The Futureheads
2004679 Recordings
One of the finest British debuts of the year. Hounds of Love and Decent Days and Nights are career highlights.
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Post-Punk Revival / Indie Rock
The Futureheads
Hounds of Love is one of the great British covers. The Futureheads are one of the most underrated bands of the 2000s.
Sunderland, EnglandFormed 2000Active
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Biography
The Futureheads
The Futureheads formed in Sunderland in 2000, Barry Hyde, Ross Hyde, Dave Hyde, and Jaff developing a sound that was rooted in post-punk and XTC but had a vocal harmony approach that was entirely their own. They signed to 679 Recordings and released their debut album in 2004 — one of the most acclaimed British debuts of the year.
'The Futureheads' (2004) was an immediate statement of intent. 'Decent Days and Nights', 'First Day', and 'Meantime' were all excellent. Their cover of Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love' became their biggest hit — a version that was simultaneously faithful and completely their own. The album showed a band capable of real melodic invention and genuine originality.
The Futureheads have continued to record and tour with remarkable consistency. 'News and Tributes' (2006) and 'This Is Not the World' (2008) were both strong follow-ups. 'Rant' (2012) — an album of a cappella songs — was a remarkable departure that showed the band's confidence in their vocal abilities. They remain one of the most underrated British bands of their generation.
Discography
The Albums
News and Tributes
2006679 Recordings
A strong follow-up. Skip to the End is one of their finest songs.
Rant
2012Nul Records
An a cappella album. A remarkable departure that shows the confidence in their vocal abilities.
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