Episode Details

In this episode, join hosts Pete and Tim along with special guest Dan as they dissect and analyze the Tragically Hip's 2012 record, "Now For Plan A". They dive into the musical journey, reliving their first experiences and evolving impressions over multiple listens. From highlighting the unique elements of each song to the lyrics and influences behind them, no detail is too small. They examine the guest vocals of Sarah Harmer in 'Look Ahead' and the Rolling Stones-esque 'Modern Spirit', exploring the musical and lyrical details. Listen in as they debate the meaning of the lyrics in 'Take Forever' and uncover the mysterious 'About this Map'. A treat for any Tragically Hip fan, this episode is a deep dive into the iconic band's musical journey.

Tracks

About this Map - Studio Version

Man Machine Poem - Toronto 2012

Streets Ahead - Ottawa 2011

Take Forever - Toronto 2012

Transcript

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[2:51] Hey, it's JD here, and welcome to Getting Hip to the Hip. 

[2:54] A weekly podcast where I take my friends on a whirlwind tour of the Tragically Hips discography, one record at a time, week over week. 

And that is the case with this week, as we're discussing 2012's Now for Plan A, the 12th studio record from the Tragically Hip. 

I'm joined as always by Pete and Tim, and we've also got Dan from London here. 

How the hell are you guys doing? Oh good, oh good. 

Excellent. Well, after that, hold on, let me look at my segment guide here. 

Uh, introduction, rousing response from the gentlemen. Yep. Check. 

[3:53] Now we'll move on to the next segment, which is, uh, experience with this record. 

This is a coming off of, we are the same, a record, which was, uh, roundly dismissed by these two gentlemen, uh, a week ago, Dan, um, it was one that It was one that was not well liked. 

So we're hoping we've got a