GeddyLeeFender Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 So far not seeing much love for this gem, what do you all think of Carnies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 It's solid, though probably not Rush spectacular. It's on a good album, so it'll rank a little lower for me. On a poorer album, it'd stand out more. But it's not bad and VERY listenable to me. I certainly don't skip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanalogmiddleagedman Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I like the crazy guitar echo effect that Alex is using during the chorus. I am not sure if I have ever heard a sound quite like it. I really like this song - once I understood the words, I like it a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I think Carnies is one of those overlooked gems like: Middletown Dreams, Turn the Page, Ghost of a Chance, Kid Gloves, Alien Shore,  Etc.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 This one is still a work in progress for me. Like P-D mentioned...it seems to be one of those songs that is simply overshadowed by strong material on this album. One thing I did notice listening to it today was the bridge section...that caught my ear! Loving it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Not one of my absolute favorites on the album, but I like it a lot. Especially Neil's drumming on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Yeah, but the artwork is SOLID! http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d153/avplanners/carnies.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgeddy05 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Best part is:Â How I prayed just to get away To carry me anywhere Sometimes the angels punish us By answering our prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dscrapre Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Carnies is really good. It was an early highlight for me, but lately I haven't been listening to it as much. Time to rectify that situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Love the funky verses, but the chorus is a borefest. Just standard issue rock chorus that Rush has been hung up on for like 15 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 It is awesomeness in verse & sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 8 2012, 11:11 AM) It's solid, though probably not Rush spectacular. It's on a good album, so it'll rank a little lower for me. On a poorer album, it'd stand out more. But it's not bad and VERY listenable to me. I certainly don't skip it. agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DistantEarlyRushFan Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 SOLID chorus and bridge. Way better than some of the mellower tracks (wreckers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaveMyThingAlone Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 8 2012, 10:11 AM) It's solid, though probably not Rush spectacular. It's on a good album, so it'll rank a little lower for me. On a poorer album, it'd stand out more. But it's not bad and VERY listenable to me. I certainly don't skip it. I have honestly come to the conclusion that there may not be a "skip" on this album. Down the road, Wish them Well may be in that category as I feel it may be the weakest at this point, but this album is quality from start to finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomboni Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 It's good but not one of the best songs on the album. I do really like the bridge and the way it teases you with what you think is going to be a solo, only to have it come back and be a lead that Geddy sings along with (and actually sings well!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Jun 8 2012, 12:58 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 8 2012, 10:11 AM) It's solid, though probably not Rush spectacular. It's on a good album, so it'll rank a little lower for me. On a poorer album, it'd stand out more. But it's not bad and VERY listenable to me. I certainly don't skip it. I have honestly come to the conclusion that there may not be a "skip" on this album. Down the road, Wish them Well may be in that category as I feel it may be the weakest at this point, but this album is quality from start to finish I conquer! I haven't skipped a track, However when I'm shuffling around Wish them Well is usually the last one I'll turn to. Even though Alex's lead on it is growing on me. That's one of the strengths of this album, it grows on you with every listen! And not like a Fungus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (DistantEarlyRushFan @ Jun 8 2012, 01:53 PM) Way better than some of the mellower tracks (wreckers) Woah, woah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dscrapre Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (DistantEarlyRushFan @ Jun 8 2012, 11:53 AM) Way better than some of the mellower tracks (wreckers) Them's fightin' words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DistantEarlyRushFan Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (Dscrapre @ Jun 8 2012, 02:47 PM) QUOTE (DistantEarlyRushFan @ Jun 8 2012, 11:53 AM) Way better than some of the mellower tracks (wreckers) Them's fightin' words Just an opinion. I'll take high energy any from Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shreddy Lee Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I don't really get this one just yet. At the beginning it seems like it's going to be something different than what it turns out to be. So far, the least memorable song on the album for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Jun 8 2012, 12:58 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 8 2012, 10:11 AM) It's solid, though probably not Rush spectacular. It's on a good album, so it'll rank a little lower for me. On a poorer album, it'd stand out more. But it's not bad and VERY listenable to me. I certainly don't skip it. I have honestly come to the conclusion that there may not be a "skip" on this album. Down the road, Wish them Well may be in that category as I feel it may be the weakest at this point, but this album is quality from start to finish Indeed. And it's an even better listen when you can simply play it from start to end. I think where some songs might lack a little luster on their own, as a body it works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raichu4u Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Does anyone notice "La Villa Strangiato" in this song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gedneil Alpeart Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 One of my fav tracks...incredible power, energy, groove, and attitude. The drumming is out of this world....so much damn energy. Its a killer track....appropriately placed third after the two previous killer tracks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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