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Hopes and Fears

Keane · 2004

45 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · piano rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, anchored by lush piano arrangements and soaring vocal harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective evening reflections
  • emotional, melodic journeys
  • gentle, soothing soundscapes
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 10, 2004, 'Hopes and Fears' was Keane's debut album, introducing the band's signature sound to a wide audience. The album arrived after the band's early EPs, marking their transition from obscurity to mainstream recognition in the UK music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Snow Patrol· Coldplay· Travis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Somewhere Only We Know 3:57
  • 2 This Is the Last Time 3:28
  • 3 Bend and Break 3:40
  • 4 We Might as Well Be Strangers 3:12
  • 5 Everybody's Changing 3:36
  • 6 Your Eyes Open 3:22
  • 7 She Has No Time 5:45
  • 8 Can't Stop Now 3:38
  • 9 Sunshine 4:12
  • 10 Untitled 1 5:36
  • 11 Bedshaped 4:35

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