[Corby]

I'll never understand why Coconut Cream gets hated on so much.

I love that tune! :thumb:

I'm with you on that. tiger the lion rocks too, in my opinion.

[tigerthelion]

I'll never understand why Coconut Cream gets hated on so much.

I love that tune! :thumb:

I'm with you on that. tiger the lion rocks too, in my opinion.

"Tiger the Lion" is fantastic! :thumb:

I think singing about circle jerking might not be the best thing in the world to do!! That might have something to do with why the song isn't loved.....Just a thought.....

[j-monster]

I'll never understand why Coconut Cream gets hated on so much.

I love that tune! :thumb:

I'm with you on that. tiger the lion rocks too, in my opinion.

"Tiger the Lion" is fantastic! :thumb:

I think singing about circle jerking might not be the best thing in the world to do!! That might have something to do with why the song isn't loved.....Just a thought.....

Ha... good point tiger! :lol: When I listen to Coconut Cream (which isn't too often), I try not to think about that aspect, because it's really icky.

Love Tiger the Lion... have ever since I first heard it.

Same with No Threat. Woo! :thumb:

[Drez7]

While we are talking about songs to be appreciated...I love Toronto #4!

Don't know why, but it is great. A little short, but just perfect.

Glad to actually hear this live during the "Evening With" shows

...and keeping the thread on topic, NO THREAT RULES!!

[Killer Whale Tank]

No Threat...

...it proves my point that the Hip have quietly (or not so 'quietly!') gone from being an arena-rock, radio-friendly act---albeit a really, really good and smart one---to having a much edgier and 'underground' sound, and generally being much more whacked-out. Or at least, that's what's happened on IBE and 'No Threat.' NT and SIKU are, to me, the quinessential realization of the Hip as a cranky, utterly demented underground band. It'll be interesting to see if the new record continues to mine that vein, which I just love.

[blesser]

To each his own.

To me, the Hip are best when they slow things down and not so cranky...

bobcaygeon
ahead by a century
wheat kings
scared
titanic terrarium
are we family
you're everywhere
the luxury
emperor penguin
thompson girl
last of the unplucked gems
the rules
flamenco
springtime in vienna
sherpa
apartment song

haha thats just my taste i guess.. mellow for the most part.. though i still love balls-out rock depending on my mood

[sgryzko]

It took me 2 listens to like no threat, now I love it! Its so messy, with gord's signing and the guitars going crazy!
~Will

I was the exact same. 2 listens and I wasn't really sure if I liked it.

But now- Wow I can't get enough of it!

[Jenna_Bird]

Um...I am hugely late on this one, but I just listened to "No Threat" 6 times over and I love it. I was iffy before, but now...yeah. Late bloomer, I is.

-Jenna

[Sam]

I liked No Threat right away.

50 Mission Cap, on the other hand.... It's still one of my least favourite Hip songs. I don't hate it by any stretch but I feel like a lesser fan because it's supposed to be their magnum opus - their great contribution to Canada's musical identity - and I live with or without it.

[sean.bonner]

This is completely off topic, but...
why is Train Overnight so damn good? My god, it's one of those hip songs you've heard, and then after a while you get REALLY into.

[Jenna_Bird]

This is completely off topic, but...
why is Train Overnight so damn good? My god, it's one of those hip songs you've heard, and then after a while you get REALLY into.

It's even better live, in my not-so-humble opinion. I'm not sure which show the version I have is taken from, but it's all kinds of wow.

-Jenna

[The Horrible Esthete]

I liked No Threat right away.

I'm still waiting for No Threat to take....just can't...get into it.....but there's still time....plenty of time....

50 Mission Cap, on the other hand.... It's still one of my least favourite Hip songs. I don't hate it by any stretch but I feel like a lesser fan because it's supposed to be their magnum opus - their great contribution to Canada's musical identity - and I live with or without it.

I liked 50MC the very first time i heard it, which, for me, happens with about 8% of the Hip catalogue. But it certainly wasn't because of anything to do with said 'opus'....it could be about Tiddlywinks for all i care.....but this song has such incredible structure. I marvel.....i simply marvel.....

[sean.bonner]

This is completely off topic, but...
why is Train Overnight so damn good? My god, it's one of those hip songs you've heard, and then after a while you get REALLY into.

It's even better live, in my not-so-humble opinion. I'm not sure which show the version I have is taken from, but it's all kinds of wow.

-Jenna

Yeah, on the M@W tour with the organ... holy fack

[The Horrible Esthete]

This is completely off topic, but...
why is Train Overnight so damn good? My god, it's one of those hip songs you've heard, and then after a while you get REALLY into.

This is another one that I immediately loved. The layering of the guitars gives such wonderful texture....i can lose myself in that song....I can't begin to explain why, but for some reason, the music / sound is a perfect fit for the lyrical imagery. Gives me a feeling of isolation, much like that lonesome train pushing through the darkness....what a masterpiece.

[sean.bonner]

but back to No Threat....

...as with alot of Hip songs, it's so much better live. Between the two live versions, I personally like the one from Newfoundland better. Although its not as clear, and impossible to determine the lyrics if you don't know them... it just seems faster and higher energy. I can't wait for this entire show to be on the tracker!