A Band In Hope sees The Matches diverge from the previous pop punk sound heard on their last two albums (Decomposer & E.von Dahl) into a style that may be unfamiliar to old fans. This diversity was achieved by recording their latest album in a total of nine studio’s with seven producers ranging from John Feldmaan (Goldfinger) to Tim Armstrong (Rancid). This influence has lead to plenty of creative experimental songs that push the band into some new areas. However it’s initially hard to wrap your brain around this album as it has a bipolar nature with plenty of bleak mournful songs mixed with upbeat tunes. Even the title of the record can be interpreted two ways, a band in hope or abandon hope.
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