06-28-2004, 11:38 AM
Hello, by the way, it's been a good year or so. Crazy how a new album and tour brings lurkers out, ain't it?[/quote]
I'd really like to get into REM's catalogue but I can't afford it...
I only have the greatest hits with b sides[/quote]
I do hear similarities and both bands are excellent, but Tragically Hip is more straight ahead rock and REM have done many things that fall far from that category. I personally love both bands for what they do (both melodic, intelligent, charismatic bands, great lyrics without a lot of "fluff", respect for their dedicated fans and tonnes of superb songs).
If you want to listen to a very "hip" sounding REM, try the Document album. Big drums, a straight up rock sound -- if you have not heard that album in a while, I think the similarities would surprise you—very Phantom Power and Fully Completely). Personally, I think Bill Berry (their ex-drummer) helped a lot with this sound. REM still make great music, but they have moved into new territories.
The Hip are always evolving, as well, but I would argue less so (Hip rarely use strings, piano, keyboards etc., and these have become important staples in the modern REM sound).
Other very worthy (and Hip-ish) REM albums you may not have heard in a while are Life’s Rich Pageant, Fables of The Reconstruction and Reckoning – all truly excellent and ahead of their time!
I'd really like to get into REM's catalogue but I can't afford it...
I only have the greatest hits with b sides[/quote]
I do hear similarities and both bands are excellent, but Tragically Hip is more straight ahead rock and REM have done many things that fall far from that category. I personally love both bands for what they do (both melodic, intelligent, charismatic bands, great lyrics without a lot of "fluff", respect for their dedicated fans and tonnes of superb songs).
If you want to listen to a very "hip" sounding REM, try the Document album. Big drums, a straight up rock sound -- if you have not heard that album in a while, I think the similarities would surprise you—very Phantom Power and Fully Completely). Personally, I think Bill Berry (their ex-drummer) helped a lot with this sound. REM still make great music, but they have moved into new territories.
The Hip are always evolving, as well, but I would argue less so (Hip rarely use strings, piano, keyboards etc., and these have become important staples in the modern REM sound).
Other very worthy (and Hip-ish) REM albums you may not have heard in a while are Life’s Rich Pageant, Fables of The Reconstruction and Reckoning – all truly excellent and ahead of their time!