Members
The Hope Addicts are:
Gary Aspinal (The Killjoys/Lushington) - organ and guitar
Mal Pinkerton (The Anyones) - cello
Andy Papadopoulos (Registered Nurse) - double bass
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“The Hope Addicts utilize double bass, cello and guitars to fine effect, and not having seen them before and not really expecting anything, I was quietly dumbfounded that they were rather brilliant.” Beat Magazine.
"A double bass, a cello, a vintage harmonium and ice melting lyrics: a testimony to the breadth and depth of emotion both lyrically and musically that Andrew McCubbin and his fellow musicians are capable of...captivating their audience and demanding attention in the most subtle and undemanding way." Beat Magazine.
Andrew McCubbin and the Hope Addicts are based in Melbourne, Australia.
The single, The Fog Song, was released in August 2001, receiving the accolades of Single of the Week and Singles of 2001 in Beat Magazine.
“… a heavenly voice appears and rocks you gently to sleep, melting away all your troubles and calming the seas…” Beat Magazine.
“McCubbin is all intimate charm.” Inpress Magazine.
The album Dead Pilot, was launched in Melbourne, Australia in October 2001 and was presented by 3RRR FM.
“Outstanding…truly affecting” Rolling Stone.
“11 songs of restrained beauty and quiet observation…this accomplished L.P. contains tasteful arrangements, and the presence of strings and piano set it apart…Like most of my favourite recordings, it’s one that grows on you as you notice more things with each listen and appreciate the intricacies at work. Beautiful.” 3RRR FM Trip Magazine.
“Dead Pilot is a treasure: a rich, dark collection of sometimes harrowing, always mesmerizing songs (and) deeply affecting vignettes.” Sydney Morning Herald
“A stella album…outstanding”. hEARd Magazine Andrew McCubbin and The Hope Addicts Website:
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