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Ok - going to launch a few shocks here. Time Stand Still is my #3 Rush song. Clearly I like it a lot more than you do. The Weapon is a good song but Rush has better. Would likely not be in my top 100. BU2B turns me off big time. If it was #133 that would be way to high. Remember hearing it when they played it live and being like "ok, it awesome their will be a new Rush album. But this? Yuck!! Lets hope this is the one dog off the album. Its terrible - its like VT". Unfortunately it was not the only song I disliked from CA - there was a bunch. Cygnus X-1 - very good song. Not big arguments. Entre Nous - very good song. No arguments with this ranking either

For me - its like watching paint dry. I was sooooo happy when the Dutch crushed Spain in opening game of the 2014 WC. For me that signaled the start of the end of its domination. I was right. Not only that but it got much better - Germany won that cup. I was soooo happy. But till then it had been several major tournaments of hoping for fun football and not getting it. Listen, the Dutch were big time dirty in the 2010 final and should had about half the team sent off, but I was still rooting for them.

WWC final will be England vs. Spain. England I considered a possible contender going in (despite the injured players they have). Spain - significant surprise. I had hoped Sweden would beat Spain in their semi and thought they would, but was not totally shocked by Spain's victory over them. Why was a routing for Sweden over Spain? 2 reasons. #1 - Sweden has come so close so many times (winning the 3rd place game at the last 2 WWC's, the last 2 WEC's and silver medals at the last 2 Olympics) and the players involved have been around a while. Would have been nice for them to finally win a big tournament. #2 - Spain. Their style of play is similar to the mens team and I hate the tacky-tack style that the Spanish men have used. So boring. Turns me off. Plus, a large number of the women on the Spanish national team had protested again their own coach and federation last year. I know people will always complain about the boss (trust me, having been the boss over 20 or so people I know it well) but this feels like something more although I don't know all the details. Instead of fixing things, most of those who signed the letter of complaint are gone. I don't know much more, but that sort of turns me off to Spain. So I wanted Sweden to win. England vs. the Aussies was a pick mum for me. Bit surprised it was 3-1. Though it would be 2-1 for whoever won. Clearly I will be rooting for England in the final. Who do I think will win? Hmmm, I guess England (they will have their suspended player back) but will not be shocked if Spain wins. They are on a roll.

Will disagree on some here and basically agree with others. Carnies - having it at 140 would be more appropriate for me. Strongly dislike the song - its just not something I can listen to. Animate - the more I think abut it, it belongs in the the top 100. But much lower for me. Decent song though. Cygnus X-1 - this one is hard. Might want it a little bit higher but basically agree with you on this. Between Sun & Moon - for me this is a top 100 song. Good song that I like. No argument with this although not 100% certain where I would put it. Cut to the Chase - for me this song falls out of the top 100. Not terrible but nothing special either.

My turn to drop some shocking comments. A Farewell to Kings - good song. Likely in the top 100 but where, not certain. Likely much lower however. Around 75 or lower. Far Cry - IMO clearly a top 100 song. Likely lower but where, again not certain. Likely somewhat lower. Manhattan Project - very good song. Totally agree its a top 100 song. Feels about right. Ceiling Unlimited - way lower. If it was #137 it would be to high. But again, my dislike of VT has been made very clear so it should not be a shock. Now comes the likely shocker. The Camera Eye - good song which I like, but Rush has many that are better. It would not be in my top 100. Likely close, but not there.

Little did I know but you have posted #95!! For me this is a top 100 song. Where? Not really certain. So no argument with this ranking. Onwards....

IMO this is clearly a top 100 song. Where? Not certain. Likely somewhat higher. Interesting that every song you have eliminated from this album (with the likely exception of High Water) would be in my top 100. Clearly I like the album more than you do. Looking forward to #95.

Afterimage - I 100% agree it has risen over the years. Once upon a time it was filler material for me. Not any more. Not at all. Yes, could be higher. The Body Electric - falls out of my top 100. Decent song but Rush just has better. In The End - I agree its a top 100 Rush song. Would not rank it this high but clearly (IMO) top 100. Turn the Page - again, clearly top 100. No argument her. Not certain exactly where I would rank it though. Middletown Dreams - I know Rush has said they view it as a hopeful song but I find it to be a very depressing song. Very sad. But very good. Top 100 yes. Not exactly certain where though. So no disagreement with this ranking. On to the top 40.

For me Cinderella Man is a very good song but Rush just has better. Likely would make my top 100 but just barely. Below 80. At best. A Passage to Bangkok, Red Sector A, Force 10 & Closer to the Heart are all top 100 songs. My only issue with CTTH is that its overplayed and as a result has not aged well. I would have it somewhat lower - but not a big issue. On to the top 40!!

Best Priest album since Screaming 4 Vengeance (IMO). Which is saying something since they have had some very good albums over the decades between these albums.

Underrated album - Accepts work in recent years (including this album, The Rise of Chaos & Blood of the Nations) has been very good and very underrated.

A ton of awesome stuff there. It was about that summer that I really got into rock music. My taste went wild that summer. Went from being a Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel fans to being a Def Leppard fan in one summer. The summer that really opened my eyes to how awesome rock music (in particular metal) could be. Ahh, to be 17 again.

Ok - my turn to toss out a few shockers. Witch Hunt is a good song that I enjoy but Rush just has better songs. For me its outside my top 100. Yes - thats right. Outside my top 100. Not by a lot but its out of my top 100. Good song but Rush just has better. Earthshine falls way out side my top 100. But its from VT so that should not be a shock given my dislike of VT. The Color of Right is decent but nothing special. Its out side my top 100 & lower than Witch Hunt. Distant Early Warning - clearly (IMO) a top 100 song. Feels about right although it could be a bit higher. But no disagreement over this ranking. Time Stand Still - wow. For me this is #3. Yes, its my overall #3 Rush song. Loved it right from when I first heard it.

In the End and Best I Can are both from FBN which means they will be in my top 100 - but more lower. Below 75 would be my best guess. Between the Wheels was a song that I totally overlooked until I saw them play it live on the R30 tour. Up to that point it was filler. That made me reconsider it and really listen to it again. Now I have it in my top 25. Perhaps top 20. Nocturne is totally unlistenable for me. If it was 148 that would ranking it unreasonable high. Mush lower IMO. Losing it - I loved you comments about it. Clearly in the top 100. Where? I am not certain. No argument with where you have ranked it.

Agree with you - for me its not terrible its just forgettable. Not in my top 100.

For me Cut to the Chase falls outside my top 100. Not terrible but it does nothing for me. You have eliminated several songs from this album that would rank in my top 100 however - Between Sun & Moon, The Speed of Love & Alien Shore.

Nocturne (IMO) would be high if it was ranked about 155. It turns me off. The Trees is a hard song to rank. There are times I like it and times I don't go crazy for it. Overall I guess its a good song but Rush just has better. This will shock many but I am not certain if it would crack my top 100. In fact, I don't think it would. Like I said, its decent but Rush just has better. Chain Lightning is from Presto so that means it is in my top 100. Not exactly where. But no arguments with this ranking. Red Sector A - no arguments at all with this ranking. Good song. Jacobs Ladder does not thrill me. Its ok but sort of blah for me. Falls out side my top 100. Not bad, but nothing I really go wild for either. Just sort of filler material IMO.

VT haters - you paged me sir? Well since you mentioned it, let me disagree with you on this batch. Ghost Rider is the best song (IMO) on VT. Which means its way outside my top 100. Likely it would be around 140 - 145 for me. Earthshine is slightly worse. RTB is not bad - its decent but the rap ruins the song for me. Falls out side my top 100. One Little Victory - more VT, another song I dislike. Down below 140, someplace in the bottom of the barrel. Beneath Between & Behind - an excellent song. I agree with you on this one. Clearly top 100. No argument with this ranking. This has been some fun thread.

I like Carve Away The Stone. IMO its the 2nd best song in T4E. Only Resist is better. That being said, the more I have thought about it the more I think it would not crack my top 100. Good song but Rush just has many that are better. T4E is decent but falls out of the top 100. Force 10 is clearly a top 100 song for me. No problem with this ranking. Face Up is ok but, the more I think about it, it would not crack my top 100. The Big Money I would rank higher. It might crack my top 30. Very good song.

Outside the top 100 for me. Not certain exactly where but lower.

Ok - so England gets by Columbia. I really did not know what to expect in that match. From the highlights I saw it looked to be an interesting match. Francs vs. the Aussies. Wow. That was some penalty shootout. Wish I had seen it live. So now we have an all commonwealth semi and Spain vs. Sweden in the other. Spain vs. Sweden- I think Sweden will be the favorites but would not be shocked by a Spain win. England vs. The Aussies will be interesting. How much do the Aussies have left after that match with France? How much can Sam Kerr give them? How much can England compensate for the player who is still suspended? How much will the crowed pick up the Aussies? This will be a very interesting match. I really can't guess who will win. This is why football (real football, not the US version) is so awesome. Hate to say it, but I don't even watch US football anymore - and I grew up on it.

Well since you asked.... Clockwork Angeles falls way out of my top 100. Not close. Caravan is even worse. Even further out of my top 100. I dislike both songs. Wish Them Well is a good song but I don't think its in my top 100. BTW - I have reconsidered The Wreckers & the more I think about it, the more likely it is that would not rank it in my top 100. Decent song but Rush just has a lot of better songs. Fly By Night I would likely rank a bit higher but basically about right. It might crack my top 50 - just. The Big Money is at least a top 50 song. Perhaps a top 30 song. I think you undervalue it. Looking forward to more.

Good song but it likely falls out of my top 100. Nothing wrong with it. Its enjoyable. Rush just has even better songs.

Yeah - like I said 2-1 but it was not that close. And for the Swedes after that OT match against the US they get to rest and play a Spanish side that just had to play the extra 30 minutes. I have to favor Sweden in this match but what do I know - I thought Japan would go all the way. Can the Lionesses beat Columbia. That will be interesting. England will be without the player who get red carded for not one but 2 games. Plus Columbia managed to defeat Jamaica - a much better side than anticipated. I really don't know. That will be an interesting match. I won't even hazard a guess. Also, can France beat the Aussies who finally have Sam Ker back? That will be interesting. Somehow I am thinking we may be headed for a France - Sweden final. But thats really a guess.

Now Spain ko's Holland. Mild upset for me. I did watch about the first 15 - 20 minutes of the match however and I got the feeling that Spain was the better side. The bigger shock is Sweden beating Japan - and even though it was 2-1 it sounds like it was not that close. Spain has to be thanking Sweden for that, but it sets up an interesting semi. Not certain who to pick there. Not the semi I expected going into the 1/4's.