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Another positive review of World Container - direwolf74 - 11-02-2006

From Fast Forward Weekly in Calgary:

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THE TRAGICALLY HIP
World Container
Universal

For their 11th album Canada’s national heroes team up with über-producer Bob Rock.

"When Bob Rock produced Metallica’s self-titled black album, there were cries of sell-out from the fans. Now that he’s at the boards for World Container, could there be a similar backlash for The Tragically Hip?

One listen to the lead-off single "In View" reveals the most optimistic track the Hip have laid down since "Fireworks." The album kicks off with the power-pop crunch of "Yer Not the Ocean," and closes with the title track, a sentimental piano ballad. It sounds like Rock is intent on breaking the Hip in the States, despite years of flying under the American radar.

Don’t worry, World Container still feels like a Hip album – it’s steeped in Canadian geographic references, nods to hockey and an overwhelming tension – it’s just dressed up with a lot of studio finery. For the first time ever, drummer Johnny Fay plays rim shots, Bobby Baker’s guitar is drenched in echo and more than once the Hip tap into ska, flamenco and dance-rock variations for the break down.

Lyrically Gord Downie has branched out, too. Some of his poetry is downright syrupy on the page ("Love (Sic)" and "Last Night I Dreamed You Didn’t Love Me" being the prime examples). Much of the record seems preoccupied with his relationship with his daughters, making for passionate delivery. Downie’s voice has the gravitas to make it work and when he experiments with self-harmonies, the payoff is astounding. Lest you think he’s gone soft, check out the stunning album standout "The Kids Don’t Get It," complete with gut-wrenching wail and boundless irony.

World Container may not have the consistency or impact of 2004’s In Between Evolution, but by pushing themselves (with or without Rock’s influence) the Hip have made a record that shows remarkable growth, even for a band that has shed its bar band status. It doesn’t always work, but World Container is fearless, angry, tender and engrossing, not to mention a great rock record."

4/5

JASON LEWIS


I pretty much agree with everything he mentioned, except for the part about WC not having as much consistency as their last album. I absolutely love IBE, but I think WC is a more focused effort and has more impact than it's predecessor.

- The Darkest Canuck - 11-02-2006

i dunno, i'd say the review is pretty much spot-on...and i do think IBE was a bit more focused (i listened to IBE last night too, so i definately understand that remark)...although i would say that all of WC does "work"...

i'm just a little surprised he didn't comment on Family Band, The Drop-Off, or Rink...

- direwolf74 - 11-02-2006

The Darkest Canuck Wrote:i'm just a little surprised he didn't comment on Family Band, The Drop-Off, or Rink...

I'm surprised too. Those songs kick my ass every time I hear them.

- FighterAndLover - 11-02-2006

The reviewer mentiosn Gord's daughters. I guess I never knew if Vancouver Divorce was autobiographical... can someone give me some info or am I just being too nosy?

- worldpeace - 11-02-2006

I'm pretty sure it isn't. I dunno though.

- tth_fan - 11-02-2006

One listen to the lead-off single "In View" reveals the most optimistic track the Hip have laid down since "Fireworks." The album kicks off with the power-pop crunch of "Yer Not the Ocean," and closes with the title track, a sentimental piano ballad.

Does anybody else not understand that the title track is probably one of the deepest and fiercest songs on this album??
It's a no b.s. look at Stephen Harper and his government. It is a message that he is destroying this country and something needs to change, and soon.
It's some of the most straight forward imagery the Hip have ever delivered...it's not sentimental, it's a raw political point of view.

- longseason - 11-03-2006

Post from Skippy supporting Harper in 3... 2... 1...

- direwolf74 - 11-03-2006

tth_fan Wrote:One listen to the lead-off single "In View" reveals the most optimistic track the Hip have laid down since "Fireworks." The album kicks off with the power-pop crunch of "Yer Not the Ocean," and closes with the title track, a sentimental piano ballad.

Does anybody else not understand that the title track is probably one of the deepest and fiercest songs on this album??
It's a no b.s. look at Stephen Harper and his government. It is a message that he is destroying this country and something needs to change, and soon.
It's some of the most straight forward imagery the Hip have ever delivered...it's not sentimental, it's a raw political point of view.

That pretty much sums up my feelings on the song as well. Gord definitely shed a bit more light on the song during some of his recent interviews, and it's obvious he's not a fan of Harper's government.

- cochise - 11-03-2006

tth_fan Wrote:One listen to the lead-off single "In View" reveals the most optimistic track the Hip have laid down since "Fireworks." The album kicks off with the power-pop crunch of "Yer Not the Ocean," and closes with the title track, a sentimental piano ballad.

Does anybody else not understand that the title track is probably one of the deepest and fiercest songs on this album??
It's a no b.s. look at Stephen Harper and his government. It is a message that he is destroying this country and something needs to change, and soon.
It's some of the most straight forward imagery the Hip have ever delivered...it's not sentimental, it's a raw political point of view.

Fully agree. I think it is one of the better tracks, and possibly the best closer song on a CD.

- tth_fan - 11-03-2006

direwolf74 Wrote:Gord definitely shed a bit more light on the song during some of his recent interviews, and it's obvious he's not a fan of Harper's government.

And neither am I.

Go suck some souls, be a reader, get used
laugh at a funeral or two
laugh and laugh til all the chameleons turn black
laugh and laugh til you’re told, ‘Please don’t come back’

- No_Longer_Convinced - 11-03-2006

this is the most politically outspoken ive ever heard gord..i like it.

- The Darkest Canuck - 11-03-2006

longseason Wrote:Post from Skippy supporting Harper in 3... 2... 1...

oh god, not only is he an asshole, but he supports Harper too? good god! he must still be on acid!

- cferneyh - 11-03-2006

The Darkest Canuck Wrote:
longseason Wrote:Post from Skippy supporting Harper in 3... 2... 1...

oh god, not only is he an asshole, but he supports Harper too? good god! he must still be on acid!

You are calling someone an asshole? That's funny.

I'm pretty sure skippy is NDP.

- The Darkest Canuck - 11-03-2006

i'm not an asshole...i'm a loudmouth...big difference...i don't try to be mean to people...i just say exactly what's on my mind...a lot of the time, knowing very well, that people are going to disagree with me heavily or possibly take what i say the wrong way...

anyway, glad to hear the Harper comment was a joke...that would just be too much...

- skippy the wonder dog - 11-03-2006

longseason Wrote:Post from Skippy supporting Harper in 3... 2... 1...

Well, I pretty much have no idea where that comes from.