Hope (The Blackout album)


Hope is the third studio album by Welsh post-hardcore band The Blackout.

Production

The album was first announced in mid-2010 that the band had begun work on the album. The album was recorded at the end of 2010 and was funded by donations by fans on the website PledgeMusic. Due to drummer Gareth "Snoz" Lawrence injuring himself prior to the recording of the album he does not drum on the album, his place was taken by drummers Phillip Jenkins of Kids in Glass Houses and Tom Winch of Hexes.

Release

On 12 January 2011, vocalist Gavin Butler said their new album would be titled Hope. "Ambition Is Critical" was released as a free download on 21 January from the group's website. Following the track being played on BBC Radio 1's Rock Show, a music video was released for the track on 25 January. Two days later, the album's artwork and track listing were revealed. The first single to be released from the album was Higher & Higher, which features Hyro Da Hero. The formerly titled "Whatever You Hear, Don't Scream" was released on 13 February 2011 on iTunes as a one track single. On 28 March 2011 it was released again this time with two b-sides, a Tek One remix and a Live recording from their Nottingham Show on the My Chemical Romance World Contamination Tour.
In March and April, the group went on a UK tour alongside the Swellers and Hyro da Hero. A music video was released for "Never by Your Side" on 10 May. Kerrang! magazine revealed that it would be released as the second single with an expected release date of 30 May. On 18 July, a music video was released for "The Storm". The group appeared at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in August, before headlining the main stage at Merthyr Rock festival in September. A music video was released for "You're Not Alone" on 23 September. In October and November, the group went on a UK headlining tour with support from We Are the Ocean and Canterbury.

Track listing

Personnel