PunBB - Non Tragically Hip Discussion

Kingston Penitentiary Concert September 2018

Mon, 13 May 2019 13:14:22 +0000

Anyone going to this? Headstones, Trews, Pursuit of Happiness, Kasador, and Tom Cochrane are performing. I noticed the concert is being co-chaired by Paul's wife, Joanne Langlois. Paul's gotten up on stage before with Tom Cochrane (for Big League) and has a close connection with Hugh Dillon, having produced some of his solo work, so I'd bet on him being there. Would love to see him do 38 Years Old for the occasion.

https://globalnews.ca/news/5255168/rock ... r-concert/

Tiger Woods: Return To Glory.

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 23:26:52 +0000

https://2019.masters.com/en_US/watch/20 ... 96935.html

2019 in Music

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 20:46:34 +0000

The 2018 thread was a lot of fun so roll on 2019!

(The Twilight Sad - It Won/t Be Like This All The Time)

Huge Scottish post-rock/electronic music approved by the Cure and Mogwai. Sample: VTr

(Sharon Van Etten - Remind Me Tomorrow)

Her last few albums have been great and this might be her best yet. Folk and alt-rock with some electronic elements. Sample: Comeback Kid

More indie rock from one of my favourite recent acts. Fun, socially conscious, insightful, and sometimes nice and loud. Sample: Daddi

(Pedro the Lion - Phoenix)

David Bazan's first album with Pedro in 15 years. Classic indie rock about reconciling the past. Sample: Yellow Bike

RIP Pegi Young

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 14:27:44 +0000

Just heard Pegi Young passed away after her battle with cancer.

Never felt she got the credit she deserved for being such a major influence in Neil's career and music. I think without her "grounding" Neil may have ventured off into who knows where and may not even be with us today. It still shocks me to this day that they separated, they seemed to had such a strong marriage lasting decades.

RIP Pegi, your contributions to music and constant fight for Cerebral Palsy awareness and research will never be forgotten

Big Sugar: A Tribute To The Life Of Garry Lowe

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 22:33:01 +0000

Anyone else there yesterday? It was really, really awesome - wonderful sense of community and musicianship and lots of wild collaborations.

Examples:
- Edwin and Jag Tanna, "The Scene"
- Chris Murphy, "Wonder Woman" (I believe - it's a new Big Sugar song)
- Tyler Stewart, drumming and singing "Turn the Lights On" and then singing "Dear Mr. Fantasy" and bringing down the house
- Maestro
- Dream Warriors doing "My Definition of a Boombastic Jazz Style" with Big Sugar
- LOTS of reggae
- Danko Jones
- Bedouin Soundclash (who I detest) doing, among other things, "Revolution Per Minute," which (in fairness) Jay Malinowski recorded with Big Sugar
- Safwan Javed from Wide Mouth Mason, though not, sadly, Shawn Verreault

Great night, great band, great musicianship!

Merry Listmas! 2018 Edition

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 01:38:59 +0000

Hey gang! It's that time of year again, so let's hear your favorite albums/movies/books, whatever, of 2018. I'll get us started.

My top 10 Albums (in no particular order):

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers- Years
2nd album in less than 3 years from one of my favorite new artists, and she knocks it out of the park here on her sophomore effort. Gritty, brutally honest, and catchy as hell. This girl is a badass.

Amanda Shires- To the Sunset
Ecclectic mix of Americana, folk, pop, and straight up barn-burner rock n' roll...with a fiddle.

Jeff Tweedy- Warm
Showcasing his quieter, singer/songwriter side. Such beautiful songs! Dude is an American treasure.

Buffalo Tom- Quiet and Peace
Boston's finest deliver yet another high quality blast of good ole fashioned college-rock with hooks-a-plenty and terrific melodies. Easily their best effort since their 90s heyday.

Cowboy Junkies- All That Reckoning
Dark, brooding, beautiful, and the most overtly political album of their career from a lyrical standpoint. Margo has never sounded better, and brother Michael's frenetic guitar freak-outs kick a little more ass than usual. It's a killer album.

Murder By Death- The Other Shore
Just discovered these guys thanks to the "2018 Ass Kickers" thread. Great band.

Tomberlin- At Weddings
Gorgeous and haunting debut from a very talented and promising songwriter.

Sloan- 12
Best thing they've done since One Chord to Another. Yea, that's right. I said it.

American Aquarium- Things Change
Thoughtful, intelligent, politically-conscious Americana/country-rock. Lead singer/guitarist BJ Barham is a hell of a songwriter, and he delivers his tunes with an emotional honesty not unlike his alt-country peers like Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, and Drive-By Truckers.

Erika Wennerstrom- Sweet Unknown
First official solo album from the Heartless Bastards frontwoman and primary songwriter. Expansive songs featuring big, layered guitars and some intensely personal lyrics. Highly recommended if you're a fan of her day job.

Honorable mentions:

Midnight Oil- Armistice Day: Live at The Domain, Sydney 2017
Urgent, powerful, and just so fuckin' good. These guys are now in their late 50s/early 60s, and their epic reunion tour last year proved that they're still one of the best live bands on the planet (and that age is just a number). Thank god they're back, because the world needs them now more than ever. Long may these angry Aussies burn.

Mark Lanegan & Duke Garwood- With Animals
Another stellar collaboration from these two. They never fail to blow me away.

Neko Case-Hell-On
Amazing album. Terrible cover art. Thankfully it's the music that counts, and Neko is once again at her best here. Top to bottom, another fantastic effort.

Movies:

Blackkklansman
Very powerful, with surprising moments of humor as well. The ending knocks the wind right out of you. My entire theatre sat there in stunned silence for what seemed like minutes. Spike Lee's best film in a long time.

A Star is Born
Best musical I've seen in ages. Cooper and Gaga are excellent, and the music is pretty great.

Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Fantastic and inspirational documentary about Fred "Mr." Rogers. Beautiful film about a wonderful human being.

First Man
Fascinating story and great acting from Gosling and Claire Foy. Spectacular effects and sound as well, particularly during the flying and rocket launching scenes.

Annihilation
One of the more interesting sci-fi mind fucks I've seen in quite a while. Natalie Portman is awesome as usual.

Hereditary
Incredibly disturbing. I saw it months ago and I still think about it. This movie messed me up, man.

Avengers: Infinity War
So fun!

Mandy
One of the weirdest and goriest movies I've ever watched, featuring a batshit crazy performance for the ages by Nic Cage. Pure cinematic insanity.

Halloween 2018
Grandma Jamie Lee Curtis kicks ass.

Mission Impossible: Fallout
Entertaining as hell. This series just keeps getting better and more fun.

Books:

I didn't read as many books this year as I wanted to, but here are some of my favorites:

The Never-Ending Present

While not the deep dive into the Hip's music that most of us were hoping for, I still thought this book was well researched and well written, despite the band's lack of participation. There are some interesting tidbits and observations from the band's peers and folks who worked with them, and the testimonials from other artists were great. I also really enjoyed the chapter on the early Kingston music scene. Take out the unnecessary (and boring) chapter on cover bands, and this is a quality piece of journalism that every Hip fan should check out. An enjoyable read for sure.

The Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy

Now this is how you write a biography. Funny, compelling, meticulously researched, and written with the full participation of all 5 members of the Kids, including various writers, collaborators, producers, and directors who worked with them over the years. Also lots of great anecdotes from comedy giants like Lorne Michaels, Judd Apatow, Seth Meyers, Samantha Bee, Fred Armisen, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, and countless others who were heavily influenced by KITH. Great stuff if you're a fan.

Is This Live?

Very entertaining book about the history, influence, and meteoric rise of Muchmusic in the 80s and 90s, as well as it's eventual downfall in the 2000s. Great stories and photos from all the former VJs and producers, and also a few interviews with some of the popular bands of the day like the Hip, 54-40, TPOH, Northern Pikes, Barenaked Ladies, Blue Rodeo, etc... Man, I had such a huge crush on Erica Ehm back in the day.

Flight of the Conchords

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 19:06:18 +0000

Anyone watch the new Flight of the Conchords special that aired on HBO? Watching it reminding me of how obsessed I used to be with these guys. Not only are they fantastic comedians...I also think they're brilliant musicians/songwriters. Great to hear them again. Anyway, the joke they make about the encore was very similar to what Gord said about the encore during The Hip's final show.

Happy Thanksgiving from WKRP!!!

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 22:58:08 +0000

Forever a classic!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXP_Xh3grhU

Stereophonics return to North America

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 02:38:49 +0000

Great tweet from Kelly Jones of Stereophonics yesterday. I can't wait for the show Monday in Toronto. This will be show six for me and the setlists they've been producing so far overseas have been incredible. Great mix of old gems and some of the more solid new tunes. Plus, a few choice covers (which could lead to a Hip song or two over here, perhaps). Anyone else catching a show on this all-too-short North American run?

Full marks to Sherpa for also sharing this on the Rheostatics Facebook page earlier. A great week so far for Hip-related content in Rheos-land.

stereos.jpg Size: 70.53 KB Downloads: 33

Pearl Jam 2018

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 01:36:02 +0000

Anyone here walking the long road to see Pearl Jam this summer? After much deft negotiation with my wife and boss I'm going to both Wrigley shows. I haven't seen Pearl Jam in over two years, which is an eternity by my standards, and I haven't seen them at Wrigley in five years - so I have great expectations.

Arkells Rally in Hamilton

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:40:38 +0000

Drove down from Ottawa to Hamilton for the weekend show at Ivor Wynne (or I guess Tim Horton's Field...corporate naming rights sort of take the charm out of buildings). My 12 year old really likes the Arkells after seeing them open for Frank Turner, so this was a "end of the school year" trip.

Really great show. I came across Arkells years ago when they were playing bars, saw a couple of shows with maybe 100 people. Was pretty impressive to see them come pretty close to selling out a football stadium -- 24,000 -- only top corners farthest from stage has visible open seats. I maybe slightly prefer their older material, but as a live band they're really hitting another level and pulled off a "stadium show". One of the best crowds I've ever been in, in terms of really getting in to the show while respecting each other.

Hip related, besides name checking the band in Kiss Cam ("the hip have only wrote so many songs") Max did a short microphone stand battle that I suspect was likely in memory of Gord -- IMO was a big career break for the Arkells to open for the Hip.

New 90's Canadian rock music book

Fri, 18 May 2018 14:12:08 +0000

Something that could be interesting - a book about the impact of Big Shiny Tunes on the Canadian rock landscape

https://www.eternalcavalierpress.com/20 ... on-copies/

Guns N' Roses-Appetite for Destruction reissue

Sun, 06 May 2018 23:35:21 +0000

Official reissue comes out June 29th.

AFD is easily one of my favorite albums of all time, probably top 5 for me. I was about 13 when it first came out. My buddy's older sister was a big metal head/hard rock girl and I remember her playing it in their house a lot during the summer of '87. Eventually I bought my own copy, which held a permanent spot in my walkman rotation for about a year or so (or at least until I discovered the Hip and Up to Here). My friends and I played the s**t out of that album. I doubt I'm gonna spring for the entire box set, as it's crazy expensive. But I'll likely pick up the double disc CD with all the b-sides. I already own the latest pressing of the vinyl, so no need to double dip on that. But it does look tempting.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news ... et-w519800

Quote:Locked N' Loaded will be available in several different formats, most notably a massive box set that includes four CDs, one Blu-ray (containing hi-def 5.1 surround audio of Appetite, bonus tracks and music videos), seven 12-inch LPs, seven seven-inch singles, a hardbound book and a variety of collectibles. The selection of ephemera includes five skull face rings, a replica of the band's stage banner from their early club days, several posters, replicas of old fliers and ticket stubs and even two temporary tattoo sheets featuring life-size recreations of the band members' actual ink. The entire collection will be housed in a solid wood box wrapped in faux-leather and stamped with a 3D cross on its front doors.

The other versions include a four-CD/single Blu-ray super deluxe edition that also includes the 96-page book featuring unreleased photos from Axl Rose's personal archive. A deluxe edition will be available as a two-CD set or as a double LP pressed on 180-gram vinyl, as will a single CD version featuring the remastered album. All the audio from the box set will be available on digital streaming and download platforms. The reissue is available to pre-order in all its forms.

Quote:Disc One – Appetite for Destruction

1. "Welcome To The Jungle"
2. "It's So Easy"
3. "Nightrain"
4. "Out Ta Get Me"
5. "Mr. Brownstone"
6. "Paradise City"
7. "My Michelle"
8. "Think About You"
9. "Sweet Child O' Mine"
10. "You're Crazy"
11. "Anything Goes"
12. "Rocket Queen"

Disc Two – B-sides N' EPs

1. "Reckless Life"
2. "Nice Boys"
3. "Move To The City (Live)
4. "Mama Kin"
5. "Shadow Of Your Love" (Live)
6. "You’re Crazy" (Acoustic Version)
7. "Patience"
8. "Used To Love Her"
9. "You’re Crazy"
10. "It’s So Easy" (Live)
11. "Knockin’ On Heaven's Door" (Live)
12. "Whole Lotta Rosie" (Live)

Disc Three – 1986 Sound City Session

1. "Welcome To The Jungle" (1986 Sound City Session)
2. "Nightrain" (1986 Sound City Session)
3. "Out Ta Get Me" (1986 Sound City Session)
4. "Paradise City" (1986 Sound City Session)
5. "My Michelle" (1986 Sound City Session)
6. "Think About You" (1986 Sound City Session)
7. "You’re Crazy" (1986 Sound City Session)
8. "Anything Goes" (1986 Sound City Session)
9. "Rocket Queen" (1986 Sound City Session)
10. "Shadow Of Your Love" (1986 Sound City Session)
11. "Heartbreak Hotel" (1986 Sound City Session)
12. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1986 Sound City Session)

Disc Four – 1986 Sound City Session and More

1. "Shadow Of Your Love"
2. "Move To The City" (1986 Sound City Session)
3. "Ain’t Goin’ Down No More" (Instrumental Version - 1986 Sound City Session)
4. "The Plague" (1986 Sound City Session)
5. "Nice Boys" (1986 Sound City Session)
6. "Back Off Bitch" (1986 Sound City Session)
7. "Reckless Life" (1986 Sound City Session)
8. "Mama Kin" (1986 Sound City Session)
9. "New Work Tune" (1986 Sound City Session)
10. "November Rain" (Piano Version - 1986 Sound City Session)
11. "Move To The City" (Acoustic Version - 1986 Sound City Session)
12. "You're Crazy" (Acoustic Version - 1986 Sound City Session)
13. "November Rain" (Acoustic Version - 1986 Sound City Session)
14. "Jumpin’ Jack Flash" (Acoustic Version- 1986 Sound City Session)
15. "Move To The City" (1988 Acoustic Version)

Blu-Ray Audio

1. "Welcome To The Jungle"
2. "It's So Easy"
3. "Nightrain"
4. "Out Ta Get Me"
5. "Mr. Brownstone"
6. "Paradise City"
7. "My Michelle"
8. "Think About You"
9. "Sweet Child O' Mine"
10. "You're Crazy"
11. "Anything Goes"
12. "Rocket Queen"

Bonus Tracks

1. "Shadow Of Your Love"
2. "Patience"
3. "Used To Love Her"
4. "You’re Crazy"
5. "Move To The City" (1988 Acoustic Version)

Music Videos

1. "Welcome To The Jungle"
2. "Sweet Child O' Mine"
3. "Paradise City"
4. "Patience"
5. "It's So Easy" (Brand New Video From 1989)

Cowboy Junkies- All That Reckoning

Wed, 02 May 2018 21:21:23 +0000

First new album in 6 years, coming out July 13th. Only $20 for the vinyl!

http://www.cowboyjunkies.com/all-that-reckoning/

First single is super mellow and meditative. I like it. Reminds me a bit of Now for Plan A (the song).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLUVYVk ... e=youtu.be

Sloan - 12

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 19:39:49 +0000

They have shared a preview song from each member

Check out the lyric videos below (maybe don't post any lyric spoilers for the first couple days)

44 teenagers
https://youtu.be/kawZWN4Inlw
Right to Roam
https://youtu.be/z5iDqVGOQUA
Spin our wheels
https://youtu.be/un3xVgQg-EY
The day will be mine
https://youtu.be/_fhKeAJp1o8