[Valente]

So, it’s an exciting time to be a Hip fan right now. With the new album streamed on thehip.com for the past few days now and with the actual record going on sale Tuesday, not to mention the tons of pub the album has received on television, things are and will continue to be busy. Therefore, I thought I’d post this a bit early to sort of get it out of the way.

For our “opening” countdown show, we’ll keep it fairly simple. For the last 15-20 years now, Hip fans have always awaited the day of a new album - that excitement and anxiety that comes with hearing new material from our favourite band. You know, getting up early and driving to the record store, grabbing the album (hopefully paying for it) and then trying to tear that god damn plastic off. I honestly think they make some of these CD’s so hard to open just to excite you even more. Kidding aside, it’s a very good feeling to get home and pop it into your player and hear the beautiful sound of new Hip. My question to you this week is, over all the years and all the albums, what was your favourite “opening” song? That’s right, sum up all the albums and decide which No.1 on the CD was the best in your opinion.

This time, you have a longer time to vote. The first show premieres Tuesday October 24th. I really would like as much people to vote as possible. I only got 2 people that responded to this idea. This show is for you so please vote.

Deadline to vote is Sunday October 22nd at MIDNIGHT.

**REMEMBER TO PM ME (Valente) and NOT post your votes in the forum. It would not be much of a radio show if everyone knew the results! **

And the nominees are…

- Small Town Bringdown

- Blow at High Dough

- Little Bones

- Courage (for Hugh MacLennan)

- Grace, Too

- Gift Shop

- Poets

- My Music at Work

- Are You Ready

- Heaven is a Better Place Today


Thinking about it now, that's quite the big countdown. Please vote/PM me!

Thanks everyone.

[The Horrible Esthete]

I won't post it, but don't we all know already what the result is going to be, don't we? I think I'd be willing to place a bet I'm so confident I know what the vote leader will be....

I mean, one stands out as the band's best album opener -- and furthermore, one of the bands very best songs overall, and perhaps even the best album opener I've ever heard by any band for any album!

[sundin13]

I won't post it, but don't we all know already what the result is going to be, don't we? I think I'd be willing to place a bet I'm so confident I know what the vote leader will be....

I mean, one stands out as the band's best album opener -- and furthermore, one of the bands very best songs overall, and perhaps even the best album opener I've ever heard by any band for any album!

Yes, I'm pretty sure we do, but I'd be still interested in seeing how the order turns out, and how many actually vote for "Small Town Bringdown." :wink:

[Valente]

Yeah I know guys. Just wanted to start with something simple. Right now, looking at the votes, it isn't THAT obvious so make sure ya vote please.

[Valente]

Some people instead of just voting for their No.1 are ranking all 10 songs in their personal order which I think is a great idea just to bring the average up more. So feel free to do that voters. For people who didn't rank the songs in their vote and wish to do so are more than welcome to PM me again and add to their vote.

[Valente]

Well folks, hope everyone is enjoying the new album. This is just a reminder that Show #1 will be airing next week and I'd appreciate it if those who haven't voted already, could do so. Need the support if this is gonna work. Remember you can rank all 10 songs or just vote for your No.1 - I'll post again Sunday. Have a good rest of the week. For those who have voted already, thank you very much!

[Valente]

The deadline to vote for this week's show is tonight at Midnight. If you haven't voted yet, you know what to do...

Show Premieres Tuesday at 8pm EST on Hipbase Radio.

[sean.bonner]

Just a reminder that this premieres tonight! I've allready heard the show, and Michael has put a tonne of work into this! Trust me, listening is definetly worth it (I've had a little sneak peak!). Believe me, this is much more than simply a countdown! I think you will all be thoroughly impressed. Tonight! 8 Eastern!

[Valente]

Boy, people are gonna be disappointed now.

[sean.bonner]

Okay guys... prebroadcast on now. You don't want to miss this! Be quick in listening... limited number of positions!
PS: Feedback :rambo: please :rambo: !

[sean.bonner]

So who listened? What did you think? How can it improve? What was done right? What didn't you like? What did you like? Why didn't you listen? What is the primary reason (in your opinion) for the expulsion of the Acadiens in 1755? Anyone have anything....?

[nutsac78]

decent broadcast... liked the live songs.... audio quality was sketchy sometimes.... nevertheless, good show. :thumb: