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for those of you who are cool enough to be hip fans, i'm sure you already know about the new album, World Container, which is due out October 17th.
Yer Not The Ocean
The Lonely End of the Rink
In View
Fly
Luv(sic)
The Kids Don't Get It
Pretend
Last Night I Dreamed You Didn't Love Me
The Drop-Off
Family Band
World Container
For those who don't know the hip, now is as good a time as any to discover the genius that is Gord Downie, and the rest of the boys.
I've been a hip fan since about '91. They've been a fixture in my life as long as I can remember. One of the few bands that you can come back to again and again, and they NEVER get boring. Phenomenal musicians, inspired lyrics, and a depth that is so uncommon it makes one wish it was less so.
If you're wondering where to start (they have 11 previous albums, plus a best of double disc)...well there is lots to choose from. I'd recommend fully completely, then maybe my name sake (day for night). If that piques your interest, get their live album...followed by every other disc they've ever done in no particular order. Each one is a gem, and will not leave your cd player for weeks on end.
The best part about the hip is seeing them live. Honestly, if you're a fan of music AT ALL, you have to go see them live. even if you don't like them. go. you won't be sorry. I can't sress this enough...live, they are an amazing, beautiful thing. Gord downie is a manic, inspired, crazy person. The band is so tight you'd never know it wasnt prerecorded, except for all the improvised jam sessions.
I just got very lucky, and scored tickets to see them here in Calgary at the end of October at a ~500 person show (a very rare way to see them in Canada). Tickets sold out instantly. I will be rare company. Ohh...and its my 17th time seeing them...and I still get excited as if it was my first gig. You may think thats excessive...but i'm an average fan in that department...there are people who literally followed them from city to city across north america on several tours, just to catch them in all their glory. No song will ever be done the same way twice, so its worth it.
For the love of your experiences in music, if they come anywhere near you on the tour that will inevitably follow this release...GO SEE THEM. this may be one of your last chances...they've been around a *long* time...who knows when they'll retire. I'd be absolutely devastated to get into this band and have them retire without ever catching them live.
Thats all from me, i'll shut up now.
Yer Not The Ocean
The Lonely End of the Rink
In View
Fly
Luv(sic)
The Kids Don't Get It
Pretend
Last Night I Dreamed You Didn't Love Me
The Drop-Off
Family Band
World Container
For those who don't know the hip, now is as good a time as any to discover the genius that is Gord Downie, and the rest of the boys.
I've been a hip fan since about '91. They've been a fixture in my life as long as I can remember. One of the few bands that you can come back to again and again, and they NEVER get boring. Phenomenal musicians, inspired lyrics, and a depth that is so uncommon it makes one wish it was less so.
If you're wondering where to start (they have 11 previous albums, plus a best of double disc)...well there is lots to choose from. I'd recommend fully completely, then maybe my name sake (day for night). If that piques your interest, get their live album...followed by every other disc they've ever done in no particular order. Each one is a gem, and will not leave your cd player for weeks on end.
The best part about the hip is seeing them live. Honestly, if you're a fan of music AT ALL, you have to go see them live. even if you don't like them. go. you won't be sorry. I can't sress this enough...live, they are an amazing, beautiful thing. Gord downie is a manic, inspired, crazy person. The band is so tight you'd never know it wasnt prerecorded, except for all the improvised jam sessions.
I just got very lucky, and scored tickets to see them here in Calgary at the end of October at a ~500 person show (a very rare way to see them in Canada). Tickets sold out instantly. I will be rare company. Ohh...and its my 17th time seeing them...and I still get excited as if it was my first gig. You may think thats excessive...but i'm an average fan in that department...there are people who literally followed them from city to city across north america on several tours, just to catch them in all their glory. No song will ever be done the same way twice, so its worth it.
For the love of your experiences in music, if they come anywhere near you on the tour that will inevitably follow this release...GO SEE THEM. this may be one of your last chances...they've been around a *long* time...who knows when they'll retire. I'd be absolutely devastated to get into this band and have them retire without ever catching them live.
Thats all from me, i'll shut up now.
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