[akoso]

They're not playing 90% of IBE because that represents the mood they're in that night or anything... it's not creativity, it's marketing the album so that they can make more money.

first: if you think the hip are in it just for the money and to sell a ton of records you need to give your head a shake.

second: did you ever stop to think that they're playing all those new songs because, oh, i dunno, maybe...IT'S FUN! you gotta know the hip absolutely love playing this new batch of tunes for their legions for the first timel, and hearing the crowds sing along with them word for word even though the album has only been out for just under a month.

I never said, nor do I think, that the Hip are in it "just for the money". However, I also don't think that the Hip are playing 90% of IBE on their tours cause the songs are so fun cause they're so new. They're promoting their album... that's it. Every single band that tours after a new album is out plays the majority of the songs from that album. Why? Not cause they get such a thrill from playing new stuff, they do it to promote the album, which increases sales. Trust me, the Hip and their management don't think any differently.

(Please let me reiterate, that does not mean they are in it just for the money.)