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i am surprise i haven't seen this posted yet.

from <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.thehip.com">www.thehip.com</a><!-- w -->

Quote:We're pleased to inform you that Gord Downie is confirmed to sing the Canadian National Anthem at this year's MLB All-Star Game in Houston, TX on July 13.

Listening to the album premiere interview, and Rob Baker said that quite a few songs were recorded live off the floor, with no overdubs. The only specific song mentioned is Gus... completely live off the floor!!

Rory
Halifax

Is anyone else having trouble with STG?

Also, just curious, whaever happened to thehip.org? I think that's what it was? Is there any connection to this site?

Ok, there have been way too many articles and album reviews lately where music critics (especially Canadian ones) have written some rather scathing remarks about these two albums, calling them names like "mediocre" and "bland". Personally I've had it with these idiots. Because I'm in a fightin' mood, here's a few reasons why I love these two misunderstood Hip albums, starting with IVL.

The Darkest One: One of the catchiest tunes the boys have ever written, with one of the best scream-along choruses in rock n' roll history. I'll never forget shouting along with 800 other like-minded souls during that magical night in Boston during the summer of '02.

It's a Good Life if You Don't Weaken: a gorgeous masterpiece of moody psychedelia.

Silver Jet: This one rocks. Ya can't deny it.

Leave: Gord is the only singer I can think of who can write a song from the point of view of a bird and not make it sound corny. I love this tune!

Throwing Off Glass- beautifully played and beautifully sung. I love Paul's riff in this one. Robby's harmonics during the verses are a nice touch as well.

The Dire Wolf- There's a lot of water imagery in the Hip's songs, and this is right up there with Nautical Disaster as one of my all-time favorite Tragically Hip sea chanteys.

The Dark Canuck- a 6 1/2 minute work of art in two parts. As Gord put in on the band's website: "this song should be embroidered and hung over the door." The most appropriate album closer the Hip have ever recorded.

Tiger the Lion- easily the most experimental song the Hip have ever written. It's also their heaviest. The guitars are creepy as hell, Gord's lyrics and singing are powerful and weird, and I love Robby's Pink Floyd-esque guitar solo at the end. It's not radio-friendly by any means, but it's probably one of the most compelling songs I've ever heard from the Hip.

Lake Fever- enough said.

The Bear- yet another song that never fails to send chills up my spine.

The Bastard- rock n' roll, baby! This song is especially good live if you've ever had the rare chance of hearing it. I love the middle-eastern tabla on the album version.

As I Wind Down the Pines- the siren in the background is very cool.

Toronto #4- simply beautiful.


Anyways, that's all I can think of for now. Holy crap, I'm bored.

I'd never heard of this show until a couple weeks ago. But it's a really witty, sardonic and VERY well written show. Simpson's style sarcasm from the Conan O'Brien glory days. So, if you were into that, or if ya like "Family Guy" or stuff like "The Daily Show," this show is for you.

It's on at 11 ET on Teletoon, weekdays.

Well worth the 22 minutes of your time... and I guarntee you'll LOVE the a-moral, jackass of a high school gym coach!

Wow! Rolling Stone actually reviewed a Hip album....kind of. It's nothing more than a little blurb, but it's a very positive blurb. It's a little odd though that they mention Nautical Disaster and Springtime in Vienna in a review about IBE. Anyway, here it is. Just scroll down a bit and you'll see it:

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hey all, just wondering if anyone has some spare time to burn a few shows for me. i'm looking for the skydome show, edgefest and any of the recent club shows. any responses would be greatly appreciated. as well, anyone with the ability to burn dvds (if anyone has those shows on dvd), i would also appreciate that as well. i'm no computer expert, so burning, and this bit torrent aren't my cup of tea.

Saw this browsing on the net, how cool is this! 8)

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Well since Chris posted his, I decided to post mine.

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Enjoy.

Prior to the show on July1, I was sitting in sect. 102 five rows back, and noticed a bunch of little kids back stage. As the Hip launched into NOIS i saw the kids again on the side of the stage jumping, singing, and dancing. Gord took notice and started dancing for them, It was pretty wild.