Yer Favourites
The Tragically Hip · 2005
154 min · 37 tracks · alternative rock
A sweeping collection of introspective rock anthems blending poetic lyrics with the band's signature Canadian sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Threat Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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New Orleans Is Sinking — This track exemplifies the band’s knack for storytelling, capturing a sense of urgency and loss that resonates deeply within the collective consciousness of their audience.
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Courage (for Hugh MacLennan) — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, this song reflects on themes of resilience and vulnerability, making it a standout representation of the band's introspective style.
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Ahead by a Century — This track showcases the band's ability to blend catchy hooks with profound lyrics, becoming an anthem of reflection and nostalgia that remains iconic in Canadian rock history.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Yer Favourites showcases The Tragically Hip's range but feels like a compilation rather than a cohesive album.
What we noticed
- The album features a diverse selection of tracks, with the first half emphasizing upbeat anthems while the latter half shifts towards more introspective pieces.
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections, allowing for moments of reflection and atmosphere between lyrical passages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- celebratory sing-alongs with friends
- reflective moments during commutes
- dynamic shifts in emotional tone
- nostalgic recollections of past times
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, single-track experiences
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — A compilation of beloved tracks, showcasing the band's most popular material.
- Themes
- Canadian cultural identity· New Orleans imagery· resilience in loss
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Yer Favourites came at a pivotal moment for The Tragically Hip, serving as a retrospective compilation of their most beloved tracks spanning their career. This album followed their acclaimed studio release, In Between Evolution (2004), and encapsulated the band's journey through the Canadian rock scene while solidifying their status as cultural icons.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blue Rodeo· The Weakerthans· Gord Downie
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 No Threat Start here 2:57
- 2 Grace, Too 5:34
- 3 My Music at Work 3:06
- 4 38 Years Old 4:19
- 5 Gift Shop 5:02
- 6 Ahead by a Century 3:45
- 7 Vaccination Scar 2:56
- 8 Three Pistols 3:48
- 9 So Hard Done By 3:29
- 10 Fiddler’s Green 4:26
- 11 Looking for a Place to Happen 4:32
- 12 Cordelia 4:11
- 13 ‘It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken’ 4:26
- 14 Blow at High Dough 4:37
- 15 Wheat Kings 4:19
- 16 Fifty‐Mission Cap 4:09
- 17 New Orleans Is Sinking 4:18
- 18 Escape Is at Hand for the Travellin’ Man 5:50
Disc 2
- 1 Fully Completely 3:32
- 2 Twist My Arm 3:56
- 3 Courage (for Hugh MacLennan) 4:24
- 4 Lake Fever 4:30
- 5 Poets 4:02
- 6 Fireworks 3:56
- 7 Boots or Hearts 3:40
- 8 Bobcaygeon 4:59
- 9 Nautical Disaster 4:42
- 10 Highway Girl 3:31
- 11 Gus: The Polar Bear From Central Park 4:09
- 12 Scared 5:06
- 13 Something On 3:25
- 14 At the Hundredth Meridian 3:23
- 15 Long Time Running 4:24
- 16 The Darkest One 4:42
- 17 Locked in the Trunk of a Car 4:40
- 18 Little Bones 4:45
- 19 The New Maybe 2:58
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Five Days in July
Blue Rodeo
Shares a similar introspective rock sound with rich Canadian storytelling and emotional depth.
Reconstruction Site
The Weakerthans
Combines poetic lyrics and themes of resilience with an acoustic-driven, melodic rock approach.
Secret Path
Gord Downie
Explores Canadian identity and loss through poignant storytelling and a blend of folk-rock sounds.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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