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We Are the Same (Bonus Track Version)

The Tragically Hip

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National heroes who have never forgotten their ethic — or aesthetic — of a “local band that could,” the Tragically Hip are back with their 12th studio album. We are the Same reunites the Kingston, Ontario, band with producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Our Lady Peace, Mötley Crüe) and explores the many musical moods and socio-political interests which have always defined it. The opening track “Morning Moon” opens with a placid unaccompanied acoustic guitar before an open toned electric guitar ushers it into wondrous country-rock territory. The prominence mandolin plays on “Queen Of The Furrows” is probably the most love that stringed instrument has received in the rock world since R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion.” And the nearly nine and a half minute “The Depression Suite” sympathetically examines the life of some everyday folks working in menial jobs.

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Meh

I have been following this band for going on two decades and I cannot say enough bad things about this album. It easily rates with In Between Evolution as their worst effort ever. After multiple listens of We Are the Same, I have the same conclusion many friends have had to this album: BORING. Not only do the first five songs of this album lull you to sleep, but the absence of the classic Hip rock has left us with this mellow, laid-back dentist's office music. "Morning Moon" is brutal. "Honey, please" is whiney. "Last Recluse" is a poor imitation of Phantom Power type songs. "Coffee Girl" sounds like something that belongs on a Barenaked Ladies cd, and I don't mean that in a good way. "Now the Struggle Has a Name" is mediocre. "Depression Suite" is nine minutes too long and has no redeemable qualities. "The Exact Feeling" is like something off In Violet Light or Music at Work. Not a bad tune. "Queen of the Furrows" is growing on me with each listen. But I can't figure out if it's because there are so few good songs on this album or if it really is a decent song. "Speed River" is a throwaway. "Frozen in My Tracks," meanwhile, is easiest the best song on the album. Too bad it's stuck on here. "Love is a First" is another that ain't too bad. But it's a bit too Top 40 Pop for me. Almost like it's a cover of a Kelly Clarkson song. That said, I suppose I'd enjoy it in concert. Lastly, "Country Day" is a song I like, but I know I'm in the minority on that. I rate it at two stars and that is being generous. I don't mean to knock other people's ratings because, hey, to each their own. However, claiming this is their best CD is a farce. There is NO WAY this even cracks the Top Ten Hip Albums of All-Time. Please go back and listen to Road Apples, Fully Completely, Up to Here, Day for Night or Trouble at the Henhouse. That is Tragically Hip music. We are the Same is a Hip album in name only.

Takes a few listens, but this is an amazing album.

I have followed The Hip for almost 20 years. They are my all-time favorite and I love thier music. I have one rule with all new Hip albums, no judgement until 4-5 full listens. With almost every one of their albums, I have felt "let-down" after the first listen. With each subsequent listen, I come to appreciate the album and ultimately end up loving the music. We Are the Same is no exception. Upon first listen, I wondered where the heaveir tunes were and was having trouble getting into the album. After listens 2 and 3, I began having what I thought would be my favorites and after listens 4 and 5 those favorits have changed and I think the album is one of their finest ever. The first 3 songs (Morning Moon, Honey Please and The last Recluse) are amazing and arguable the best 3 songs on the album. Coffe Girl is catchy and I am liking it more with each listen. Now the Struggle Has a name is good but not great. The Depression Suite is really three differnt songs rolled up into one and all three are terrific. The next three songs (The Exact Feeling, Queen of the Furrows and Speed River) are great. Frozen in My Tracks will be great live. Love is a First is, in my opinion, the only weak song on the album. Country Day is terrific as well. Hush is an itunes bonus and is a throwaway. All in all, this is another classic album from the World's most underrated band. See them live if you get the chance, you'll be hooked for life. Thanks for continuing to produce fantastic music!

Underworked and Overdone

I fnd it hard to openly admit I do not like the work of one of my favorite all time bands that I have listened to for close to 20 years. I was not looking for a repeat of any previous albums but also not expecting a melding of mid tempo songs that sounded similar and unfinshed. I do miss the rock that has dominated the Hip for so long. It would almost seem thses songs would be better if they were split up and spaced out on several albums with some more upbeat material. There is no balance in the music and it keeps the same pace and tempo for the enitre 59 minutes of the album. Should this deter you from getting this album....yes but it should not deter you from checking out almost any other works representitive to The Tragically Hip's incredible talent.

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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