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Phantom Power (International Version)

The Tragically Hip

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Well-balanced and energetic, the sixth full-length by Canadian darlings the Tragically Hip is a solid blend of their signature obscure, quirky lyrics and their well-crafted and dynamic songs. Released in 1998, Phantom Power contains some of their most enduring tunes in “Poets,” “Bobcaygeon,” and “Escape Is at Hand for the Travellin’ Man,” along with minor classics like “Emperor Penguin.” Overall, it’s a winning mix of up-tempo rockers and acoustic driven tunes, and singer Gordon Downie’s powerful vibrato-tinged voice is in fine form. The whole album sounds great, with a warm sheen and some nice sonic touches courtesy of sympathetic producer Steve Berlin (of Los Lobos fame). Phantom Power may not have the instant grab of Up to Here or Fully Completely (both great places to start if you’re new to the band), but it holds up remarkably well to repeated listens. And if you’re one of the many dedicated Hip fans, this could turn out to be one of your favorites.

Customer Reviews

Critics need to relax

Again, this got hammered by the critics for lack of imagination and trying to go in new directions away from the standard formula. This record is pleasant and straight-forward. Mr. Downie is a bit of an acquired taste but they are truly a band for the people and the next best thing to REM or U2. The lyrics are a bit obscure and heavy on the wordplay but if pearl Jam had come out in the mid-80's this is what they would sound like.

Phantom Genre

For some of us out there this album hit the nail on the head and was brilliant. But this album was not the direction that the industry was moving. Nor did it represent where reviewers wanted things to go way back in 1998. Nor was it an album to be favored by old fans of the band who like their 'raw' bar-band sound. So who is it for? People who like this album.

Could have been the Willie Nelson. . .

could have been the wine. I've never been 100% sold on the Hip. They're the band you want to like, but honestly, their albums miss the mark of greatness. The lone bright spot on this album (other than the over-played "Poets") is Bobcaygeon. Beautiful and melancholy. Nice one there.

Biography

Formed: 1983 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

Formed in 1983 in Kingston, Ontario, the Tragically Hip came together with childhood friends Gordon Downie (vocals), Bobby Baker (guitar), Paul Langlois (guitar), Gord Sinclair (bass), and Johnny Fay (drums). The bandmembers took their name from a Michael Nesmith video entitled Elephant Parts and focused on making a name for themselves in the local scene during the mid-'80s. While performing Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern, MCA Records president Bruce Dickinson was impressed by the Hip's infectious live...
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