Hope & Glory
by Ann Wilson
  • Record Label: Zoe
  • Release Date: Sep 11, 2007
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Wilson's own vocals have grown more passionate over the years and she makes certain the spotlight never strays far from her. [14 Sep 2007, p.148]
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  2. Boston Globe
    80
    Wilson's voice has aged; once-effortless high notes stay out of reach. But like a hard-living blues diva who subs soul for sweetness, Wilson makes those whiskey tones work.
  3. AllMusic
    70
    It's a bleak album to be sure, undoubtedly inspired by the downtrodden national mood of the times in which it was recorded. Ann's voice is strong and convincing on these tunes, largely drawn from the '60s and '70s with a few exceptions.
  5. Billboard
    70
    Hope & Glory"--which contains 11 covers and one original--is rich in pleasures, even if it plays more like a highlight reel than a thoroughly imagined work.
  6. PopMatters
    60
    Ultimately, is that there is a lot more good material than bad here. That is kind of a triumph. But it would be a lot better to just hear a new Heart album.

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 6 out of 30
  1. ToddW.
    Oct 25, 2007
    1
    Ann Wilson's talent, creativity, and credibility have lessened in inverse proportion to her weight. She hasn't written a good song Ann Wilson's talent, creativity, and credibility have lessened in inverse proportion to her weight. She hasn't written a good song in more than 20 years.… Full Review »
  2. MartinS.
    Oct 22, 2007
    8
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  3. SayH.
    Oct 20, 2007
    4
    I love Ann Wilson but this disc is Ho-Hum. It's all very tuned down and slow and Ann never gets into her much beloved wail instead I love Ann Wilson but this disc is Ho-Hum. It's all very tuned down and slow and Ann never gets into her much beloved wail instead focusing on lower vocals that are quite raspy. I'll keep it for collectible sake but the disc is ok but not great.… Full Review »
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