By the Numbers: Comparing the careers of the Tea Party and Tragically Hip

In an interview with The Canadian Press, Jeff Martin compared the legacy of his band the Tea Party with that of the Tragically Hip. Below, a by-the-numbers breakdown of the two long-running Canadian rock bands:

NUMBER OF STUDIO ALBUMS:

Tea Party – 7

Tragically Hip – 12

JUNO NOMINATIONS

Tea Party – 13

Tragically Hip – 43

JUNO WINS

Tea Party – 0

Tragically Hip – 14

TOP-SELLING ALBUM IN CANADA

Tea Party: “The Edges of Twilight,” 1995 (double platinum)

Tragically Hip: “Up to Here,” 1989 / “Fully Completely,” 1992 (diamond)

NUMBER OF RECORDS CERTIFIED GOLD IN AUSTRALIA

Tea Party – 2

Tragically Hip – 0

NUMBER OF TOP 40 SINGLES IN CANADA:

Tea Party – 8

Tragically Hip – 21

NUMBER OF NO. 1 SINGLES IN CANADA:

Tea Party – 0

Tragically Hip – 2