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Track Listings
| 1. Are You Ready |
| 2. Use It Up |
| 3. The Darkest One |
| 4. It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken |
| 5. Silver Jet |
| 6. Throwing Off Glass |
| 7. All Tore Up |
| 8. Leave |
| 9. A Beautiful Thing |
| 10. The Dire Wolf |
| 11. The Dark Canuck |
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Thing,
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This review is from: In Violet Light (Audio CD)
How could you summarise The Tragically Hip? Hard-edged but melodic, raw and energetic, abstract but compelling, clever and intricate, one of the most revered and popular bands in the history of Canadian music yet comparitively lost to the UK. Why? Aside from the obvious swipe at the music-buying public and the band's seeming reluctance to tour these shores, the BBC must shoulder the lion's share of the blame. Despite even the middle-of-the-road comfort zone that is Radio 2, our broadcasting institution have not aired a single record by this band in years, and with regular BBC airplay being the filter to all other outlets, the band stands little chance of increasing its popularity here.Anyway, enough ranting. 'In Violet Light', with its uninhibited production captures the band's live sound better than their previous few outings. However, in common with much of their previous output IVL is a grower, many of the tracks only revealing themselves on repeated listening. Of the more immediate tracks, the searing 'Silver Jet' stands out as a highlight, as does the first single 'It's A Good Life...' with it's shimmering guitars and crescendo chorus. 'The Darkest One' and 'All Tore Up' are more traditional Hip moments, the latter could have been lifted from their 'Day For Night' sessions. However, IVL's strength lies in its diversity. The subtle, understated 'Throwing Off Glass' and the epic, if a little curious 6-minute closer 'Dark Canuck' are evidence that the Hip's left of centre approach to songwriting has not debased. And that's no bad thing.
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A true gem from one of music's best/underheard bands,
This review is from: In Violet Light (Audio CD)
The Tragically Hip have been putting out superb records for years, but their latest is a work of true genius. Equall parts lush beauty and driving rock music, not to mention some of the best lyrics ever penned (lead singer Gord Downie is really more of a "beat poet" than a rock star, which makes it all the better when you see this electric wild man play live - picture a bit of Talking Heads era David Byrne, Michael Stipe and Tom Waits and you're starting to get close). Tragically Hip have been compared to everyone form Radiohead to REM to Wilco, but they truly have their own sound. From the uplifting rock anthem of "Are u ready", the explosiveness of "Use it Up" and "The Darkest One", the eerie vividness of "It's a Good Life..." and "Throwing off Glass" to the unquestionable brilliance of tunes like "The Dire Wolf" and the rather complex "Dark Canuck". Plus, British producer Hugh Padgam (David Bowie, XTC, Police etc.) has really helped them achieve a rich, bright sound on this record. It may not be a "first listen" record, but the incredible lyrics, textures and rhythms will soon get under your skin and affect you in a remarkable way. The Hip rarely tour the UK (they seem to be much bigger in their native America), but do not miss the opportunity to see them when they return.
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4.3 out of 5 stars (51 customer reviews) 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
now this is what I call music at work,
By Impossibilium - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In Violet Light (Audio CD)
After the past few albums I was beginning to think The Hip had past their prime. In Violet Light renews my faith with a collection of well chosen songs that make up the most cohesive album they have done in years. Producer Hugh Padgham brings out an energy, clarity and simplicity in the music that seemed to have been lost recently and Gord Downie has never sounded better. Don't expect the over produced, layered approach of Music@Work.From the storming opener "Are You Ready", through the atmospheric beauty of current single "It's a Good Life ...", the riff heavy drive of "All Tore Up" recalling the energy they had on their earlier albums, to the soaring chorus of "Beautiful Thing" all the lyrical and musical elements you expect from The Hip are there. Including a song about birds. The added bonus of The Hip Club membership reward card is just one more reason to buy this album. A remarkably simple way to reward the fan who actually purchases rather than copies the album. "music that can help you feel great" - Use It Up 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Finally Finally Finally.....,
By John - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In Violet Light (Audio CD)
Now Im a hip fan, but Music at work was pretty forgettable.Phantom power was an awesome album, but it was like a different band. Trouble at the hen house gave us some killer melodic tunes (gift shop, end of a century) but it died out 5 songs in... But before that, day for night, fully completely, road apples..Those were hip albums, solid throughout, 100% pure hip, and thats exactly what In Violate light is. The hip's new album has this nostalgic feel to it, you can almost sense The Darkest one being on fully Completely, Silver Jet and All Tore up sound like they are straight from Day for Night.The dire wolfs guitar licks reflect the days of road apples.. All I have to say is, buy this album, Its great, If you liked old hip but not new you will be happy this album has come out, its been a long wait but its here. And If your more a fan of Phantom Power on, this album is not without its slow poetic songs that easily match Bob Caygeon and Lake Fever. Go Buy this, Stop reading my grammitically incorrect review, go buy this Album. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Back in fine form,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In Violet Light (Audio CD)
After a few decent but unspectacular albums (starting with the mediocre Trouble in the Henhouse and culminating in 2000's uneven Music@Work) the Tragically Hip are back in fine form with their latest release "In Violet Light". I've just listened to the album twice but immediately tracks like the first single "'It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken'", "Throwing Off Glass" and the very aptly titled "A Beautiful Thing" rank among the best songs the Hip has ever recorded. Perhaps lead singer Gord Downie's solo album "Coke Machine Glow", released last year unleashed a creative fury in he and the rest of the Hip that allowed them to craft such a fine album. Sidenote: Coke Machine Glow is completely unlike anything the Hip have done, including this release (though it comes closer then any of the previous albums), but it is none the less a recording well worth picking up. If you don't trust me ask Rolling Stone, who called it the best album to come down from Canada since Neil Young's heyday all those years ago. Fantastic album. |
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