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.
It
Hood Lyrics
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I ate it
I get on the beat and I ate it
I cant play bout my plate I ate it
She pull on my dick and she ate it
Geeked up off these drugs I get faded
I don't want to talk just pay me
Might catch me a sack Tom Brady
I fucked up the check I ate it
I Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
I ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Im chasing that paper do that only daily
Nighas be hating don't want me to make it
Came straight from the bottom we straight out the pavement
It was hard growing up my mama had raised me
I give her good dick it turn your hoe Brazy
You fuck on a hoe like she was a lady
Just chasing this paper the money amazing
Cant wait til the day come to say that we made it
Nighas be kapping these nighas like babies
Can get dope for the low but I'm not from the eighties
Nighas switched up when I was goin through phases
Been riding around with strap off safety
Nighas say they real but they be faking
Just waiting on my time got to be patient
Big blunt that young nigha facing
Pull with smoke not talking the Matrix
I ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
Ate it
The lyrics of Hood's song "It" revolves around the artist's love for money and the struggle he went through to get to where he is. The repetition of "I ate it" throughout the song portrays his sense of achievement and pride in himself for making it to the top. He sings about how he is all about chasing money and how he will do anything to get it. He mentions that he is under the influence of drugs, which could mean that he is going to any lengths to get the money he desires.
The artist also raps about the challenges he faced while growing up, and how he had to fight his way through it. The line "Came straight from the bottom we straight out the pavement" reveals the hostile environment from which the artist hails. He mentions that he is not trusting anyone, but is rather shady when it comes to dealing with people. The line "Not trusting no nigha we get shady" confirms this. The artist is also working hard and giving his best effort daily to get the money he needs. He uses his talents and resources to excel in the music industry while hoping to make it big.
In conclusion, the song "It" by Hood gives listeners insight into the artist's mindset, highlighting his love for money and how he is willing to go to any lengths to get it. He also speaks about the many struggles he faced growing up and how he had to overcome them to get to where he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
I ate it
I consumed something, although it is unclear what it is
I get on the beat and I ate it
I successfully performed on the music track, giving a great performance
I cant play bout my plate I ate it
I am serious about my money and will do whatever it takes to secure it
She pull on my dick and she ate it
Someone performed oral sex on me
Geeked up off these drugs I get faded
I am high on drugs and feeling the effects
I don't want to talk just pay me
I'm not interested in conversation, only in making money
Might catch me a sack Tom Brady
I may obtain a large quantity of money
Not trusting no nigha we get shady
I am cautious about who I trust and do not trust easily
I fucked up the check I ate it
I made a mistake with my finances and accept responsibility for it
Im chasing that paper do that only daily
I am committed to earning money on a daily basis
Nighas be hating don't want me to make it
People are envious of my success and do not wish me well
Came straight from the bottom we straight out the pavement
I came from a difficult background and had to work hard to achieve success
It was hard growing up my mama had raised me
My upbringing was challenging and my mother had to raise me on her own
I give her good dick it turn your hoe Brazy
I have sexual prowess and can make a woman go crazy
You fuck on a hoe like she was a lady
I treat women with respect and care during sexual encounters
Just chasing this paper the money amazing
I am solely focused on earning money and the results are impressive
Cant wait til the day come to say that we made it
I am looking forward to achieving significant success and reaching my goals
Nighas be kapping these nighas like babies
People are lying and exaggerating, behaving like children
Can get dope for the low but I'm not from the eighties
I can obtain drugs inexpensively, but I am not from a previous generation
Nighas switched up when I was goin through phases
People changed their behavior towards me when I was going through difficult times
Been riding around with strap off safety
I carry a gun without any safety measures, putting myself at risk
Nighas say they real but they be faking
People claim to be authentic, but they are not genuine
Just waiting on my time got to be patient
I am waiting for the right opportunity to come and I know I have to be patient
Big blunt that young nigha facing
I am smoking a large marijuana cigarette
Pull with smoke not talking the Matrix
I am exhaling smoke from my marijuana cigarette and this is not related to the science fiction movie 'The Matrix'
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Written by: Hood5tar Yhetti
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Boredumb
No one gonna talk about how that guy was brave enough to go into the sewer at night acting as pennywise
Last days turn to Christ
@Maxpunch Don’t use Gods name in vain
EPSSUN
@Iced Træs ong
fancy banana
That's what I'm saying
Joshua Mar
Pennywise secrets
Jay Marah
So is no one gonna question how his ball even fit in the sewer drain?
Nate Deichard
Georgie survived his ordeal with Pennywise whilst narrowly escaping. Unfortunately, since Georgie lived in the hood, he was later capped during a drive-by shooting.
Derpy Llama
😂
VFD
Got into the wrong color territory
Mighty Squirrel
Omg I'm white, so hitting that like button seemed all kinds of wrong. I'll just show love from the comments. That was easily the darkest humour I've heard in ages. If there's anything in that idea that all man originated in Africa then I feel like I just got bitch slapped by the oldest of my forefathers 😆