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Track Listings
| 1. Blow at High Dough |
| 2. I'll Believe in You (Or I'll Be Leaving...) |
| 3. New Orleans Is Sinking |
| 4. 38 Years Old |
| 5. She Didn't Know |
| 6. Boots or Hearts |
| 7. Everytime You Go |
| 8. When the Weight Comes Down |
| 9. Trickle Down |
| 10. Another Midnight |
| 11. Opiated |
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Two years after sparking a buzz with their self-titled debut, the Tragically Hip dispelled any lingering questions of beginner's luck with the rock-solid Up to Here. The album laid pavement over the impressive path carved out by its predecessor, offering bold, blues-infused rock with image-rich, provocative lyrics from enigmatic frontman Gord Downie. Challenging as Downie's vocals and words can be, the band's straightforward approach to its craft ensures widespread accessibility. The first track, "Blow at High Dough," proved an instant Can-rock radio anthem, with "New Orleans Is Sinking" following suit. Yet another single, "38 Years Old," put up similar numbers, and by the time the '80s became the '90s the Hip's fate as the nation's pre-eminent rock combo was sealed. Up to Here captures the youthful energy of a legendary outfit still finding its feet, while charting the course for great things to come. --Chuck Molgat
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
This quality album is The Hip's second of their current collection of eight and is definately worth listening to over and over again. The album starts off with a great beat in "Blow at High Dough" and continues with "I'll Believe in You". Then comes The Hip's signature song "New Orleans is Sinking" which is probably the most popular Hip song ever. A personal favourite of mine includes "Trickle Down" along with the mellow "Thirty Eight Years Old". Everyone, not just Hip fans should give this album a shot, and be blown away by the Hip!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Americans who haven't heard The Tragically Hip don't know what they are missing. In Canada, the release of a new Hip album is almost a religious experience - for Henhouse, people lined up at midnight to buy copies. One music store I go to said they sell more copies of a new Hip album than they do of anything else except Pink Floyd - about 450 copies per week. I didn't think much of the Hip until I thought I should give them a listen because they are from my hometown. But from the first words of "Blow at High Dough", I was hooked: They made a movie once / In my hometown / Out at the speedway / Some kind of Elvis (eighties?) thing / Everyone was in it, for miles around / Oh, I ain't no movie star / But I can get behind anything" - blam, amazing guitar sound and they are off. The key to the Hip IMHO is Gord Downie. He is a poet, rocker, mystic in the tradition of Jim Morrison. The Hip's songs just aren't like other rock bands - musically a little maybe! ! but the lyrics are so cool. From New Orleans is Sinking: "I've got my hands in the river, my feet up on the banks, look up at the lord above and say Hey, Man, thanks" In a world of corporate rock and people who still get away with moon-June-spoon lyrics, Gord Downie comes across as a man possessed, a rock 'n roll visionary. I just hope he doesn't have any suicidal tendencies, because the world needs more Hip!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
The American listening audience has not been bitten by the Hip bug as Canada has been. This group can rock! The tracks off this album that were the first signs of greatness, "Blow at High Dough", "Boots or Hearts" and the tune that set this album apart "New Orleans Is Sinking" This album should be every music lovers collection.
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Amazing
Awesome band, awesome CD. One of the greatest Canadian bands ever. I must say, my favourite band in the entire universe. Gord Downie and the Hip are GODS!
Published on Oct 25 2010 by StevenPaolasini
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Great Album
My favorite Hip Album of all time. All Canadian Rockers should have a copy in their collection!
Published on Jan 20 2008 by L. Meagher
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This CD is an awesome album!!!!
This CD is a great album, every song is awesome and never gets old. This cd is one of the hips greats.. Read more
Published on Jan 5 2005 by Mix master mike
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Hip's Best (Possibly the Most Under-rated Album Ever)
The Tragically Hip are the quintessential Canadian rock band, and this album is the quintessential offering from them. Read more
Published on Nov 19 2004 by Mac Graham
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Best Kept Secret
This is a great CD. Every time I listen to it I have to turn it up loud. The Hip are a tight band. Every song on this CD is great. Read more
Published on Oct 2 2002 by Norm Girouard
5.0 out of 5 stars
best ever
the hips best piece of work, it will never be forgotte
Published on Oct 15 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great rock and roll!
This is my favourite Hip album- songs like "New Orleans is Sinking" remind the listener why rock and roll will never die. Read more
Published on July 26 1999
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One of rock's all time great records
Ten years after it's release, this record simply stands the test of time. Very simply put, from start to end, it is one of the best rock and roll albums I have ever heard, and I... Read more
Published on Mar 7 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fine album - REM derivative
This is a very good album but listening to The Hip, whether on CD or live (and they do put on excellent live shows) reminds one that they are fairly derivative of REM. Read more
Published on Mar 5 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
This...this rocks
Released in 1989 !? Where the hell have I been? Looking at the cover it looks like these guys are puppies. Very misleading. What talent! Read more
Published on Feb 27 1999 by jam49@webtv.net
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