Headlong Flight Opinions 3 Weeks Later

[rushgoober]

QUOTE (losingit2k @ May 12 2012, 09:02 PM)

QUOTE (deslock @ May 12 2012, 07:08 PM) My first impression was that it's their best lead-off single at least since I became a fan over 25 years ago. My opinion after 200 listens is even better: It tops Subdivisions and maybe Limelight too. Wha wha what?   Bold statement sir! I disagree! (Apples & Oranges)   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMLvoopYiK4

Edited May 13, 2012 by rushgoober

[RUSHHEAD666]

Gary!

 

I really wanted to wait until the record comes out but I gave in.

 

I listened to "Headlong Flight" once a few weeks ago and I loved it.

 

Now thanks to your poll I've listened to it three more times.

 

I LOVE IT!!!!!

 

Geddy's voice and bass playing is mind blowing. Neil's goes off on his snare like a machine gun.

 

Alex actually lays down a killer guitar solo unlike the one on "Far Cry."

 

This album is going to be EPIC.

 

How does Geddy's voice sound so good on this song?

 

Rush will always be the greatest band in the world to me.

 

I don't think Rush is going to retire anytime soon but I will be there for their last concert no matter where in the world it will be.

 

I predict Toronto.

 

We can all meet up at The Orbit Room for drinks after the show.

 

Been there and done that on R30.

 

Toronto Rocks.

 

RUSH RULES!!!!!

 

[RUSHHEAD666]

"It's as good as ever"

[Weakly Criminal]

Just listened to it for the second time and I like it much better this time around. Didn't notice it the first time around, but there is a little something from most of the heavier albums scattered throughout the song. The break at the end of the first half seems almost entirely devoted to this.

 

Could use some melody as Rgoob pointed out.

[GangsterOnBoats]

For me, I truly do love the song and I think its great but it just isn't what I might have been expecting I hope the title track is a bit less "obvious" in terms of chord changes and structure for verse chorus.

[deslock]

QUOTE (deslock @ May 12 2012, 07:08 PM)

My first impression was that it's their best lead-off single at least since I became a fan over 25 years ago. My opinion after 200 listens is even better: It tops Subdivisions and maybe Limelight too.

What I wrote isn't quite right as I forgot that New World Man was the lead-off single for Signals, not Subdivisions.

 

Anyway, if I were to rank my top 20 studio Rush songs released as singles (not just lead-off singles):

1. Freewill
2. The Spirit of Radio
3. Headlong Flight
4. The Analog Kid
5. Limelight
6. BU2B
7. Mystic Rhythms
8. Tom Sawyer
9. Far Cry
10. Driven
11. Marathon
12. Bravado
13. Cold Fire
14. Subdivisions
15. Ghost of a Chance
16. Vital Signs
17. 2112 Overture/The Temples of Syrinx
18. Dreamline
19. The Trees
20. Territories

It goes without saying that it's in a constant state of flux.

[rushgoober]

QUOTE (deslock @ May 13 2012, 09:12 AM)

QUOTE (deslock @ May 12 2012, 07:08 PM) My first impression was that it's their best lead-off single at least since I became a fan over 25 years ago. My opinion after 200 listens is even better: It tops Subdivisions and maybe Limelight too. What I wrote isn't quite right as I forgot that New World Man was the lead-off single for Signals, not Subdivisions. What you wrote STILL isn't right, because the lead-off single for Clockwork Angels wasn't Headlong Flight. It was Caravan.

[CantStopThinkingBig]

QUOTE (deslock @ May 12 2012, 07:08 PM)

My opinion after 200 listens is even better: It tops Subdivisions and maybe Limelight too.

[rushgoober]

QUOTE (CantStopThinkingBig @ May 13 2012, 10:21 AM)

QUOTE (deslock @ May 12 2012, 07:08 PM) My opinion after 200 listens is even better: It tops Subdivisions and maybe Limelight too. I've been a Rush fan for over 30 years, and I doubt I've heard ANY song 200 times, even Tom Sawyer.   Ok, MAYBE Tom Sawyer, but it couldn't be more than 200 times, and even then I doubt it!

[losingit2k]

QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 13 2012, 01:10 PM)

QUOTE (CantStopThinkingBig @ May 13 2012, 10:21 AM) QUOTE (deslock @ May 12 2012, 07:08 PM) My opinion after 200 listens is even better: It tops Subdivisions and maybe Limelight too. I've been a Rush fan for over 30 years, and I doubt I've heard ANY song 200 times, even Tom Sawyer.   Ok, MAYBE Tom Sawyer, but it couldn't be more than 200 times, and even then I doubt it! Come on? Do we really need to be so literal? I think everyone knew what he meant. He's listened to it alot! It's hard enough debating the facts without having to correct for such stupidity! Get back on the facts! You're much better there anyway. These tactics are below you, Goobs! Leave that for the two legged horse freak!

[rushgoober]

QUOTE (losingit2k @ May 13 2012, 11:16 AM)

QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 13 2012, 01:10 PM) QUOTE (CantStopThinkingBig @ May 13 2012, 10:21 AM) QUOTE (deslock @ May 12 2012, 07:08 PM) My opinion after 200 listens is even better: It tops Subdivisions and maybe Limelight too. I've been a Rush fan for over 30 years, and I doubt I've heard ANY song 200 times, even Tom Sawyer.   Ok, MAYBE Tom Sawyer, but it couldn't be more than 200 times, and even then I doubt it! Come on? Do we really need to be so literal? I think everyone knew what he meant. He's listened to it alot! It's hard enough debating the facts without having to correct for such stupidity! Get back on the facts! You're much better there anyway. These tactics are below you, Goobs! Leave that for the two legged horse freak!   He said 200. I took him at his word.

[deslock]

[cygnus_thegodofbalance]

Well, 72% of the voters have said that it is as good or even better than their first listen, and add the 8% that have stopped listening to that, and you have 80% of the board. So, it looks like only 20% don't like it as much - that's 2 out of 10 people. I'd say we have a success here!

[losingit2k]

[staunchally]

Loved it when I first heard it but it has aged very poorly.

[CrossedSignals]

QUOTE (staunchally @ May 14 2012, 01:26 PM)

Loved it when I first heard it but it has aged very poorly.

You're right. Headlong Flight is so early-middle 2012. It simply doesn't hold up to the standards we've set for early-middle-middle 2012. It's a whole new ballgame now!

[staunchally]

QUOTE (CrossedSignals @ May 14 2012, 12:38 PM)

QUOTE (staunchally @ May 14 2012, 01:26 PM) Loved it when I first heard it but it has aged very poorly. You're right. Headlong Flight is so early-middle 2012. It simply doesn't hold up to the standards we've set for early-middle-middle 2012. It's a whole new ballgame now! Obviously, we're both on the same page! And an Amy Acker fan to boot!

[BrightAntennae]

QUOTE (deslock @ May 13 2012, 08:12 AM)

QUOTE (deslock @ May 12 2012, 07:08 PM) My first impression was that it's their best lead-off single at least since I became a fan over 25 years ago. My opinion after 200 listens is even better: It tops Subdivisions and maybe Limelight too. What I wrote isn't quite right as I forgot that New World Man was the lead-off single for Signals, not Subdivisions.   Anyway, if I were to rank my top 20 studio Rush songs released as singles (not just lead-off singles): Freewill The Spirit of Radio Headlong Flight The Analog Kid Limelight BU2B Mystic Rhythms Tom Sawyer Far Cry Driven Marathon Bravado Cold Fire Subdivisions Ghost of a Chance Vital Signs 2112 Overture/The Temples of Syrinx Dreamline The Trees Territories It goes without saying that it's in a constant state of flux. Nice list.

[lifeson90]

i know spirit of radio is played to death just about everywhere and it kinda like a jolly singalong thing at rush gigs these days but the original studio version on waves was, and still is, a serious piece of music.

 

headlong flight still nowhere near those those kinda heights for me and never will be, although bu2b is.

[Unobtrusive Companion]

It's still awesome, but I'm trying to limit the plays of it in the run-up to CA. I'd like it, along with Caravan and BU2B, to stay fresh so I don't get bored when I get to them while listening to the album.

 

It will, of course, be played to death after June 12th, along with the other 11

[The K Man]

I still like it a lot, but I am keeping it down to about 2-3 listens a week until I get the whole album next month; I don't want to burn out on it before I even hear the rest of the album.

[The Cat 3]

Still digging it...just making me more impatient for the entire album!

[Snowman]

I LIKE IT, A LOT!

[FarUnlitUnknown]

Edited May 15, 2012 by FarUnlitUnknown

[RushIslander]

OP + the above post =

 

Pathetic. Get the f**k over yourselves!