Seven years ago, talking to Classic Rock Lonely The Brave guitarist Mark Trotter joked about a nightmare career trajectory where the Cambridge band’s records “fell on their arse” and the band members “murdered each other”. Well, not quite. But between industry burnings and the recent departure of their singer David Jakes due to mental health issues, it’s hardly been plain sailing. Fortunately, with the arrival of singer Jack Bennett and the epic shimmer-fuzz of third album The Hope List, things are looking decidedly rosier for the band.