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  • Audio CD (24 Dec 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Mercury Records Ltd (London)
  • ASIN: B0000257A1
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 19,238 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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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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This sultry summer album from Texas proves that WHITE ON BLONDE, the band's triumphant return to the big stage in 1997,was no fluke. If anything, THE HUSH is even more assured, even more polished, and even more laden with the sort of catchy melodies and gorgeous textures that brought Texas to the spotlight in the first place.
Sharleen Spiteri has likened this album to Fleetwood Mac's RUMOURS in terms of Texas' career development, and given her vocal performance it's hardto disagree. Try "Tell Me the Answer" for an extraordinary falsetto sound, fraught yet sensual. The British radio hits "Once in a Lifetime" and "When We Are Together" will get under your skin immediately with their Motown flavourings. The up-tempo hit "Summer Son" will set your toes tapping. Towardthe end of the album, a more chilled, soulful side prevailsin numbers like "Saint" and "The Day Before I Went Away". Production throughout is immaculate, with a sheen of strings and a collage of keyboard timbres. THE HUSH will leave a warm glow in your heart and a smile on your face!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Texas have found their sound and it is beautiful., 5 Dec 1999
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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a brilliant album., 10 April 2000
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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.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, 8 Oct 2000
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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.

18 months on I finally recorded it onto my MD Recorder and listened to it one morning on the way into work on the train.

First time I was blown away. The chart hits were predictably good as I'd heard them before but then track 9, "Saint", came along and I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

So good, I listened to the entire album again.

This is now available for a decent price and if you buy it just for one of the chart songs, don't make the mistake that I did and throw it aside for a while.

It's a grower, and quite possibly the best album I've listened to this year.

No regrets for buying.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 26 Oct 2000 by P. M. Connolly

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 Jul 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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@u.genie.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Special
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... Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars The superb ,long awaited follow up to White on Blonde
Texas only first really got recognized after the release of 'Say What You Want' then people started buying the famous White on Blonde, this is a hard album to follow up with... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2000

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