sentences:  The band released their debut album, "The Ballad of Hope Nicholls", on Sire Records in 1998.Wilson released his album "Gentle Spirit" on Bella Union on August 8, 2011 in the UK and Europe and on September 13, 2011 in the US.The album debuted at number 15 on the UK Indie Chart and was awarded the #4 spot on "Mojo"'s 2011 Best Albums of the Year list.