The Lost Riots marked a striking debut, capturing the Hope of the States' early urgency, bite and sense of purpose. Alongside the original album, this edition includes four additional tracks from the same period, personally selected by frontman and principal songwriter Sam Herlihy to reflect the wider creative arc of those sessions. Anchored by standout cuts including ‘Black Dollar Bills’, ‘Enemies/Friends’ and ‘The Red the White the Black the Blue’, the album stands as a concise snapshot of a group finding its voice and sharpening its message.
