Outside Closer:Hood

Artist: Hood

Title: Outside Closer

Label: Domino

Genre: incredible experimental rock

Rating: 7 of 7

Obviously I’m really into finding new bands with new sounds that just tear down the walls of my musical knowledge, but it really pisses me off when I find a band like one I just mentioned and then find out that they have been around for a decade. Who the hell was going to tell me? Anyways the Leeds collective simply known as Hood has released a fantastic album full of lush instrumentation and complex song structures. Electronic sounds are intertwined with the guitars, drums, strings, horns, woodwinds and other percussive sounds all while subtle vocals harmonize and soar over the already ample composition. They honestly do not need the vocals at all, but they do add an extra dynamic to the songs. Another amazing aspect of the album is how each song is distinctly different and though the songs usually clear the 5 minute mark, they rarely seem to drag on. Not to mention how they seem to stuff tons of sounds into one moment, it’s ridiculous that it all flows so well without over doing it. A definite listen that should probably stand high on year end charts.

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