Nate2112 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 F**k this song is good. Ignoring the chorus though. Hell, maybe Balsam Sea could play it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PariahDog Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 This is September 1st not April 1st, so you must be serious. Face Up is on my very short list of disliked Rush songs, which also includes Neurotica and especially You Bet Your Life. The Choir Of Rupert backing vocals just ruin Face Up for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Its a decent song, but Rupert Hine shouldn't have been allowed to sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Love it. There is something about Roll The Bones I really like. Neil was real introspective on this record with songs like Bravado, Face Up, and Neurotica. Wonder if he was in some sort of self therapy during this period or just reading some psychology stuff?Plus the record contains Dreamline one of my fav Rush tunes that I never get burnt out on. The way Geddy phrases those words the song just flows so well. OH and that goosebump inducing guitar solo as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanerschnitzel Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Man I dont' know kids. When I was younger I wrote off 'ate 80's and 90's rush as watered down, over produced good rock but not real RUSH. But the older I get, the more I love it. I agree with the author of the thread. Great song...I think I love every song on that record. Now Counterparts has great stuff on it. But "everyday glory" and "Nobody's Hero" are both god awful. Oh, and don't let me forget that terrible rap in "Roll The Bones" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 QUOTE (beanerschnitzel @ Sep 1 2011, 04:41 PM) Man I dont' know kids. When I was younger I wrote off 'ate 80's and 90's rush as watered down, over produced good rock but not real RUSH. But the older I get, the more I love it. I agree with the author of the thread. Great song...I think I love every song on that record. Now Counterparts has great stuff on it. But "everyday glory" and "Nobody's Hero" are both god awful. Oh, and don't let me forget that terrible rap in "Roll The Bones" Love Everyday Glory:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanerschnitzel Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 to each his own I guess...You know whats funny...I rarely listen to early 70's Rush anymore. The playing is incredible and I love it. But it just seems a little silly some times. Anyone else feel this way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliFan Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 This and You Bet Your Life are some of the songs that I like from a purely musical standpoint. The bass in Face Up is pretty fun to play and the guitar work at the end of YBYL is wonderful yet often overlooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micgtr71 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 This was the crack in the wall for me. I tried to give Superconductor a fair try, but when I heard Face Up, I allowed myself to dislike a Rush song. I never wanted to and I never thought that it would happen (hell, I even like Tai Shan). This song, however, paved the way for a short list of songs by Rush that I do not like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Money Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 This is a terrible song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 This and War Paint deal with similar themes and I love War Paint as well. An often over-looked song. Count me among those that really like Big Wheel off of this record as well. When I first heard RTB it was Heresy that I didn't care for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PariahDog Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 QUOTE (micgtr71 @ Sep 1 2011, 05:18 PM)This was the crack in the wall for me. I tried to give Superconductor a fair try, but when I heard Face Up, I allowed myself to dislike a Rush song. I never wanted to and I never thought that it would happen (hell, I even like Tai Shan). This song, however, paved the way for a short list of songs by Rush that I do not like. Tai Shan and High Water were the first new Rush songs that were a letdown, but I didn't DISLIKE them. So for me, too, Face Up was the first Rush song I actually disliked, after becoming a fan in about 1984. Thanks, Rupert! My "short list" would be: Face Up Neurotica You Bet Your Life Test For Echo Dog Years Virtuality (Very borderline: Tai Shan, Totem, Limbo, Freeze) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 QUOTE (presto123 @ Sep 1 2011, 04:42 PM) QUOTE (beanerschnitzel @ Sep 1 2011, 04:41 PM) Man I dont' know kids. When I was younger I wrote off 'ate 80's and 90's rush as watered down, over produced good rock but not real RUSH. But the older I get, the more I love it. I agree with the author of the thread. Great song...I think I love every song on that record. Now Counterparts has great stuff on it. But "everyday glory" and "Nobody's Hero" are both god awful. Oh, and don't let me forget that terrible rap in "Roll The Bones" Love Everyday Glory:) I love 'Everyday Glory' too! I still get goosebumps listening to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I absolutely LOVE this song; I'll take everyone else's helping of it!!! Love the way Geddy sings "I get so angry but I keep my mouth shut...and turn it UP"! Maybe because I feel that way so often. The softer part about taking a ride on your own is a great counterpart to Alex's guitar that follows...I dig the drum and keyboard intro...it's just so groovy and catchy, I get so into it...I get to the end and do this scream "AAAAAAOOWWW"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 QUOTE (Mika @ Sep 1 2011, 07:25 PM) QUOTE (presto123 @ Sep 1 2011, 04:42 PM) QUOTE (beanerschnitzel @ Sep 1 2011, 04:41 PM) Man I dont' know kids. When I was younger I wrote off 'ate 80's and 90's rush as watered down, over produced good rock but not real RUSH. But the older I get, the more I love it. I agree with the author of the thread. Great song...I think I love every song on that record. Now Counterparts has great stuff on it. But "everyday glory" and "Nobody's Hero" are both god awful. Oh, and don't let me forget that terrible rap in "Roll The Bones" Love Everyday Glory:) I love 'Everyday Glory' too! I still get goosebumps listening to it! Me too. Great song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacklifeson Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 This is one of those songs where if it was recorded differently, it could be much more powerful. It just sounds so over produced, as does all of RTB. If the guitars were more raw and played some of the melodies the keys do, and ditch the keys altogether, it could be pretty cool. This is just my opinion of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 QUOTE (jacklifeson @ Sep 1 2011, 09:43 PM) This is one of those songs where if it was recorded differently, it could be much more powerful. It just sounds so over produced, as does all of RTB. If the guitars were more raw and played some of the melodies the keys do, and ditch the keys altogether, it could be pretty cool. This is just my opinion of course. The drums too. The bass drum and snare drum are wimpy but the playing is great. Must be what they were going for at the time as far as production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 QUOTE (1 of the 7 @ Sep 2 2011, 02:33 AM) I absolutely LOVE this song; I'll take everyone else's helping of it!!! Love the way Geddy sings "I get so angry but I keep my mouth shut...and turn it UP"! Maybe because I feel that way so often. The softer part about taking a ride on your own is a great counterpart to Alex's guitar that follows...I dig the drum and keyboard intro...it's just so groovy and catchy, I get so into it...I get to the end and do this scream "AAAAAAOOWWW"! +1 There can't be a better description for me of what the song contains emotionally. I always get pumped listening to the song, especially when I get out on my own and take a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 QUOTE (beanerschnitzel @ Sep 1 2011, 05:54 PM) to each his own I guess...You know whats funny...I rarely listen to early 70's Rush anymore. The playing is incredible and I love it. But it just seems a little silly some times. Anyone else feel this way? There's always something a little "silly" about Rush. Usually, it has to do with the lyrics, through every era. But, for me, the overall experience is witnessing brilliant music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 QUOTE (greyfriar @ Sep 1 2011, 11:38 PM) QUOTE (1 of the 7 @ Sep 2 2011, 02:33 AM) I absolutely LOVE this song; I'll take everyone else's helping of it!!! Love the way Geddy sings "I get so angry but I keep my mouth shut...and turn it UP"! Maybe because I feel that way so often. The softer part about taking a ride on your own is a great counterpart to Alex's guitar that follows...I dig the drum and keyboard intro...it's just so groovy and catchy, I get so into it...I get to the end and do this scream "AAAAAAOOWWW"! +1 There can't be a better description for me of what the song contains emotionally. I always get pumped listening to the song, especially when I get out on my own and take a ride. http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd103/laserspray/internet%20stuff/smilies/exactly.gif I like every song on RTB. I love the theme of chance and taking a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tontonfranck Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I must admit Face up is the only song I can't stand on Roll the bones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate2112 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 QUOTE (tontonfranck @ Sep 2 2011, 07:19 AM) I must admit Face up is the only song I can't stand on Roll the bones Thats Neurotica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 It's a so-so little rocker type of song but nothing more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 QUOTE (Nate2112 @ Sep 2 2011, 08:42 AM) QUOTE (tontonfranck @ Sep 2 2011, 07:19 AM) I must admit Face up is the only song I can't stand on Roll the bones Thats Neurotica It's "You Bet Your Life". That's the only song I don't like on RTB. I'm not crazy about the rap in "Roll the Bones", but the song is slightly above tolerable. I can see why "face up" is not a favorite. I don't mind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I think its better than most of the other songs on Roll the Bones, but that isn't exactly singing its praises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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