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, released in 2000.

Critical reception

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'' wrote: "Of course, the up-tempo hardcore-inflected riffs are present, as are the prerequisite breakdowns, thrash inspired metallic segments and tortured spoken/screamed vocals, but the Hope Conspiracy does manage a somewhat fresh take on it - the enthusiasm is tangible, the execution is flawless and the lyrics of singer Kevin Baker are more poetic than preaching."

Track listing

References

External links

Equal Vision Album Page
2000 debut albums Equal Vision Records albums The Hope Conspiracy albums Albums with cover art by Jacob Bannon Albums produced by Kurt Ballou {{2000s-punk-album-stub