11-02-2007, 10:49 AM
I am a long time Hip fan...my first show dates back to 1989 @ the old Ontario Place Forum (the one that spun around in circles). I have seen roughly a 100 shows since and likely keep going to hear certain older "b' type tracks if you will. I get annoyed with Courage, Merridian, Music @ Work, and other "hits" that have been played to death live.
Last night's show at the Landmark was possibly the worst live performance of the Hip I have ever seen. Their setlist was absolutely terrible, and their chemistry was completely off (their might be a personal factor involved). I realize that every band is entitled to have a "bad night", but as a fan driving six hours to see a show it is easy to get one's expectations up. I just wonder what the Hip would do for a live show if they took out Blow, NOIS, Courage, Meridian, and Grace Too? I wonder if they could ever advertise a show as being strictly for the "B" tracks...I'd love to hear Fight again, Pigeon Camera, I'll be leaving you, Emperor Penguin, etc. I know that they have brought out some of their old stuff for this tour, and have tried to appease fan requests....but not last night (yes they did play daredevil mind you). I know I'll be back, but, hope it's a night where courage gets the night off.
Last night's show at the Landmark was possibly the worst live performance of the Hip I have ever seen. Their setlist was absolutely terrible, and their chemistry was completely off (their might be a personal factor involved). I realize that every band is entitled to have a "bad night", but as a fan driving six hours to see a show it is easy to get one's expectations up. I just wonder what the Hip would do for a live show if they took out Blow, NOIS, Courage, Meridian, and Grace Too? I wonder if they could ever advertise a show as being strictly for the "B" tracks...I'd love to hear Fight again, Pigeon Camera, I'll be leaving you, Emperor Penguin, etc. I know that they have brought out some of their old stuff for this tour, and have tried to appease fan requests....but not last night (yes they did play daredevil mind you). I know I'll be back, but, hope it's a night where courage gets the night off.