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".
That's Okay
The Hush Sound Lyrics
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Who was made out of glass
Who carried a black heart
Passed down from your dad
If somebody loved you,
They'd tell you by now
We all turn away when you're down
You want to go back
To where you felt safe
To hear your brother's laughter
See your mother's face
Your childhood home
Is just power white bone
And you'll never find
You're way back
[Chorus]
And when you're gone
Will they say your name?
And when you're gone
Will they love you the same?
If not, that's OK
If not, that's OK
You are broken and callow
Cautious and safe
You are boundless in beauty
With fright in your face
Until someone loves you,
I'll keep you safe
But like then,
I will give you away
[Chorus]
If not, that's OK
If not, that's OK
[Chorus]
Oh,
When you're gone
We won't say a word
But you know,
That's OK
Don't you know
That's OK?
The Hush Sound’s song That’s Okay tells the story of someone who has experienced trauma and pain throughout their life. The opening verse describes the person as fragile, made out of glass with a black heart passed down from their father. This suggests that they have been emotionally damaged and are struggling to cope. They long to go back to a time when they felt safe and happy, represented by their childhood home. However, they know that they can never go back and are trapped in a cycle of pain and longing. The chorus asks whether people will remember them when they are gone, and whether they will still be loved by those left behind. It echoes the fear that the person will remain forgotten and unloved, even after death.
The second verse highlights the person’s contradictory nature, portraying them as both beautiful and broken, cautious and safe. The line “until someone loves you, I’ll keep you safe” suggests that the singer cares about them deeply and will protect them until they find someone who can love them properly. However, they also acknowledge that they will eventually have to let them go.
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the impact of trauma on a person's life. It highlights the struggles of someone who wants to be loved and accepted, but is haunted by their past.
Line by Line Meaning
You were the child
You were someone who was fragile and vulnerable.
Who was made out of glass
You were someone who was easily broken and sensitive.
Who carried a black heart
You had a feeling of darkness, sorrow or negativity within you.
Passed down from your dad
The feeling of darkness or negativity came from the way you were raised and the environment around you.
If somebody loved you,
If someone truly cared for you and valued you,
They'd tell you by now
They would have expressed their feelings towards you already.
We all turn away when you're down
People tend to ignore you or avoid you when you're feeling low.
You want to go back
You desire to return back
To where you felt safe
To a place where you felt secure and protected.
To hear your brother's laughter
To the time where you could hear your sibling's joy and happiness.
See your mother's face
To the time where you could see your mother's face filled with love.
Your childhood home
The place where you spent your childhood.
Is just power white bone
The place now is empty, plain and sterile.
And you'll never find
And you will never reunite
You're way back
With the sense of belonging you felt before.
And when you're gone
When you pass away
Will they say your name?
Will people remember you or acknowledge your existence in this world?
Will they love you the same?
Will the love and affection for you remain even after you're gone?
If not, that's OK
It's alright if they don't - you'll be at peace with it.
You are broken and callow
You are helpless and inexperienced.
Cautious and safe
You tend to be careful and protective.
You are boundless in beauty
You possess infinite beauty and possessiveness.
With fright in your face
However, you have fear reflecting on your face
Until someone loves you,
Unless someone comes and truly loves you,
I'll keep you safe
I'll make sure you are secure and sheltered.
But like then,
But similar to the past,
I will give you away
I'll have to let you go someday.
Oh,
Oh
When you're gone
When you will no longer be present
We won't say a word
No one will speak about you or mention you.
But you know,
But you should know
That's OK
It's alright.
Don't you know
Do you not understand
That's OK?
That it's fine?
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: GRETA MORGAN SALPETER
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