The Hope List

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]

The Hope List
Studio album by
Lonely the Brave
Released22 January 2021 (2021-01-22)
Length38:28
LabelEasy Life
Lonely the Brave chronology
Things Will Matter
(2016)		 The Hope List
(2021)

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?7.2/10[2]
Metacritic76/100[3]
Review scores
SourceRating
Classic Rock[4]
DIY[5]
Gigwise9/10[6]
Kerrang![7]
The Line of Best Fit7/10[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]

Tour

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]

Track listing
The Hope List track listing
No.TitleLength
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

Charts
Chart performance for The Hope List
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

References
  1. Skinner, Tom (26 August 2020). "Lonely The Brave announce third album 'The Hope List' and share new song 'Open Door'". NME. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  2. "AnyDecentMusic? Review". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  3. "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  4. Wilding, Phillip (22 January 2021). "Lonely The Brave hit unexpected new heights on The Hope List". Classic Rock. Louder Sound. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  5. Jamieson, Sarah. "DIY Magazine Review". DIY. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  6. McConville, Mark (18 January 2021). "Gigwise Review". Gigwise. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  7. MacKinnon, James (21 January 2021). "Kerrang! Review". Kerrang!. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  8. Loftin, Steven (19 January 2021). "Lonely The Brave's new chapter is as confident as it is hopeful". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  9. Reilly, Nick (21 January 2021). "Lonely The Brave – 'The Hope List' review: British rockers' heart-pounding comeback". NME. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  10. Eastoe, Dillan (22 January 2021). "Upset Magazine Review". Upset Magazine. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  11. "Lonely the Brave - Rescheduled UK Tour". Facebook. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  12. Stickler, Jon (1 February 2021). "Lonely The Brave Reschedule UK Tour To October 2021". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  13. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  14. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  15. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  16. "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
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