1 Hopeful RD.
by Vintage Trouble
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Aug 13, 2015
    70
    Old ground, yes, but viewed through bright, fresh eyes. You want the real vintage rock’n’soul deal? Look this way, and then make sure you catch them live.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Aug 13, 2015
    70
    Although the slower 1 Hopeful Rd. likely won’t affect Vintage Trouble’s exuberant live performances or reputation, they’d do better to return to their high-energy recordings.
  3. The Guardian
    Aug 13, 2015
    60
    The group are perhaps a little more trad than even the likes of Alabama Shakes and Blackberry Smoke, but fans of both will find much to enjoy here.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    Aug 13, 2015
    40
    The four Californians smother their country-fried rock with more southern tropes than a gravy-sodden biscuit, from the bits of blues and gospel and old timey R&B.

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  1. ArtR
    Sep 14, 2015
    9
    Straightforward Rhythm and Blues album. This second album by Vintage Trouble shows off the group's strengths. There is not a bad song on theStraightforward Rhythm and Blues album. This second album by Vintage Trouble shows off the group's strengths. There is not a bad song on the entire album -- I enjoyed it immensely . A rarity these days outside the Progressive Rock that I usually feast upon.… Full Review »
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