_hi_water._ ranks all 173 Rush songs

[grep]

You and I , we kind of agree, rating the Alien Shore.... rating the Alien Shore

[_hi_water._]

113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41), Vapor Trails (2002)

Vapor Trails - Entry 7 out of 13

 

This song showcases Neil's thought-evoking reflections on his pain and suffering for the few years prior, and this song is absolutely powerful. However, it is definitely not a very well mixed song, and perhaps isn't the most interesting track instrumentally; it makes me long for more interesting tracks later in the album. Great track, but not a standout.

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)
119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)
118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)
117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)
116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)
113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

 

How is this album doing so far?

13. “Peaceable Kingdom”, Track 4/13 (5:23) - #164/173
12. “Out Of The Cradle”, Track 13/13 (5:03) - #155/173
11. “The Stars Look Down”, Track 5/13 (4:28) - #138/173
10. “Ceiling Unlimited”, Track 2/13 (5:28) - #130/173
9. “Nocturne”, Track 11/13 (4:49) - #125/173
8. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - #116/173
7. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - #113/173

[TheAccountant]

23 hours ago, _hi_water._ said:

114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45), Counterparts (1993)

Counterparts - Entry 4 out of 11

 

A much stronger straightforward rockin' tune from the album that has a good funk to it. May not be one of the more interesting tracks from Counterparts for me, but the lyrics here are definitely a highlight for progressive rock in 1993. "You and I, we are pressed into these solitudes/Color and culture, language and race/Just variations on a theme/Islands in a much larger stream".

 

 

Previously on my list...

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)
119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)
118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)
117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)
116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)

 

How is this album doing so far?

11. “Double Agent”, Track 8/11 (4:52) - #143/173

10. “Between Sun & Moon”, Track 5/11 (4:37) - #139/173

9. “The Speed Of Love”, Track 7/11 (5:02) - #126/173

8. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - #114/173

 

 

Another song I really enjoy.  Its also in my top 100.  So far, of the 4 songs you have ranked from this album I would have placed 3 of them in the top 100.  Only with Double Agent did I agree with you.

 

 

Interesting.  I wonder what next.

[TheAccountant]

10 minutes ago, _hi_water._ said:

113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41), Vapor Trails (2002)

Vapor Trails - Entry 7 out of 13

 

This song showcases Neil's thought-evoking reflections on his pain and suffering for the few years prior, and this song is absolutely powerful. However, it is definitely not a very well mixed song, and perhaps isn't the most interesting track instrumentally; it makes me long for more interesting tracks later in the album. Great track, but not a standout.

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)
119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)
118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)
117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)
116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)
113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

 

How is this album doing so far?

13. “Peaceable Kingdom”, Track 4/13 (5:23) - #164/173
12. “Out Of The Cradle”, Track 13/13 (5:03) - #155/173
11. “The Stars Look Down”, Track 5/13 (4:28) - #138/173
10. “Ceiling Unlimited”, Track 2/13 (5:28) - #130/173
9. “Nocturne”, Track 11/13 (4:49) - #125/173
8. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - #116/173
7. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - #113/173

Likely the best song on this album - which means I would rank it much lower than you do.  Good lyrics but as you said, the mix is terrible and the music is awful (IMO).

[grep]

11 minutes ago, _hi_water._ said:

113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41), Vapor Trails (2002)

Vapor Trails - Entry 7 out of 13

 

This song showcases Neil's thought-evoking reflections on his pain and suffering for the few years prior, and this song is absolutely powerful. However, it is definitely not a very well mixed song, and perhaps isn't the most interesting track instrumentally; it makes me long for more interesting tracks later in the album. Great track, but not a standout.

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)
119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)
118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)
117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)
116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)
113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

 

How is this album doing so far?

13. “Peaceable Kingdom”, Track 4/13 (5:23) - #164/173
12. “Out Of The Cradle”, Track 13/13 (5:03) - #155/173
11. “The Stars Look Down”, Track 5/13 (4:28) - #138/173
10. “Ceiling Unlimited”, Track 2/13 (5:28) - #130/173
9. “Nocturne”, Track 11/13 (4:49) - #125/173
8. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - #116/173
7. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - #113/173

I think for the next bunch of songs , my gut is going to say 'rate them higher'.  But I get it. We're at the point where the songs start to get really good, and some have to land where this gem does.  

[laughedatbytime]

11 minutes ago, _hi_water._ said:

113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41), Vapor Trails (2002)

Vapor Trails - Entry 7 out of 13

 

This song showcases Neil's thought-evoking reflections on his pain and suffering for the few years prior, and this song is absolutely powerful. However, it is definitely not a very well mixed song, and perhaps isn't the most interesting track instrumentally; it makes me long for more interesting tracks later in the album. Great track, but not a standout.

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)
119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)
118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)
117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)
116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)
113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

 

How is this album doing so far?

13. “Peaceable Kingdom”, Track 4/13 (5:23) - #164/173
12. “Out Of The Cradle”, Track 13/13 (5:03) - #155/173
11. “The Stars Look Down”, Track 5/13 (4:28) - #138/173
10. “Ceiling Unlimited”, Track 2/13 (5:28) - #130/173
9. “Nocturne”, Track 11/13 (4:49) - #125/173
8. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - #116/173
7. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - #113/173

Way too low, in my book.    This song is powerful, like you say, and almost hypnotic in places, in a good way.  I have this one quite a bit higher.

[Mosher]

I have Ghost Rider 77th and 5th off Vapor Trails. Interesting, though. I think if I did this now it would be 3rd off Vapor, so probably even higher on the list. It's a deep song, and that really helps it. 

[Nova Carmina]

9 hours ago, _hi_water._ said:

113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41), Vapor Trails (2002)

Vapor Trails - Entry 7 out of 13

 

This song showcases Neil's thought-evoking reflections on his pain and suffering for the few years prior, and this song is absolutely powerful. However, it is definitely not a very well mixed song, and perhaps isn't the most interesting track instrumentally; it makes me long for more interesting tracks later in the album. Great track, but not a standout.

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)
119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)
118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)
117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)
116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)
113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

 

How is this album doing so far?

13. “Peaceable Kingdom”, Track 4/13 (5:23) - #164/173
12. “Out Of The Cradle”, Track 13/13 (5:03) - #155/173
11. “The Stars Look Down”, Track 5/13 (4:28) - #138/173
10. “Ceiling Unlimited”, Track 2/13 (5:28) - #130/173
9. “Nocturne”, Track 11/13 (4:49) - #125/173
8. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - #116/173
7. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - #113/173

 

This seems harsh but fair; as you approach the top 100, it's hard to know what to swap it out with, though there are still some things from that very album we've yet to see, and I still think you've tragically underrated "Ceiling Unlimited," which is the third best song. It's a good track, so this is one of those "good player can't get on the field" depth issues.

[_hi_water._]

112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33), Hold Your Fire (1987)

Hold Your Fire - Entry 3 out of 10

 

I dare say that this is one of the most overlooked tracks throughout Rush's entire discography - it might have to do with the fact that Hold Your Fire is 50 minutes with fleshed-out synths, and this song closes out the album right after "Tai Shan". I firmly believe that this album would've turned out better with only 8 songs, getting rid of the two I threw out previously. Even though this would be the weakest one, the album holds its fire and pours it out with water. This song sort of has a "Mystic Rhythms" feel, except that it isn't as dark and synth-oriented. It has some driving bass and excellent percussion - and whatever they might be that I can't articulate, the ocean sound effects that are occasionally heard throughout the tune are especially nice. However, the song's uplifting final 45 seconds is quite abrupt, and I wish that they would've gone off about it earlier in the song or progressed. Great song!

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)
119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)
118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)
117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)
116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)
113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - Entry 3/10, Hold Your Fire (1987)

 

How is this album doing so far?

10. “Tai Shan”, Track 9/10 (4:17) - #165/173
9. “Second Nature”, Track 4/10 (4:36) - #134/173
8. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - #112/173

[laughedatbytime]

Just now, _hi_water._ said:

112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33), Hold Your Fire (1987)

Hold Your Fire - Entry 3 out of 10

 

I dare say that this is one of the most overlooked tracks throughout Rush's entire discography - it might have to do with the fact that Hold Your Fire is 50 minutes with fleshed-out synths, and this song closes out the album right after "Tai Shan". I firmly believe that this album would've turned out better with only 8 songs, getting rid of the two I threw out previously. Even though this would be the weakest one, the album holds its fire and pours it out with water. This song sort of has a "Mystic Rhythms" feel, except that it isn't as dark and synth-oriented. It has some driving bass and excellent percussion - and whatever they might be that I can't articulate, the ocean sound effects that are occasionally heard throughout the tune are especially nice. However, the song's uplifting final 45 seconds is quite abrupt, and I wish that they would've gone off about it earlier in the song or progressed. Great song!

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)
119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)
118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)
117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)
116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)
113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - Entry 3/10, Hold Your Fire (1987)

 

How is this album doing so far?

10. “Tai Shan”, Track 9/10 (4:17) - #165/173
9. “Second Nature”, Track 4/10 (4:36) - #134/173
8. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - #112/173

And here I thought it would be #1!   

[Mosher]

6 minutes ago, _hi_water._ said:

112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33), Hold Your Fire (1987)

Hold Your Fire - Entry 3 out of 10

 

 

This is a surprise. While I didn't expect it to actually be first, I definitely expected a top 20 spot. It's always been a favorite of mine. 

It's 32nd on my list and second off that album. It's managed over the years to climb past Force Ten, Time Stand Still, and Lock and Key to get there. 

So in a surprise move I guess maybe I like it best across the folk on this forum. Maybe not, there are some serious HYF folk out there. But still, not many would put High Water where I do. 

[grep]

1 hour ago, _hi_water._ said:

112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33), Hold Your Fire (1987)

Hold Your Fire - Entry 3 out of 10

 

I dare say that this is one of the most overlooked tracks throughout Rush's entire discography - it might have to do with the fact that Hold Your Fire is 50 minutes with fleshed-out synths, and this song closes out the album right after "Tai Shan". I firmly believe that this album would've turned out better with only 8 songs, getting rid of the two I threw out previously. Even though this would be the weakest one, the album holds its fire and pours it out with water. This song sort of has a "Mystic Rhythms" feel, except that it isn't as dark and synth-oriented. It has some driving bass and excellent percussion - and whatever they might be that I can't articulate, the ocean sound effects that are occasionally heard throughout the tune are especially nice. However, the song's uplifting final 45 seconds is quite abrupt, and I wish that they would've gone off about it earlier in the song or progressed. Great song!

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)
119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)
118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)
117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)
116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)
113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - Entry 3/10, Hold Your Fire (1987)

 

How is this album doing so far?

10. “Tai Shan”, Track 9/10 (4:17) - #165/173
9. “Second Nature”, Track 4/10 (4:36) - #134/173
8. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - #112/173

Not this one though.  This one belongs closer to the bottom. 

[TheAccountant]

2 hours ago, _hi_water._ said:

112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33), Hold Your Fire (1987)

Hold Your Fire - Entry 3 out of 10

 

I dare say that this is one of the most overlooked tracks throughout Rush's entire discography - it might have to do with the fact that Hold Your Fire is 50 minutes with fleshed-out synths, and this song closes out the album right after "Tai Shan". I firmly believe that this album would've turned out better with only 8 songs, getting rid of the two I threw out previously. Even though this would be the weakest one, the album holds its fire and pours it out with water. This song sort of has a "Mystic Rhythms" feel, except that it isn't as dark and synth-oriented. It has some driving bass and excellent percussion - and whatever they might be that I can't articulate, the ocean sound effects that are occasionally heard throughout the tune are especially nice. However, the song's uplifting final 45 seconds is quite abrupt, and I wish that they would've gone off about it earlier in the song or progressed. Great song!

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)
119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)
118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)
117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)
116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)
113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - Entry 3/10, Hold Your Fire (1987)

 

How is this album doing so far?

10. “Tai Shan”, Track 9/10 (4:17) - #165/173
9. “Second Nature”, Track 4/10 (4:36) - #134/173
8. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - #112/173

Hmm, this will likely not be a shock but I will disagree with you on this one.  For me its in the top 100.  All of the songs off this album would be though.  In terms of lyrics, Neil was on fire during the Power Windows / HYF / Presto era.  Not a bad song from those 3 albums.

[IbanezJem]

10 hours ago, laughedatbytime said:

And here I thought it would be #1!   

 

This is the song he is named after; it`s a common mistake from Rush fans.  

[yyz305]

11 hours ago, _hi_water._ said:

112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33), Hold Your Fire (1987)

Hold Your Fire - Entry 3 out of 10

 

I dare say that this is one of the most overlooked tracks throughout Rush's entire discography - it might have to do with the fact that Hold Your Fire is 50 minutes with fleshed-out synths, and this song closes out the album right after "Tai Shan". I firmly believe that this album would've turned out better with only 8 songs, getting rid of the two I threw out previously. Even though this would be the weakest one, the album holds its fire and pours it out with water. This song sort of has a "Mystic Rhythms" feel, except that it isn't as dark and synth-oriented. It has some driving bass and excellent percussion - and whatever they might be that I can't articulate, the ocean sound effects that are occasionally heard throughout the tune are especially nice. However, the song's uplifting final 45 seconds is quite abrupt, and I wish that they would've gone off about it earlier in the song or progressed. Great song!

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)
119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)
118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)
117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)
116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)
113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - Entry 3/10, Hold Your Fire (1987)

 

How is this album doing so far?

10. “Tai Shan”, Track 9/10 (4:17) - #165/173
9. “Second Nature”, Track 4/10 (4:36) - #134/173
8. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - #112/173

One of my favourites from HYF. I prefer this to other popular tracks like Force Ten and Lock and Key

[Nova Carmina]

14 hours ago, _hi_water._ said:

112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33), Hold Your Fire (1987)

Hold Your Fire - Entry 3 out of 10

 

I dare say that this is one of the most overlooked tracks throughout Rush's entire discography - it might have to do with the fact that Hold Your Fire is 50 minutes with fleshed-out synths, and this song closes out the album right after "Tai Shan". I firmly believe that this album would've turned out better with only 8 songs, getting rid of the two I threw out previously. Even though this would be the weakest one, the album holds its fire and pours it out with water. This song sort of has a "Mystic Rhythms" feel, except that it isn't as dark and synth-oriented. It has some driving bass and excellent percussion - and whatever they might be that I can't articulate, the ocean sound effects that are occasionally heard throughout the tune are especially nice. However, the song's uplifting final 45 seconds is quite abrupt, and I wish that they would've gone off about it earlier in the song or progressed. Great song!

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)
119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)
118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)
117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)
116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)
114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)
113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)
112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - Entry 3/10, Hold Your Fire (1987)

 

How is this album doing so far?

10. “Tai Shan”, Track 9/10 (4:17) - #165/173
9. “Second Nature”, Track 4/10 (4:36) - #134/173
8. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - #112/173

 

Oh, wait, I just realized I spoke too soon when I wrote I wasn't sure what you could swap "Ghost Rider" with, and lo and behold, here it is! This is too high (water). I'll show myself out.

 

HYF has some peak moments, but it's mostly utterly skippable, and this track is evidence of that.

 

Further up and further in!

[_hi_water._]

How is my list shaping up so far?

173. “Half The World”, Track 3/11 (3:43) - Entry 1/11, Test For Echo (1996)

172. “Anagram (For Mongo)”, Track 8/11 (4:00) - Entry 1/11, Presto (1989)

171. “Bravest Face”, Track 10/13 (5:12) - Entry 1/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

170. “Virtuality”, Track 8/11 (5:44) - Entry 2/11, Test For Echo (1996)

169. “Dog Years”, Track 7/11 (4:55) - Entry 3/11, Test For Echo (1996)

168. “Seven And Seven Is”, Track 6/8 (2:53) - Entry 1/8, Feedback (2004)

167. “BU2B2”, Track 10/12 (1:28) - Entry 1/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)

166. “Face Up”, Track 4/10 (3:54) - Entry 1/10, Roll The Bones (1991)

165. “Tai Shan”, Track 9/10 (4:17)  - Entry 1/10, Hold Your Fire (1987)

164. “Peaceable Kingdom”, Track 4/13 (5:23) - Entry 1/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

163. “You Bet Your Life”, Track 10/10 (5:01) - Entry 2/10, Roll The Bones (1991)

162. “War Paint”, Track 4/11 (5:24) - Entry 2/11, Presto (1989)

161. “For What It’s Worth”, Track 3/8 (3:30) - Entry 2/8, Feedback (2004)

160. “The Way The Wind Blows”, Track 7/13 (6:28) - Entry 2/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

159. “Neurotica”, Track 9/10 (4:39) - Entry 3/10, Roll The Bones (1991)

158. “Hand Over Fist”, Track 10/11 (4:11) - Entry 3/11, Presto (1989)

157. “Spindrift”, 5/13 (5:24) - Entry 3/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

156. “Shapes Of Things”, Track 7/8 (3:16) - Entry 3/8, Feedback (2004)

155. “Out Of The Cradle”, Track 13/13 (5:03) - Entry 2/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

154. “Rivendell”, Track 7/8 (4:52) - Entry 1/8, Fly By Night (1975)

153. “Need Some Love”, Track 2/8 (2:16)  - Entry 1/8, Rush (1974)

152. “The Color Of Right”, Track 4/11 (4:48) - Entry 4/11, Test For Echo (1996)

151. “Mr. Soul”, Track 5/8 (3:51) - Entry 4/8, Feedback (2004)

150. “Hope”, Track 8/13 (2:03) - Entry 4/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

149. “Superconductor”, Track 7/11 (4:47)  - Entry 4/11, Presto (1989)

148. “Carve Away The Stone”, Track 11/11 (4:06) - Entry 5/11, Test For Echo (1996)

147. “Madrigal”, Track 5/6 (2:35)  - Entry 1/6, A Farewell To Kings (1977)

146. “I Think I’m Going Bald”, Track 2/5 (3:41) - Entry 1/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)

145. “Crossroads”, Track 8/8 (3:27) - Entry 5/8, Feedback (2004)

144. “Available Light”, Track 11 (5:03)  - Entry 5/11, Presto (1989)

143. “Double Agent”, Track 8/11 (4:52) - Entry 1/11, Counterparts (1993)

142. “Scars”, Track 5/11 (4:07)  - Entry 6/11, Presto (1989)

141. “Roll The Bones”, Track 3/10 (5:30) - Entry 4/10, Roll The Bones (1991)

140. “Here Again”, Track 4/8 (7:30) - Entry 2/8, Rush (1974)

139. “Between Sun & Moon”, Track 5/11 (4:37) - Entry 2/11, Counterparts (1993)

138. “The Stars Look Down”, Track 5/13 (4:28) - Entry 3/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

137. “The Big Wheel”, Track 6/10 (5:13)  - Entry 5/10, Roll The Bones (1991)

136. “Time And Motion”, Track 5/11 (5:01) - Entry 6/11, Test For Echo (1996)

135. “Presto”, Track 6/11 (5:45) - Entry 7/11, Presto (1989)

134. “Second Nature”, Track 4/10 (4:36) - Entry 2/10, Hold Your Fire (1987)

133. “The Larger Bowl (A Pantoum)”, Track 4/13 (4:07) - Entry 5/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

132. ”Red Tide”, Track 9/11 (4:29) - Entry 8/11, Presto (1989)

131. “The Seeker”, Track 4/8 (3:27) - Entry 6/8, Feedback (2004)

130. “Ceiling Unlimited”, Track 2/13 (5:28) - Entry 4/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

129. “Test For Echo”, Track 1/11 (5:56) - Entry 7/11, Test For Echo (1996)

128. ”Halo Effect”, Track 6/12 (3:14) - Entry 2/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)

127. “Making Memories”, Track 6/8 (2:58) - Entry 2/8, Fly By Night (1975)

126. “The Speed Of Love”, Track 7/11 (5:02) - Entry 3/11, Counterparts (1993)

125. “Nocturne”, Track 11/13 (4:49) - Entry 5/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

124. “Chain Lightning”, Track 2/11 (4:33) - Entry 9/11, Presto (1989)

123. “Limbo”, Track 10/11 (5:29) - Entry 8/11, Test For Echo (1996)

122. “Heresy”, Track 7/10 (5:27) - Entry 6/10, Roll The Bones (1991)

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)

119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)

118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)

117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)

116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)

113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - Entry 3/10, Hold Your Fire (1987)

 

Here is the breakdown of each album:

Rush (1974) - 3/8, 5 left remaining

Fly By Night (1975) - 2/8, 6 left remaining

Caress Of Steel (1975) - 2/5, 3 left remaining

2112 (1976) - 1/6, 5 left remaining

A Farewell To Kings (1977) - 1/6, 5 left remaining

Hemispheres (1978) - 0/4, 4 left remaining

Permanent Waves (1980) - 0/6, 6 left remaining

Moving Pictures (1981) - 0/7, 7 left remaining

Signals (1982) - 0/8, 8 left remaining

Grace Under Pressure (1984) - 0/8, 8 left remaining

Power Windows (1985) - 0/8, 8 left remaining

Hold Your Fire (1987) - 3/10, 7 left remaining

Presto (1989) - 9/11, 2 left remaining

Roll The Bones (1991) - 6/10, 4 left remaining

Counterparts (1993) - 4/11, 7 left remaining

Test For Echo (1996) - 8/11, 3 left remaining

Vapor Trails (2002) - 7/13, 6 left remaining

Feedback (2004) - 6/8, 2 left remaining

Snakes & Arrows (2007) - 7/13, 6 left remaining

Clockwork Angels (2012) - 3/12, 9 left remaining

 

I still have yet to eliminate tracks from Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, Signals, Grace Under Pressure, and Power Windows.

 

Which album do you predict will be eliminated first? Which album do you predict will lose a track last?

 

[_hi_water._]

111. “Where’s My Thing? (Part IV, “Gangster Of Boats” Trilogy)”, Track 5/10 (3:49), Roll The Bones (1991)

Roll The Bones - Entry 7 out of 10

 

Easily one of the Roll the Bones standouts. It's got jazz fusion and funk, something we almost never get from Rush. Neil goes to town on the drums with complex rhythms, and Ged has some catchy basslines. It's no "YYZ" or "La Villa Strangiato", but it sure as hell is great. We must also not forget the almighty Clockwork Angels Tour version of this song with the drum solo!

 

Side note - I also have dark memories with this song. On a cloudy January 10 evening in 2020, I was listening to Roll the Bones in full and this song came on - pulled on some basic news from Google or something, and found out the passing of Neil. A chilling moment that has been stuck in my head since.

 

 

 

How is this album doing?

10. “Face Up”, Track 4/10 (3:54) - #166/173

9. “You Bet Your Life”, Track 10/10 (5:01) - #163/173

8. “Neurotica”, Track 9/10 (4:39) - #159/173

7. “Roll The Bones”, Track 3/10 (5:30) -  #141/173

6. “The Big Wheel”, Track 6/10 (5:13) - #137/173

5. “Heresy”, Track 7/10 (5:27) - #122/173

4. “Where’s My Thing? (Part IV, “Gangster Of Boats” Trilogy)”, Track 5/10 (3:49) - #111/173

[Mosher]

Very nice instrumental track. It's 109th on my list, virtually the same, actually exactly the same since you have two feedback songs left. Take them out and this was 109th for you as well. 

If I rate these again it will probably drop, since I do like words and this isn't La Villa Strangiato. But right now there can be no argument from me. 

[laughedatbytime]

1 hour ago, _hi_water._ said:

How is my list shaping up so far?

173. “Half The World”, Track 3/11 (3:43) - Entry 1/11, Test For Echo (1996)

172. “Anagram (For Mongo)”, Track 8/11 (4:00) - Entry 1/11, Presto (1989)

171. “Bravest Face”, Track 10/13 (5:12) - Entry 1/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

170. “Virtuality”, Track 8/11 (5:44) - Entry 2/11, Test For Echo (1996)

169. “Dog Years”, Track 7/11 (4:55) - Entry 3/11, Test For Echo (1996)

168. “Seven And Seven Is”, Track 6/8 (2:53) - Entry 1/8, Feedback (2004)

167. “BU2B2”, Track 10/12 (1:28) - Entry 1/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)

166. “Face Up”, Track 4/10 (3:54) - Entry 1/10, Roll The Bones (1991)

165. “Tai Shan”, Track 9/10 (4:17)  - Entry 1/10, Hold Your Fire (1987)

164. “Peaceable Kingdom”, Track 4/13 (5:23) - Entry 1/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

163. “You Bet Your Life”, Track 10/10 (5:01) - Entry 2/10, Roll The Bones (1991)

162. “War Paint”, Track 4/11 (5:24) - Entry 2/11, Presto (1989)

161. “For What It’s Worth”, Track 3/8 (3:30) - Entry 2/8, Feedback (2004)

160. “The Way The Wind Blows”, Track 7/13 (6:28) - Entry 2/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

159. “Neurotica”, Track 9/10 (4:39) - Entry 3/10, Roll The Bones (1991)

158. “Hand Over Fist”, Track 10/11 (4:11) - Entry 3/11, Presto (1989)

157. “Spindrift”, 5/13 (5:24) - Entry 3/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

156. “Shapes Of Things”, Track 7/8 (3:16) - Entry 3/8, Feedback (2004)

155. “Out Of The Cradle”, Track 13/13 (5:03) - Entry 2/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

154. “Rivendell”, Track 7/8 (4:52) - Entry 1/8, Fly By Night (1975)

153. “Need Some Love”, Track 2/8 (2:16)  - Entry 1/8, Rush (1974)

152. “The Color Of Right”, Track 4/11 (4:48) - Entry 4/11, Test For Echo (1996)

151. “Mr. Soul”, Track 5/8 (3:51) - Entry 4/8, Feedback (2004)

150. “Hope”, Track 8/13 (2:03) - Entry 4/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

149. “Superconductor”, Track 7/11 (4:47)  - Entry 4/11, Presto (1989)

148. “Carve Away The Stone”, Track 11/11 (4:06) - Entry 5/11, Test For Echo (1996)

147. “Madrigal”, Track 5/6 (2:35)  - Entry 1/6, A Farewell To Kings (1977)

146. “I Think I’m Going Bald”, Track 2/5 (3:41) - Entry 1/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)

145. “Crossroads”, Track 8/8 (3:27) - Entry 5/8, Feedback (2004)

144. “Available Light”, Track 11 (5:03)  - Entry 5/11, Presto (1989)

143. “Double Agent”, Track 8/11 (4:52) - Entry 1/11, Counterparts (1993)

142. “Scars”, Track 5/11 (4:07)  - Entry 6/11, Presto (1989)

141. “Roll The Bones”, Track 3/10 (5:30) - Entry 4/10, Roll The Bones (1991)

140. “Here Again”, Track 4/8 (7:30) - Entry 2/8, Rush (1974)

139. “Between Sun & Moon”, Track 5/11 (4:37) - Entry 2/11, Counterparts (1993)

138. “The Stars Look Down”, Track 5/13 (4:28) - Entry 3/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

137. “The Big Wheel”, Track 6/10 (5:13)  - Entry 5/10, Roll The Bones (1991)

136. “Time And Motion”, Track 5/11 (5:01) - Entry 6/11, Test For Echo (1996)

135. “Presto”, Track 6/11 (5:45) - Entry 7/11, Presto (1989)

134. “Second Nature”, Track 4/10 (4:36) - Entry 2/10, Hold Your Fire (1987)

133. “The Larger Bowl (A Pantoum)”, Track 4/13 (4:07) - Entry 5/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

132. ”Red Tide”, Track 9/11 (4:29) - Entry 8/11, Presto (1989)

131. “The Seeker”, Track 4/8 (3:27) - Entry 6/8, Feedback (2004)

130. “Ceiling Unlimited”, Track 2/13 (5:28) - Entry 4/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

129. “Test For Echo”, Track 1/11 (5:56) - Entry 7/11, Test For Echo (1996)

128. ”Halo Effect”, Track 6/12 (3:14) - Entry 2/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)

127. “Making Memories”, Track 6/8 (2:58) - Entry 2/8, Fly By Night (1975)

126. “The Speed Of Love”, Track 7/11 (5:02) - Entry 3/11, Counterparts (1993)

125. “Nocturne”, Track 11/13 (4:49) - Entry 5/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

124. “Chain Lightning”, Track 2/11 (4:33) - Entry 9/11, Presto (1989)

123. “Limbo”, Track 10/11 (5:29) - Entry 8/11, Test For Echo (1996)

122. “Heresy”, Track 7/10 (5:27) - Entry 6/10, Roll The Bones (1991)

121. “Good News First”, Track 11/13 (4:51)  - Entry 6/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

120. “Lakeside Park”, Track 3/5 (4:07) - Entry 2/5, Caress Of Steel (1975)

119. “Carnies”, Track 5/12 (4:53) - Entry 3/12, Clockwork Angels (2012)

118. “Take A Friend”, Track 3/8 (4:27) - Entry 3/8, Rush (1974)

117. “Lessons”, Track 4/6 (3:51) - Entry 1/6, 2112 (1976)

116. “How It Is”, Track 6/13 (4:04) - Entry 6/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

115. “Workin’ Them Angels”, Track 3/13 (4:48) - Entry 7/13, Snakes & Arrows (2007)

114. “Alien Shore”, Track 6/11 (5:45)  - Entry 4/11, Counterparts (1993)

113. “Ghost Rider”, Track 3/13 (5:41) - Entry 7/13, Vapor Trails (2002)

112. “High Water”, Track 10/10 (5:33) - Entry 3/10, Hold Your Fire (1987)

 

Here is the breakdown of each album:

Rush (1974) - 3/8, 5 left remaining

Fly By Night (1975) - 2/8, 6 left remaining

Caress Of Steel (1975) - 2/5, 3 left remaining

2112 (1976) - 1/6, 5 left remaining

A Farewell To Kings (1977) - 1/6, 5 left remaining

Hemispheres (1978) - 0/4, 4 left remaining

Permanent Waves (1980) - 0/6, 6 left remaining

Moving Pictures (1981) - 0/7, 7 left remaining

Signals (1982) - 0/8, 8 left remaining

Grace Under Pressure (1984) - 0/8, 8 left remaining

Power Windows (1985) - 0/8, 8 left remaining

Hold Your Fire (1987) - 3/10, 7 left remaining

Presto (1989) - 9/11, 2 left remaining

Roll The Bones (1991) - 6/10, 4 left remaining

Counterparts (1993) - 4/11, 7 left remaining

Test For Echo (1996) - 8/11, 3 left remaining

Vapor Trails (2002) - 7/13, 6 left remaining

Feedback (2004) - 6/8, 2 left remaining

Snakes & Arrows (2007) - 7/13, 6 left remaining

Clockwork Angels (2012) - 3/12, 9 left remaining

 

I still have yet to eliminate tracks from Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, Signals, Grace Under Pressure, and Power Windows.

 

Which album do you predict will be eliminated first? Which album do you predict will lose a track last?

 

Feedback eliminated first, Moving Pictures will lose a track last, either that or Hemispheres though I'll go with MP.

[TheAccountant]

1 hour ago, _hi_water._ said:

111. “Where’s My Thing? (Part IV, “Gangster Of Boats” Trilogy)”, Track 5/10 (3:49), Roll The Bones (1991)

Roll The Bones - Entry 7 out of 10

 

Easily one of the Roll the Bones standouts. It's got jazz fusion and funk, something we almost never get from Rush. Neil goes to town on the drums with complex rhythms, and Ged has some catchy basslines. It's no "YYZ" or "La Villa Strangiato", but it sure as hell is great. We must also not forget the almighty Clockwork Angels Tour version of this song with the drum solo!

 

Side note - I also have dark memories with this song. On a cloudy January 10 evening in 2020, I was listening to Roll the Bones in full and this song came on - pulled on some basic news from Google or something, and found out the passing of Neil. A chilling moment that has been stuck in my head since.

 

 

 

How is this album doing?

10. “Face Up”, Track 4/10 (3:54) - #166/173

9. “You Bet Your Life”, Track 10/10 (5:01) - #163/173

8. “Neurotica”, Track 9/10 (4:39) - #159/173

7. “Roll The Bones”, Track 3/10 (5:30) -  #141/173

6. “The Big Wheel”, Track 6/10 (5:13) - #137/173

5. “Heresy”, Track 7/10 (5:27) - #122/173

4. “Where’s My Thing? (Part IV, “Gangster Of Boats” Trilogy)”, Track 5/10 (3:49) - #111/173

I would actually rank this song lower.  Its very forgettable for me.  As for the album, I would rank this song below "The Big Wheel" and likely several other songs you have already ranked.

[grep]

13 hours ago, _hi_water._ said:

111. “Where’s My Thing? (Part IV, “Gangster Of Boats” Trilogy)”, Track 5/10 (3:49), Roll The Bones (1991)

Roll The Bones - Entry 7 out of 10

 

Easily one of the Roll the Bones standouts. It's got jazz fusion and funk, something we almost never get from Rush. Neil goes to town on the drums with complex rhythms, and Ged has some catchy basslines. It's no "YYZ" or "La Villa Strangiato", but it sure as hell is great. We must also not forget the almighty Clockwork Angels Tour version of this song with the drum solo!

 

Side note - I also have dark memories with this song. On a cloudy January 10 evening in 2020, I was listening to Roll the Bones in full and this song came on - pulled on some basic news from Google or something, and found out the passing of Neil. A chilling moment that has been stuck in my head since.

 

 

 

How is this album doing?

10. “Face Up”, Track 4/10 (3:54) - #166/173

9. “You Bet Your Life”, Track 10/10 (5:01) - #163/173

8. “Neurotica”, Track 9/10 (4:39) - #159/173

7. “Roll The Bones”, Track 3/10 (5:30) -  #141/173

6. “The Big Wheel”, Track 6/10 (5:13) - #137/173

5. “Heresy”, Track 7/10 (5:27) - #122/173

4. “Where’s My Thing? (Part IV, “Gangster Of Boats” Trilogy)”, Track 5/10 (3:49) - #111/173

Where's My Thing and Leave That Thing Alone are about 2 totally different things. --Geddy Lee, Rockline

[_hi_water._]

110. “Summertime Blues”, Track 1/8 (3:43), Feedback (2004)

Feedback - Entry 7 out of 8

 

I can't really bring out any comments against this one that I haven't said about my previous posts from this album. Basically, Rush was better off doing covers in the 70's, and not in the 2000's where the songs sound like Vapor Trails. Although this is no improvement over (what is technically) the Who, this one is quite fun and sure as hell is a banger for R30.

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

111. “Where’s My Thing? (Part IV, “Gangster Of Boats” Trilogy)”, Track 5/10 (3:49) - Entry 7/10, Roll The Bones (1991)
110. “Summertime Blues”, Track 1/8 (3:43) - Entry 7/8, Feedback (2004)

 

How is this album doing?

8. “Seven And Seven Is”, Track 6/8 (2:53) - #168/173
7. “For What It’s Worth”, Track 3/8 (3:30) - #161/173
6. “Shapes Of Things”, Track 7/8 (3:16) - #156/173
5. “Mr. Soul”, Track 5/8 (3:51) - #151/173
4. “Crossroads”, Track 8/8 (3:27) - #145/173
3. “The Seeker”, Track 4/8 (3:27) - #131/173
2. “Summertime Blues”, Track 1/8 (3:43) - #110/173

[grep]

11 minutes ago, _hi_water._ said:

110. “Summertime Blues”, Track 1/8 (3:43), Feedback (2004)

Feedback - Entry 7 out of 8

 

I can't really bring out any comments against this one that I haven't said about my previous posts from this album. Basically, Rush was better off doing covers in the 70's, and not in the 2000's where the songs sound like Vapor Trails. Although this is no improvement over (what is technically) the Who, this one is quite fun and sure as hell is a banger for R30.

 

 

 

Previously on my list...

111. “Where’s My Thing? (Part IV, “Gangster Of Boats” Trilogy)”, Track 5/10 (3:49) - Entry 7/10, Roll The Bones (1991)
110. “Summertime Blues”, Track 1/8 (3:43) - Entry 7/8, Feedback (2004)

 

How is this album doing?

8. “Seven And Seven Is”, Track 6/8 (2:53) - #168/173
7. “For What It’s Worth”, Track 3/8 (3:30) - #161/173
6. “Shapes Of Things”, Track 7/8 (3:16) - #156/173
5. “Mr. Soul”, Track 5/8 (3:51) - #151/173
4. “Crossroads”, Track 8/8 (3:27) - #145/173
3. “The Seeker”, Track 4/8 (3:27) - #131/173
2. “Summertime Blues”, Track 1/8 (3:43) - #110/173

I was never really crazy about this cover. Sounds forced. Millionaire rock.

[laughedatbytime]

38 minutes ago, grep said:

I was never really crazy about this cover. Sounds forced. Millionaire rock.

For one of the better originals on the album, I thought they butchered it.