Mark-T
Well-Known Member
I think yesterday I finally understood what was different-
Everything on "Hush" seems softer or rounded or muted in comparison to "Horizon".
For the most part, Karen sings softer, the background vocals seem almost whispered at times or breathy. The ending parts of her words are not as pronounced or crisp.
The arrangements feature the oboe (which I love) instead of strong lead guitars. The players actually seem less precise, if that is the word, in the execution of their work. R's piano playing seems gentler.
Lyrically, the songwriting seems "sweeter" with less bite. Example- compare :"I Have You" with "Love Me for What I Am".
I LOVE Hush, but the overall quality seemed a little too laid back for the public after the excellent prior album- which almost demanded to be taken seriously since K&R were at the top of their game then.
When taken between "Horizon" and "Passage", "Hush" seemed quite a jolt as a series of albums in the post-Singles 69-73 world.
What do you think?
Mark
Everything on "Hush" seems softer or rounded or muted in comparison to "Horizon".
For the most part, Karen sings softer, the background vocals seem almost whispered at times or breathy. The ending parts of her words are not as pronounced or crisp.
The arrangements feature the oboe (which I love) instead of strong lead guitars. The players actually seem less precise, if that is the word, in the execution of their work. R's piano playing seems gentler.
Lyrically, the songwriting seems "sweeter" with less bite. Example- compare :"I Have You" with "Love Me for What I Am".
I LOVE Hush, but the overall quality seemed a little too laid back for the public after the excellent prior album- which almost demanded to be taken seriously since K&R were at the top of their game then.
When taken between "Horizon" and "Passage", "Hush" seemed quite a jolt as a series of albums in the post-Singles 69-73 world.
What do you think?
Mark