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The Boston Phoenix: Editor’s Event Picks - The Hush Now

Sunday, February 8th, 2009
The Boston Phoenix supplied a preview of The Hush Now’s CD Release Party in their February 6th Issue, having this to say about the event:

“New Boston band the Hush Now deal in the lush, sugar-spun melodies of shoegaze’s dreamy heyday while also punching up their songs with the hooky muscle of bands like Guided by Voices and Built To Spill. Not-so-fun fact: the outfit traces its genesis to the epiphanic moment experienced by frontman Noel Kelly after he’d crashed his car into a Catholic church. Some heavenly pop could-be hits are the result. Tracks from their Hush Now debut (especially “Traditions” and “Sadie Hawkins Dance”) have been getting blog buzz of late, and deservedly so — it’s the best record by a group comprising a World War I re-enactor (who, alas, has since left the band), a rock-and-roll-camp counselor, and an EMT you’re likely to hear this year. The Hush Now celebrate the album’s release with the main drag, Action Verbs, and the Red Royal at T.T. the Bear’s Place, 10 Brookline St, Cambridge”

The event write-up can also be found here, on the Boston Phoenix website.

CD Review: The Hush Now - Americana UK

Saturday, December 13th, 2008
“Gazing at the shoes, headed for the stars” - Americana UK has provided a review for The Hush Now’s self-titled album. Here is a snippit:

“It’s rare for an album to unrelentingly crackle along with such thrilling pace with a vibrancy and quality that never lets up. Produced wonderfully (by David Newton of Mighty Lemon Drops), with a snappy bite and powerful clarity, this debut is deserving of some rabid, adoring attention. “The Hush Now” is clearly a triumph of an album.”



Read the full review on Americana UK here.

CD Review: The Hush Now Are Louder Than You Think - Pensatos

Monday, November 10th, 2008
A review of The Hush Now’s self-titled album release:

“Boston’s the Hush Now sound like Braid playing a reunion show on a cloud. Replace Bob Nanna’s raspy voice with Noel Kelly’s nice-guy vocals, add a little “pop” to their step, and turn down the juice for a second; you’ve got the perfect ingredients for a notable pop-indie band. ‘Traditions’ is the first single from the group’s brand new self-titled debut, romping through the stratosphere with bass-y guitar riffs, bells tickling just the right places, low-end, catchy vocals, and just the right amount of commitment. Give this baby a couple of listens and you’ll be singing along in no time – which, ironically, works in direct conflict to the name of the band.”


Visit the article on Pensatos here.