Straight No Chaser (Mr Hudson album)
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Straight No Chaser is the forthcoming debut solo album from British singer Mr Hudson, a follow up to the last album he recorded with his backing band, named Mr Hudson & The Library. It is set to be released on October 19, 2009. Borrowing the beat from Jay-Z's Young Forever, in which Mr Hudson was featured, it will include a cover of the song Forever Young.[4]
Background
In an interview, Mr Hudson was asked to describe the album: "My mission statement was to make a pop record, but not a throwaway pop record. My heroes are people like Bowie and Prince and Damon Albarn. I didn't want to do anything niche. Kanye threw down the gauntlet. He said, 'Let's see if we can make you a popstar'. I was like 'Let's have a go!'. It's a bit more widescreen, a bit more punchy, but the eclecticism of the first record's still there. There's a tune where I'm a cross between Deliverance and Sade".[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer | Length |
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| 1. | "Supernova" (featuring Kanye West) | Kanye West | 3:13 |
| 2. | "White Lies" | 3:11 | |
| 3. | "Knew We Were Trouble" | 3:15 | |
| 4. | "Straight No Chaser" | 3:23 | |
| 5. | "Learning To Live" | 4:18 | |
| 6. | "Instant Messenger" | 3:44 | |
| 7. | "There Will Be Tears" | 3:47 | |
| 8. | "Stiff Upper Lip" | 2:52 | |
| 9. | "Central Park" | 2:53 | |
| 10. | "Anyone But Him" (featuring Kanye West) | Kanye West | 3:10 |
| 11. | "Everything Is Broken" (featuring Kid Cudi) | 2:44 | |
| 12. | "Lift Your Head" | 3:08 | |
| 13. | "Time" | 3:58 | |
| 14. | "Young Forever" | 4:16 |
Singles
- There Will Be Tears was the first single from Straight No Chaser, but failed to attract the attention of the media, something only Supernova achieved in chart success.
- Supernova was the second single from Straight No Chaser. The single features American artist Kanye West, who is a rapper, but is seen as a singer on this track. It debuted at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, behind the number one single Beat Again by group JLS for two weeks running.
- White Lies has been announced as the third single from the album. The video was released on September 24, 2009, and has already gained popularity.[6]
References
- ^ http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0029LHYU2/ref=dm_dp_cdp?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1254432246&sr=1-1
- ^ http://www.amazon.com/Straight-No-Chaser-Mr-Hudson/dp/B002PQ1PEC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1254745590&sr=8-2
- ^ http://www.radio1.gr/music/forthcoming_uk_singles.htm
- ^ http://www.mrhudson.com/emag/
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/interviews/a180210/mr-hudson.html
- ^ http://www.findtheshit.com/2009/09/24/mr-hudson-white-lies-2/
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