The Tragically Hip's third full-length takes 1992 on my list thanks to its soulful Canadian rock sound and deep, introspective lyrics. To be honest, I first got into this band because I heard Gordon Downie's guest vocals on Dallas Green's track "Sleeping Sickness," which is a fantastic cut in its own respect. This is my favorite Tragically Hip album, because it wanders into the soulful side of rock and roll and Downie's voice resounds with an oddly enjoyable wavering timbre, almost as though he used his voice as more of an instrument than normal. Certified diamond in Canada (1,000,000 records sold), this is a quintessential record in any Canadian rock collection; not to mention any rock collection period. It's driving rock and roll with a huge lump of soul and authentic Canadian yeti juice, making a record that's oh-so-enjoyable and easy to swallow. Oh, and it's hairy, too.
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