Tragically Hip, The Vinyl Records
Over their three decades together, Canadian quintet the Tragically Hip rose from scrappy late-'80s modern rock heroes to a celebrated national treasure whose final concert was attended by the Prime Minister and broadcast live to millions across the country. After emerging as consistent chart staples thanks to landmark albums like Fully Completely (1992), Day for Night (1994), and Trouble at the Henhouse (1996), the Hip went on to enjoy a widespread and enduring popularity that propelled nine of their 13 albums to the number one spot, earned them a barrage of Juno Awards, an entry into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and even an appointment to the Order of Canada. With a guitar-driven alt-rock style that occasionally drew comparisons to American peers R.E.M., the Hip endeared themselves to Canadian fans with their distinctive penchant for poetic musings on their nation's culture, geography, history, and mythology.