Man Machine PoemOn Man Machine Poem, it’s almost impossible to hear the same band that wrote ragged-rock barn-burners like Courage. The Tragically Hip of 2016 are an evolved bunch that lure you ...

The Tragically Hip Man Machine Poem 4 (out of 5) The Tragically Hip are the beloved old pickup truck of Canadian music. Which is to say: They’re dependable. Reliable. Comfortable. And comforting.

Album: Man Machine Poem Artist: The Tragically Hip (Universal) 4 1/2 stars out of 5 There aren’t many bands of this vintage with the grease and nerve to come up with an album this fresh.

The Hip ended the show with mainstream hit “Ahead By a Century” and though Downie didn’t say much to the crowd (and hasn’t said much on this tour), he thanked the nearly 20,000 in the arena.