Episode Details

Get ready for a journey back in time, as we pull back the curtain on the ninth studio record by The Hip - 'In Between Evolution'. We'll bring you face-to-face with the record’s unique evolution, the masterful production by the iconic Adam Kasper, and the first impression this album left on us. We also promise to share our thoughts on what sets this record apart - from Gord's powerful vocals and the band's rhythmic arrangements to the irrefutable political undertones.

We’ll further dissect the elements of this extraordinary record, including the band's focus on rhythm guitar and the magnetic chorus that simply pulls you in. Our discussion explores the influence of Neil Young on this album, the importance of the first single 'Vaccination Scar', and how it resonates politically, even in today's world. We'll also touch upon the story of Gus, the polar bear from Central Park, and how it adds a unique dimension to the album.

Last but not least, we’ll delve deep into the legacy of Gordon Downie and his indelible impact on music and society. We’ll reflect on the loss of his unique perspective in the current global scenario. So, brace yourself for an enlightening conversation about this remarkable record and the creators who brought it to life. We promise a captivating experience that will leave you with a renewed appreciation for The Hip's musical brilliance. Let's embark on this journey together, shall we?

Track Listing

Summer's Killing Us - Studio Version

Gus: The Polar Bear from Central Park - Live from Chicago 2012

Makeshift We Are - Live from Toronto 2004

Are We Family - Live Detroit 2009

Transcript

Track 1:

[0:00] Well, welcome back guys. How are you doing this week? 

Track 2:

[0:02] Fantastic. Couldn't be better. Yeah. Life couldn't be better. 

Track 3:

[0:09] Pretty good. Pretty good. Excited to be back. And so it's my birthday. 

Track 1:

[0:15] It's July 24th. 

Track 3:

[0:16] Holy shit. 

Track 2:

[0:18] Today's your birthday. Holy shit. 

Track 3:

[0:20] Wow. 

Track 1:

[0:21] July 24th, man. Yeah. 

Track 2:

[0:24] Happy birthday, man. 

Track 1:

[0:26] Thanks. 

Track 3:

[0:27] I'm going to blame the time change on me forgetting. 

Track 1:

[0:30] No, it's July 24th. 

Get it? Wink wink? Yeah. 

Track 2:

[0:39] It's your birthday, man. Cuantos anos? Oh. Tienes. 

Track 1:

[0:44] Awesome. What's the last part mean? 

Track 2:

[0:48] How old are you? How many years do you have? Yeah. Is the literal translation. 

Track 3:

[0:53] Countless. I mean, change. 

Track 1:

[0:54] 49, baby. 49. 

Track 2:

[0:55] Oh, knock, knock, knockin' on 50 years. 

Track 3:

[1:02] Let's do this. You know, when we entered our 40s, we were like, 40s are gonna be awesome. This is the decade. And we got to our 50s, we're like, maybe 50s will be awesome. Yeah.Yeah. Oh, it's all awesome. 

It's all awesome. 

Track 2:

[1:16] Did you ever see the movie City Slickers? 

Track 3:

[1:18] Yeah. 

Track 1:

[1:19] Yeah, years ago. 

Track 2:

[1:19] There's a great, the great monologue by Billy Crystal in the beginning of that. 

He's like, your 20s are a blur. 

Your 30s, you make a little money, raise a wife, have a couple of kids, buy a house. 

Your 40s, you wake up one day and you think to yourself, what happened to my 30s? 

He goes on to every decade and then he's like, your 80s, you end up like, you eat breakfast at, or whatever, you eat dinner a