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| 1. Yer Not The Ocean |
| 2. The Lonely End Of The Rink |
| 3. In View |
| 4. Fly |
| 5. Luv (Sic) |
| 6. The Kids Don't Get It |
| 7. Pretend |
| 8. Lastnight I Dreamed You Didn't Love Me |
| 9. The Drop-Off |
| 10. Family Band |
| 11. World Container |
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having been given the title of 'Canada's best kept secret' on numerous occasions, it's quite remarkable that The Tragically Hip still find themselves in that almost incomparable position of being as big as they come in Canada, whilst practically being unheard of over here in the UK. It's largely down to this that the band have never been compromised into making records for new audiences; instead, they're much more content to concentrate on their already unfaltering fanbase.
On this record, their 11th studio album, the band pretty much pick up where they left off with 2004's 'In Between Evolution'. The overall production is a lot more cohesive than on earlier efforts (largely down to Canadian-born producer Bob Rock being at the controls), and the songs inhabit a much more defined area than on previous albums. This, however, is maybe what takes a little of the playability away. The band, at times, sound a little too focused. Like an author who writes a novel, redrafts it five or six times and realises he's lost all of the magic of the original draft. Earlier Hip songs such as 'Nautical Disaster' from 1994's 'Day For Night' or 'Ahead By A Century' from 1996's 'Trouble At The Henhouse', feel as if you've just walked into the band rehearsing the song for the first time; a spark in the air and a buzz in the walls.
That's not to say there aren't any good tracks on 'World Container'. There are 11 very good tracks, but not one killer. 'The Kids Don't Get It' comes close, as does 'The Drop-Off', but when you think you can rely on The Hip to do the unpredictable, the song's over, finishing pretty much on cue. Perhaps some might argue that this is unpredictability in itself.
This is by no means a bad album - 4 stars is a good rating. But the bar is so high for Gordon Downie and his bandmates that it's almost impossible to review this album without earlier efforts in mind. For newcomers interested in the band, it's perhaps one of the best places to start. For longtime fans it's perhaps The Hip's best collection of songs, just without the magic.
On this record, their 11th studio album, the band pretty much pick up where they left off with 2004's 'In Between Evolution'. The overall production is a lot more cohesive than on earlier efforts (largely down to Canadian-born producer Bob Rock being at the controls), and the songs inhabit a much more defined area than on previous albums. This, however, is maybe what takes a little of the playability away. The band, at times, sound a little too focused. Like an author who writes a novel, redrafts it five or six times and realises he's lost all of the magic of the original draft. Earlier Hip songs such as 'Nautical Disaster' from 1994's 'Day For Night' or 'Ahead By A Century' from 1996's 'Trouble At The Henhouse', feel as if you've just walked into the band rehearsing the song for the first time; a spark in the air and a buzz in the walls.
That's not to say there aren't any good tracks on 'World Container'. There are 11 very good tracks, but not one killer. 'The Kids Don't Get It' comes close, as does 'The Drop-Off', but when you think you can rely on The Hip to do the unpredictable, the song's over, finishing pretty much on cue. Perhaps some might argue that this is unpredictability in itself.
This is by no means a bad album - 4 stars is a good rating. But the bar is so high for Gordon Downie and his bandmates that it's almost impossible to review this album without earlier efforts in mind. For newcomers interested in the band, it's perhaps one of the best places to start. For longtime fans it's perhaps The Hip's best collection of songs, just without the magic.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Luv one, luv em all, buy it now
7 Dec 2006
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you've ever loved a Hip album, you'll love this one too. If you've never loved a Hip album, you may love this one because it is a bit different.
Like most Hip fans, I've become so infatuated with the music and the stories that anything the boys do is pretty much alright with me. The main difference here it that Bob Rock has made his mark on the sound - mainly due to the keyboards. Still, there's no mistaking that this is authentic Hip stuff. At least 4 and maybe even 5 of these songs are destined to become core concert material. You can just feel the high-power stadium potential pulsing from Lonely End Of The Rink, The Kids Don't Get It and The Drop Off just to name a few.
On the downside, I find the keyboards a bit of a turn off - too Journey circa 1985 - but it hasn't stoped me from listening to this disk over and over again which is the real test I suppose.
If you're interested enough in the band to read this far into the review, you may as well go ahead and buy the CD now; its only going to be a matter of time.
Like most Hip fans, I've become so infatuated with the music and the stories that anything the boys do is pretty much alright with me. The main difference here it that Bob Rock has made his mark on the sound - mainly due to the keyboards. Still, there's no mistaking that this is authentic Hip stuff. At least 4 and maybe even 5 of these songs are destined to become core concert material. You can just feel the high-power stadium potential pulsing from Lonely End Of The Rink, The Kids Don't Get It and The Drop Off just to name a few.
On the downside, I find the keyboards a bit of a turn off - too Journey circa 1985 - but it hasn't stoped me from listening to this disk over and over again which is the real test I suppose.
If you're interested enough in the band to read this far into the review, you may as well go ahead and buy the CD now; its only going to be a matter of time.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Why they aren't superstars in the U.S. is beyond me.
4 April 2007
Format:Audio CD
An outstanding album finally released in the states. World Container starts off moving at a solid pace in "Yer Not the Ocean" and does not let up. The band certainly has progressed since their Road Apples and Fully Completely days. Songs such as The Lonely End of the Rink have instrumentals that sound like they just came out of a Killer's album, not the hip. But it still works!!!
The middle of the CD with tracks such as Luv (sic) and In View keep everyone's head in the room happily bobbing to the beat.
The end is highlighted with songs like the feverishly paced The Drop Off where Gord's voice seriously raises the intensity of the album. The title track, World Container may be considered this generation's "Piano Man" if only it were a minute or two longer. Truly an epic Hip song.
Overall, excellent. Why are you reading this and not clicking "Add to Cart?"
The middle of the CD with tracks such as Luv (sic) and In View keep everyone's head in the room happily bobbing to the beat.
The end is highlighted with songs like the feverishly paced The Drop Off where Gord's voice seriously raises the intensity of the album. The title track, World Container may be considered this generation's "Piano Man" if only it were a minute or two longer. Truly an epic Hip song.
Overall, excellent. Why are you reading this and not clicking "Add to Cart?"
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Big, Bold And Beautiful
10 April 2007
Format:Audio CD
Following The Tragically Hip for the last few years has been following a sinking ship. Seemingly entering the twilight of their career, remembering better records and more of the moment releases was the common feeling when listening to Music at Work, In Violet Light and In Between Evolution. Good albums, but not the bands best nor inspiring in the ways of previous records.
World Container reveals what was missing from the last few Hip albums, boldness. Great Hip records of the past were a continuing expansion of the group's hard-rock sound. Something tells me Gord Downie and company didn't know how their fans would respond to Day for Night or Trouble at the Henhouse, but were more interested in continually pushing the envelope of their style. That Hip shows-up on World Container as the songs show a willingness to further move the band forward with their blues based guitar rock.
Songs such as The Kids Don't Get It reveal this new energy as a previously unheard affection for The Police shows up with the reggae based guitar hooks from the 80's icons put front and center. Now don't mistake this record as a dance record, but it is decidedly more upbeat with the music, and possibly the band, having more of what we call fun. Bob Rock's inclusion as producer insures the record isn't shy about hooks and choruses, but the biggest plus Rock brings to the proceedings is his additional dashes on top of the proven, and in Canada anyway overplayed, core Hip sound. In View is a good example of this as the addition of some keyboard over this toe tapping rocker creates one of the Hip's catchiest songs ever. Yer Not The Ocean also benefits from some piano thrown into the mix allowing the song to seem like a familiar Hip song while still sounding fresh.
Whether Tragically Hip fans allow World Container to right the Hip ship upward remains to be seen. The title track however, which see's Gord Downie jump full into anthem mode as his poetry flows over a piano ballad in a sometimes ridiculous but none-the-less brave closing track reveals a band with the confidence to enjoy the ride wherever it may take them.
World Container reveals what was missing from the last few Hip albums, boldness. Great Hip records of the past were a continuing expansion of the group's hard-rock sound. Something tells me Gord Downie and company didn't know how their fans would respond to Day for Night or Trouble at the Henhouse, but were more interested in continually pushing the envelope of their style. That Hip shows-up on World Container as the songs show a willingness to further move the band forward with their blues based guitar rock.
Songs such as The Kids Don't Get It reveal this new energy as a previously unheard affection for The Police shows up with the reggae based guitar hooks from the 80's icons put front and center. Now don't mistake this record as a dance record, but it is decidedly more upbeat with the music, and possibly the band, having more of what we call fun. Bob Rock's inclusion as producer insures the record isn't shy about hooks and choruses, but the biggest plus Rock brings to the proceedings is his additional dashes on top of the proven, and in Canada anyway overplayed, core Hip sound. In View is a good example of this as the addition of some keyboard over this toe tapping rocker creates one of the Hip's catchiest songs ever. Yer Not The Ocean also benefits from some piano thrown into the mix allowing the song to seem like a familiar Hip song while still sounding fresh.
Whether Tragically Hip fans allow World Container to right the Hip ship upward remains to be seen. The title track however, which see's Gord Downie jump full into anthem mode as his poetry flows over a piano ballad in a sometimes ridiculous but none-the-less brave closing track reveals a band with the confidence to enjoy the ride wherever it may take them.
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