by Jason Ankeny
The electronic duo Moodswings comprised Grant Showbiz (a onetime roadie and guitar tech who later produced records by the Smiths and Billy Bragg) and JFT "Fred" Hood. After first teaming in 1989, the duo issued their debut LP Moodfood in 1992, scoring an alternative radio hit with the single "Spiritual High (State Of Independence)," which featured vocals by Chrissie Hynde; the Live at Leeds EP followed in 1994, and three years later Moodswings returned with Psychedelicatessen.