The Tragically HipCountry of origin:Canada Type of music generally:Rock Status:Most recent release, Man Machine Poem (2016) See also:Tragically Hip website Comparisons:R.E.M. Covers/own material:Own General comments:I wouldn't necessarily say that The Tragically Hip are non-ecto! True, they don't have a female vocalist, but they do write and perform intelligent, thoughtful, damn good music! Recommended first album:Phantom Power or Music @ Work Recordings:
Phantom PowerRelease info:1998 Availability:Wide in Canada Ecto priority:Recommended for rock fans Group members:Gordon Downie—lead vocals Produced by:Steve Berlin and The Tragically Hip Comments:Another Canadian band in the R.E.M. vein, The Hip have quite a following here in New England. I've been a fan of The Hip for several years, and picked up Phantom Power instantly. However, it took a few listens to catch me. However, when it did, I was caught hook, line and sinker. Their straightforward, guitar-driven pop rock combined with wonderfully spun lyrics make for some intelligent, alterna-rock. Their song "Fireworks," contained my favorite lyrics of the year: "You said you didn't give a fuck about hockey and I never saw someone say that before. You held my hand and we walked home the long way. You were loosening my grip on Bobby Orr." What a terrific picture of passing through adolescence. Canadians certainly know their hockey metaphors well. (colford@chlotrudis.org) Music @ WorkRelease info:2000 Availability:Wide in Canada Ecto priority:Recommended for rock fans Group members:Gordon Downie—lead vocals Guest artists:Steve Berlin—keyboards, percussion, midi sax Produced by:by Steve Berlin and The Tragically Hip with Mark Vreeken Comments:Man, I'm so glad that these terrific Canadian artists are still recording! Needless to say, I love the new Tragically Hip album, Music @ Work too! (colford@chlotrudis.org) |
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