Their first releases were very limited vinyl singles on various different small, indie, and some now defunct, record labels, although 555 records who released '(The) Weight' in 1998 is still alive.
In 1994, record labels Fluff and Slumberland released Hood's first full length album, entitled 'Cabled Linear Traction'. It was a landmark for the band, some still say it's their best album. It had similarities to bands like The Cure, Sonic Youth and Pavement.
The album was issued on CD in 1999 by Slumberland, who also released 1996's 'Silent 88' album. The latter was similar sounding to 'CLT', but with much more experimentation going on and far more use of electronics.
A collection of limited and rare singles was put together by Happy Go Lucky records in 1997 and released on CD and vinyl, the vinyl version coming with a free 7" record.
In 1997, Domino Record Co snapped up Hood and released the single 'Useless'. A lo-fi indie electronica affair, not too dissimilar to the aforementioned '(The) Weight' released the next year.
Around this time Chris was releasing instrumental electronic material as Downpour, often involving heavily distorted drum and bass.
After another handful of singles and eps for Domino, they released the album 'Rustic Houses, Forlorn Valleys' in 1998. A dense, dark and tension building album, sounding somewhere in between Labradford, Mogwai and Massive Attack and produced by the band and Matt Elliott from Third Eye Foundation.
A year later came 'The Cycle of Days and Seasons', once again produced by Matt Elliott. With an ever changing line up still revolving around the two brothers, the sound of the band changed yet again, moving further into indie electronics.
Colaborating with friends Doseone and Why? from the Anticon collective came Hoods 5th studio album 'Cold House' in 2001, their most well known and collectively appreciated ablum. It contained elements of Post Rock, IDM, Indie as well as Doseone and Why?'s voice and lyric talents. Features the single 'You Show No Emotion At All'. Released on Domino.
In early 2005, Hood released 'Outside Closer', an emotional journey through ambience and hip hop beats. More line up changes occured, meaning this album was yet again different to the previous. Taking influence from The Remote Viewer, Prefuse 73 and Empress (the singer of which appears on the album). The tracks 'The Lost You' and 'The Negatives' were released as singles, featuring b-sides and videos for the tracks.
Since the release of 'Outside Closer' Hood have toured with Why? promoting his new album 'Elephant Eyelash' and released various remixes.
During 2006, Gareth S Brown, who played in the aforementioned tour, has been working on a solo album, due for release in November on Richard's girlfriend's label Misplaced Pets.
Currently due for release on record label anticon, is a solo album from Hood lead singer Chris Adams under the name of Bracken. The lead single from the album, titled 'Heathens', is due out in November, the album, titled 'We Know About the Need' follows in January.
In 2007 Richard Adams formed a side project The Declining Winter which has spawned a 7" The Future Sound of Hip Hop parts 1 and 2 and an album Goodbye Minnesota.
There are no plans for any further Hood releases.
Ghosts by Japan
Hood Lyrics
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Fade from your past
(Seasons changed)
(You show no emotion at all)
'Cause you're tired of life
Tired of life
(?)
(Wake and leave the house)
(Don't say)
The lyrics to Hood's song Ghosts by Japan are quite poetic and metaphorical in nature, but they seem to describe someone who is struggling to move on from their past and find happiness in the present. The first line, "Seek the light," suggests that the person is searching for something positive or hopeful to hold onto, perhaps a new beginning or a sense of purpose. The second line, "Fade from your past," suggests that the person is trying to let go of old hurts, regrets, or memories that are dragging them down.
The next lines, "(Seasons changed) (You show no emotion at all)," may suggest a sense of numbness or detachment on the part of the person in question. Even as time passes and the world around them changes, they remain stuck in their own pain and unable to connect with others. The line "Cause you're tired of life / Tired of life" reinforces this sense of weariness and hopelessness.
The last few lines are a bit more ambiguous, but they seem to suggest a person who is struggling to be present in their own life. The line "Wake and leave the house" may suggest a sense of routine or automatism, while "(Don't say)" could indicate that the person is struggling to express themselves or connect with others. Overall, the song seems to convey a sense of loneliness, disconnection, and longing for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
Seek the light
Look for hope and positivity to guide you through your troubles.
Fade from your past
Let go of your past and move on from any regrets or painful memories.
(Seasons changed)
Time has passed and things have changed, indicating a need for personal growth.
(You show no emotion at all)
Your demeanor is inscrutable and it may be difficult for others to understand what you are feeling.
'Cause you're tired of life
Emphasizes the feelings of exhaustion and disillusionment towards life.
Tired of life
Repeats the overall sentiment of burnout and weariness.
(?)
Unclear about the intended message of this line without further context or analysis.
(Wake and leave the house)
Suggests a sense of cabin fever or a need for change and exploration.
(?)
Uncertain of the intended message of this line without additional context or interpretation.
(Don't say)
Implies a hesitation or reluctance to speak your true thoughts or feelings out loud.
Contributed by Maya I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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