Hope
by The Strumbellas
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Q Magazine
    Jul 26, 2016
    60
    It's annoyingly catchy. [Sep 2016, p.113]
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  2. NOW Magazine
    Apr 27, 2016
    60
    Ward's writing--though universal and singalongable--sometimes suffers from vagueness and clichéd rhymes. He should have a bit more faith in his audience, because Hope is most interesting when it strays a little from this formula.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Aug 25, 2016
    40
    As the album proceeds, the band’s strident Mumfordry becomes all too wearing, these songs patently designed more for festival singalong than introspective reflection.

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. cryhardhumor
    Oct 20, 2016
    8
    Although it suffers from some disappointingly cliche lyrics, it makes up for it with swelling bombastic anthems and overly polished butAlthough it suffers from some disappointingly cliche lyrics, it makes up for it with swelling bombastic anthems and overly polished but nonetheless impressive layered instrumentation.… Full Review »
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