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Released 22 years ago this June

In Between Evolution

The Tragically Hip · 2004

43 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · hard rock

A reflective blend of rock and folk that captures the essence of Canadian landscapes and personal introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • personal introspection on landscapes
  • thoughtful lyrics for quiet moments
  • short tracks for easy listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 29, 2004, 'In Between Evolution' was The Tragically Hip's eleventh studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'World Container'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their legacy as a quintessential Canadian band while grappling with the pressures of maintaining relevance in a changing musical landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Blue Rodeo· The Weakerthans· Gord Downie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Heaven Is a Better Place Today 2:57
  • 2 Summer’s Killing Us 3:30
  • 3 Gus: The Polar Bear From Central Park 4:09
  • 4 Vaccination Scar 2:57
  • 5 It Can’t Be Nashville Every Night 2:54
  • 6 If New Orleans Is Beat 3:17
  • 7 You’re Everywhere 3:35
  • 8 As Makeshift as We Are 3:15
  • 9 Mean Streak 4:11
  • 10 The Heart of the Melt 2:37
  • 11 One Night in Copenhagen 2:20
  • 12 Are We Family 4:34
  • 13 Goodnight Josephine 3:26

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