WORST Rush song EVER

[tangy]

QUOTE (Sangheili @ Nov 18 2006, 07:50 PM)

And I've never read Tolkien, so I'm not biased about this either.

I highly recommend you give it a shot. Great reading.

[Kid_Gloves]

QUOTE (GGOAT!!! @ Jun 19 2006, 07:51 PM)

Another... "Kid Gloves" Ruins an otherwise great album.

 

 

[The Rocinante]

ugh, need some love SUCKS...that is currrently my worst rush song

[Ancient Ways]

Rivendell

 

Sixth grader

[KenJennings]

I like Neil's new lyrics, as well as most of the afformentioned songs.

 

Presto - Vapor Trails is undoubtably my favorite era of Rush, though Feedback was a letdown; obviously not Neil's work. Bravado, The Pass, and Sweet Miracle could well be my favorite three Rush songs.

 

Lyrically, I would call Madrigal Rush's worst song, musically too. (Or just about anything from their debut album...)

Edited November 19, 2006 by KenJennings

[what went wrong?]

Oh God... Freeze. There are enough Fear songs to tie us over. Plus, on an unrelated rant, pretty much everything on VT seems like it's trying to teach us a lesson we've already had crammed down our throat by less worthy artists. Sorry, but VT pissed me off the first time I heard it, and it still does. We didn't wait 5 years to get...that.

 

Poor Neil; I'm sorry...

[-D-RocK-]

I can't believe some of the postings I read here! I love all Rush songs. Sure some are absolute stand-outs (Limelight, Subdivisions, Analog Kid, 2112 Overture, Mission, etc, etc, etc, etc) and some are not, but I still love'em all. Furthermore, Kid Gloves is one of their all-time greats. I hope it makes the set list for the upcoming tour (assuming there is one). Dog Years is a fun song, love the beats and Alex's guitar. But today I learned my two favorite new words in the english language are "cringeworthy" & "buttock-clenchingly" HAHAHA!!! pure comedic genius!! I will try to incorporate these into my daily vernacular.

Oh, by the way.....love "Losing It". Timeless, beautiful, delicate, meaningful.....it's got everything I want and need in a Rush song.

Edited November 19, 2006 by -D-RocK-

[priest_of_syrinx]

QUOTE (The Rocinante @ Nov 18 2006, 09:21 PM)

ugh, need some love SUCKS...that is currrently my worst rush song

Finally, SOMEBODY finds the real villain here!

 

"I need it quick and I need it now, I need what keeps a young man alive!"

 

 

And for the record, Dog Years, Kid Gloves, and Available Light are AWESOME!

[KenJennings]

QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Nov 19 2006, 11:17 AM)

And for the record, Dog Years, Kid Gloves, and Available Light are AWESOME!

Ding Ding Ding!

[Roddy]

Every song on T4E, except Resist. And to a lesser extent Counterparts. Both albums are lacking a special something, that's present on every other Rush album. T4E especially sounds like a band just going thru the motions. Thanks God for the injection of energy and vitality that was VT.

Virtually every other song they've done is an all time classic.

[The Rocinante]

QUOTE (Roddy @ Nov 19 2006, 09:58 PM)

Every song on T4E, except Resist. And to a lesser extent Counterparts. Both albums are lacking a special something, that's present on every other Rush album. T4E especially sounds like a band just going thru the motions. Thanks God for the injection of energy and vitality that was VT. Virtually every other song they've done is an all time classic.

?!?! T4E and CP are some of Rush's best

 

[Roddy]

QUOTE (The Rocinante @ Nov 20 2006, 12:20 AM)

QUOTE (Roddy @ Nov 19 2006, 09:58 PM) Every song on T4E, except Resist. And to a lesser extent Counterparts. Both albums are lacking a special something, that's present on every other Rush album. T4E especially sounds like a band just going thru the motions. Thanks God for the injection of energy and vitality that was VT. Virtually every other song they've done is an all time classic. ?!?! T4E and CP are some of Rush's best   Not to me they ain't. FAR FAR from it.

[Finbar]

I can't decide between Dreamline, Bravado, Where's My Thing? and Leave that Thing Alone! So... a four-way tie.

[goose]

QUOTE (KenJennings @ Nov 19 2006, 11:47 PM)

QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Nov 19 2006, 11:17 AM) And for the record, Dog Years, Kid Gloves, and Available Light are AWESOME! Ding Ding Ding!

[The Rocinante]

QUOTE (Finbar @ Nov 19 2006, 11:17 PM)

I can't decide between Dreamline, Bravado, Where's My Thing? and Leave that Thing Alone! So... a four-way tie.

What's wrong with "WMT?" and "LTTA!"?

[Earthshine]

I love them all. But the one I love least would probably be...

 

Red Lenses. It is so depressing!

 

Great drumming though!

[Cyclops]

Rivendell is painful. I mean excruciating. It cracked the screen on my Ipod.

[Finbar]

QUOTE (boz69 @ Jun 20 2006, 12:11 AM)

QUOTE (fledgehog @ Jun 19 2006, 09:40 PM) QUOTE (TheCaskOf43 @ Jun 19 2006, 09:25 PM) Here's my thorough list of the most hated Rush songs.  All the songs here are notable for one of the following:  "lame-ness", horrible recording quality, lack of instrumental prowess, lack of feeling, neil's new "I'm not going to play like I used to" style, complete boredom, inane lyrics, lack of imagination, complete non-existence of catchiness, no redeeming qualities whatsoever, and did I mention some of the worst lyrics known to man??? 1) Kid Gloves-I'm not anti-gay or a gay basher, but I don't want to hear Rush trying to SOUND gay...  2) Red Lenses-This along with "Kid Gloves" does NOT belong on the otherwise great GUP... 3) Open Secrets-Rush started losing me here... 6) High Water-Completely void of anything memorable. 7) Anagram (for Mongo)-Boredom is creeping in. 9) Hand Over Fist-Neil's getting even more lame with the lyrics and his own self-feeling of "cleverness" while reciting trite cliche'd expressions and thinking he's being profound by offering cheesy plays on words. 12) Face Up-Wait, how does this one go?  Oh yeah, that's my point. 13) The Big Wheel-More of Neil's cheesy word plays.  How's this one go? Sing it, c'mon...wait, you CAN'T....you can't get any "uncatchy-er"... 14) Heresy-More self profound liberal drool and complete lack of musical interest. 15) Neurotica-Very 90's.  Very reverby.  Geddy can't seem to sing a melody anymore...just talks stacato lines. 16) You Bet Your Life-Please Neil, your lyrics, while I used to enjoy them, make me puke.  Stop the cheesy similes using "like" and "as"...you act as if since you read a literature book after leaving school, that you're the only one who knows what imagery is about...but your childhood level irony and reciting cheesy stereotypical sayings are even more rote than country lyrics.  17) Cut to the Chase-See the description above.  Mind numbingly boring music, Neil's typical later unbelievably cheesy "profound" lyrics.  18) Between Sun & Moon-Makes me want to attend a seminar on France's small business import tax structure.  Would be less boring. 19) Alien Shore-Just lame. 20) The Speed of Love-Do I need to say anymore? 21) Double Agent-Amazingly, even worse than most of the above. 24) Half the World-Yuk.  Don't tell me you can listen to this all the way through. 25) Color of Right-Color of WRONG. 26) Time and Motion-A return of the "old" Rush?  Um, I think not. 27) Totem-Pole smoker. 29) Virtuality-Neil, who is very self-important and considers himself all-knowing, slams the internet.  Kinda like the opposite of Al Gore, but in reality, they are both equally bright as of late.  Neil's decision to completely forget how to play drums as he used to is evidenced by this decline.  30) Carve Away the Stone-Not nearly as catchy as Aerosmith's "Chip Away at the Stone" even if Aerosmith's were played backwards at half speed. Where's Rivendell?   QUOTE 4) Lock and Key-The chorus is OK, but getting to it is complete boredom and silly grade school lyrics...   really? I think it's one of the best cuts off HYF.   QUOTE 5) Tai Shan-OMG...please, Neil, stop it.  stop what?   QUOTE 8) Red Tide-OMG Neil, enough with the cheesy "red" metaphors.  Its not 8th grade literature class.   I didn't study Red in 8th grade...I like the song anyways     QUOTE 10) Available Light-This lightbulb burned out in the first 10 seconds.  Reverb anyone?   I shall no longer speak to you.     QUOTE 11) Bravado-Why they continue to bore us to death with this crap song is beyond me.   Agree completely   QUOTE 22) Cold Fire-Proof that the guys are comfortable with this lame crap.  Nothing redeeming.   Lame crap? What's that all about? It's a great song, maybe a bit overrated among the harder-core fans, but it's still one of Rush's better 90s pieces in terms of musicality and even lyricism. Just because it isn't the good old sci-fi spaceship stuff doesn't mean it's no good.   QUOTE 23) Everyday Glory-Another one that no one can remember or find anything good to say about.   I can remember it. I can say plenty good about it too. Again, great musicality, and good approach at the new theme that seems to carry through Counterparts   QUOTE 28) Dog Years-More of Neil's lyrical work which belongs in the advanced 5th grade Language class.   Now hey, that's a deep insult to fifth graders! This song sort of sucks if you ask me. I dislike only one song "Rivendell"   You're crazy. That's one of my top five Rush songs.

[treeduck]

QUOTE (TheCaskOf43 @ Jun 19 2006, 09:25 PM)

Here's my thorough list of the most hated Rush songs. All the songs here are notable for one of the following: "lame-ness", horrible recording quality, lack of instrumental prowess, lack of feeling, neil's new "I'm not going to play like I used to" style, complete boredom, inane lyrics, lack of imagination, complete non-existence of catchiness, no redeeming qualities whatsoever, and did I mention some of the worst lyrics known to man??? 1) Kid Gloves-I'm not anti-gay or a gay basher, but I don't want to hear Rush trying to SOUND gay... 2) Red Lenses-This along with "Kid Gloves" does NOT belong on the otherwise great GUP... 3) Open Secrets-Rush started losing me here... 4) Lock and Key-The chorus is OK, but getting to it is complete boredom and silly grade school lyrics... 5) Tai Shan-OMG...please, Neil, stop it. 6) High Water-Completely void of anything memorable. 7) Anagram (for Mongo)-Boredom is creeping in. 8) Red Tide-OMG Neil, enough with the cheesy "red" metaphors. Its not 8th grade literature class. 9) Hand Over Fist-Neil's getting even more lame with the lyrics and his own self-feeling of "cleverness" while reciting trite cliche'd expressions and thinking he's being profound by offering cheesy plays on words. 10) Available Light-This lightbulb burned out in the first 10 seconds. Reverb anyone? 11) Bravado-Why they continue to bore us to death with this crap song is beyond me. 12) Face Up-Wait, how does this one go? Oh yeah, that's my point. 13) The Big Wheel-More of Neil's cheesy word plays. How's this one go? Sing it, c'mon...wait, you CAN'T....you can't get any "uncatchy-er"... 14) Heresy-More self profound liberal drool and complete lack of musical interest. 15) Neurotica-Very 90's. Very reverby. Geddy can't seem to sing a melody anymore...just talks stacato lines. 16) You Bet Your Life-Please Neil, your lyrics, while I used to enjoy them, make me puke. Stop the cheesy similes using "like" and "as"...you act as if since you read a literature book after leaving school, that you're the only one who knows what imagery is about...but your childhood level irony and reciting cheesy stereotypical sayings are even more rote than country lyrics. 17) Cut to the Chase-See the description above. Mind numbingly boring music, Neil's typical later unbelievably cheesy "profound" lyrics. 18) Between Sun & Moon-Makes me want to attend a seminar on France's small business import tax structure. Would be less boring. 19) Alien Shore-Just lame. 20) The Speed of Love-Do I need to say anymore? 21) Double Agent-Amazingly, even worse than most of the above. 22) Cold Fire-Proof that the guys are comfortable with this lame crap. Nothing redeeming. 23) Everyday Glory-Another one that no one can remember or find anything good to say about. 24) Half the World-Yuk. Don't tell me you can listen to this all the way through. 25) Color of Right-Color of WRONG. 26) Time and Motion-A return of the "old" Rush? Um, I think not. 27) Totem-Pole smoker. 28) Dog Years-More of Neil's lyrical work which belongs in the advanced 5th grade Language class. 29) Virtuality-Neil, who is very self-important and considers himself all-knowing, slams the internet. Kinda like the opposite of Al Gore, but in reality, they are both equally bright as of late. Neil's decision to completely forget how to play drums as he used to is evidenced by this decline. 30) Carve Away the Stone-Not nearly as catchy as Aerosmith's "Chip Away at the Stone" even if Aerosmith's were played backwards at half speed.

Look at that surely one of life's cruel and unfortunate abberations. This guy used to be a Rush fan, go ahead take a good long look. Ugly isn't it? Let this be a warning, don't let this happen to you...

 

[spirit of radio]

QUOTE (treeduck @ Nov 21 2006, 04:27 PM)

QUOTE (TheCaskOf43 @ Jun 19 2006, 09:25 PM) Here's my thorough list of the most hated Rush songs.  All the songs here are notable for one of the following:  "lame-ness", horrible recording quality, lack of instrumental prowess, lack of feeling, neil's new "I'm not going to play like I used to" style, complete boredom, inane lyrics, lack of imagination, complete non-existence of catchiness, no redeeming qualities whatsoever, and did I mention some of the worst lyrics known to man??? 1) Kid Gloves-I'm not anti-gay or a gay basher, but I don't want to hear Rush trying to SOUND gay...  2) Red Lenses-This along with "Kid Gloves" does NOT belong on the otherwise great GUP... 3) Open Secrets-Rush started losing me here... 4) Lock and Key-The chorus is OK, but getting to it is complete boredom and silly grade school lyrics... 5) Tai Shan-OMG...please, Neil, stop it.  6) High Water-Completely void of anything memorable. 7) Anagram (for Mongo)-Boredom is creeping in. 8) Red Tide-OMG Neil, enough with the cheesy "red" metaphors.  Its not 8th grade literature class. 9) Hand Over Fist-Neil's getting even more lame with the lyrics and his own self-feeling of "cleverness" while reciting trite cliche'd expressions and thinking he's being profound by offering cheesy plays on words. 10) Available Light-This lightbulb burned out in the first 10 seconds.  Reverb anyone? 11) Bravado-Why they continue to bore us to death with this crap song is beyond me. 12) Face Up-Wait, how does this one go?  Oh yeah, that's my point. 13) The Big Wheel-More of Neil's cheesy word plays.  How's this one go? Sing it, c'mon...wait, you CAN'T....you can't get any "uncatchy-er"... 14) Heresy-More self profound liberal drool and complete lack of musical interest. 15) Neurotica-Very 90's.  Very reverby.  Geddy can't seem to sing a melody anymore...just talks stacato lines. 16) You Bet Your Life-Please Neil, your lyrics, while I used to enjoy them, make me puke.  Stop the cheesy similes using "like" and "as"...you act as if since you read a literature book after leaving school, that you're the only one who knows what imagery is about...but your childhood level irony and reciting cheesy stereotypical sayings are even more rote than country lyrics.  17) Cut to the Chase-See the description above.  Mind numbingly boring music, Neil's typical later unbelievably cheesy "profound" lyrics.  18) Between Sun & Moon-Makes me want to attend a seminar on France's small business import tax structure.  Would be less boring. 19) Alien Shore-Just lame. 20) The Speed of Love-Do I need to say anymore? 21) Double Agent-Amazingly, even worse than most of the above. 22) Cold Fire-Proof that the guys are comfortable with this lame crap.  Nothing redeeming. 23) Everyday Glory-Another one that no one can remember or find anything good to say about. 24) Half the World-Yuk.  Don't tell me you can listen to this all the way through. 25) Color of Right-Color of WRONG. 26) Time and Motion-A return of the "old" Rush?  Um, I think not. 27) Totem-Pole smoker. 28) Dog Years-More of Neil's lyrical work which belongs in the advanced 5th grade Language class. 29) Virtuality-Neil, who is very self-important and considers himself all-knowing, slams the internet.  Kinda like the opposite of Al Gore, but in reality, they are both equally bright as of late.  Neil's decision to completely forget how to play drums as he used to is evidenced by this decline.  30) Carve Away the Stone-Not nearly as catchy as Aerosmith's "Chip Away at the Stone" even if Aerosmith's were played backwards at half speed. Look at that surely one of life's cruel and unfortunate abberations. This guy used to be a Rush fan, go ahead take a good long look. Ugly isn't it? Let this be a warning, don't let this happen to you...   Yes Duck, we have had our share of winners around here ....especially TheCockof43

[deadwing2112]

QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ Jun 19 2006, 10:29 PM)

QUOTE (geddy alex peart @ Jun 19 2006, 10:28 PM) from HYF to TFE (everything in between sucks) Maybe RTB, but did you skip The Pass and all of Counterparts? Or maybe all of them?

[Presto-digitation]

Dog Years: Annoying chorus....lyrics that try to be clever but don't really work as a bonafide rock song to me. It's a sad sonofabitch.

[Presto-digitation]

BTW, you folks are high for disliking Bravado. Great tune. Just had to say it.

[Presto-digitation]

QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 22 2006, 12:12 PM)

QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 22 2006, 11:58 AM) DOG YEARS (by a country mile) I forgot to support why. Just don't like the lyrics or the lyrical melody. I know Peart's metaphor is light, but it comes across corny rather than clever....and the music, while much better than the lyrics, isn't enough to save me from the cringing that comes across my face listening to it. I wondered why this sounded so like me....and it's because I'd forgotten I'd already answered this thread....LOL.

[what went wrong?]

Whoever said that Available Light sucks is going DOWN!!!! I cling to that song like no other....