''Hope Will Rise'' is the second studio album from

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band Warr Acres. The album released on October 29, 2013 by DREAM Records. Band members' Chris Crow and Jaron Nix produced the album alongside Joe Crow. The album met with commercial charting successes, and it has attracted positive critical attention.

Critical reception

''Hope Will Rise'' garnered universally positive reviews from

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, Matt Collar wrote in an unrated review that the release "features the band's anthemic, faith-based songs that mix piano, strings, and electronic flourishes with the group's rock-based sound." Marcus Burkhardt of Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album three-and-a-half stars, and claimed that the conclusion to the album to be "disappointing", which is the reason he wrote the band could still see some "improvement". In addition, Burkhardt highlighted that the offering was done heroically, which the album was done "more thoughtful and creative than much out there", and the album was "worship music with a bit of a twist." At New Release Tuesday, Jonathan Andre rated the album three-and-a-half stars, which said the album was "eclectic" compared to other worship music, and he wrote that "From some engaging pop and light rock, to danceable electronic offerings, to cinematic emotional ballads, they've managed to show themselves a talented and diverse group capable of reaching a wide audience with their unflinching Christ-centric message." At Indie Vision Music, Jonathan Andre rated the album four stars, and said the band did a great job in crafting "an emotional, enjoyable and energetic album" on which the band have amped up their musicality and lyricism. Paul S. Ganney of

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rated the album an eight out of ten squares, and affirmed that the band "clearly know what they're doing", which the band are "doing it well." Furthermore, Ganney stated that the release was "really well produced, played and arranged." At Christian Music Zine, Joshua Andre rated the album 4.75-out-of-five, and exclaimed that "these gems and treasures are proof of their power to surprise us in a good way." Brianne Bellomy of CM Addict rated it four out of five, and affirmed that this was an album "to keep on hand."

Track listing

Charts

References

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