Not yet in their current lineup for two full years, the Hush Sound is remarkably already on album number two (as in full-lengths, not EPs). Though their debut, So Sudden, aptly laid the foundation for the band's melodic piano tinkering, it was still only recorded a month after their lineup solidified. Consequently, it comes as no real surprise that their sophomore effort, Like Vines, is a much more fully realized and mature sounding album. Issued through Decaydance/Fueled by Ramen, the album is a wonderful change of pace for emo-punk-saturated ears; the Hush Sound produces bouncy, fun, and sweetly melodic songs based around warm instrumentation and a playful delivery. Though initial spins may find tracks sounding slightly interchangeable amid all the exuberance, listeners are rewarded with the distinct personality each eventually claims. All members technically share vocal duties, but the focus mainly lies in the tradeoff between guitarist Bob Morris and pianist Greta Salpeter. Morris has a strong and controlled voice that steers each song effortlessly, while perfectly complementing the sassy sweetness of Salpeter, whose vocals are often suggestive of Straylight Run's Michelle Nolan. From the effervescent "We Intertwined" to the breezy, bango-tinged "Where We Went Wrong" to the sparse "Lighthouse," the Chicago quartet explores the pop spectrum without losing their footing or making the music sound forced. After all, "Lions Roar" begins with the popcorn-fueled urgency of a circus before fading out near the end to reveal a lonely and austere trumpet -- and it works quite well. The triumphant "Don't Wake Me Up" and "Wine Red" are other notable highlights on a summery, unpretentious offering that shines thanks to a confident band very much full of life.
So I noticed that this band really hasn't had a site created for them anywhere accept Myspace and they should because they are pretty amazing. It is like throwing Fall Out Boy, Flyleaf, and PANIC! At The Disco in a blender and flipping the switch to puree. With amazing vocals and a sound that is there own I would recommend them to all.
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I was given this album last night and have already listened to it through 4 times. It's good. Really good. From the first few tracks, this album sucks you in setting an overall album tone. It's upbeat, but pleasantly relaxed due to the fantastic vocals and wonderful harmony throughout each song. The large range in instrumental composition and the use of both male(Bob Morris) and female(Greta Sa...
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Not sure why I like this band, but I do.This is the closing track from the album:
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I was given this album last night and have already listened to it through 4 times. It's good. Really good. From the first few tracks, this album sucks you in setting an overall album tone. It's upbeat, but pleasantly relaxed due to the fantastic vocals and wonderful harmony throughout each song. The large range in instrumental composition and the use of both male(Bob Morris) and female(Greta Sa...
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I heard the remix on teh Snakes on a Plane Album (fantastic bty, check it out) So I searched out the original, Enjoy
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hello all. i just wrote a really long entry and it was deleted. dag, i hate that. well let me try to remember what i was saying..sorry for not talking to all of you in so long, been much too busy with my photo stuff and evolving my music taste. to explain what i mean, here are some new bands your should hear right now:first off is hellogoodbye. i know, it seems pretty unconventional... but comp...
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love love love is all i have to say about the hush sound. The hush sound got there start beacause of Ryan Ross who recomended them to pete wentz. I think that the hush sound would have made it just as big without him but it sure helped. This is the kind of band that converts poor helpless emo children into clean cut indie kids.
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There is just something about this girls voice that appeals to me. idk what it is.It's bittersweet
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So I noticed that this band really hasn't had a site created for them anywhere accept Myspace and they should because they are pretty amazing. It is like throwing Fall Out Boy, Flyleaf, and PANIC! At The Disco in a blender and flipping the switch to puree. With amazing vocals and a sound that is there own I would recommend them to all.
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| Title | Lyrics | Buy |
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| 1 We Intertwined |
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| 2 A Dark Congregation |
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| 3 Sweet Tangerine |
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| 4 Lion's Roar |
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| 5 Lighthouse |
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| 6 Don't Wake Me Up |
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| 7 Where We Went Wrong |
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| 8 Magnolia |
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| 9 Wine Red |
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| 10 Out Through the Curtain |
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| 11 You Are the Moon |
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