" | 2:31 |
| 10. | "David" | 4:32 |
| 11. | "Wild Sun" | 4:29 |
| Total length: | 42:25 | |
Reception
editThe New York Times gave the album a positive review, describing it as "pop-savvy folk rock" reminiscent of the Lumineers.[5]
Personnel
editCredits adapted from AllMusic.[6]
The Strumbellas
edit- Simon Ward – guitar, lead vocals
- Jeremy Drury – drums, percussion, vocals
- Jon Hembrey – guitar, vocals
- Darryl James – bass, vocals
- Isabel Ritchie – viola, violin, vocals
- David Ritter – keyboards, percussion, vocals
Additional musicians
edit- Alex Arias – editing
- Krystle Blue – vocals
- John Dinsmore – engineer, slide guitar
- Annisa Hart – cello
- Joel Hustak – artwork, layout
- Brian Pickett - composer
- Dave Shiffman – producer, engineer
- Jason Sniderman – piano
- William Sperandei – trumpet
- Gentry Studer – assistant mastering engineer
- Richard Underhill – saxophone
- Howie Weinberg – mastering
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[7] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
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References
edit- ^ Greene, Sarah (April 27, 2016). "The Strumbellas". NOW Magazine. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "Reviewing The Strumbella's Hope". The Ontarion. March 31, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "THE STRUMBELLAS GIVE US HOPE OUT FEBRUARY 5, 2016". Six Shooter Records. October 22, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "Alternative Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on January 29, 2017.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (April 20, 2016). "Review: The Strumbellas Show Off Roots Both Dark and Sunny on 'Hope'". The New York Times. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "Hope Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – The Strumbellas – Hope". Music Canada. Retrieved January 5, 2024.