The Tragically Hip - Labatt Blue Music

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Review by Knut Tarald Hartmark j

Labatt Blue Music by The Tragically Hip: A Raw Canadian Rock Gem That Still Hits Hard If you’re a fan of rock music with soul, grit, and just enough live energy to knock your socks off, Labatt Blue Music by The Tragically Hip is worth a spin. Released in 2004 under Universal Music, this album feels like a love letter to Canadian roots, blending studio polish with the raw electricity of live performances. It’s not perfect, but it’s real—and sometimes that’s all you need. Let’s talk tracks. First up, “Music @ Work (Live).” This one slaps harder than your morning coffee on an overtime shift. There’s something about the way Gord Downie’s voice cracks into those lyrics—it’s like he’s telling you a story from across the bar, cigarette smoke curling around his words. The live recording gives it this rough-around-the-edges charm, making you feel like you're right there in the crowd, beer in hand. You can almost hear someone shouting "Woo!" in the background. It’s messy, heartfelt, and impossible to forget. Then there’s “Heaven Is A Better Place Today.” Man, this track punches you straight in the gut without warning. It starts soft, almost whispery, before swelling into this emotional tidal wave that leaves you staring at the ceiling for a good five minutes after it ends. Joao Carvalho’s mastering here deserves a shoutout—it keeps everything balanced while letting the emotion bleed through. I don’t know what kind of day you’ve had, but this song will either wreck you or heal you. Maybe both. The production credits are stacked, too. Bob Ludwig? Legend. Adam Kasper? Absolute wizard behind the boards. And let’s not sleep on Danny Greenspoon, whose work on the live cuts adds that extra layer of authenticity. These guys didn’t just press record—they built something that breathes. But here’s the kicker: Labatt Blue Music isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. What makes it stick is how unapologetically Canadian it feels. From the references to small towns like Bobcaygeon to the laid-back vibe of a band that knows exactly who they are, this album reminds you why The Tragily Hip hold such a sacred place in rock history. They weren’t chasing trends—they were crafting moments. So yeah, if you’re looking for slick pop hooks or experimental beats, this might not be your jam. But if you want an album that feels like home—even if you’ve never set foot in Canada—give this one a shot. Just don’t blame me when “Music @ Work” gets stuck in your head for days. Oh, and hey, maybe grab a Labatt Blue while you listen. Seems fitting, doesn’t it? Now go ahead. Hit play. Let the Hip do their thing.

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Artist: The Tragically Hip
Album: Labatt Blue Music
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Heaven Is A Better Place Today
In Bobcaygeon (Live)
Music @ Work (Live)

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Universal Music

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Formats

  • CD
  • Promo

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Universal Music Canada Inc.
Recorded AtStudio X
Mastered AtGateway Mastering

Credits

RoleCredit
Mastered ByBob Ludwig (tracks: 1), Joao Carvalho (tracks: 2, 3)
Mixed ByMark Vreeken (tracks: 2, 3)
ProducerAdam Kasper (tracks: 1)
EngineerAdam Kasper (tracks: 1)
Recorded ByDanny Greenspoon (tracks: 2, 3)

Notes

  • Track 1 Recorded at Studio X, Seattle, Washington.
  • Tracks 2 & 3 Recorded live at Skydome, June 21, 2003.
  • All Songs:
  • Arte Humane Inc., Bhaji Maker Inc., Ching Music Inc., Dirty Shorts Music Inc., Wiener Art Inc., Southern Music Pub. Co. Canada Ltd. (SOCAN)/(ASCAP) 2004 Universal Music Canada Inc.
  • Courtesy of Universal Music Canada Inc.
  • www.thehip.com

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Matrix / Runout: L387 LBHIP #40410Y27

About The Tragically Hip

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The Tragically Hip, often referred to simply as The Hip, were a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario, consisting of lead front man Gord Downie, guitarist Paul Langlois, guitarist Rob Baker (known as Bobby Baker until 1994), bassist Gord Sinclair, and drummer Johnny Fay. They released 13 studio albums, two live albums, one EP, and 54 singles over a 33-year career. Nine of their albums have reached No. 1 on the Canadian charts. They have received numerous Canadian music awards, including 16 Juno Awards. Following lead singer Gord Downie's diagnosis with terminal brain cancer in 2015, the band undertook a tour of Canada in support of their thirteenth album Man Machine Poem. The tour's final concert, which would ultimately be the band's last show, was held at the Rogers K-Rock Centre in Kingston on August 20, 2016, and broadcast globally by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as a cross-platform television, radio and internet streaming special. Downie died on October 17, 2017. In July 2018, the band announced they were no longer active as a performing or recording entity following Downie's death.

Name Vars

  • T. Hip
  • The Hip
  • Tragically Hip

Members

  • Gordon Downie
  • Bobby Baker
  • Johnny Fay
  • Paul Langlois
  • Gord Sinclair

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The Tragically Hip’s *Labatt Blue Music* album is a unique little piece of Canadian rock history. It came out in 2004 and features live recordings, including fan favorites like "Music @ Work" and "In Bobcaygeon." What makes it stand out? The tracks were mastered, mixed, and produced by different people, giving each song its own vibe. For example, legendary mastering engineer Bob Ludwig worked on the first track, while Mark Vreeken handled mixing for the live songs. Plus, it’s named after a beer brand—Labatt Blue—which just adds to its quirky charm.