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".
Crawling Towards the Sun
The Hush Sound Lyrics
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Like drunks we spin until we're sick
Creepy clowns from one-horse towns
Can make their livings on a trick
Night covers all our tracks
To break some fragile backs
So we tell some lies
One night I fell asleep
And woke up on that sunny street
At first I thought I couldn't
But now I see
That the shadows kept me hidden
From the light that calls my name
All the creatures stood above me
Now I'm crawling towards the sun
Candy lips that taste so sweet
Were sour in the summer heat
As the night fell, I heard church bells
Says it's time to leave
Out on the town we went
To carry out missions
Neither you or I
Would ever know sunlight
In the night light we still shine bright
In the first stanza, The Hush Sound depicts the idea of life as a never-ending cycle that repeats itself over and over again. The line "Carousels make laps each night" refers to how routines can feel endless and unfulfilling. The second line, "Like drunks we spin until we're sick," suggests that people can become so accustomed to their routine that it can make them feel lost and dizzy. Creepy clowns from one-horse towns, who are known for being tricksters, can still make a living from performing these tricks. The darkness in the night provides cover for people to engage in deceitful acts or to hide themselves from experiencing anything new. The line, "Night covers all our tracks," reinforces this idea. The chorus describes the epiphany that the singer experiences as they wake up on a sunny street, representing the realization that the light they had been avoiding is, in fact, what they needed to break free from the dark cycle they were stuck in.
In the second stanza, the lyrics describe how something that once seemed appealing can quickly become unappealing, much like how the sweetness of candy can become sour in the heat of the summer. The night-time feels endless, even as a different kind of darkness emerges. The church bells ring, possibly as a reminder of how the passage of time will continue. The line, "Out on the town we went, to carry out missions," could imply that the singer is up to no good or engaging in something secretive. They do this in the dark because experiencing the light would mean that they would have to see the truth of their actions.
Overall, "Crawling Towards the Sun" is a representation of how harmful cycles can leave people feeling stuck until they realize that the only way to break free is to embrace the light and new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Carousels make laps each night
Each night, carousels spin around and around, just like how we feel when we're drunk.
Like drunks we spin until we're sick
Similar to how we feel when we're drunk and the world spins around us, we keep going until we can't anymore.
Creepy clowns from one-horse towns
Even the creepy clowns from small towns can make a living if they have a trick up their sleeve.
Can make their livings on a trick
With just one trick, these creepy clowns can sustain their livelihood.
Night covers all our tracks
The darkness of the night conceals our actions and covers the evidence we leave behind.
To break some fragile backs
We sometimes do things that can harm other people, sometimes without even realizing it.
So we tell some lies
To protect ourselves or others, we might lie about what really happened or how we really feel.
Then we hide from light
After we've told our lies, we try to avoid shedding light on the truth to prevent getting caught or further harming ourselves.
One night I fell asleep
One night, I unintentionally let my guard down and fell asleep.
And woke up on that sunny street
I woke up in a place where clarity shone through and I could see everything clearly for the first time.
At first I thought I couldn't
Initially, I doubted that I was capable of change or redemption.
But now I see
Now, having seen the light, I realize that I can change and make things right.
That the shadows kept me hidden
Previously, the darkness had concealed me from the truth and prevented me from seeing things clearly.
From the light that calls my name
Now, a light is beckoning me forward - to change, to grow, to become a better person.
All the creatures stood above me
As I began to see things in a new light, I felt inferior to those who had already made positive changes in their lives.
Now I'm crawling towards the sun
Despite my feelings of inadequacy, I am committed to moving forward and doing the work I need to become a better person.
Candy lips that taste so sweet
Sometimes, things or people that look or seem perfect can have flaws that aren't immediately apparent.
Were sour in the summer heat
The flaws that once weren't visible are now becoming more noticeable and harder to ignore.
As the night fell, I heard church bells
As time passed and circumstances changed, I began to hear things differently and look at my situation in a new light.
Says it's time to leave
I realized that it was time to move on from the things and people that were holding me back.
Out on the town we went
We went out and lived our lives, but never fully allowed ourselves to be free or happy.
To carry out missions
We had our own agendas and goals, but they were often petty or selfish.
Neither you or I
Neither of us was truly happy or fulfilled with our lives.
Would ever know sunlight
Despite our efforts, we couldn't seem to find true happiness or light in our lives.
In the night light we still shine bright
Despite the difficulties we faced, we continued to persevere and put on a brave face.
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@JoslynNicole18
So happy to have spent my high school years listening to the hush sound. Such a great band even all these years later.
@shantimeowmeow
last i heard this song was back in 2006 when i was 13 during the whole emo/scene days. never knew the title of it for years and tried to google whatever lyrics but couldnt find. then i found a website which detects whatever hum or tune to find a song and sang that la tat tat part and it was the first result! woohoo!
@Nikki-jn3ud
💕💕🥰
@conoreffinmurray
I was at their first show at the Elk Grove VFW. My little brother and I used to go to all of their shows. If any of you guys read the comments, I still listen to your music almost daily.
@michael-pg8fi
They did this sound much better than panic at the disco.
@stephenreznikoff3558
2020 anyone? I'm just falling in love with The Hush Sound lately
@Nikki-jn3ud
Totally underrated band
@superrrrliz
Man I miss being young and playing these on repeat.
@aaronvanzile3824
Yeah I miss being happy too lol
@CesarPlayZz
i love the hush sound i wish they could release new music until this day but if not i still love them. and this music video 👌👍👍👍