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Mister Hudson--former frontman for The Library--has reinvented himself in no small manner for his sophomore effort, Straight No Chaser. Where his 2007 debut, A Tale of Two Cities, saw him make waves with a slew of catchy ska-pop, this second album sees him join forces with none other than rap megastar Kanye West, who acts as mentor for Hudson and steers him in a whole new direction. In contrast to A Tale Of Two Cities, Straight No Chaser is a super-sized world of slick R&B beats, glossy arrangements and big, catchy hooks. To top it off, Hudson’s voice now comes drenched in Auto Tune. If that last sounds like a step too far, worry not--Hudson’s quintessential Englishness manages to shine through West’s soulfully bombastic ensemble via a Sting-like voice, a slew of English slang and his tales of life as a 30-something living in the UK. It’s a strange blend for sure; but the transatlantic quirkiness ultimately lends Straight No Chaser a unique and uplifting edge and makes it, in places at least, an adventurous and superlative project. --Danny McKenna
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Nang
Format:Audio CD
Mr Hudson has a versatile and distinctive sound in his voice, who got carried away with the autotune (not necessary here.
Overall not a bad collection of tracks, much more synthetic and commercialised sound than his 2007 album "a tale of two cities" and fortunately without a really good song that stands out.
Although you are unlikely to find anything truly original here, Hudson writes good songs and his style still shines through none the less.
Overall not a bad collection of tracks, much more synthetic and commercialised sound than his 2007 album "a tale of two cities" and fortunately without a really good song that stands out.
Although you are unlikely to find anything truly original here, Hudson writes good songs and his style still shines through none the less.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Bruce
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A somewhat over produced CD that has some good tunes/songs but, why all the swearing? Its not big & it certainly isn't very clever, Mr. Hudson is obviously spending too much time with that tool Mr. West.......
If you liked A Tale of Two Cities you might also like this CD, but if you are buying the CD as a gift you really need to consider the swearing and whether it will be a suitable gift.
If you liked A Tale of Two Cities you might also like this CD, but if you are buying the CD as a gift you really need to consider the swearing and whether it will be a suitable gift.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Since their 2007 debut Mr Hudson have renamed themselves and enlisted the help of Kanye West. His high production qualities are spread all over this record. The first two singles `Supernova' and `White Lies' are placed consecutively at the start of the record. This can only be described as poor track organisation as it makes the whole thing feel overly commercial from the start. So how's the music then? The singles are catchy and glossy with good choruses. The title track is a nice bit of pop/R&B, though the auto-tuned vocals could be claimed to be a little over the top. The biggest highlight comes from `There Will be Tears' which is a nice ballad and the high production auto-tune tricks sound fresh and original. The album ultimately suffers a bit from being over produced at times and is lacking in a really original sound. It's pleasant pop music but nothing more.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Always been awsome
I have loved Mr Hudson since he was in Alphaville, when I found out he had a new CD I had to have it. They had nothing here in US, Thank God I found your site to get it. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2010 by Gloria F. Salceda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Straight No Chaser
There is not a song i dont like, one of my favourite Albums ever!
Love listening to it!!!
Love listening to it!!!
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by Mrs. Michelle Scott
4.0 out of 5 stars
Slow starter but then.......
After Mr Hudson and the library, I was very hopeful but at first it didn't hit me well (kanye west would always be a bit hit and miss with me)but after a few listenings it grew to... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by A. Dale
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mr Hudson - Straight, No Chaser
A very good original album with several catchy tracks. However, due to his collaboration with other artists, two of his four hits which I expected to be on the album were not... Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by A. Okolotowicz
5.0 out of 5 stars
A bit of Oxford, a bit of Chicago.
It's an amalgamation of intelligent, loquacious lyrics with contemporary hip-hop beats. Despite this unusual combination, Mr. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2009 by Mrs. Lj Schmidt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but wheres the parental guidance???
i bought this album and waited anxiously for it in the post but little did i know that three of the songs have the F word constantly thrown at you. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by Stephen Townsend
5.0 out of 5 stars
An upcoming talent to be one of Britain's next big stars!
Ben Hudson has come a long way and this album only touches the surface to identify his full potential. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by Dr Giggles
3.0 out of 5 stars
The same. But different.
For those who know Mr Hudson from his earlier album "A Tale Of Two Cities" there are still tracks here to enjoy, for example "Lift Your Head" and "Time". Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2009 by ipsa scientia potestas est
4.0 out of 5 stars
Actually, pretty good
Tidy, a bit glossy, well assembled pop music; only its lack of a bit of an edge keeps it from being a really good album. And it grows on you too, which suggests some depth. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2009 by Mr Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unexpected!
Dear Mr Hudson, sorry, I didn't know who you were until I saw one of your singles on Youtube. Anyway, I quickly rushed to download your album (listening to it now). Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by J. Ball
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