04-03-2009, 10:09 AM
After a listen, first impression is kind of disappointing, especially after World Container. It does pick up, Depression Suite (longest Hip tune ever?) and Queen of the Furrows being the standouts. Some of the disc sounds like Gord Downie solo material (and that's not a bad thing), but it could use more anger/angst.
Definitely time for Bob Rock to move on, or rather, the Hip move away from him. Don't care for the overdone harmonies and backing vocals, and the keyboard is unnecessary. More leads for Robbie is a great thing though :thumb:.
Definitely time for Bob Rock to move on, or rather, the Hip move away from him. Don't care for the overdone harmonies and backing vocals, and the keyboard is unnecessary. More leads for Robbie is a great thing though :thumb:.

