Hope Of The States - Sing It Out

  by Anthony Strutt

published: 28 / 5 / 2006

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Review

'Sing It Out' is the second single from 'Left', the just released second album from Hope of the States. The title track is a massive-sounding anthem that demands attention from the start. It has a gothic edge to it and is reminiscent of the early Mission. It is both trancey and moody and very danceable, but develops beautifully as it progresses. 'Morning Ghosts' , the first of the two B sides, is like 'Sing It Out' perfect. It is slower to start, but another head turner that again becomes anthemic as it moves along. 'My Son, The Crow' is more experimental with a distorted vocal, and is both moody and magnificent. There are also two seven inch versions of 'Sing It Out', both of which feature instrumentals on their B sides. ' Hum' is a mood based piece while 'Rek' has a slow sad violin base to the sound, Both of these tracks have a horror film soundtrack's spookiness.

Track Listing:-

1 Sing It Out
2 Morning Ghosts
3 My Son The Crow