12/29/2023 0 Comments Group rush songs![]() ![]() Of course, the larger point is about subdivisions amongst groups of people – cool vs uncool, young vs old, us vs the other. TG: “Geometric order, an insulated border, in between the bright lights and the far unlit unknown…Nowhere is the dreamer or the misfit so alone.” I can imagine these words coming to Neil as he’s flying over the Midwest (of America or Canada, eh) at night observing the patterns of lights below. Unquestionably outstanding in every regard. Alex’s guitar reinforces key points, and Neil justly refers to this piece as a drumming feast. One result was this evocative classic where yearning chords frame the lyric very well, as does the secondary synth melody following the chorus. Every Rush instrumental has merit, but this one tops the crop.ĬM: Previously decorative, Geddy’s keyboards assumed a foundational role on Signals, broadening the writing possibilities just as they encroached upon guitar territory, but we shan’t delve into the latter topic. Meant to represent departures, arrivals, and varying locations of air travel, it’s a nonstop thrill, and heavens to Broon, that half-steppin’ bridge boogies hard. TG: One of the best rock instrumentals ever, let alone from Rush.ĬM: The longevity of “YYZ” was sealed by riveting themes, exchanges, and solo signatures so well-ordered that one cannot imagine it being any different than it is. It’s an uplifting beginning but there’s cynicism aplenty after the first verse. The song is about connecting with music (via one of Neil’s favorite radio stations) – “the magic music makes your morning mood” – as well as creating it (“glittering prizes and endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity”) and criticizing the business (“the words of the profits were written on the studio wall, concert hall – echoes with the sounds of salesmen”). TG: The opening guitar riff puts me into overdrive. New wave, old wave, sine wave, and beyond.each might be permanent for the listeners they touch. Rush at the time of Permanent Waves had reached a high technical level while still absorbing useful influences, some of which underline the ‘catholic radio’ notion of this song. “Xanadu” was a shoo-in for our top three right off the bat, and please don’t miss the Exit Stage Left version.ĬM: Forever an exciting landmark that bursts with ideas. To isolate highlights would involve naming every part, though I must praise how well the prelude sets up the first verse, along with the overall balance of escapist textures and heavy rock. Doesn’t suffer from lapses of their side-long epics as it holds your attention its entire lengthĬM: They’d done fantasy and extended works before, but this upgrades the components, draws from a larger palette, and structures everything perfectly under one roof, no subtitles required. TG: Long-form that has it all – bird sounds, a dream-like intro, the search for something beyond earthly toil and strain that lifts the spirit mentally and musically, the eventual realization that perhaps paradise isn’t what you thought it would be, and the escape back to reality. And it’s a rock song about a car – those are almost always good. ![]() The first time you hear it, you don’t know where it’s going next, and even after that first time, knowing all the twists and turns, it still offers surprises. Other entries share the same qualities, but I can’t rate anything better. It’s got vivid music, a good story, and the band totally atop their game. Which of course omits much else, but perhaps we’ll chat about this trio again someday.ĬM: Representing Rush at their very best, “Barchetta” rides the line between expanded song and condensed epic, every nuance stamped with maturity. It’s only 2.05 songs per studio album (not counting Feedback, which we’ll get to later) and about a quarter of their output. We were going to list 40 songs in honor of their anniversary, but too much good stuff was being left out. Why Rush? Because they’ve been together for 40 years (since Neil Peart joined), shortchanged by critics for most of that time, endured and succeeded where countless other bands have not, maintained integrity throughout, and their work deserves celebratory discussion – much more than we’ve included here. ![]()
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