The follow-up to 2016's chart-topping
Home,
Blue October's ninth studio long-player sees the platinum-selling alt-rockers continuing to further themselves from the downcast post-grunge of past outings like
Foiled and
Any Man in America. Steeped in optimism,
I Hope You're Happy delivers lush electronic flourishes, sumptuous string arrangements, feel-good choruses, and big, arena-sized hooks. It also marks the debut of Will Knaak, who took over lead guitar duties after the departure of touring guitarist Matthew Ostrander.