Keane's inaugural studio album, "Hopes and Fears," marked their impressive entry into the music scene. Released on May 10, 2004, in the United Kingdom, it swiftly claimed the top spot on the UK Albums Chart, reflecting its immediate popularity. Notably, it secured the position of the UK's second best-selling album of 2004, trailing only behind the Scissor Sisters. Its remarkable success was further acknowledged by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), awarding it a prestigious 9× Platinum certification.
The album's acclaim soared when it clinched the Brit Award for Best Album in February 2005, propelling it back to the zenith of the charts. Its impact extended beyond national borders, with over 5.8 million copies sold worldwide by November 2009. In the UK alone, it boasts a sales figure exceeding 2.7 million copies, securing its position as the 11th best-selling album of the 2000s and the 9th highest-selling album of the 21st century as of July 2011. Even in the broader scope of UK chart history, it remains a significant contender, holding the 36th position as of September 2019.
The album's enduring legacy was further underscored by its nomination for the best British album of the preceding three decades at the 2010 Brit Awards, although it ultimately yielded to Oasis' "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?". Despite this, "Hopes and Fears" remains a cornerstone of Keane's discography and a testament to their profound impact on contemporary music.
Keane - Hopes And Fears
1 Somewhere Only We Know
2 Bend and Break
3 We Might As Well Be Strangers
4 Everybody's Changing
5 Your Eyes Open
6 She Has No Time
7 Can't Stop Now
8 Sunshine
9 This Is the Last Time
10 On a Day Like Today
11 Untitled 1
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