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Hip Album Out This Fall - Christian Schutz - 06-04-2006

So, all y'all have probably seen this article. But if not - check this link:

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- Lizard King - 06-04-2006

Well I guess we know now. Dam I hate waiting!!

:lol:

- robert goulet - 06-04-2006

Although it's not an exact date, it's better than nothing...good find!!

- trevor - 06-04-2006

Because articles on the web have a way of losing their links:

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Losers in Beyonce's world
Diva to celebrate her 25th birthday by further destroying world's self-esteem
By MIKE BELL -- Calgary Sun

Do me a favour.

You know that list you made years ago about all of the things you wanted to experience and accomplish before you were 50 -- the one you keep in your back pocket ready to tick off a new one should it arise?

Take it out. Look at it.

Now, do me one more favour -- rip it up and accept the fact you are a loser. A 100% bona fide failure.

"But, but, but," you whine and sputter, like the insignificant nothing you most certainly are, "how can you judge me so harshly? I'm only 35 and already I've walked barefoot on a beach and fed an orphaned panda cub and run with the bulls and slept with a Baldwin and blah, blah, blah, blah."

Spare it. You're protestations do nothing but take up more air, which, really, is the only thing you can claim to actually having accomplished, you filthy parasite.

Here's the story, it doesn't matter if you had your Masters at the age of eight, gave birth to triplets by 14, developed a water-powered funnycar by 16 and became the king of all popes before turning 21 -- you are a failure in a world where Beyonce dwells.

Why? For the love of all that's holy, look at her -- she makes the Mona Lisa look like a bag of monkey pus.

But, her beauty, style and grace are only a small part of it. She's richer than the Church, has more talent than a busload of dolphins, is more powerful than the Illuminati and could probably cure all forms of cancer with her very touch.

And, the true kick to your right, lower-hanging ego, she's only 24. In fact, most people probably didn't realize her age until she announced this week she would celebrate her 25th birthday by releasing a new, presumably chart-topping studio album the day after, on Sept. 5.

You probably spent yours passed-out drunk and half-naked in your parents' basement, or quietly celebrating with a few close friends, you waste of space.

And if you haven't yet marked the quarter century, chances are when you go to blow out your candles, you'll wish to the birthday gods you were Beyonce.

Or at the very least, not such a loser.

Hip go Rock:

According to reps at their label, Canada's favourite band The Tragically Hip have been in the studio with producer Bob Rock working on a new CD.

The band previewed some of the material at an intimate gig last weekend at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom, and, according to all reports, the new tracks went over incredibly well.

Fittingly, considering the producer and the bands he's worked with and made accessible (most notably Metallica as well as fellow Canadian vets Our Lady Peace), the songs are said to be straightforward, catchy rock tracks with enigmatic frontman Gord Downie actually -- gasp! -- singing.

Should it all be true, the move continues a trend The Tragically Hip began with their last studio album In Between Evolution, which saw them opening up and moving away from their increasingly more introverted personality -- probably the biggest reason behind their slide in audience and sales this decade, and the reason a new Hip song on radio was no longer a given.

We should find out how accessible when the CD is released this fall.

Quick hits:

Yes, it took over a week to absorb the fact Prince appeared on American Idol. And although he only performed, arriving seconds before he took the stage and leaving immediately after, why does he come out of the whole deal worse off than a weeping David Hasselhoff ... Speaking of chubby things the Germans love, according to Sun sources Mariah Carey had every intention of making a stop in Calgary on her forthcoming tour which takes her to Edmonton Sept. 21. Unfortunately, sources say, another concert or event had a hold on the date she was looking at. The good news , though, is this could mean we're in for another big concert announcement. The bad news is maybe it's finally going to be Bon Jovi ... On the subject of rock bands only women should admit to liking, perhaps this is the proper moment to make a clarification. For those who took offense to the use of the term "egg producers" in last week's INXS review, please understand there was no disrespect or sexist intent meant whatsoever.

- skippy the wonder dog - 06-04-2006

Wait a minute -- you mean to tell me that Bob Rock's producing it?!?

We're dooooomed!

p.s. It's a lot like smoking. I really am trying to quit.

- smg333 - 06-04-2006

the guy that wrote that article is a dork.
thanks for the update though...i guess fall is as early as we can expect :jump

- Corby - 06-04-2006

skippy the wonder dog Wrote:p.s. It's a lot like smoking. I really am trying to quit.

i still laugh everytime, skippy

- arseface88 - 06-04-2006

Agree that the Hip were getting less accessible, disagree if he's implying that's a bad thing, personally saw the last record as quite brave given the political content and the risk of alienating some fans, not a step towards poppiness at all. Admit that I hated Rock's work with OLP, thought he totally took the edge off of them (although I felt they were sliding before that, and I've never been a huge fan), admit that I hated his work with Metallica (although obviously they did produce a couple of classic cuts on that sellout record). Regardless, what gets me excited here is Rock's approach to guitars. He's famous for that big, digital, stadium-sized guitar/drum sound, and I'm such a huge fan of the Hip's instrumental compositions that that's a big deal to me.

- opiated - 06-04-2006

shit i hate it when people call "metallica" that "sellout" album

- Douglas - 06-04-2006

opiated Wrote:shit i hate it when people call "metallica" that "sellout" album

No shit. Its only one of the greatest albums of all time. If people like it it must be a sell-out. Retarded! Just ask the White Stripes. Read an article on how Detroit has tunred its back on them now that more than 150 people show up to shows.

Fucking Mike Bell. What with the "actually singing...gasp" comment. I would give anything for 2 minutes in the octagon with this cock craving knob jockey. I've seen him in person before so I know I would have a good chance at making him tap-out. I loved his "Nickelback... the new Metallica" article. Really good read. :roll:

- skippy the wonder dog - 06-04-2006

Bell is a twerp. Not because he knocks the Hip, but because he's yet another critic who doesn't actually seem to know what a critic's job is.

The easiest thing in the world to do is to set yourself up as an arbiter of taste. If you like it, it's good; elsewise, it's bad. This is what most critics do, and it is why most critics are twerps. Critics who actually engage the work they're reviewing in any meaningful way are as rare as hen's teeth.

- Detrious - 06-05-2006

Douglas Wrote:knob jockey.

Can I just say how pleased I am to see someone else using that term, other than me 3 year old son who has obviously been listening to me in the car :oops:

But back to the point.

The whole point of being a band imho is to be accesible, so you can get your work to the larger audience, if not for your own personal happiness in your art, but also to ensure that you will be able to make the next album, and tour, and continue doing what you are doing for as long as you can.

If no-one buys your music, you get dropped by the label faster than a date with an itchy crotch.

D

- cferneyh - 06-05-2006

Detrious Wrote:The whole point of being a band imho is to be accesible, so you can get your work to the larger audience,

Huh? That's the whole point of being in a band? Sorry - gotta disagree with you there.

As far as I can tell, the whole point of the Hip, for example, is the thrill they get from making music with friends, and earning a living doing it. If they were concerned about making their music "accessible" then they'd be on their 6th version of Fully Completely.

I'm not naive (or stupid) enough to think that the vast majority of bands out there aren't pandering to the lowest common denominator in an effort to pad their bank accounts and screw supermodels, but there are many bands who are in it for the thrill of making music. I count the Hip to be among them.

- hotmetal401 - 06-05-2006

Douglas Wrote:No shit. Its only one of the greatest albums of all time.

Everyone has his/her own opinion; that said, I'd argue it wasn't even one of the greatest albums of the 1990s.

Douglas Wrote:If people like it it must be a sell-out. Retarded! Just ask the White Stripes.

You've got this one. There's no such thing as selling out (unless you're cramming more 350 people into the Horseshoe -- breaking the fire code is so passee). Look at the Clash, the greatest rock and roll band of all time who were chastised for signing to CBS.

As to whether or not Mike Bell likes knob, that really shouldn't impeed his writing. And put the Nickelback being the next Metallica in perspective. Most (captial M) people who despise Nickelback, I would argue, are more likely to enjoy less mainstream music (or counter culture music that has become mainstream). The same could be said about Metallica fans at the start of the 1990s. I wonder how many people bought a Pixies record and the Black album within a couple of months timespan.

Back to work -- having two retail jobs sucks.

Cheers,

Pat

- direwolf74 - 06-05-2006

cferneyh Wrote:
Detrious Wrote:The whole point of being a band imho is to be accesible, so you can get your work to the larger audience,

Huh? That's the whole point of being in a band? Sorry - gotta disagree with you there.

As far as I can tell, the whole point of the Hip, for example, is the thrill they get from making music with friends, and earning a living doing it. If they were concerned about making their music "accessible" then they'd be on their 6th version of Fully Completely.

I'm not naive (or stupid) enough to think that the vast majority of bands out there aren't pandering to the lowest common denominator in an effort to pad their bank accounts and screw supermodels, but there are many bands who are in it for the thrill of making music. I count the Hip to be among them.

I couldn't agree more.

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