Sophisticcato by Robert Hood

Another essential Robert Hood classic for your collection, remastered for 2026.

Throughout the year, M-Plant's Perpetual Masters series has been releasing one track per week from Robert Hood's extensive music archive, remastered by legendary German producer Thomas Heckmann. Alongside those weekly digital transmissions are accompanying vinyl drops, so following April's "Psychic / Pole Position" 12" is the "Sophisticcato" EP in May.

Originally released in 1999 on the Duet imprint, Robert Hood's "Sophisticcato" stands as a concise but potent example of his late-'90s minimal techno philosophy. Built around four tracks, including the title cut, "The First Night," and two versions of "Cobra Seed," the record features his signature approach with stripped-back drum patterns and hypnotic loops that prioritize rhythm over unnecessary embellishment. Lean and functional, with subtle shifts, it represents Hood's belief that minimal elements, precisely arranged, can achieve maximum impact on the dance floor.

Robert Hood - Sophisticcato
Release Date 15th May 2026
Label M-Plant

Tracklist
A1. Robert Hood - Sophisticcato
A2. Robert Hood - The First Night
B1. Robert Hood - Cobra Seed
B2. Robert Hood - Cobra Seed (Remix)