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.