Geddy's Soul Patch Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Out of all the songs in their catalog, which one is the most definitive of the band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 I would say TSOR, it's got a little bit of everything: complexity, classic Neil lyrics, blending of styles, pretty high singing etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Get back to you....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 They're a band known for tweaking their sound, sometimes drastically, every couple of years for the past 40. That makes it hard to pick one song as "definitive". Tom Sawyer encompasses pretty much everything they did up to that point. I guess I'd also nominate Natural Science, but that's about it. When someone is curious about Rush, and asks what material that is not TS or Limelight sounds like, I generally get started on a lengthy discussion. They had several different periods. I like where their sound has led them to right now, and am curious what a new album would sound like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'd have to define it by eras. It can't be just one. 70's—Anthem80'S—Tom Sawyer90's—Stick it Out00's—Sadly zero. If I had to pick one—Ghost Rider10's—Headlong Flight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) I don't think Rush can be defined by one song. They change too much for that. Edited August 19, 2014 by Lorraine 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I don't think Rush can be defined by one song. They change too much for that.That's what she said 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I don't think Rush can be defined by one song. They change too much for that.The Weapon?.....http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Disco_ball4.jpg/250px-Disco_ball4.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I don't think Rush can be defined by one song. They change too much for that.The Weapon?.....http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Disco_ball4.jpg/250px-Disco_ball4.jpg Heavens no! As much as I love the song, it doesn't define them. I'm almost tempted to say La Villa, even though it is an instrumental. It is timeless. And it Is :rush: . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I don't think Rush can be defined by one song. They change too much for that.The Weapon?.....http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Disco_ball4.jpg/250px-Disco_ball4.jpg Heavens no! As much as I love the song, it doesn't define them. I'm almost tempted to say La Villa, even though it is an instrumental. It is timeless. And it Is :rush: . I just figured that would be the opposite of defining them. Natural Science for me kind of intermingles much of their styles if you ask me. Cerebral but it also rocks.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think this is a question not even Rush can answer ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Can't pick just one. Through the years: (70's hard rock and prog themes)By-Tor2112XanaduNatural Science (80's mainstream hard rock and synth, but with their progressive nature intact)Tom SawyerSubdivisionsRed Sector A (90's "back to basics" crushing hard rock with plenty of musical chops)Stick It OutTest For Echo (post-hiatus)EarthshineFar CryHeadlong Flight To me those seem to give a taste of everything Rush is/was in their time periods. Edited August 19, 2014 by BowlCity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Xanadu. It's their eternal anthem. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Xanadu. It's their eternal anthem. :wub: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Can't pick just one. Through the years: (70's hard rock and prog themes)By-Tor2112XanaduNatural Science (80's mainstream hard rock and synth, but with their progressive nature intact)Tom SawyerSubdivisionsRed Sector A (90's "back to basics" crushing hard rock with plenty of musical chops)Stick It OutTest For Echo (post-hiatus)EarthshineFar CryHeadlong Flight To me those seem to give a taste of everything Rush is/was in their time periods.You have learned much young padawan. Not bad. Really Working Man has to be in there, but I have no real love for the first album so I left it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Xanadu. It's their eternal anthem.That would be true if Headlong Flight were never written. Headlong Flight—now that is truly an anthem!!! PS—Hemispheres 3.5 stars out of 5 Edited August 20, 2014 by Tombstone Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 As others have said, you can't really pick just one. The band has so many facets. But if I did have to pick one it would be TSOR. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 The Spirit of Radio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadoood Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) TSOR Its got all the elements that make up the greatness of Rush. Edited August 20, 2014 by Xanadoood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 The Garden 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Xanadu. It's their eternal anthem.That would be true if Headlong Flight were never written. Headlong Flight—now that is truly an anthem!!! PS—Hemispheres 3.5 stars out of 5 You won't get any disagreement from me. I think it's a great song. Best one off of CA, which only has a couple of other decent songs on it as it is. Were you around when Xanadu was being played live with the double-necks? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 The GardenThank you vitruviun dude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Xanadu. It's their eternal anthem.That would be true if Headlong Flight were never written. Headlong Flight—now that is truly an anthem!!! PS—Hemispheres 3.5 stars out of 5 You won't get any disagreement from me. I think it's a great song. Best one off of CA, which only has a couple of other decent songs on it as it is. Were you around when Xanadu was being played live with the double-necks?I was a wee lad. However, if I were in the audience on the Kings tour I would have lost my mind. If you had that pleasure I'm envious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Xanadu. It's their eternal anthem.That would be true if Headlong Flight were never written. Headlong Flight—now that is truly an anthem!!! PS—Hemispheres 3.5 stars out of 5 You won't get any disagreement from me. I think it's a great song. Best one off of CA, which only has a couple of other decent songs on it as it is. Were you around when Xanadu was being played live with the double-necks?I was a wee lad. However, if I were in the audience on the Kings tour I would have lost my mind. If you had that pleasure I'm envious. AFTK's was my first album but I didn't get a chance to see them in concert until Moving Pictures. But they did play Xanadu with the double-necks on that tour as well. It was awesome to say the least. Definite highlight of the concert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 :hail: "The Trees", it is soooo Rush! :hail: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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