Hopes & Fears (Dlx) (Spkg) [Deluxe Edition]

Keane | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 17, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Deluxe Edition
• Label: Interscope
• ASIN: B002OLTJRI
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,588 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

On May 10th, 2004, Keane released "Hopes And Fears," selling over 5.8 million copies worldwide, and landing a top 10 spot on the Billboard 200. The album was also voted one of the "Best British Albums" ever in a Q Magazine/HMV poll, the first of two Keane albums to feature in the Top 20. Over the course of ten years as an unsigned band, Keane had written what was to become one of the classic albums of our time, and one of the last multi-million selling albums of this generation. It marked a triumph for the three boys from Battle in East Sussex, but it was a success not without controversy. As a debut record, it stood alone in its originality. The absence of any guitars, a powerful, almost operatic vocal delivery, and a wall of melodic sound made solely from pianos, keyboards and a set of drums. The emotion of the record gave a voice to millions. The landscape at the time was awash with new bands from across the Atlantic, and it took Keane and "Hopes And Fears" to bring all the attention back to British talent. The song writing talent of Rice-Oxley, now world renowned, reaped an Ivor Novello in 2004 for Best Composer of the Year.

In addition to the original tracklisting, this DELUXE EDITION showcases previously un-released and rare material including early demo "Into The Light," recordings from the band's earliest Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley radio sessions, the timeless b-side and fans favourite, "Snowed Under" (from "Somewhere Only We Know"), and their debut self released singles. The sleeve notes have been penned by long-time supporter Steve Lamacq where he describes the first time he caught them at the Bull and Gate in Kentish Town, "there were only three of them but they sounded huge. They were independent of mind but definitely accessible".

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great additions to a great album!, November 17, 2009

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Jane Doe (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hopes & Fears (Dlx) (Spkg) (Audio CD)

This was a seminal ablum for the band and glad it is getting the deluxe treatment! They found some really great live versions to include. I love re-discovering these albums I listened to so much.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional album with added brilliance!, November 17, 2009

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Harvie fan (los angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hopes & Fears (Dlx) (Spkg) (Audio CD)

So "Hopes And Fears" is already one of the best pop albums to come out of the UK, possibly ever. And they've added to the beauty and brilliance with this deluxe version. The extra tracks are remarkable and even in their earliest days you can hear how they were bound for greatness. The live tracks sound fantastic as well. This will be on repeat for many days to come!!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hopes and Fears Deluxe addition, February 8, 2010

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S. J. Austin (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hopes & Fears (Dlx) (Spkg) (Audio CD)

This album has a lovely array of different versions of the old favorites including a beautiful and raw version of 'She says she has no time'. It also has some of the earliest Keane songs which many of us have never heard, from when Dominic was still with the group. A rare lead vocal from Tim and some hauntingly sad songs pull you in deeper with every listen.