Fully & Completely: Redux — Day for Night (1994) A presentation of The Tragically Hip Podcast Series Hosted by: jD & Greg LeGros Release: Monday Format: Album deep dive (Redux edition) Runtime: ~1h 45m In this episode of Fully & Completely: Redux, we turn our full attention to Day for Night — the record many fans point to as the moment The Tragically Hip stopped chasing expectations and fully committed to the dark, patient, cinematic version of themselves. Released in September 1994, Day for Night arrived at a cultural moment when the ’90s were no longer new, no longer shiny, and no longer pretending everything was okay. What followed was an album that broke rules quietly: hit singles with no choruses, stories without resolutions, grooves that crept instead of charged. In this Redux episode, jD and Greg revisit the album with fresh perspective — tracing its creation, its reception, and why it remains one of the most singular statements in the Hip’s catalogue. What We Cover Why Day for Night felt like a deliberate pivot after Fully CompletelyHow “Grace, Too” announced a darker, stranger Hip — visually and sonicallyThe improbability of “Nautical Disaster” becoming a massive hit with no chorusGord Downie’s leap into fully cinematic, image-driven lyricismJohnny Fay and Gord Sinclair quietly redefining the band’s rhythmic identityThe patience, restraint, and atmosphere that hold the album togetherWhy this record feels less like a collection of songs and more like a journey Track-by-Track Highlights Grace, Too – A career-defining opener and tonal manifestoDaredevil – A tumbling, vertigo-inducing rock song hiding in plain sightGreasy Jungle – Off-kilter, playful darkness with a smirkYawning or Snarling – Menace, crowd imagery, and creeping tensionFire in the Hole – Nuance over catharsis, patience over payoffSo Hard Done By – A mid-tempo, grimy, cinematic standoutNautical Disaster – One of the boldest hit singles of the decadeThugs – Swampy groove, film references, and one of Downie’s greatest opening linesScared – Beauty, menace, and the illusion of safetyAn Inch an Hour / Emergency / Titanic Terrarium – The album’s final descent into reflection and unease Why Day for Night Endures More than any other Hip album, Day for Night rewards patience. It doesn’t rush you. It doesn’t explain itself. It invites you into the fog and trusts you to stay there. For many fans — including jD and Greg — this wasn’t just another release. It was the album that turned admiration into devotion. About the Podcast Fully & Completely is a chronological, album-by-album exploration of The Tragically Hip’s studio catalogue. Hosted by jD and Greg LeGros, the series blends music history, personal memory, cultural context, and deep fandom — without myth-making or nostalgia goggles. Redux episodes revisit classic installments with improved audio, tighter edits, and the benefit of distance. Follow, Join, Support 📍 Instagram / YouTube / Facebook: @tthpods ☕ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40 If you enjoy what we’re building here, following, sharing, or tossing a few bucks in the jar genuinely helps keep the lights on. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
