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Hope Is Important is the debut studio album by Scottish rock band Idlewild, released 26 October 1998 through Food Records. After finalizing their line-up and releasing two singles in 1997, the band released their mini album Captain in early 1998. Afterwards, the band signed with Food Records, and recorded their debut album between February and June 1998 at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire and Westland Studios in Dublin with producer Paul Tipler. Described as a grunge and punk rock album, Hope Is Important was compared to Bleach (1989) by Nirvana.

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  • Hope Is Important is the debut studio album by Scottish rock band Idlewild, released 26 October 1998 through Food Records. After finalizing their line-up and releasing two singles in 1997, the band released their mini album Captain in early 1998. Afterwards, the band signed with Food Records, and recorded their debut album between February and June 1998 at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire and Westland Studios in Dublin with producer Paul Tipler. Described as a grunge and punk rock album, Hope Is Important was compared to Bleach (1989) by Nirvana. "A Film for the Future" and "Everyone Says You're So Fragile" were released as the album's first two singles on 27 April 1998 and 6 July 1998, respectively. They were followed with some festival performances and a tour with labelmates Blur. The album's third single, "I'm a Message", was released on 12 October 1998. The band toured the United Kingdom in early 1999, which was followed by the fourth single from the album, "When I Argue I See Shapes", on 5 February 1999. Hope Is Important received generally favourable reviews from music critics, some of whom praised the songwriting and Idlewild's energy. The album charted at number 44 in Scotland, and number 53 in the UK; it was also certified silver in the UK. All of the songs appeared on the Scottish and UK Singles Charts, with "When I Argue I See Shapes" charting the highest at number 15 in Scotland, and number 19 in the UK. Hope Is Important appeared on a best-of-the-year album list by NME, as well as a best Scottish albums list by The Herald. (en)
  • Hope is Important es el primer álbum de larga duración lanzado en 1998 de la banda escocesa Idlewild, después de haber sacado un álbum de 6 canciones llamado Captain. Con este disco se establecieron como una de las bandas más importantes de la escena indie británica. (es)
  • Hope Is Important è il primo album in studio del gruppo musicale rock scozzese Idlewild, pubblicato nel 1998. (it)
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  • Hope is Important es el primer álbum de larga duración lanzado en 1998 de la banda escocesa Idlewild, después de haber sacado un álbum de 6 canciones llamado Captain. Con este disco se establecieron como una de las bandas más importantes de la escena indie británica. (es)
  • Hope Is Important è il primo album in studio del gruppo musicale rock scozzese Idlewild, pubblicato nel 1998. (it)
  • Hope Is Important is the debut studio album by Scottish rock band Idlewild, released 26 October 1998 through Food Records. After finalizing their line-up and releasing two singles in 1997, the band released their mini album Captain in early 1998. Afterwards, the band signed with Food Records, and recorded their debut album between February and June 1998 at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire and Westland Studios in Dublin with producer Paul Tipler. Described as a grunge and punk rock album, Hope Is Important was compared to Bleach (1989) by Nirvana. (en)
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