You should listen to more Tragically Hip. It’s really as simple as that. Most of the music I talk about here on this blog is weird, difficult, extreme and most certainly only for a small portion of the music listening public. I thrive in the hidden gems and those that work against the grain. The convention flaunters. This does 2 things: It makes them awesome, but it only makes awesome for a small group of people.
The Tragically Hip, on the other hand, simply rock. That’s been their mandate since day one. “Let’s make some rockin’ Canadian tunes.” While they’ve evolved through the years and matured they still retain the same flavour (Canadian spelling) they had in the early days.
A few tunes you should definitely check out:
Boots or Hearts
Nautical Disaster
My Music at Work
Poets
Fully, Completely
Long Time Running
Little Bones
700 ft Ceiling
Gift Shop
38 Years Old
New Orleans is Sinking (not actually about New Orleans sinking)
I’m a Werewolf, Baby (not a great song, but fun)
Locked in the Trunk of a Car
There’s more of course. But that’ll get you started. That’ll give you the taste.
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