Probably a question posted before. But is the Tragically Hip really as popular as I hear they are in Canada? Cause few know about them here in the states. Believe it or not I have been a huge fan of them since Fully Completely. Seen them at least a dozen times throughout the midwest since about '96. I usually see them at least twice in Chicago every other summer along with a trip to Pine Knob near Detroit and two years ago went to Minneapolis also. New album on the way soon. They are almost unheard of here in the states although the shows seem to always be packed. I even got a Hip hockey jersey with #2 and the name "Grace" stitched across the back. My buddy has one with #50 and Mission Cap on it. Hip fans will know the meaning of those. So yes you can see we are full blown Hip dorks lol.
So just curious, they really that popular in Canada?
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sorry not much of a fan... :( Let me refraze that. i dont buy there cd's but i do hear them on the radio all the time and on Much.

I am more of the Nickelback type myself.

Originally posted by dawg@May 20 2004, 10:38 AM
sorry not much of a fan... :(* Let me refraze that. i dont buy there cd's but i do hear them on the radio all the time and on Much.

I am more of the Nickelback type myself.
I hear you. Nickelback is much better. I can't stand the hip! :cussing: Any band that writes songs about a town (Bobcaygeon) or vacination scars is totally bereft of any ideas. They could record 4 & a half minutes of tape hiss & it would get airplay. :whatever:

One of the nice things I enjoy while travelling in the US is that there are some rock stations that play some good ole' headbanging :cussing: :D :thumbsup: & no hip.

They are the type of band you'd like to buy for what they're worth, and sell them for what they think they're worth. Highly over-rated.

I'm a 70's and 80's classic rock fan, but I do like Nickelback as well.

Every band has good songs, and some bad. I think the Hip have some decent tunes, especially in their older albums. They do have a huge following here in Canada, same as Our Lady Peace.

The Hip helped put Canada on the music map in the 90's!

The hip has a varitey of song styles, whereas Nickelback has the same sound everytime.

liked the older stuff but IMO triumph is the best canadian rock band. just my thoughts :D SWRules

Huge Hip fan here...

Originally posted by zrt improved@May 20 2004, 04:58 PM
liked the older stuff but IMO triumph is the best canadian rock band. just my thoughts :D* SWRules
TRIUMPH, was my favourite band, met them all, was at there recording studio, Metalworks, got all there autographs, etc. Since Rik Emmet left, they haven't done ANYTHING.

As for the HIP, I love them, I actually won the grand prize on Q107 many years ago for the HIP shows at Copps and the Gardens. Got a full CD catalogue, tickets to both shows with limo, and a huge 5'x3' wood embossed picture of Trouble at the Henhouse.

Only band that I really don't like much is the Beatles, oh ya and ABBA......

Bunch of hip haters...

the hip rules...older stuff is better, road apples is by far the best album..

Originally posted by Russ Wheeler@May 26 2004, 07:14 AM
Bunch of hip haters...

the hip rules...older stuff is better, road apples is by far the best album..
Don't worry Russ, some of us guys have some musical taste....

HAHA :D

Hip Rules!!

Originally posted by XCRob7001@May 20 2004, 12:53 PM
The hip has a varitey of song styles, whereas Nickelback has the same sound everytime.
Well said. Cant stand the nicklecrap. As for the HIP. I enjoyed them a long time ago. There last few albums imo strayed to far from the original music. It doesn't matter much since the only thing you'll find in my CD player is AC/DC, Metallica, maybe some Skynrd and some Thorogood.

as i really like the hip as well, they have a different kind of tune and i like it. You always know who it is on the radio!!