madra sneachta Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Ben listening to RTB a lot recently, and I've noticed that Face UP is a song many people seem not to like. Why is that?. I know it sounds quite "poppy", but is that such a bad thing?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyrob Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I like it..... it's cool. One of my favourites on RTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I dont know who you mean doesnt like the song. Personally I thought it was a very strong part of RTB. He is definatly singing with conviction on that one, and I think it could have made a great live choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madra sneachta Posted October 30, 2004 Author Share Posted October 30, 2004 QUOTE (Moonraker @ Oct 30 2004, 04:17 PM) I dont know who you mean doesnt like the song. Personally I thought it was a very strong part of RTB. He is definatly singing with conviction on that one, and I think it could have made a great live choice. I agree, but over on Counterparts, it regularly appears on "Least favourite song" threads. I don't understand why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Face up is one of my favourites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 QUOTE (madra sneachta @ Oct 30 2004, 10:28 AM) QUOTE (Moonraker @ Oct 30 2004, 04:17 PM) I dont know who you mean doesnt like the song. Personally I thought it was a very strong part of RTB. He is definatly singing with conviction on that one, and I think it could have made a great live choice. I agree, but over on Counterparts, it regularly appears on "Least favourite song" threads. I don't understand why That's why The Rush Forum is that much better than Counterparts! BTW: "Face-up" is one of my favs on RTB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Face up is a really good song. I'm not sure why it appears on the list... It is one of the better songs on Roll the Bones along with Dreamline, Roll the Bones and Bravado. Those are my favorites on the album. And yes, the Rush Forum is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 QUOTE (NeilPeartFan2112 @ Oct 30 2004, 08:58 AM) And yes, the Rush Forum is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 You bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzman Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I'm actually not that fond of Face Up. I don't know why, but I'm not. Never did like it for some reason. *runs and hides* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I guess that's understandable. I mean, it's not my favorite song, but I don't really mind it. It has a different sound to it. Sounds a little bit like modern age pop music. That's what I think atleast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I suppose its all a matter of taste. I love Face Up but, then again, I love the whole of RTB - its one of my favourite Rush albums. However, I've come across people on other Rush forums who really seem to detest it and Counterparts (another favourite of mine). There are a few in particular who seem to be of the opinion that the band haven't done any good since Hemispheres. (One of these is definitely on Counterparts. I've never been on there but encountered him on a couple of others which I no longer frequent - mainly because the guy really grates on my nerves and I have no wish to be arrested on the internet version of assault and battery). Personally, I ignore what other people say about which is the best Rush album/track/period and listen to what I like. (Personally, I'm not very keen on Signals but, as I said, its a matter of taste.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I like Face Up a lot. I don't consider it one of the heavy hitters of the album, but I still think it's a great song. For the RTB tour I remember they played it. I don't see it listed on the Power Windows site, but I'm almost sure they did. It's just a fun song with a good groove and a good lyric. I put Dreamline, Bravado (especially), Roll The Bones, Heresy, and Ghost Of A Chance as the albums strongest songs. The Big Wheel is also way up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytor Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 face up is a class song. trust your instincts dont let the doubters put you off. BYTOR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthshiner Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 QUOTE (kazzman @ Oct 30 2004, 12:22 PM) I'm actually not that fond of Face Up. I don't know why, but I'm not. Never did like it for some reason. *runs and hides* i also hide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdog Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 It simply is a matter of taste. Personally, the song is ok, not one I yearn to hear live, but it wouldn't bother me if they did play it. Certain songs just irritate certain people for no particular reason. Like Lock and Key. I hate that song, but can't really give you any specific reason why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proggy Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Well, Slaine, I'm one of those, who most definitely detest RTB , but funnily enough, I have a wee bit of an affection for Face Up. It's a goofy song that makes me want to get up and dance with a grin on my face. Harmless fun, nothing more... Rush going Bon Jovi, as I like to put it when summing up the charm of Face Up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Ah but, so far as I know, you don't go around ranting and raving and insinuating that anyone who likes it are mentally deficient, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Proggy Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Oct 30 2004, 05:11 PM) Ah but, so far as I know, you don't go around ranting and raving and insinuating that anyone who likes it are mentally deficient, do you? No, and I don't think my boyfriend does that, either. (Yes, I'm well aware of who you are referring to in your previous post. ) He may sometimes have a provocative style of writing but a sturdy sense of humour is the means to deal with it -he certainly has his tongue in his cheek while writing many of his posts, as well. Having said that, it is actually fun to diss certain records and songs by the band every now and then. I still love well over 85 % of the material, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Welcome Red Sector Man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Why the antipathy? Because it's bollocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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