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Yer Favourites

The Tragically Hip · 2005

154 min · 37 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · hard rock

A celebration of Canadian rock, blending introspective lyrics with the band's signature anthemic sound.

Why this album works

Best for
celebratory sing-alongs with friends reflective moments during commutes dynamic shifts in emotional tone
Context
Released in 2005, 'Yer Favourites' is a compilation album that captures The Tragically Hip's extensive catalog up to that point. This album arrived after their commercial peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s, showcasing their most beloved tracks as they continued to solidify their legacy in Canadian music. It marks a transitional phase as the band prepared for their next artistic endeavors.
If you like
alternative rock, folk rock, hard rock

Yer Favourites is an album by The Tragically Hip, released in 2005. A celebration of Canadian rock, blending introspective lyrics with the band's signature anthemic sound. The album achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching number one on the Canadian Albums Chart. It has been recognized for its cultural significance in Canada, particularly as it reflects the band's impact on the national music scene and how they resonated deeply with Canadian identity. 'Yer Favourites' serves as both an introduction for new listeners and a nostalgic collection for long-time fans. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yer Favourites sound like?

A celebration of Canadian rock, blending introspective lyrics with the band's signature anthemic sound. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock.

What makes Yer Favourites by The Tragically Hip notable?

The album achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching number one on the Canadian Albums Chart. It has been recognized for its cultural significance in Canada, particularly as it reflects the band's impact on the national music scene and how they resonated deeply with Canadian identity. 'Yer Favourites' serves as both an introduction for new listeners and a nostalgic collection for long-time fans. Released in 2005, 'Yer Favourites' is a compilation album that captures The Tragically Hip's extensive catalog up to that point. This album arrived after their commercial peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s, showcasing their most beloved tracks as they continued to solidify their legacy in Canadian music. It marks a transitional phase as the band prepared for their next artistic endeavors.

Who is Yer Favourites for?

Yer Favourites works well if you're into celebratory sing-alongs with friends, reflective moments during commutes and dynamic shifts in emotional tone.

How many songs are on Yer Favourites?

Yer Favourites has 37 tracks, running approximately 154 minutes.

Tracklist

37 tracks·154:45

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

Disc 1

  • 1 No Threat 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 Standout 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 Standout 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) Standout 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

Release Date

January 1, 2005

Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

154 min 45 sec