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Good comment. The sub par production won't stop me from liking it.

The guitar reminds me of Alex's solo LP Victor.

He may have been losing his high shrill voice starting in 1977 but to me that is when he developed his more mature yet still strong voice into the late eighties. To me, this development was an improvement in his vocals and should not be looked at as a decline.

By Alex and especially Neil showing more enthusiasm about future live performances by the band or at least recording.

I like the way it builds momentum, great Christmas song.

Subdivisions is as popular as SOR and should always be played. Less popular than TS, although I don't know why.

You know, this is the first I am even hearing of this cover. So I went to YouTube intending to listen and to read the comments (which I already knew would be priceless). I just could not get myself to hit that "play" button, but the comments were pretty funny. :) It was the worst Rush cover I've ever heard. It sounded like the theme music to some shitty 80s teen tv drama...especially the "freeze this moment..." part: I imagined the crappy, teeny bop actors/actresses giving their signature pose smiling to the camera as their real names flash. The singing sounds like chipmunks, otherwise it might have been ok.

My favourites after seeing them live were Jacobs Ladder, Xanadu, TMMB, Cygnus X-1 (especially the last 1.5 min.) and Animate. A special mention to Losing as it sounded great on video. Seeing it live must have been something.

I enjoyed reading that. Bravo.

Jesus!

Not likely

your a riot Alice

If I had never heard the song before, which version would I like better, Dinklage's for sure. The history of it doesn't make it any less enjoyable listening to Dinkage's version over Mink's, however, I can see how others' expectations might affect what they enjoy.

I liked both but to me, Dink's was more enjoyable to listen to so I hope his gets put on the CD. I think they recorded the Newark version.

There's a poll for this question further down. Oops a bit late on my reply.

I have to agree with everything except your comment about JL not being a song for live performances. For a prog song, think it came across really well and you're right about the lighting being excellent. JL was one of my highlights.

That's a great set list. I wonder if hard core fans would go for it over what they're doing. Maybe you can add a poll?

They probably didn't think it was right for live shows since they never played it before. I'm thinking they only started to realize the fans wanted it after someone looked at the polls for songs requested by the fans.

That was in Februray so things can change. We'll have to wait and see if anything develops although I'm losing hope that it changes.

It's Ok but I wouldn't call the album near perfect. To me 7COG is the worst song.

I sure hope it's extended but I doubt it now.

Drop the Wreckers and Lakeside Park (only because Geddy struggles with it). Add Losing it and the Weapon.

This

That's kind of harsh MS.

I know it doesn't help but I really do sympathize with the European fans. I'd certainly be very disappointed if I didn't have a chance. I Just feel fortunate to have seen them at least once this tour.