The Optimist is the second studio album by English band New Young Pony Club.

It was released on 5 March 2010 on the band's label The Numbers, distributed by the PIAS Entertainment Group.

The album showcases a darker, more emotive sound for the band.

[16][17] All tracks are written by Tahita Bulmer and Andy Spence, except where notedCredits adapted from the liner notes of The Optimist.

[21] New Young Pony Club Additional personnel