Straight No Chaser (Mr Hudson album)

Straight No Chaser is the second studio album by British musician Mr Hudson, released on April 17, 2009, in Europe and May 5, 2009, in the United States. It followed his debut album, A Tale of Two Cities.

The album represents a shift in Hudson's musical style, moving away from the more indie and alternative rock influences of his first album and embracing a more pop and R&B oriented sound. This change in direction was partially influenced by his collaborations with Kanye West, who signed Hudson to his GOOD Music label. West served as an executive producer on the album.

Key singles from Straight No Chaser include "Supernova" featuring Kanye West, which achieved significant commercial success, and "Anyone But Him". Other notable tracks include "Everything is Broken" and "White Lies."

The album received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its polished production and catchy melodies, while others criticized its perceived lack of originality and departure from Hudson's earlier work. Commercially, Straight No Chaser performed moderately well, reaching the UK Albums Chart top 20 and charting in the US Billboard 200.

The album's title, Straight No Chaser, is a reference to the jazz standard of the same name composed by Thelonious Monk.