12-28-2006, 10:15 PM
Here's a press release from shorefire.com (confirming what sundin13 posted):
THE TRAGICALLY HIP ARE IN TOP FORM
*NEW BOB ROCK- PRODUCED ALBUM ‘WORLD CONTAINER’ EARNING BAND’S BEST REVIEWS IN A DECADE*
*FIVE U.S. DATES WITH THE WHO SLATED FOR FEBRUARY/MARCH*
*US RELEASE DATE SET FOR MARCH 13*
*NEW SINGLE MAJOR RADIO SUCCESS*
12/19/06- 2007 is poised to be a pivotal year for The Tragically Hip, whose new album WORLD CONTAINER has generated an explosion of press acclaim, album sales and sold-out arena shows for its new direction and sound. Set for US release March 13, the disc shows an inspired and musically diverse side of The Hip, a newfound freedom that the band credits to a new producer, the famed Bob Rock (Motley Crue, Metallica). According to frontman/songwriter Gordon Downie “We willingly surrendered to that idea of fun in the studio and not being afraid to show your influences. We needed Bob.”
Some more news for The Tragically Hip:
-The first single from the new CD “In View” has become a major hit on Top 40, Hot AC and crossover charts in Canada.
-World Container is getting among the best reviews ever for the band, and it's considered by many to be their best in a decade.
-The band are confirmed to open for The Who in the US: 2/26 in Long Beach, CA; 2/28 in Phoenix, AZ; 3/1 in San Diego, CA; 3/5 in Chicago, IL; 3/6 in Indianapolis, IN, followed by an extended US headlining tour.
Here’s what critics up North have been saying: “Rarely has the Hip sounded more happening as a band...one of the best Tragically Hip albums.” Vancouver Sun 10/17/06
“...the strongest Hip collection in years.”
The Calgary Herald 10/17/06
“World Container is a sure-fire reason why the band is still relevant today. Their songwriting and confidence level seems to have been taken to a whole new place”
Here 11/16-22
THE TRAGICALLY HIP ARE IN TOP FORM
*NEW BOB ROCK- PRODUCED ALBUM ‘WORLD CONTAINER’ EARNING BAND’S BEST REVIEWS IN A DECADE*
*FIVE U.S. DATES WITH THE WHO SLATED FOR FEBRUARY/MARCH*
*US RELEASE DATE SET FOR MARCH 13*
*NEW SINGLE MAJOR RADIO SUCCESS*
12/19/06- 2007 is poised to be a pivotal year for The Tragically Hip, whose new album WORLD CONTAINER has generated an explosion of press acclaim, album sales and sold-out arena shows for its new direction and sound. Set for US release March 13, the disc shows an inspired and musically diverse side of The Hip, a newfound freedom that the band credits to a new producer, the famed Bob Rock (Motley Crue, Metallica). According to frontman/songwriter Gordon Downie “We willingly surrendered to that idea of fun in the studio and not being afraid to show your influences. We needed Bob.”
Some more news for The Tragically Hip:
-The first single from the new CD “In View” has become a major hit on Top 40, Hot AC and crossover charts in Canada.
-World Container is getting among the best reviews ever for the band, and it's considered by many to be their best in a decade.
-The band are confirmed to open for The Who in the US: 2/26 in Long Beach, CA; 2/28 in Phoenix, AZ; 3/1 in San Diego, CA; 3/5 in Chicago, IL; 3/6 in Indianapolis, IN, followed by an extended US headlining tour.
Here’s what critics up North have been saying: “Rarely has the Hip sounded more happening as a band...one of the best Tragically Hip albums.” Vancouver Sun 10/17/06
“...the strongest Hip collection in years.”
The Calgary Herald 10/17/06
“World Container is a sure-fire reason why the band is still relevant today. Their songwriting and confidence level seems to have been taken to a whole new place”
Here 11/16-22
