Initially named "The Hush," the band changed their name to "The Hush Sound" when Geffen Records objected that their name was too similar to rapper Hush. The band consists of Bob Morris on vocals and guitar, Mike Leblanc on bass and vocals, Darren Wilson on drums and vocals, and Greta Salpeter on vocals and piano. Original bassist Chris Faller left the band in October 2008 in order to pursue other musical interests and was replaced by Mike LeBlanc, who had toured with them previously on their "Dance Across the Country Tour".
In 2005 the band released their first studio album So Sudden. Their second studio album, Like Vines, was released in 2006 on Fueled by Ramen.
The Hush Sound was founded by Greta Salpeter and Bob Morris. The two met when Greta was in 7th grade and Bob was in 10th. In the eyes of many of their peers, Bob and Greta were deemed an "odd couple." Bob had always been a player and performer of rock music, whereas Greta was a classical pianist.
By the end of March of 2005, The Hush Sound took their music into the studio to record their debut full-length album. The studio was the Gallery of Carpet located in Villa Park, IL run by owner Brian Zieske. They named it "So Sudden"--a reflection on how quickly things were moving for the band. They released their first album with no label support at the time, but nevertheless sold 300 CDs in two nights.
Five months later, the band began playing shows. They soon gained the attention of Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz. On the day they were streaming "So Sudden" on purevolume, Ryan Ross of Panic at the Disco discovered their page and passed it along to Pete Wentz. Wentz knew Bob from his previous work in Chicago-based band the AUDITION, and, after listening, he sent The Hush Sound an email saying that he was interested in signing them to his Decaydance Records label.
So Sudden was re-released on Decaydance (with some minor lyric changes) and the band soon became a part of the 2006 Black Clouds and Underdogs tour, with Fall Out Boy in the headlining slot and also featuring From First to Last, Hawthorne Heights, and the All-American Rejects. During this time, the band started recording the follow-up to So Sudden, entitled Like Vines, which was produced by Sean O'Keefe and Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump (who also does guest vocals on the song "Don't Wake Me Up").
Like Vines was released on June 6, 2006. In support of the new record, the band went on a summer tour with label mates Panic at the Disco and fellow cabaret-rock band the Dresden Dolls. The album has since sold steadily. The band took a month-long break before beginning another tour with Jack's Mannequin, Copeland, and Daphne Loves Derby.
In November 2006, The Hush Sound embarked on their first headlining tour, supported by This Providence, This Is Me Smiling, and Murder By Death. Since then, they've toured heavily all over the United States with Straylight Run, Spitalfield, HelloGoodbye, Boys Like Girls, and Pablo among others, making stops including the Wiltern in Los Angeles, The Warfield in San Francisco, and the SXSW festival in Austin, TX.
The band's third studio album, Goodbye Blues, was named one of the Most Anticipated Albums of 2008 according to Alternative Press Magazine. "GOODBYE BLUES" was recorded Fall 2007 at North Hollywood's Fairfax Recordings with producer/engineer Kevin Augunas (Cold War Kids, Jon Brion) at the helm. In tracks such as "Honey" and "Medicine Man",The Hush Sound shows influence of Blues, Swing, Rock, and Folk. On January 16th, a press release said that that album would in fact be released on March 18th and that the first single, Honey, would be available for purchase on the iTunes store on February 5th. Goodbye Blues is available for purchase through The Hush Sound's official website. Shortly after the release of Goodbye Blues the band announced an indefinite hiatus.
In August 2012 the band announced a series of fall 2012 tour dates. In Spring 2013, they released an EP, "Forty Five".
Carry Me Home
The Hush Sound Lyrics
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All right well that's not true
Maybe it ended when I ended competition
Because I'd always lose
My therapist could never classify conditions
Alright whats wrong already
My pharmacist had better fill up my prescriptions
Oh oh oh won't you carry me home
It's the last time in life that I'll ever try
The streets were flooded and in the tides were pessimists
So I just dove right in I felt at home
I felt alive I felt that I fit in
So I'll just keep dreaming
Wait for the wind to blow
Can't carry myself can't carry me home
On my own will
Wait for the wind to blow
Can't bury myself can't carry us both
On my own will
The Hush Sound's "Carry Me Home" tells a story of disillusionment and trying to find a sense of purpose. The opening lines "Used to dream until I stopped writing fiction, All right well that's not true, Maybe it ended when I ended competition because I'd always lose" indicates that the singer is struggling to find meaning in their life. They used to dream, but reality set in, and they stopped writing fiction. Although they are not sure when this happened, they do know that they stopped competing because they were always losing, which possibly made them feel like their dreams were unattainable.
The next few lines, "My therapist could never classify conditions, Alright what's wrong already, My pharmacist had better fill up my prescriptions, Here just take two of these and call me in the morning" add to the sense of disillusionment. The singer is seeking help, but they feel like no one truly understands them. Their therapist cannot properly diagnose their problems, and their pharmacist is just giving them medication to make them feel better, without getting to the root of their issues.
The chorus "Oh oh oh won't you carry me home, It's the last time in life that I'll ever try" reveals the singer's desire to stop trying and give up. They want someone to carry them home, indicating that they cannot do it themselves. The streets being flooded and pessimists in the tides add to the sense of despair, but the singer still feels alive in these moments because they feel like they fit in. However, they cannot carry themselves or both of them, so they are waiting for the wind to blow and carry them home.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to dream until I stopped writing fiction
I used to dream about a lot of things, but then I realized that writing fiction was not for me.
All right well that's not true
Actually, that's not entirely true.
Maybe it ended when I ended competition
I stopped dreaming when I stopped comparing myself to others.
Because I'd always lose
I was never able to win against others.
My therapist could never classify conditions
My therapist was never able to diagnose my problems.
Alright whats wrong already
Okay, what's wrong with me already?
My pharmacist had better fill up my prescriptions
I need to take some medicine to deal with my problems.
Here just take two of these and call me in the morning
Just take these pills and call me in the morning if anything changes.
Oh oh oh won't you carry me home
Can you please take me home?
It's the last time in life that I'll ever try
This is the last time I will try to do anything in life.
The streets were flooded and in the tides were pessimists
The streets were full of negative people who were pessimistic about everything.
So I just dove right in I felt at home
So I just went into the crowd and felt like I belonged there.
I felt alive I felt that I fit in
I felt like I was alive and I belonged in that environment.
So I'll just keep dreaming
I will continue to dream and hope for a better future.
Wait for the wind to blow
I will wait for a sign of change.
Can't carry myself can't carry me home
I am unable to help myself and need someone to take me home.
On my own will
I am not able to do this on my own.
Can't bury myself can't carry us both
I cannot handle this burden alone, we both need help.
On my own will
I cannot do this by myself, I need support.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PATRICK TIMOTHY SHANAHAN, ALEXANDRA LOUISE WILSON
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just me
on Sweet Tangerine
My read- A metaphorical song about the desperation a jilted lover feels and the power that comes from experiencing such a consuming obsession.