[Billy]

Only Gord in the new video, Gord coming to your house, Gord doing an exclusive thing with someone named Joe Dog. Has he dumped the rest of the band or vice versa? I mean, what's the deal here?

[worldpeace]

I don't think so.

[Billy]

I don't think so.

I wasn't serious...just think it's odd that he seems to be so visable and the other members aren't.

[opiated]

i like it..gets him out there//and i heard that this wsa originally a gord solo cd that was in the works

[hotmetal401]

It's probably his turn to do most of the press. Guess he drew the short straw.

Cheers,

Pat

[Bosman]

I have a feeling someone with the new album told him this is how he sells more records and caters do a larger audience.

[GBV]

well, it's hard to argue against the idea that it's easier to "sell" a band when there are only one, perhaps two, "leading characters."

maybe not as much with the hardcores here, but the vast majority of "casual" hip fans i know think "gord" when they think "hip." just the way it is...

[Billy]

well, it's hard to argue against the idea that it's easier to "sell" a band when there are only one, perhaps two, "leading characters."

maybe not as much with the hardcores here, but the vast majority of "casual" hip fans i know think "gord" when they think "hip." just the way it is...

yeah, but that's not the way the Hip are or have ever been.

[GBV]

well, it's hard to argue against the idea that it's easier to "sell" a band when there are only one, perhaps two, "leading characters."

maybe not as much with the hardcores here, but the vast majority of "casual" hip fans i know think "gord" when they think "hip." just the way it is...

yeah, but that's not the way the Hip are or have ever been.

i'm not sure that's the point. casual fans (and there are more of them -- for every "known" band -- than there are hardcores) don't really care about the above. it just "is" to them.

[Bosman]

If one were going to select a member of a group to market, the singer is the most logical choice. Aside from the obvious "(insert singer's name here) Band" ie: Dave Matthews, Sam Roberts, etc. groups out there, fans normally connect and relate the most with the singer.

I was also commenting on the very public release and all the hype going on. I can't remember another Hip album with so many radio contests, "meet the band" opportunities, and so much media frenzy surrounding it. Again, it's these things that help pump up record sales. How much of it is the band and how much of it is management? I don't know.

If everyone's calling "In View" very Killersish then I hope these new potential fans who hear the single on the radio aren't expecting the entire album to have a similar sound. God help them if they hope the Hip discography is full of that cool keyboard sound. It happens quite often; the most recent example I can think of on the spot is Bedouin Soundclash's "Sounding A Mosiac". "When The Night Feels My Song" does not even come close to reflecting the rest of the album, nor the band's true raggae sound. They've been unable to pull another smash hit off the album and have had another album recorded for almost a year now... just waiting to be released.

I'd like to think the Hip are past that stage, but who knows. There are people out there who will never buy a Hip album - no matter how good it is. There are loyal Hip fans out there (on here) who will always buy a Hip album - no matter how bad it is. And the people who have never heard a single chord number them all. So, I hope that they are successful in tapping into some new ears, planting their seed and letting it grow. For the people who haven't really heard of the Tragically Hip before, they're in for a treat when they find out there's another dozen albums of material out there. For the most part, people tend to think it's great music, it's just a matter of them hearing it. That is, if they can stand Downie's voice. :wink:

[GBV]

Well said Bosman. Most bands that don't have a "spotlight" member or two (tops) are considered marketing nightmares (see Sloan). Same goes for sports, the Shaqs of the world "sell" the teams they're on better than the more "team-oriented, starless" ones (i.e. the Pistons).

And, besides, given Gordo's the frontman, along with his stage presence (when the others are pretty tame by comparison) and the unique lyrics/delivery etc. one shouldn't be surprised he's the most recognizable guy in the band.

[hotmetal401]

It happens quite often; the most recent example I can think of on the spot is Bedouin Soundclash's "Sounding A Mosiac". "When The Night Feels My Song" does not even come close to reflecting the rest of the album, nor the band's true raggae sound. They've been unable to pull another smash hit off the album and have had another album recorded for almost a year now... just waiting to be released.

I know you are only using Beoduin as an example, but I'll still say it anyway (yes, it'll be snarky, but know I'm nothing if I don't care): The only similarity between Das Hip and The Soundclash is that they've both played Alfie's.

There, that feels much better. The stress from the day relieved with one comment.

Cheers,

Pat

[opiated]

In view sounds NOTHING LIKE THE KILLERS!!!!!!! I wish people would stop saying that

[d_alex_d]

In view sounds NOTHING LIKE THE KILLERS!!!!!!! I wish people would stop saying that

I'll apologize for people thinking that. I think I was the first to post before In View came out about a Radio DJ in london mentioned how it sounded "Killerish".

Maybe people just got that in their head and couldnt get it out

[bug_superstar79]

Couple of my freinds said the same thing