Today's Soundtrack to Monday feature is:
The Tragically Hip – We are the Same
First Introduction:Thinking about my first introduction to the Tragically Hip is like trying to remember the first time I felt nostalgic, empathetic or smitten. Elusive when it comes to the details, however, when you experience that moment again, totally unforgettable.
I imagine my ears first met this music around the same time I started going to “boy/girl parties”, where someone would shyly muster the courage to invite you are their date, only to ignore you the whole time. I am pretty sure the Hip were my soundtrack to these moments.
I am more certain the I met the Hip again in my highschool years, during which time I attending an institution that was all things spirit, overachieving, camping and cottaging without adult supervision and too many fake IDs. I know for sure the Hip were the soundtrack to many of these nights.
I am absolute that I met members of the Hip most recently as colleagues to my partner, ingrained memories in my mind and absolutely the soundtrack to this amazing phase of my life.
Mr. S at the Junos - image from CTV.ca
Johnny Fay - Drums
Gord Sinclair - Bass
Paul Langlois - Guitar
Rob Baker - Lead Guitar
Gordon Downie - Vocals
These friends formed "The Hip" in 1983 and have been dominating the Canadian and International music scene ever since with 12 studio albums to their name.
What the Critics Say:“We Are The Same, musically at least, is not the same as the Hip of old. This album is sweeping and lush, with horns and violins; yet from the lovely opener Morning Moon it retains a folksy, country charm. Downie's vocals have softened, warmed in tone.” – The National Post
“People will argue about this record, and some will hate it. But the fact that it's destined to stir up strong reactions signals, to me, the stubborn vitality of an act that could easily have sleepwalked into those six sold-out shows at Massey Hall next month.” – Toronto Star
Your next purchase should be:As Brent Frenette said, “If it’s been some time since you’ve listened to The Hip, then
give We Are the Same a listen and witness a Canadian institution embracing their status while making a confident decision to not stay the same.”
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