Little Hide Explained

Little Hide
Cover:Little Hide.jpg
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Snow Patrol
Album:Songs for Polarbears
Released:16 February 1998
Recorded:Chamber Studios, Edinburgh
Genre:Indie rock, alternative rock
Length:2:41
Label:Jeepster
Producer:Jamie Watson
Next Title:One Hundred Things You Should Have Done in Bed
Next Year:1998

"Little Hide" is the first single released by Scottish-Northern Irish alternative rock band Snow Patrol. It was released on 16 February 1998 under the Jeepster Records label. It is notable for being the first release by Snow Patrol for the label.[1]

Voice message

The single was the first release by the band under the name "Snow Patrol" after changing from "Polarbear" due to copyright issues.[2]

The actual voice message concerning this name change can be heard at the start of the song "Little Hide":

Track listing

A: "Little Hide" - 2:41

B: "Sticky Teenage Twin" - 2:08

  1. "Little Hide" - 2:41
  2. "Sticky Teenage Twin" - 2:08
  3. "Limited Edition" - 2:33
  4. "Jj" - 1:47
  5. "Little Hide" (Video)

The video for "Little Hide" was uncredited. It was not mentioned in the artwork.[4]

Release and reception

The single was issued in two formats, Maxi CD and 7" Vinyl. It received mixed reviews from critics, earning 2 and a half stars from AllMusic's Nitsuh Abebe, who called the songs "competent".[5] The single sold poorly and failed to chart.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Releases. Jeepster. 2009-06-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20110606084458/http://www.jeepster.co.uk/site/jeeep.php?pg=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeepster.co.uk%2Fsite%2Fshowartistsdiscs.php%3Fcurrentsection%3Dsnowpatrol. 2011-06-06. dead.
  2. Web site: Snow Patrol . . 2008-10-14 .
  3. Web site: Snow Patrol - Little Hide (Vinyl) at Discogs . Discogs.com . 2014-05-10.
  4. Web site: Snow Patrol - Little Hide (CD) at Discogs . Discogs.com . 1998-02-16 . 2014-05-10.
  5. Web site: Nitsuh Abebe . Little Hide - Snow Patrol | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards . AllMusic . 2014-05-10.