

worst rush song ever released
#261
Posted 19 February 2020 - 11:41 PM
good movie ... song, not so much
Mongo only pawn in game of life
#262
Posted 20 February 2020 - 05:59 AM
Dog Years and Virtuality are also just...dogs, yeah. But YBYL takes the cake for me.
(However, I love the Roll the Bones album aside from that one song).
#263
Posted 20 February 2020 - 07:45 AM
#264
Posted 20 February 2020 - 10:26 AM
Rick N. Backer, on 28 August 2018 - 07:36 PM, said:
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town.
Everybody loves you, so don't let them down.
The Eagles - New Kid In Town
Edited by RushFanForever, 20 February 2020 - 10:27 AM.
#265
Posted 20 February 2020 - 05:48 PM
Leave that pole alone!


#266
Posted 20 February 2020 - 09:44 PM
I am not going through all the hate songs and posts, but in general would it not be better to say "which songs do you not like?
Personally speaking, there is not a single song that was done wrong, was there to ask for your permission...was thrown together for fill.
Yes the theme of each album followed a certain trail, and maybe it was different from what I would like it to go. But it mattered. It spoke to the whole.
Some albums, some songs sound different, produced perhaps differently than what you would expect. Tinny, pop-like, radio-friendly comes to mind.
They were always hyper aware of sound, of the end result - but always giving everything it took to put it into copy.
When asked if there was a bunch of unreleased tracks, the answer was no, if it didn't cut it, it was tossed. Isn't that the very nature of our beloved?
So for me, having every studio album and playing them depending on my mood, no, I wouldn't share every recording with friends or try to convince people that this song might be pleasant to their ear. The catalogue of tracks is for my pleasure, and it changes. But really, perfection and feeling the current trends was a challenge over 40 years.
Have I ever listened and wondered...really? Yes. But never did I think it was poorly done. Never did I think it was "worst". Just different than what I wanted.
I think they nailed everything. But again, is it to your taste?
Listen again to the songs you think might be less than wanting. Do the lyrics sound odd? You are also getting an awesome guitar track. Did it sound a bit corny and political? The timing and rhythm will blow you away! I did see some references to Virtuality . The guitar and bass are amazing. As a trio, nobody can even come close! I suggest you turn up the volume a bit to get the subtle sounds. The drum track is anything but "worst".
I came upon this while listening to Test For Echo. Resist? Yes it might sound romantic and fluffy, but listen again to the time signatures. Then suddenly you get Limbo. Awesome.
...plink, plink.
#267
Posted 29 February 2020 - 01:50 AM
And then there are the songs that are pretty substandard and forgettable despite good sound & production (most of Snakes)
And then there are the songs that are pretty substandard and forgettable AND mixed poorly (I'm looking at YOU, Clockwork Angels album)
#268
Posted 29 February 2020 - 10:53 PM
Substandard and forgettable...despite good sound and production, maybe examples? I love CA and using live strings was something they have wanted to include for a long time. I am not sure how much I like the last three albums because they are quite "down key", waltzy into an off key sort of way, but CA in general? There are some kick-ass moments, hard and really strong passages. Like 2112 almost.
@jnoble, do go on

#269
Posted 01 March 2020 - 08:39 AM
Bahamas, on 29 February 2020 - 10:53 PM, said:
Substandard and forgettable...despite good sound and production, maybe examples?
Just speaking for myself, the Test for Echo album as a whole is exactly this. IMHO there are no great or terrible songs on it, just a few good ones (Test for Echo, Driven, Time & Motion) and plenty of forgettable ones (Half the World, Virtuality, Carve Away the Stone, and some others). Sound wise, it’s perfectly fine - good even.
It’s substandard in terms of Rush songs and albums but better than most other bands out there.
#270
Posted 01 March 2020 - 12:51 PM
JohnnyBlaze, on 01 March 2020 - 08:39 AM, said:
Bahamas, on 29 February 2020 - 10:53 PM, said:
Just speaking for myself, the Test for Echo album as a whole is exactly this. IMHO there are no great or terrible songs on it, just a few good ones (Test for Echo, Driven, Time & Motion) and plenty of forgettable ones (Half the World, Virtuality, Carve Away the Stone, and some others). Sound wise, it’s perfectly fine - good even.
It’s substandard in terms of Rush songs and albums but better than most other bands out there.
All 3 of the forgettable ones you listed here are some of my favorites from T4E. But thats probably because I'm one of the rare people who put T4E above 2112 so you can choose to listen to me or not, It doesn't matter
#272
Posted 01 March 2020 - 09:53 PM
Reeks of the kind adult contemporary mediocrity of the early 90s that I’d only listen to for childhood nostalgia.
Edited by invisible airwave, 01 March 2020 - 09:54 PM.
#273
Posted 01 March 2020 - 11:05 PM
Many times driving around town shopping for groceries, I play the "middle albums",
Often at night I repeat some songs, getting the best parts.
So many best parts.
Counter parts!?!
#274
Posted 02 March 2020 - 03:51 AM
ST3V, on 01 March 2020 - 12:51 PM, said:
JohnnyBlaze, on 01 March 2020 - 08:39 AM, said:
Bahamas, on 29 February 2020 - 10:53 PM, said:
Just speaking for myself, the Test for Echo album as a whole is exactly this. IMHO there are no great or terrible songs on it, just a few good ones (Test for Echo, Driven, Time & Motion) and plenty of forgettable ones (Half the World, Virtuality, Carve Away the Stone, and some others). Sound wise, it’s perfectly fine - good even.
It’s substandard in terms of Rush songs and albums but better than most other bands out there.
All 3 of the forgettable ones you listed here are some of my favorites from T4E. But thats probably because I'm one of the rare people who put T4E above 2112 so you can choose to listen to me or not, It doesn't matter
?
You sound defensive

#276
Posted 02 March 2020 - 04:18 PM
JohnnyBlaze, on 02 March 2020 - 03:51 AM, said:
ST3V, on 01 March 2020 - 12:51 PM, said:
JohnnyBlaze, on 01 March 2020 - 08:39 AM, said:
Bahamas, on 29 February 2020 - 10:53 PM, said:
Just speaking for myself, the Test for Echo album as a whole is exactly this. IMHO there are no great or terrible songs on it, just a few good ones (Test for Echo, Driven, Time & Motion) and plenty of forgettable ones (Half the World, Virtuality, Carve Away the Stone, and some others). Sound wise, it’s perfectly fine - good even.
It’s substandard in terms of Rush songs and albums but better than most other bands out there.
All 3 of the forgettable ones you listed here are some of my favorites from T4E. But thats probably because I'm one of the rare people who put T4E above 2112 so you can choose to listen to me or not, It doesn't matter
?
You sound defensive

Its not that, its just that It's kinda funny how the ones you say are forgettable are some of the least forgettable for me
#277
Posted 02 March 2020 - 05:26 PM
ST3V, on 02 March 2020 - 04:18 PM, said:
JohnnyBlaze, on 02 March 2020 - 03:51 AM, said:
ST3V, on 01 March 2020 - 12:51 PM, said:
JohnnyBlaze, on 01 March 2020 - 08:39 AM, said:
Bahamas, on 29 February 2020 - 10:53 PM, said:
Just speaking for myself, the Test for Echo album as a whole is exactly this. IMHO there are no great or terrible songs on it, just a few good ones (Test for Echo, Driven, Time & Motion) and plenty of forgettable ones (Half the World, Virtuality, Carve Away the Stone, and some others). Sound wise, it’s perfectly fine - good even.
It’s substandard in terms of Rush songs and albums but better than most other bands out there.
All 3 of the forgettable ones you listed here are some of my favorites from T4E. But thats probably because I'm one of the rare people who put T4E above 2112 so you can choose to listen to me or not, It doesn't matter
?
You sound defensive

Its not that, its just that It's kinda funny how the ones you say are forgettable are some of the least forgettable for me
It’s nothing to me other than someone else’s opinion. I think Natural Science is their best tune. Some would agree but most wouldn’t.
You say “tomayto”, and i say “tomhahto”.
#278
Posted 03 March 2020 - 02:04 PM
#279
Posted 19 March 2020 - 07:03 PM
If you disagree, then someone must've been setting off M-80s in your skull.
;-)
#280
Posted 20 March 2020 - 01:34 PM
Roll The Bones is kinda in a weird spot between that and then their 90's sound but it's got a lot more charm than the previous albums mentioned imo. The rap may in the title track might be looked at as some cheesy stint but it's full of rhythm and was fun at shows and differentiated them from other prog rock acts that may have been more close minded to a lot of the up and coming genres at the time.
I see the hate on Vapor Trails still exists here lol I rather hear loud guitars than synths.
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