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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, post-rock 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 reading and Leeds Festival. The band have not yet formally announced whether they have any plans for the future.
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, post-rock 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 reading and Leeds Festival. The band have not yet formally announced whether they have any plans for the future.
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ZoneFox wrote:
Their vocalist is amazing.
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mart-the-mod wrote:
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 : )
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moksha wrote:
IMO (obviously), Sam's isn't a voice that everyone will like right off the bat; that said it didn't take me long to get into either. Now that I've listened to them for so long, I can't imagine anyone else's voice being more fitting for their music.
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The_Cole_Train wrote:
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.
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moksha wrote:
Thee Dust Rackets 4 and 5? Anyone??
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donotlabel1 wrote:
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
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Adeptmusic wrote:
Неплохая группа, когда не поют.
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dermilch23 wrote:
Please try this: http://www.last.fm/music/audiocæneat! Thanks a lot :)
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the_jezmeister wrote:
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.
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serunin wrote:
The red white and the blue has always been what led you.
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sambobgeldof wrote:
The Black Amnesias was just used as the background for Christopher Lee's compilation on the BAFTA's!
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Y050Y wrote:
Enemies/Friends!!!
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kick_yr_crutch wrote:
George Washington :)
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kick_yr_crutch wrote:
What happened to these guys? The Lost Riots was good, not so sure about Left. Saw em live a couple of times awhile back, pretty epic shows.
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tetchmonster wrote:
Lost all my music, including HOTS Brighton Corn exchange gig recordings when they supported The Music, dont suppose anyone would still have these? PM me thanks
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duncky wrote:
terrible band.
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junkerr wrote:
Anyone have/willing to share Thee Dust Rackets? pm plz.
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OwenAutumnFall wrote:
Last night I dreamt they got back together. I've only just realised it was just a dream and now I'm gutted all over again
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jamesssssss wrote:
Come on PEOPLE!!!!!
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Tilley21 wrote:
I still miss these guys :(
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xxxrocktubs wrote about Hope Of The States in a deleted journal. December 2011
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xxxrocktubs wrote about Hope Of The States in a deleted journal. December 2011
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xxxrocktubs wrote about Hope Of The States in a deleted journal. December 2011
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