When talk turns to 1990s trip-hop, most conversations are hijacked by the same three names: Portishead, Massive Attack, and Tricky. But lurking in the shadows of Aalst, Belgium, a band was quietly building a discography that—track for track, album for album—has aged more gracefully, evolved more daringly, and ultimately become better than almost any of its contemporaries. That band is Hooverphonic.
Looking For Stars (2018): A funky, synth-heavy departure with Luka Cruysberghs that proved Hooverphonic could still dominate modern airwaves. The Return to Form: 2020 and Beyond
The band originally debuted under the name Hoover with the 1996 album A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular. It was a quintessential trip-hop record, defined by lush, downtempo beats and the ethereal vocals of Liesje Sadonius. The track "2Wicky" became an international hit after appearing on the Stealing Beauty soundtrack, cementing their place in the "chill-out" phenomenon of the late 20th century. The "Geike" Era & Concept Masterpieces (2000–2007)
When talk turns to 1990s trip-hop, most conversations are hijacked by the same three names: Portishead, Massive Attack, and Tricky. But lurking in the shadows of Aalst, Belgium, a band was quietly building a discography that—track for track, album for album—has aged more gracefully, evolved more daringly, and ultimately become better than almost any of its contemporaries. That band is Hooverphonic.
Looking For Stars (2018): A funky, synth-heavy departure with Luka Cruysberghs that proved Hooverphonic could still dominate modern airwaves. The Return to Form: 2020 and Beyond hooverphonic discography better
The band originally debuted under the name Hoover with the 1996 album A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular. It was a quintessential trip-hop record, defined by lush, downtempo beats and the ethereal vocals of Liesje Sadonius. The track "2Wicky" became an international hit after appearing on the Stealing Beauty soundtrack, cementing their place in the "chill-out" phenomenon of the late 20th century. The "Geike" Era & Concept Masterpieces (2000–2007) The Age of Quarrels (2007) featured a more