Episode Details

Ever wondered why The Tragically Hip never quite cracked the American market? Can being "too Canadian" be a legitimate reason? Join jD, Pete, and Tim, as they delve into these questions and more, in an episode that's all about the legendary Canadian band and renowned producer, Bob Rock. We examine Rock's impactful legacy, his ground-breaking record with The Hip, and why their unique Canadian-ness may have been a double-edged sword in the American music scene.

This week, we immerse ourselves in The Hip's 10th studio album, dissecting the distinctive sonic footprint that Bob Rock has imprinted on each track. Hear our candid first reactions, our deep dives into the lyrics' amalgamation of quantum physics, Plato, and God, and how a short hiatus from the album breathed new life into jD's perspectives. From the booming drums akin to Stuart Copeland and Neil Peart's style to the raw, gritty sounds of hip drums, we leave no stone unturned in our exploration of this musical masterpiece.

And just when you think we've hit peak musical analysis, think again! We round up our episode with a thoughtful examination of the album's themes of touring and corporate radio. We also give you our take on The Hip's Austin City Limits performance and an exciting, upcoming event in Toronto that promises to echo the essence of a live Tragically Hip experience. To top it all off, we take a side trip to Salt Lake City, diving into its cultural diversity and have a little fun contemplating a world where weed is legal in Utah. So, buckle up for a fun-filled, music-centric journey into the heart of Canadian music

Track Listing

Yer not the Ocean - Studio version

In View - Live from Abbotsford 2009

The Kids Don't Get It - Live from Oshawa 2013

Last Night I Dreamed that you didn't love Me - Live from Montreal 2006

Transcript

Track 1:

[0:00] Well welcome to getting hip to the hip I'm here as always with Pete and Tim and we are checking out for the first time a new hip record every week we do this and we have a lot offun doing it so this week I gave you the 10th studio record produced by famous Canadian producer Bob Rock Bob Rock Bob Ross right he's born for a job part of me make wishes I wasthat guy right hair and everything all the bands he's worked with just oh my god didn't Lambert four Four-wheel drive Lamborghini, like jacked wheels and everything. 

Track 2:

[0:48] Four-wheel drive Lamborghini. 

Track 3:

[0:49] Sorry. 

Track 1:

[0:54] No, don't be sorry. 

Track 3:

[0:57] Let's talk about him a little bit though, because he's done some major bands, right? 

Track 1:

[1:02] Yeah, really. 

Track 3:

[1:03] I mean, wow. That guy's portfolio is quite large. 

Track 1:

[1:09] Like from the mid 80s to the mid 90s he was like, literally. 

Worked with everybody in rock. 

Track 3:

[1:18] Everybody who's making money. 

Track 1:

[1:20] Yeah. 

Track 3:

[1:21] He went as well. 

Track 2:

[1:22] His last name is Rock. 

Track 3:

[1:23] I know. That's why I kind of wish I was him for that era. 

Track 2:

[1:27] Jeez, dude. 

Track 3:

[1:29] Bon Jovi, Offspring. 

Track 1:

[1:31] He's not as good as the producer Michael Indy. Oh. 

Track 3:

[1:35] Oh, look at that. 

Track 2:

[1:36] Yeah. 

Track 3:

[1:39] No, but seriously, Bob Rock, he was all over the place. He even helped out Cher. 

But 311, Skid Row, Motley Crue. I mean, this guy. 

Track 2:

[1:48] Which 311 record? Because Grassroots is just, that was a breakthrough, man. I don't know. 

Track 3:

[1:58] I'm