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I would say the hip accuratly could be described as a cross between Insane CLown Posse-Elvis Preslly-Micheal Jackson-Emimen-Elton John-Sepultara mixed in a empty carling beer bottle
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It's so difficult to compare them to any particular band. I mean the obivious references to The 'Stones is apparent, even REM too... I call them alternative-rock, for the sake that no matter what is 'alternative' these days, The Hip are truly alternative in the sense that they do their own thing and don't strive for radio-friendly hits, and 'rock' in the fact that they are intelligent musicans. With a backbone of the 'Stones... the continuity of REM... the sub-apparent aggression of Pearl Jam and the commanding lyricism of Bob Dylan... well, The Hip are the Kings of 'Alternative Rock'...
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wow, a tough question all things considered--band started out like a bar band--driving rhythms,a bit of a zz top sheen to the guitars..--jason and the scorchers type bugaloo--very southern fried y'know? if they'd never progressed or broke up right after "upto here"--everybody would thought they were from louisiana or something---but no,............... whole new chapters were awaiting us...so whats the answer??---- they make rock and roll music the old fashioned way, that's for sure..but so does bob seagar right?--so what---the difference is or rather the question is..name another band with this kind of poetry-----the doors/dave matthews band/---a band with straight rockin tunes --the stones/pearl jam/---------------------a band w/ intricate,beautiful melodies/and interesting song structures--the beatles/ r.e.m./------a band or artist that makes you think--feel and groove---allin the same song---------radiohead/peter gabriel/the beatles/pink floyd --in short --this band fits in the one category that matters--damn good music,---- made over a number of years/albums/styles and textures with no concern for trends---just the artistry---i'll say without shame or apology and with hope in my heart-- --that the tragically hip have not made their best album (yet)--have they made a "sgt pepper" or a "dark sideof the moon?"---"the bends"? or a "joshua tree"?---yes and no--some would argue(me for instance)--"day for night" qualifies--and believe me it is a powerhouse!.--does notariety make a great album---of course not --if a tree falls in the forest--it stillmakesa sound---..but their consistant level of craftsmanship cannot go unnoticed by people who know the real deal when they hear it.---- talent and inspiration and hardwork that stands the test of time.period.
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I would describe them as a cross between The Stones, CCR, The Doors and Neil Young with an ever evolving sound.
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I can never cite another popular band that TTH adequately compares to. I usually explain TTH along the lines of:
"An artistic five-man rock band with two guitarists and a dynamic, poetic lead vocalist."
This description ought to pique the curiosity of someone who is capable of enjoying this band, and avoids discouragement by way of unfavorable comparisons.....
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Real art defies the borders the human mind created for comfort and organization.
(Sorry... I've been awake for three days straight and living on Oreos)
LONG LIVE DAS HIPS!
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Don't you even know what a brazle IS??
Brazle: n, obj. One who lives in a perpetual state of hallucinatory dysfunction. Often accompanied by feverish hunger and insomnia. Induced by excessive cannabis consumption.
cratch: WHY?
