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.
Hurt
Hood Lyrics
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To see if I still feel
I focus on the pain
The only thing that's real
The needle tears a hole
The old familiar sting
Try to kill it all away
What have I become
My sweetest friend?
Everyone I know
Falls away in the end
But you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
I wear this crown of shit
Upon my liar's chair
So full of broken thoughts
That I cannot repair
Beneath the stains of time
The feelings disappear
Oh, you are someone else
And I am still right here
But you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
If I could start again
Oh, a million miles away
I would keep myself
I would find a way
I hurt myself today
I hurt myself...
In "Hurt" by Hood, the lyrics delve into the theme of self-destructive behavior and the consequences that come along with it. The song opens with the singer admitting to intentionally causing himself pain, demonstrating a desire to test his emotional numbness and see if he can still feel. This act of self-inflicted harm becomes a way for him to focus on something tangible, as he believes that pain is the only thing that remains in his reality.
The mention of a needle tearing a hole and the old familiar sting refers to drug addiction and the destructive habits that come with it. It becomes a means for him to escape from the pain and numb himself, but he realizes that despite his efforts to forget or eradicate the pain, the memories remain deeply ingrained within him. He acknowledges the futility of trying to exterminate his regrets and past actions.
The chorus introduces a change in perspective, as the singer contemplates the impact his choices have had on others. He questions what he has become and refers to his closest relationships, suggesting that all connections eventually fade away in the end. The contrast between his inner turmoil and the potential for success, symbolized by an empire of dirt, reveals a personal struggle with maintaining lasting and meaningful relationships due to his own self-destructive behavior. He acknowledges that he has let others down and acknowledges his ability to inflict pain upon them.
Continuing to speak from a position of authority or power, the singer wears a crown of shit, signifying the negative consequences of his dishonesty and deceit. His mind is filled with broken thoughts, indicating an inability to mend his own emotional state or repair the damage he has caused. The passing of time has left him burdened with stains, leading to the realization that he is different from the person he once was, while others have changed as well.
The final verse expresses a longing for redemption and a fresh start. If given the chance, the singer would distance himself from his destructive habits and regain control over his life, but he acknowledges the difficulty of achieving such a transformation. The repetition of "I hurt myself today" in the concluding lines reinforces the cycle of self-destructive behavior he finds himself in, suggesting a desire to break free from this pattern but also hinting at the struggle he continues to face.
Line by Line Meaning
I hurt myself today
I intentionally caused harm to myself on this day
To see if I still feel
In order to determine if I am still capable of experiencing emotions
I focus on the pain
I direct my attention towards the suffering I endure
The only thing that's real
It is the sole aspect of existence that I perceive as genuine
The needle tears a hole
The syringe creates a rupture in my skin
The old familiar sting
The customary sensation of discomfort emerges
Try to kill it all away
I attempt to eliminate all negative aspects of my being
But I remember everything
Unfortunately, I retain memories of every occurrence
What have I become
How have I transformed from my previous self
My sweetest friend?
Can you, my closest companion, comprehend my current state
Everyone I know
Every individual I am acquainted with
Falls away in the end
Gradually departs from my life over time
But you could have it all
However, you possess the potential to attain everything
My empire of dirt
My realm, composed of worthless and desolate elements
I will let you down
I will disappoint and fail to meet your expectations
I will make you hurt
I will cause you pain and anguish
I wear this crown of shit
I bear the burden of a worthless and detestable symbol of power
Upon my liar's chair
Sitting on a metaphorical throne of deceit and falsehood
So full of broken thoughts
Overflowing with shattered ideas and fragmented thinking
That I cannot repair
Which I am unable to mend or restore
Beneath the stains of time
Underneath the lasting marks left by the passage of time
The feelings disappear
The emotions gradually fade away
Oh, you are someone else
Oh, you have transformed into a different person
And I am still right here
Meanwhile, I remain in the same state or position
If I could start again
If I were able to begin anew
Oh, a million miles away
Oh, at a considerable distance
I would keep myself
I would preserve my own well-being
I would find a way
I would discover a method or path towards redemption
I hurt myself today
I caused harm to myself on this day
I hurt myself...
I inflicted pain upon myself...
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Trent Reznor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
timbo254
I feel ya big bro!!!! Playlisted this banger!! 254 stay on ya grind!!
Official 59KaneTV
Yeaaaaaa blood this came from the heart ❤️🔥🔥❗️🙏💯
Don Matthews
Keep applying pressure,this shit hard💪💯
MadMax9
Hood you the truth & love your music.... Love your message in your music and mental healing!!
Clinton's life
Big love for you homie just do your thing
April McClain
Playing this all the way up here in Michigan. Keep going!!🔥🔥
Marcus Walker
I felt this Hood🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚓⚓⚓⚓💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
SavageWon
I been listening since K-Town Anthem. Always dropped hot shit but you have perfected your art bro.
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Colorz The Emcee
I felt that!