We Are the Same is the eleventh full-length studio album by Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip

The Tragically Hip

The Tragically Hip, often referred to simply as The Hip, is a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario, consisting of Gordon Downie , Paul Langlois , Rob Baker , Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay . Since their formation in 1983 they have released 12 studio albums, two live albums, and 46 singles...

, released April 7, 2009 on Universal Music Canada, and by Zoë Records

Zoë Records

Zoë Records is an independent record label in the United States. It is a part of the Rounder Records group.Zoë predominantly distributes albums by folk rock and alternative pop artists...

 in the United States. The album was recorded at The Bathouse Recording Studio

The Bathouse Recording Studio

The Bathouse Recording Studio is a recording studio located in Bath, Ontario, Canada. It is owned and operated by the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. Many influential albums have been recorded by artists such as The Tragically Hip, Sam Roberts, Bruce Cockburn, Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir,...

 in Bath, Ontario with producer Bob Rock

Bob Rock

Robert Jens Rock, , is a Canadian musician, sound engineer, and record producer best known for producing bands such as Aerosmith, The Cult, Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe, 311, Metallica, Our Lady Peace, The Offspring and most recently Bush.-Payola$ and Rock and Hyde:Rock began his music career in Langford,...

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The opening track, "Morning Moon", was released on the band's website in advance of the album's release. The first single, "Love Is a First", was released February 27, 2009 and peaked at #22 on the Canadian Hot 100

Canadian Hot 100

The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007...

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On April 6, 2009, to coincide with the release of We Are the Same, The Tragically Hip performed at The Bathouse Recording Studio in a concert that was screened live in Cineplex theatres across Canada.

Commercial Performance

The album sold just under 27,000 copies in its first week and debuted at #1 on the Canadian Albums Chart

Canadian Albums Chart

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, making it the band's eighth #1 on the chart. In the U.S. it peaked at #148 on the Billboard 200

Billboard 200

The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...

. The album reached platinum certification in Canada the year it was released.

Track listing

1. "Morning Moon" – 4:01
2. "Honey, Please" – 4:01
3. "The Last Recluse" – 3:49
4. "Coffee Girl" – 3:46
5. "Now the Struggle Has a Name" – 6:05
6. "The Depression Suite: The Rock; NewOrleansWorld; Don't You Want to See How It Ends?" – 9:28
7. "The Exact Feeling" – 3:56
8. "Queen of the Furrows" – 4:12
9. "Speed River" – 4:28
10. "Frozen in My Tracks" – 4:04
11. "Love Is a First" – 3:44
12. "Country Day" – 5:19

Bonus tracks

The following tracks were iTunes and Telus Mobility pre-order bonus tracks, respectively:

• "Hush" – 2:29
• "Skeleton Park" – 3:47