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Road Apples is the 2nd full album by Canadian band The Tragically Hip. This is one of those albums that makes me wonder how I survived for so long without any albums by this excellent band. Recorded in New Orleans, Road Apples combines the indie-rock sound of their eponymous EP with American southern rock creating a great rock album.

There's no point running through the track list here. Time is better spent covering the elements that make this album so good. The guitar playing rocks - most songs have a combination of strong riffs and inspired lead guitar playing. Gordon Downie's lyrics and vocals are inspired - I'm not sure why he isn't considered one of rock's finest vocalists. The rhythm section is solid and serves every song. There is a nice combination of up-beat rock songs and sensitive ballads.

Road Apples is a great album - one of my favourites. It's a very long way from being horse dung... and these days The Tragically Hip are one of my favourite bands.