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".
Hurricane
The Hush Sound Lyrics
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To sing of the damage
Now that the calm's returned
I know I can't manage
You're standing in my doorway
Though he's asleep in my bed
The steady murmur
[Chorus]
You're the finest thing that I've done
The hurricane I'll never outrun
I could wait around for the dust to still
But I don't believe that it ever will
And since the roof fell in
I'll lean on what matters
Caught in the slightest wind
Everything else unravels
You're standing in my doorway
Seven cities ago
The days are racing
But you come back too slow
[Chorus: x2]
But I don't believe that it ever will
The opening verses of The Hush Sound's song Hurricane is an articulate description of the aftermath of a tumultuous relationship and its impact on the singer. The lyrics "send out the morning birds to sing of the damage, now that the calm's returned, I know I can't manage" creates an image of destruction or chaos which has left the singer in a state of despair. Despite the passing of time, the singer is still struggling to cope with the emotional turmoil and turmoil which has taken place in the past. The mention of the "steady murmur always in my head" indicates that the singer is still haunted by memories or thoughts of the past relationship which has left her feeling restless and exhausted.
The chorus of the song is a haunting refrain that drives home the extent to which the relationship has affected the singer. The lyrics "you're the finest thing that I've done, the hurricane I'll never outrun, I could wait around for the dust to still, but I don't believe that it ever will" encapsulate the helplessness of the singer's situation. The relationship was so powerful that it has become a significant relationship in the singer's life, and the after-effects are just as profound. The use of the metaphor of a hurricane is apt, as a hurricane signifies a storm of immense proportions that can not be weathered easily. The singer believes that she will never fully be able to recover from the impact of the relationship, and is resigned to the fact that she will always be caught up in its aftermath.
Line by Line Meaning
Send out the morning birds
Let the birds sing of the destruction caused by the hurricane
To sing of the damage
To sing of how the hurricane has caused destruction and damage
Now that the calm's returned
After the hurricane, there is some level of peace and calm
I know I can't manage
Despite the calm, the after-effects of the hurricane are too much to handle
You're standing in my doorway
The person he's singing about is in his doorway
Though he's asleep in my bed
Even though his current partner is asleep in his bed
The steady murmur
The constant noise or voice in his head
Always in my head
The constant noise or voice remains in his head
You're the finest thing that I've done
The person he's singing about is the best thing he's ever done or achieved
The hurricane I'll never outrun
The person he's singing about is like a hurricane, he can never escape or outrun
I could wait around for the dust to still
He could wait for things to settle down and calm down
But I don't believe that it ever will
Despite the waiting, he doesn't believe that things will calm down or settle completely
And since the roof fell in
Since the hurricane caused destruction to his home or life
I'll lean on what matters
He'll focus on what's important or what he can rely on
Caught in the slightest wind
Things can easily fall apart or change, even with the slightest disturbance or issue
Everything else unravels
Everything else falls apart or becomes chaotic
Seven cities ago
Referring to a time when he was in a different place or state
The days are racing
Time seems to be moving quickly
But you come back too slow
The person he's singing about is slow to return or respond
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: AMY PEARSON, MARIO EGETO, ELOD CSASZAR, JEZ ASHURST, HANNAH 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.