Am I the only one who thinks the Tragically Hip really sucks?

[d***@gmail.com]

No you're not. One time when I went to see them when I was a teenager over 20 years ago at Phil's Grandson in Waterloo they threw a pair of dirty socks at us from their tour van. The were just starting out back then and we were talking to them outside after their show. My friends and I were big music fans and I guess they thought we were groupies or something. I don't know why they thought that my friend was telling gord Downey she thought he had one of the most unique voices coming up in rock and roll. Not a bad comment for a 15 year old to make. She was trying to talk to him on a more equal footing since she herself was a singer. My younger 14 year old friend asked for their autograph. I guess she was a little more star struck. Anyways they didn't give her one instead the threw a pair of dirty socks at us while yelling some derogatory stuff. What a bunch of douche bags. Any song they have ever made is tainted for me with that occurrence. I have friends who are pretty big fans of theirs who say they are good just get over that. I just say nah there's nothing to get over they're a bunch of douche bags.

[d***@gmail.com]

No, they suck beyond all understanding of suckage. Pure shit.

[d***@gmail.com]

Dude, you suck worse than them. At least they get paid for sucking. You suck for free.

[a***@yahoo.ca]

No, I absolutely despise this band. I hate how people act like you are UnCanadian if you don't worship this mediocre bar band

[s***@gmail.com]

The singer sounds like a goat sucking on a vibrator. Horrid music.

[r***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

I totally agree. They completely suck. And I'm Canadian.

[k***@gmail.com]

Agreed! They've been thriving off of the same 10 hits for over 20 years now! They're afraid to come out with something new because they know it'll never measure up to their previous work. If a band like Metallica or GnR stopped making albums 20 years ago, people would absolutely hate them. But there's some strange attraction to the Hip that I can't figure out. There are plenty of other, BETTER, Canadian bands out there who continuously create new music! I've stopped listening to local radio because every other song is a Hip song. It just goes to show how mindless the masses are.

[h***@gmail.com]

They should have thanked the CRTC for their success. Without it, they'd be just playing bars and local fairs. Mediocre music, lead singer tries to 'engage' the audience like Bono but with zero stage presence. Everyone can put away their 50 Mission Cap. Thankfully the Jays were on last night.

[a***@gmail.com]

This may hold some kind of record for longest lasting thread on the internet :)

I'm not a fan, but it's nice that Gord and bis mates were able to go out on their terms and give their fans one last ride.

[t***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

People are mostly tone deaf sheep who are too won over by a catchy jingle to notice the singer is very pitchy and the lyrics lost in a you had to be there metaphor. I suspect most fans are not musicians themselves unless they're just being polite as to not hurt their own chance at a music career. Not that I think everyone needs to be an amazing singer but Gord doesn't even sound competent.

Also whenever a musician dies the vultures take advantage. I'm sure his pending death is currently fueling the media's interest.

[j***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

I don't get it either. Yeah all that touring to BFnowhere got them notoriety bc Gord Downey represents every guy (and there are plenty) that shouldn't be on stage but is on stage. Everyone of his fans is going "look one of us is on stage, he actually got there! He made it! It's amazing." Yes it is. It's amazing how a guy with no business to be on stage got there. The circumstance, not the content. The legions of fans (white frat dudes who cant dance or sing) are vicariously living the "rockstar" dream through Downey. Heck, Dan Akroyd tried to give them a boost on SNL years ago, and they tried to crack other markets. It didn't work. The context wasn't there, they presented their content, but that isn't good. You can't take the context with you, it is where it is. It's small town white Canada. Nothing wrong with that really, but it doesn't mean it's good music or viable for legendary status. A celebration of mediocrity. Thinking your own son is the best. Can't blame them for loving their son. But again, it doesn't mean he's that good. It's too bad the guy has to face death sooner than naturally expected for him though, he's a human and I wish him well for that reason.

[d***@randallnorth.ca]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

Because Canada celebrates mediocrity. We're too polite to say you suck.

[p***@gmail.com]

Wow. Relevance at last! The Hip sucked years ago, and they continue to suck today. With all due respect to Gord's medical condition, it doesn't take away from the fact that he can't sing. He truly does sound like a goat swallowed a kazoo.

[b***@rogers.com]

Omg finally!! I thought I was the crazy one who thought they sound awful and really don't understand all the hysteria???!!!

[n***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

watching final show terrible

[n***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

had a couple good songs-other than that same old

[n***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

like the kazoo anology

[t***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

I don't get why the CBC has embraced them as a National treasure?

[n***@hotmail.ca]

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I just don't see why they're so popular.....

I don't get why the CBC has embraced them as a National treasure?

The CBC also sucks. A bastion of mediocrity kept long past its due date by your tax dollars.

[Mickey]

Re: Re: Am I the only one who thinks the Tragically Hip really sucks?
By: normw to alt.music.canada on Tue Aug 23 2016 08:09 am

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I don't get why the CBC has embraced them as a National treasure?

I refer to the CBC as the Canadian Women's Network. Nothing wrong with it, but
not for the rest of us.

Mick


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I just don't see why they're so popular.....

just watched a few minutes of their final concert. Man oh man...he seems drunk! Singing out of tune...weirdo faces and forgetting the words. Pathetic last showing....should have quit while some thought they were ahead....really!

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I just don't see why they're so popular.....

just watched a few minutes of their final concert. Man oh man...he seems drunk! Singing out of tune...weirdo faces and forgetting the words. Pathetic last showing....should have quit while some thought they were ahead....really!

Thank you! I posted on reddit Calgary about his singing and stage presence and got removed for trolling.

[a***@gmail.com]

Coax me it says "and I think Consolidated is ok. It's not the band I hate it's their fans." Consolidated is a band. It's not about the TH at all.

[m***@gmail.com]

I think Gord and the band are getting a lotmof sympathy because of his medical condition. But in all the yesrs the Hip has been around I have never understood the appeal. I guess you can applaud their hard work, but it is hard to get past that voice!

[a***@gmail.com]

Finally I found a group of Canadians who don't like "The Hip", I honesty tried to listen to them back in the 80's after a friend said they were "Canada's answer to R.E.M." - After a few listens I decided he did not know shit, and have never listened to them again.

Yes it is tragic that the lead singer has brain cancer, but he is not the first and nor sadly will he be the last.

This, however, does not mean that everyone who could give a flying fuck about them 2 months ago suddenly start saying how brilliant they are blah blah blah

They suck

His voice is annoying

They are boring as fuck

I feel honoured to add to a 17yr old thread

[d***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

I went with my daughter to see Sam Roberts here in Vancouver several years ago. Tragically Hip unfortunately came with the deal. Sam Roberts was great as expected as the opening act. We lasted one song by Hip and then got up and left. The guy can't sing, acts like a goof on stage, dresses like a clown and has absolutely the most annoying voice known to man. It wasn't even worth sitting through even though we had paid for it.

His medical condition is what it is, but he only represents a small fraction of Canadians, and not very well.

[American who hates the Hip]

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I just don't see why they're so popular.....

I went with my daughter to see Sam Roberts here in Vancouver several years ago. Tragically Hip unfortunately came with the deal. Sam Roberts was great as expected as the opening act. We lasted one song by Hip and then got up and left. The guy can't sing, acts like a goof on stage, dresses like a clown and has absolutely the most annoying voice known to man. It wasn't even worth sitting through even though we had paid for it.
His medical condition is what it is, but he only represents a small fraction of Canadians, and not very well.

Finally!!! I lived in Toronto for 20 years and had to put up with the crap from all these people I worked with who were from Kingston. the Hip, the Hip - holy friggin' crap!! This band sucks and no one will say it except for a few on this site. It's the Emperor's Clothes!! God help you if you say something derogatory about them. "why, why, you're NOT Canadian!!" pbbbt. The band sucks. mediocre bar band at best.

[m***@gmail.com]

Just crap and slop and SO typical Canadian.

[n***@gmail.com]

The are only popular in Canada. No where else in the universe. The singer isn't. Weak. Off key. Band mediocre.

[j***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

Guy gets a brain tumor all of the sudden hes the greatest Canadian ever. Gordon should just roll over and die sick of his public displays about the goddam Indians

I hate them the only time I remember people liking them was when they were totally smashed probably why they dot mind that horrible voice.

[j***@gmail.com]

you all are nuts. the hip are one of the best groups in canada and will be a
the top end of the hall of fame with the likes of neil young and the guess
who

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

Don't worry. You are not alone.

Thats funny both the other bands you mentioned are horrible too The Guess Who has like two songs people recognize and Burton and that turd from BTO(Another shitty band that has one song that people know) havent written anything new in 30 years. neil young sounds like a bunch of whining his voice is almost intolerable. Whats next your going to say bob dylan has the best voice ever. Speak for yourself I know tons of people who think the hip sucks.

[n***@gmail.com]

Singer can't sing. Weak voice.

[j***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

You're not the only one. Hey, R.I.P. to Gord and best wishes to his family. But I simply could not appreciate anything about their music... style or sound.

[c***@gmail.com]

Tragically Hip is the worst band I have heard in Canada. Musically untalented and mediocre. Which in Canada makes them popular, unfortunately, and those with better taste in music then have to endure intolerable suffering. Downie's voice sounded like a sheep indeed. Although a sheep is much more tolerable. Best analogy I have heard. When I hear the hip on the radio I change the station. Nicelback is awful and still better than the Hip I believe. Which isn't saying much. Just because they're Canadian doesn't mean we have to like them. Sorry Downie lost to cancer but he was far from a saint. Disturbing how people are glorifying him in the media today.

[m***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....
I just don't see why they're so popular.....

I have never liked them, I cannot even listen to them, his voice makes me rage. It is so bad that I turn the radio off when they come on, or at least leave the room. When I was a teenager I discouraged my sister from dating someone because they liked the hip, that was 20 years ago. Maybe the words of the songs would be good if they were sung by someone who had a better voice. I am not unhappy that he passed, it was not a shock, he has been terminal for over a year, i am sick of hearing it though.

[m***@gmail.com]

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I just don't see why they're so popular.....
I just don't see why they're so popular.....

I have never liked them, I cannot even listen to them, his voice makes me rage. It is so bad that I turn the radio off when they come on, or at least leave the room. When I was a teenager I discouraged my sister from dating someone because they liked the hip, that was 20 years ago. Maybe the words of the songs would be good if they were sung by someone who had a better voice. I am not unhappy that he passed, it was not a shock, he has been terminal for over a year, i am sick of hearing it though.

I understand that Gordon Downey was a great guy, and it is sad that he had to die. However, I agree with you in every particular. His singing could drive me out of a room!

[n***@gmail.com]

He might be in heaven. But only people in hell will have to. Listen to his singing.

[e***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular..

Truth is ...they F....in suck and it's actually kinda sad that the average Joe in Canada think they are anything but cat piss.

[s***@gmail.com]

i watched a documetary on netflix about a canadian band the tragically hip... never having heard of them and not wanting to be overly critical Specially of the lead singer but they are horrible... I realize the lead singer was diagnosed with brain cancer which is horrible I feel terrible for him. I just trying to understand the band was any better before that took place because I just don’t get them especially the lead singer - his vocals are poor...were they ever any better?

his unfortunate bout with this disease had to be difficult andchis efforts commendable ... but as a profsessional band for decades how could that be,there just isnt anything good about them...so can someone explain why and how they were a money making (?) touring band?
Were they or let me ask this, was the singer ever any good?
Either way, RIP.

[a***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

I just Googled Are the Tragically Hip any good? Added terrible - got here.

I was watching the movie about them and, seriously, wondered if it was just a ruse like say The Ruttles or Spinal Tap. They sound really really below average.

[d***@gmail.com]

I just don't see why they're so popular.....

Yes!! Best thread ever And longest
The hip are so bad its a joke, terrible singing (rip tho)
pathetic

[g***@gmail.com]

And I thought I was the only one who did like the TH.
Saw them in Saskatoon, every song sounded the same.
Thankfully the tickets were free.

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I just don't see why they're so popular.....

24 years later and they still suck