Best Ever Albums

Re: RIP Gordon Downie

jhuik — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 11:55:45 GMT

Author: jhuik

Posted: 10/28/2017 15:55

And here you can listen to the album that is, as it turns out, his last (his 5th solo), released posthumously, just ten days after his death. https://open.spotify.com/album/4P8bXg1idWXE5rsmW4lKGs It's got moments of beauty, for sure.

Re: RIP Gordon Downie

jhuik — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:35:50 GMT

Author: jhuik

Posted: 10/27/2017 20:35

Here's our national news network with the lead story on the death of a man who meant something to just about every person in the country.

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Re: RIP Gordon Downie

jhuik — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 06:31:47 GMT

Author: jhuik

Posted: 10/27/2017 10:31

Thanks for posting this thread j-dog. It has been a time of mourning around our house, for sure. I remember the 2nd time I saw them, thinking: Gord Downie is the most alive person ever. The intensity of those live performances is out of this world (see below). I saw them 15 times over the years (counting the last concert, where I was in Market Square Kingston) and many of those are the best times of my life (Wasaga Beach 2002 was the best ... but they were all special*). We all loved the man and I think he'd be happy to be remembered as a great gift to us all, which he was.

*Fort York (2006) show was also great, 2 intimate shows 2 nights in a rown at Centre in the Square in my town, Kitchener, and of course, the epic Molson Park shows from Canada 125 in 1992 then ARA in 1993. ACC Goodlife 20th annniversary was also special, with great seats I had.

Misty Moon 1990: 1 hour concert

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Is there a best version ever of NOiS? Is this it?

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Re: RIP Gordon Downie

911Turbo — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:56:44 GMT

Author: 911Turbo

Posted: 10/23/2017 18:56

I have been listening to this band for many years.

They really put out a lot of great music. They never went big internationally, but they can play with the best of them.
The first time I seen the hip was about 10 years ago, and let me tell everyone, he's an incredible front man. He will get your attention with his unique personality and passion for his music. The band is really amazing with 3 guitars.
I was never disappointed after watching them.

Gord was magical. I will miss him and so will many.
For me, my favorite album is "Up to Here". Its their second.

RIP.

Re: RIP Gordon Downie

Onater — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 00:36:04 GMT

Author: Onater

Posted: 10/21/2017 04:36

Tha1ChiefRocka wrote:

Is there a "must listen to" album of theres that I should take for a spin? I must confess, it's a band I never got around to, but, as I understand it, they were pretty influential up north.

I know you've gotten like four different responses to this, but I think that the most essential Hip album is the compilation Yer Favourites. Normally I would never recommend a compilation, since I'm a strong believer in the album format, but Yer Favourites has more songs that I consider perfect than probably any album or compilation ever, and includes not only their hits but also most of their best deep cuts.

Re: RIP Gordon Downie

junodog4 — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 21:44:29 GMT

Author: junodog4

Posted: 10/21/2017 01:44

Tha1ChiefRocka wrote:

Is there a "must listen to" album of theres that I should take for a spin? I must confess, it's a band I never got around to, but, as I understand it, they were pretty influential up north.

Fully Completely & Day for Night.

Re: RIP Gordon Downie

tawtaw — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 01:23:07 GMT

Author: tawtaw

Posted: 10/20/2017 05:23

Tha1ChiefRocka wrote:

Is there a "must listen to" album of theres that I should take for a spin? I must confess, it's a band I never got around to, but, as I understand it, they were pretty influential up north.

I'd say Up To Here.

Re: RIP Gordon Downie

jepstein — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:04:25 GMT

Author: jepstein

Posted: 10/19/2017 18:04

Tha1ChiefRocka wrote:

Is there a "must listen to" album of theres that I should take for a spin? I must confess, it's a band I never got around to, but, as I understand it, they were pretty influential up north.

Fully Completely is their best album, Day for Night has their best song and is probably their second best album.

Re: RIP Gordon Downie

jepstein — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:03:35 GMT

Author: jepstein

Posted: 10/19/2017 18:03

Have now finished their full discography, on to his solo work and collabs with The Sadies/Fucked Up/City & Colour/...

Re: RIP Gordon Downie

dihansse — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 02:08:16 GMT

Author: dihansse

Posted: 10/19/2017 06:08

And what a coincidence: fireworks is being played fully completely at random off my playlist while on my way to work now!

Re: RIP Gordon Downie

dihansse — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 02:04:47 GMT

Author: dihansse

Posted: 10/19/2017 06:04

Tha1ChiefRocka wrote:

Is there a "must listen to" album of theres that I should take for a spin? I must confess, it's a band I never got around to, but, as I understand it, they were pretty influential up north.

Fully completely was my introduction to the Hip and I think it’s still the best point of entry to learn about their music.
Rest in Peace Gordon.

Re: RIP Gordon Downie

Tha1ChiefRocka — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 23:31:53 GMT

Author: Tha1ChiefRocka

Posted: 10/19/2017 03:31

Is there a "must listen to" album of theres that I should take for a spin? I must confess, it's a band I never got around to, but, as I understand it, they were pretty influential up north.

RIP Gordon Downie

junodog4 — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 22:06:31 GMT

Author: junodog4

Posted: 10/19/2017 02:06

It's not like we didn't see this coming, but it's still really sad news anyway. Gord Downie, lead singer of the Tragically Hip; poet, activist, Canadian ambassador, and true artist died today at 53.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/gord-downie-obit-1.4359906

I know I've had the Hip on rotation all day today...

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