Picking up where 1998's
Phantom Power release left off, charming Canadian fivesome
the Tragically Hip continue with their signature infectious tunes on their eighth studio album
Music @ Work. Sensible songsmith and frontman Gordon Downie is classic in hitting upon notable issues and figures, and cites verses from
John Cage on the temperamental track "Tiger the Lion." "The Bastard" and "Freak Turbulence" are both intimidating in the fact that the band does not let go emotionally or physically when churning out smashing percussion drives and swirling guitar riffs. "Toronto #4" is a little wispy. Perhaps that's why
the Tragically Hip can make it playing arenas. Only attitude can get you that far. Look at
U2 and R.E.M.