oldphilly Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 best song ever...that is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) Cant deal with there only being 3 verses of lyrics. The music isnt wild enough for it to be a legit instrumental, not like YYZ or La Villa, but there's so few lyrics. Ive always liked it, but indifferent about this kind of song writing. Sounds like it isnt complete. Just my opinion. Edited May 19, 2011 by trenken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Great song to listen to every once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 It sounds very Genesis-y to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughes&kettner Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 QUOTE (oldphilly @ May 19 2011, 03:27 PM) best song ever...that is all i happen to LOVE that song...i like the exit...stage left version over the studio, but still- that's a kick-ass tune right there!! alex lead work is so HOT on that track, and who doesn't love a little flanger?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_b_g Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 love love love jacob's ladder - but then permanent waves is simply the greatest album ever recorded for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitudeix Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Love it. Very droney and hypnotic. Love this type of songwriting. No regard to commercial appeal. Just pure indulgence, which in my opinion is what being an artist is about. I dont think the term "self-indulgent" applies to music really. The artist should make the music for themselves first and foremost. We, the listeners, always have the choice to skip the song. Its a take it or leave it situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvisibleAirwaves13 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 It's a good song. Members here act like it is the best song RUSH has ever done. But we all know that is Dog Years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sawyer Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Meh. Least best song off of PeW. Kind of ruins the flow, the amount of actual kick-butt instrumentel is not that high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 It's a great song, second weakest on the album next to Different Strings. The album is near perfect so who am I to judge one diamond from another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 QUOTE (Tommy Sawyer @ May 19 2011, 06:35 PM) Meh. Least best song off of PeW. Kind of ruins the flow, the amount of actual kick-butt instrumentel is not that high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Personally, it's a top ten Rush tune in my book. I think the arrangement flows beautifully. Put the headphones on, lay back and drift off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastille Dave Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 still love it and have for more than 30 years. Wouldnt change a thing about it. Like Solitudeix said: self indulgent with no regard for commercial appeal. That's the Rush I like the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 It paints a great picture of a storm in the mind, and what vocals there are are dramatic and enhance this. It helps to watch with it, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUP1771 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 (edited) Interestingly, I just began to enjoy this song, along with Natural Science. I gave them both multiple listens, but I simply couldn't enjoy them. I decided to give them a try again about a week ago, and both tracks are growing on me. Unfortunately though, I can't stand the beginning part of Jacob's Ladder. I think the first time I ever listened to the song, it was a cover by Sebastian Bach, and I cringe every time I hear the section. As soon as the first verse passes, and the heaviness kicks in around 1:19, it becomes great. Time will tell though. The beginning may grow on me, which wouldn't be surprising since time has been my greatest asset in enjoying songs that I originally were turned off by. Edited May 20, 2011 by GUP1771 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 (edited) lovelovelovelovelove this song. the live version isn't as good, without the overlapping guitar sound, tho. Edited May 20, 2011 by liddybuck01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scars Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (Tommy Sawyer @ May 19 2011, 06:35 PM) Meh. Least best song off of PeW. Kind of ruins the flow, the amount of actual kick-butt instrumentel is not that high. I agree completely. Maybe it's the fact that it's constantly talked about around here, but I just don't get the hype. It just kind of drags along and I'm never really grabbed by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kooma Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (oldphilly @ May 19 2011, 03:27 PM) best song ever...that is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micgtr71 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (oldphilly @ May 19 2011, 03:27 PM) best song ever...that is all Great song...best song ever...I just don't agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I was SO looking forward to hearing this live on the Time Machine tour considering Alex's comments about playing it before the tour started. Not knowing the setlist ahead of time, I was very dissapointed. Still had a great time, but it could have been better. Great tune. If I had rank Rush songs, it would be somewhere in the 9-13 range depending on my mood at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (GUP1771 @ May 20 2011, 12:12 AM) Unfortunately though, I can't stand the beginning part of Jacob's Ladder. I think the first time I ever listened to the song, it was a cover by Sebastian Bach, and I cringe every time I hear the section. You answered your own question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Real question: Is it the best song of all time about thunderstorms? What's the competition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druid13 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 One thing for sure Portnoy seemed to poop all over the party in the first few minutes of that "Working Men" cover....holy be jeezuz man...give the parts some space....mastubatory drumming to be found in great supply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Lang Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 A f***ing masterpiece! Top ten for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 One of Rush's best I admit. But not the best ever! That's reserved for Xanadu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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