"Little Hide" was the first single

Single (music)

In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...

 released by Scotland

Scotland

Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...

-based alternative rock band Snow Patrol

Snow Patrol

Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...

. 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.

Voice message

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

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

Track listing

• 7" Vinyl:

A: "Little Hide" - 2:41

B: "Sticky Teenage Twin" - 2:08

• Maxi CD:

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.

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'. The single sold poorly and failed to chart.