Love Hope Faith

Love Hope Faith is the sixth studio album by American country rap artist Colt Ford. Released on May 5, 2017, the work was published through Average Joes Entertainment.

Not to be confused with Faith Hope Love.
Love Hope Faith
Studio album by
Colt Ford
ReleasedMay 5, 2017 (2017-05-05)
GenreCountry rap
LabelAverage Joes Entertainment
Producer
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Colt Ford chronology
Thanks for Listening
(2014)		 Love Hope Faith
(2017)		 We the People, Volume 1
(2019)

Content

As with Ford's previous albums, the album features multiple guest artists. Among those featured on this album are Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Lit, Charles Kelley (of Lady Antebellum), and The Voice winner Javier Colon. The album also features Ford singing on several tracks instead of rapping.[2][3]

Critical reception

A review from Roughstock writer Matt Bjorke was positive, praising the variety of guest vocalists and the tracks on which Ford sings, such as "4 Lane Gone" and "Dirt Road Disco". He added that "the good times and good vibes found throughout Love Hope Faith will certainly appease longtime fans and newcomers alike."[4]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at No. 7 on the Top Country Albums chart, and No. 64 on Billboard 200, selling 9,600 copies in the first week.[5] It sold a further 2,600 copies in the second week, making a total of 12,200 sold.[6] It has sold 22,600 as of September 2017.[7]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Guest artist[1]Length
1."Reload"Jared Sciullo, Charlie Farley, Austin JenckesTaylor Ray Holbrook2:57
2."Dynamite"Eric Dodd, Alex HallWaterloo Revival3:07
3."Young Americans"Sciullo, John Purdue, Renee Myers, Austin WebbCharles Kelley and Josh Kelley2:50
4."Dirt Road Disco"Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Jesse Frasure 3:44
5."4 Lane Gone"Kyle Fishman, Houston Phillips, Josh Thompson 3:51
6."My Truck"Colt Ford, Jeremy Popoff, Dennis Hill, Gary WrightTyler Farr3:26
7."Lookin' For a Hand Out"Ford, Jeff HydeBrad Paisley3:32
8."Time Flies"Ford, Justin DavidToby Keith3:27
9."No Rest"Walker Hayes, Thomas Archer, Marshall AltmanJavier Colon3:32
10."I'm Mud"Charley Farley, Daniel LeeLit3:17
11."Bad Day"Jeffrey Steele, Popoff, Shane Minor, Vicky McGeheeRizzi Myers3:46
12."Drunk Girl"Trent Tomlinson, Jimmy Ritchey, Ed Hill 2:55
13."Keepin' It Real"Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins, David Lee MurphyGranger Smith3:23

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[8] 64
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] 5
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[10] 7
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[11] 23
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References
  1. "Colt Ford Releases New Album "Love Hope Faith"". Average Joes Entertainment. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
  2. Dauphin, Chuck (May 8, 2017). "Colt Ford Talks New Sounds on Country Radio With Album 'Love Hope Faith'". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
  3. Freeman, Jon (February 23, 2017). "Colt Ford Recruits Brad Paisley, Toby Keith for New Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
  4. Bjorke, Matt. "Love Hope Faith review". Roughstock. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
  5. Bjorke, Matt (May 16, 2017). "Top 10 Country Albums Chart: May 15, 2017". Roughstock.
  6. Bjorke, Matt (May 22, 2017). "The Top 10 Country Albums Chart: May 22, 2017". Roughstock.
  7. Bjorke, Matt (September 6, 2017). "Top 10 Country Albums Sales Chart: September 5, 2017". Roughstock.
  8. "Colt Ford Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  9. "Colt Ford Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  10. "Colt Ford Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  11. "Colt Ford Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
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