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Scotland's Texas (they have nothing to do with the Lone Star State) go for the U.S. gold with The Hush. Attributing the Motown sound as a major influence, Texas's sound is heavily influenced by contemporary American R&B. Now, when we think of Motown, the word soul is immediately evoked, but Texas's sound is about as far away from true soul as Dallas is from the band's hometown of Glasgow. Not that they don't try. The chorus on the opening track of "In Our Lifetime" is a too-close-for-comfort imitation of the chorus from TLC's single "Creep." On "Tell Me the Answer" frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri emulates Prince's falsetto à la "Kiss." But her voice is an overproduced, emotional flatliner that lacks the bump and grind that TLC and Prince deliver. However, the album is adorned with lush, grand instrumental arrangements typical of fine Britpop--making Texas the bride to, say, Robbie Williams's groom. --Beth Massa
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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There's one thing you can always say about Texas - never underestimate them. That so many people do is why White On Blond came from nowhere to become, quite possibly, the most accomplished album of 1997. In spite of that awe-inspiring album, and as succesful as it was, people still thought nothing of them for two years. Now, The Hush has arrived with minimal fanfare and is, whilst not the best of the year, certainly one of the most comfortable, developed and secure sounding albums you'll ever hear.
Spiteri and Co. have found the music they've always wanted to make and work it to breaking point. The evolution from Southside to WoB to this is so obvious you'll wonder why you didn't see it coming. Listen to Summer Son and you'll hear Abba bubbliness mixing with Springsteen grit. Move In is Motown smoothness combined with Spice Girl sass. Day After Day is every beautiful emotion you've ever felt sung by the voice of an angel. Spiteri of course takes centre stage on all of them but after hearing the songs you wouldn't have it any way. Whether breathing the words on the title track or piercing them into you on Tell Me The Answer she remains the glue that keeps the tracks together. And yet listen to Saint. This one track is quite possibly the finest song they've ever produced and is the combination of all the bands efforts. That should serve to remind people that although Sharleen gets all the press she's merely the most visible member of an extremely accomplished band that are making the music they want to and are damn good at it.
Blasphemous as this will sound I don't think the album is as good as WoB. That album was almost musical perfection and the majority of tracks here are just slightly weaker. There isn't a single bad track but there's no Halo or Black Eyed Boy to rush the adrenalin, no Put Your Arms Around Me to sway to or Polo Mint City to chill to.
Not that it really matters. Texas are the band that will push British pop music into the next millenium. Not Steps, Billie or anyone else. They're as essential to the genre as Madonna and they're finally doing what they've always wanted to. The future is bright. The future is Hushed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Put simply, "The Hush" is a brilliant album. Texas re-invented themselves with their last effort, "White On Blonde", and this new collection continues with that great new sound. Almost every song could be a single. Sharleen's voice has never sounded better, becoming heart-breaking on the lyric "I love you to death" from "Saint". The album kicks off with the first single "In Our Lifetime", which reached number 4 in the UK. The song really grows on you, with the Oriental feel and the last chorus sounds like a hundred Sharleens on harmony vocals. Then comes the Prince-like "Tell Me The Answer". I have to admit that I didn't really like this song at first but, after repeated listening, it's now one of my favourite tracks. Sharleen sings falsetto and the song just has a really groovy (sorry - I couldn't think of a better word) feel to it. The chorus is sure to be a sing-along in concert with its "come on, come on, come on" refrain. "Summer Son" is going to be the next single and it's not hard to see why. It's a rocker with a disco beat (it could almost be Blondie" with low vocals from Sharleen this time. "Sunday Afternoon" and "Move In" are swaying, soulful songs and the breathless backing vocals make them sexy. "When We Are Together" picks up the pace again and has a Motown feel to it. "Day After Day" is another one of those 'groovy' songs. Then there's a brief instrumental interlude in the form of "Zero Zero" which sounds like something else but I can't put my finger on it. "Saint" is easily the most beautiful soung on the album (yes, I'm a sucker for slow, love songs!). The chorus to "Girl" sounds a bit like Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (ThatThing)" but that's no bad thing. the title track is perhaps the only song that wouldn't make it as a single, although the harp is a nice touch. The album ends with "The Day Before I Went Away" which is a beautiful leaving song with space sound effects. The playing on the album is faultless, as usual, Ally's guitar work - amazing, Johnny's basslines - inventive and Eddie's keyboards wonderful.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Texas have been around for ages: it was time for them to get noticed. The soft tone of the music is great for relaxation and there isn't a single track that is not outstanding, so you don't have to fiddle with the program option on your CD player. The lyrics are touching and well crafted, the music beautifully written and played and the vocals are just incredible. Texas should be recognised and appreciated better; this album was terrific.
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Texas Hush
This is just as good or better than White on blonde. It captures the mood and imagination for a truly romantic evening snuggling up to a your partner. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by P. D. Walker
when TEXAS meets RNB N SOUL!THIS GROUP DARE TO B DIFFERENT
BACK IN JENUARY 1997 THE RADIO PLAYING A SONG OF TEXAS "SAY WHAT U WANT"!SINCE THEN I DIDNT KNOW NETHING BOUT TEXAS! Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2001
THE DAY BEFORE I WENT AWAY IS THE BEST SONG THEY EVER DID.
I MUST ADMIT TO NOT BEING THE WORLDS BIGGEST TEXAS FAN BUT WHEN I BOUGHT WHITE ON BLONDE I THOUGHT IT WAS FAB SO WHEN HUSH CAME OUT I LAPPED IT UP. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2000 by P. M. Connolly
Superb
I bought The Hush some 18 months ago on the recommendation of a friend who I was doing some work for. She said I wouldn't regret it. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2000
An Impressive Follow-Up
Texas' Brit-nominated White On Blonde takes some beating and The Hush never quite rises to the challenge. Read more
Published on 29 July 2000
COR BLIMEY!
Phwoar! What a CD! I bought this on the first day of release and I can't stop playing it! It's just so extremely...mellow. Read more
Published on 9 May 2000
A great way to fully establish yourself in the music world
I bought this record the day it came out, and I haven't looked back since. The first Texas album was suprisingly dodgy. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2000 by Luke Owen
Quite possibly one of the best albums ever crafted
Texas are a great group. A really great group - that is fact, and anyone who tries to challenge this obviously has no taste. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2000
The best yet from Texas
I absolutely love this album, I think it is the best album released by Texas so far. My favorite song is Saint, but they all are excellent songs. It's a feel good album. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2000
A perfect follow up!
I liked White on Blonde. It was fresh yet well established. Pop yet natural. The Hush is a perfect album, as the two together seem a carry on from one another, yet (as texas... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2000
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