Hood are an experimental band from Leeds, UK formed in December 1990. The c… Read Full Bio ↴Hood are an experimental band from Leeds, UK formed in December 1990. The core of the band features brothers Richard and Chris Adams, joined by various different friends over the years. With influences from New Zealand's Flying Nun label and Aphex Twin, and stylistic similarities to The Cure, Mogwai, My Bloody Valentine, Pavement and Boards of Canada, their style of music often changes from ambient rock, to glitch to shoegaze.

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.

Tears
Hood Lyrics

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Pour out some liquor chase it with the juice
I came to party, what you came to do?

I got them Rosé bottles by the bucket
Grab your dawg and tell him fuck it go all out or nothin'

Tear da roof up off of this motherfucker
Tear da roof up off of this motherfucker

Shout out the DJ in this motherfucker
Bottles in the air you ballin' like a motherfucker

Overall Meaning

In Hood's song "Tears," the lyrics depict a scene of celebration and recklessness. The line "Pour out some liquor chase it with the juice" suggests a party atmosphere where people are indulging in alcohol and letting loose. The singer is asking the listener what their intentions are for the night, implying that they are prepared to have a good time.

The next line "I got them Rosé bottles by the bucket" reveals that the singer is well-prepared for the festivities with an ample supply of Rosé wine. They encourage their companions to let go of any inhibitions and fully enjoy the night by saying, "Grab your dawg and tell him fuck it go all out or nothin'." This indicates a mindset of living in the moment and embracing the wild side.

The lines "Tear da roof up off of this motherfucker" and "Shout out the DJ in this motherfucker" further emphasize the energy and excitement of the party. The singer wants the crowd to express their enthusiasm by raising their bottles in the air and partying as if there are no limits. The repeated use of profanity adds to the rebellious and carefree nature of the song.

Overall, the lyrics of "Tears" depict an atmosphere of uninhibited celebration and encourage the listener to let loose and have a memorable night.

Line by Line Meaning

Pour out some liquor chase it with the juice
Let's start the party by mixing hard liquor with a fruity drink to make it more enjoyable

I came to party, what you came to do?
I'm here to have a good time, what about you?

I got them Rosé bottles by the bucket
I have plenty of Rosé wine bottles ready for everyone

Grab your dawg and tell him fuck it go all out or nothin'
Get your friend and encourage him to have a wild time without holding back

Tear da roof up off of this motherfucker
Let's create an intense and energetic vibe in this party, making it unforgettable

Shout out the DJ in this motherfucker
Give a big shout out to the DJ who is keeping the music pumping

Bottles in the air you ballin' like a motherfucker
Raise your bottles high in the air and enjoy the party like a boss

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