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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,450
    I think Day For Night rips Fully Completely. DFN is my fave. But I also love World Container and In Between Evolution.
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    HughFreakingDillon said:

    I think Day For Night rips Fully Completely. DFN is my fave. But I also love World Container and In Between Evolution.

    World Container is a massively underappreciated and disrespected album.

    I think it is great.

    The last time I saw them... they cranked out So Hard Done By. I love that tune. 50 Mission Cap has to be my favourite song of theirs, but if it has a rival... Nautical Disaster would be it- such unreal lyrics that evoke such powerful imagery.

    So... DFN is a respectable contender, Hugh. But I'm not there with you.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    dignin said:

    In Violet Light is one of my favorites. I don't think it gets enough cred.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJZhc3HAwpc

    Silver Jet
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,450
    http://www.macleans.ca/general/macleans-interview-gord-downie/?version=meter+at+1&module=meter-Links&pgtype=article&contentId=&mediaId=&referrer=http://ajournalofmusicalthings.com/new-york-times-gord-downie-tragically-hip/&priority=true&action=click&contentCollection=meter-links-click

    first time I saw this. good read.
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,450
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    HughFreakingDillon said:

    I think Day For Night rips Fully Completely. DFN is my fave. But I also love World Container and In Between Evolution.

    World Container is a massively underappreciated and disrespected album.

    I think it is great.

    The last time I saw them... they cranked out So Hard Done By. I love that tune. 50 Mission Cap has to be my favourite song of theirs, but if it has a rival... Nautical Disaster would be it- such unreal lyrics that evoke such powerful imagery.

    So... DFN is a respectable contender, Hugh. But I'm not there with you.
    it might be due to So Hard Done By. I get chills with that song every time.

    The first time I heard Lonely End of the Rink, I was hooked. When they started with it at the show, I went ballistic.
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    HughFreakingDillon said:

    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    HughFreakingDillon said:

    I think Day For Night rips Fully Completely. DFN is my fave. But I also love World Container and In Between Evolution.

    World Container is a massively underappreciated and disrespected album.

    I think it is great.

    The last time I saw them... they cranked out So Hard Done By. I love that tune. 50 Mission Cap has to be my favourite song of theirs, but if it has a rival... Nautical Disaster would be it- such unreal lyrics that evoke such powerful imagery.

    So... DFN is a respectable contender, Hugh. But I'm not there with you.
    it might be due to So Hard Done By. I get chills with that song every time.

    The first time I heard Lonely End of the Rink, I was hooked. When they started with it at the show, I went ballistic.
    The clever guitar fill in that song just sends it over ther top.

    They killed it live and now it's on every Hip playlist I create. It's going through my head right now.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,661
    edited May 2016
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

    These guys and Tool rank right at the top of the list for lyrical genius.

    I discovered these guys back in university living in Vancouver. Every new album they put out was better than the last until, in my opinion, the peaked with Fully Completely.

    The fall off wasn't far though: Day for Night, Trouble at the Henhouse, and Phantom Power are damn good. Not just a light 'damn good'... but a legitimate damn good. Fully Completely is just too freaking awesome to top.

    There were some doozies too, but a more recent World Container is awesome.

    Day For Night is easily my favorite, Road Apples 2nd, and TITHH is just as good as Fully Completely IMO (love both of those as well to round out top 4), so I don't feel like the drop came until after Trouble in the Hen House. Then there were several albums that didn't grab my attention much. But I really really like Now For Plan A. Not as good as my top 4, but still a good one IMO. Really looking forward to the new album!! I wonder if they'll have another one after this?? Gord hopefully has at least a few years ahead of him... hopefully they will be years that allow him to work and fully function. The worst outcome here would be for him to suffer a long, slow decline. When it comes to brain cancer, you don't want that. It's pretty much the worst way to go.... thank goodness for the new doctor assisted suicide legislation. For me, brain cancer is the very first thing I think about when I consider why I'm glad the legislation is getting worked out.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,450
    he has a few things in his favour; while his cancer is terminal, it is very treatable. and he also had most removed already. so he could have several years ahead of him yet.
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,450
    in a little known fact in Hip lore is the fact that they shared a gig with Nirvana before they exploded. Minneapolis I believe. Neither one was billed as the support or main act, so apparently Kurt said "we'll go first" and they did.

    NIRVANA OPENED FOR THE TRAGICALLY HIP.
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,661
    HughFreakingDillon said:

    he has a few things in his favour; while his cancer is terminal, it is very treatable. and he also had most removed already. so he could have several years ahead of him yet.

    Yes, fingers crossed. It really could go either way (as controllable as it can potentially be, it is equally unpredictable). Obviously we all hope that it goes the best way possible!
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,661
    HughFreakingDillon said:

    http://ajournalofmusicalthings.com/new-rules-everyone-gord-downie-tragically-hip-going-forward/

    something I said on Twitter yesterday, also said here by Alan Cross:

    Three New Rules for Everyone About Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip Going Forward
    Although we’re still digesting the news about Gord Downie’s health, this special situation calls for some new rules to which everyone–and I mean everyone–must adhere. I humble propose the following.

    1. NO EULOGIZING. Gord is still with us. Let’s not talk about him like he’s already passed on. If you find yourself referring to Gord or The Hip in the past tense, STOP IT.

    2. STOP ASKING ABOUT THE HIP’S LACK OF AMERICAN SUCCESS. It doesn’t fucking matter that The Hip had limited success in the US. There’s only one reason why things didn’t work out: bad record contracts. It had nothing to do with the band being “too Canadian” or the inadequacy of their music.

    3. NO CRYING. I know, this is a hard one. Take a lesson from Gord and the band and live in the moment. Enjoy today because tomorrow…well you know.

    Anyone have anything else to add?

    Right on. I have to admit I almost broke one of those rules listing to "Grace Too" last night... but I'm not sayin' which one (besides, "almost" only counts in bombs, dancing and horseshoes).
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,661
    I don't see how crying excludes someone from living in the moment or enjoying today.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    Going to leave this here. (Hey Brian - Give it a listen when you are sitting down and can listen to the whole vid)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Fi46BFAF0
  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    live between us is one of the best live albums i've ever heard. That version of Nautical Disaster is the simply amazing and sends chills up my spine every time.

    Gord live, going on his rants, far exceeds Ed's in between song discussions.

    Both bands are comparable live.

    She didnt know.... yeah start with Up to Here if your just starting with this band.

    Hamilton 9-13-05; Toronto 5-9-06, Toronto 8-21-09, Toronto 9-12-11, Hamilton 9-15-11....
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,661
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Going to leave this here. (Hey Brian - Give it a listen when you are sitting down and can listen to the whole vid)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Fi46BFAF0

    Will check it out when I get home. Thanks!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    brianlux said:

    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Going to leave this here. (Hey Brian - Give it a listen when you are sitting down and can listen to the whole vid)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Fi46BFAF0

    Will check it out when I get home. Thanks!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzZEW8H7KfI

    then check this for round 2
    Hamilton 9-13-05; Toronto 5-9-06, Toronto 8-21-09, Toronto 9-12-11, Hamilton 9-15-11....
  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    loving now for plan a atm....
    Hamilton 9-13-05; Toronto 5-9-06, Toronto 8-21-09, Toronto 9-12-11, Hamilton 9-15-11....
  • DukeSpirit
    DukeSpirit Posts: 278
    Nami said:

    brianlux said:

    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Going to leave this here. (Hey Brian - Give it a listen when you are sitting down and can listen to the whole vid)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Fi46BFAF0

    Will check it out when I get home. Thanks!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzZEW8H7KfI

    then check this for round 2
    I can't even imagine how many times I've listened to this version of the song. I saw them live for the first time on this tour. They were on fire. The crowd was rabid. One of the best shows I've been to.
  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    DukeSpirit said:

    Nami said:

    brianlux said:

    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Going to leave this here. (Hey Brian - Give it a listen when you are sitting down and can listen to the whole vid)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Fi46BFAF0

    Will check it out when I get home. Thanks!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzZEW8H7KfI

    then check this for round 2
    I can't even imagine how many times I've listened to this version of the song. I saw them live for the first time on this tour. They were on fire. The crowd was rabid. One of the best shows I've been to.
    this cd was on heavy rotation during my university years and a go to this day... simply brilliant
    Hamilton 9-13-05; Toronto 5-9-06, Toronto 8-21-09, Toronto 9-12-11, Hamilton 9-15-11....
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,661
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Going to leave this here. (Hey Brian - Give it a listen when you are sitting down and can listen to the whole vid)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Fi46BFAF0

    Yes! This is another great one. This is the second song they played on their SNL/American debut but I can't find a video for that performance other than the one on VHS that I recorded that night.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

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