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Hope Of The States were a post/indie rock band from Chichester in England. The band consisted of six members: Sam Herlihy (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Anthony Theaker (guitar, keyboards), Paul Wilson (bass), Mike Siddell (violin), Michael Hibbert (replacing the late James Lawrence on guitar), and Simon Jones (drums).

Preceded by the singles Black Dollar Bills and Enemies/Friends, the album’s release was postponed in 2004 following Jimmi Lawrence’s death; however, the group recorded new experimental material and bounced back four months later with album ‘The Lost Riots’ and single ‘The Red The White The Black The Blue’. Later, Nehemiah was released as another single.

The band spent most of 2005 writing and demoing material for their second album, the vast majority of which was given to their fans in the form of more free ‘Dust Rackets’ albums and YouSendIt downloads. A limited edition EP, Blood Meridian, was released in April 2006. The followup single ‘Sing It Out’ charted at #39 in the UK and new album ‘Left’ was expected to gain a similar position. However, the album failed to make the UK top 40 amidst a lukewarm critical response, many of whom were disappointed that the band had moved away from the intense, stylings of their earlier material.

The band released their final single ‘Left’ on August 18th, before breaking up later that week. They played their last gig on the 27th at the and Leeds Festival. The band have not yet formally announced whether they have any plans for the future.
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  • moksha

    Anyone still have any of Thee Dust Rackets hanging around? I never got 4 & 5.

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  • ZoneFox

    Their vocalist is amazing.

    August 2011

  • mart-the-mod

    If there is one band that defines the frustration of being in an incredible band but going nowhere, this is that band. I feel for you guys, I really do. Oh yeah, for a gig I borrowed your pedals and never said thanks. So thankyou : )

    July 2011

  • The_Cole_Train

    Have to echo a couple of criticisms in here. I like them, excellent instrumentation but they were always held back from greatness by their shitty vocalist. I really struggle to get past his voice, which is why The Black Amnesias is by far my favourite track by them.

    June 2011

  • donotlabel1

    Thanks fot the post sam, what a band. I forgot my old password so had to create a new profile. Such a pity they split

    April 2011

  • Adeptmusic

    Неплохая группа, когда не поют.

    April 2011

  • dermilch23

    Please try this: http://www.last.fm/music/audiocæneat! Thanks a lot :)

    March 2011

  • the_jezmeister

    Fans of Hope of the States might be interested to take a look at this upcoming Arctic Circle event at Kings Place http://www.last.fm/event/1823317+Re-arranging+Folk featuring both Mike Siddell and Sam Herlihy alongside a host of other recommended acts.

    February 2011
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