fraroc Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 It's not really a bad song and belive me, I've listened to Rush songs that people don't really like....I really feel that Neurotica as a song is much stronger than Tai Shan, The Speed of Love, or Dog Years. The chorus has a melody that really gets in your head, the melody in general is not bad at all...the lyrics is really where it suffers a lot. In that way, Neurotica really reminds me of Red Lenses. A good song with lyrics not up to snuff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Yes you are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 "Am I the only one who likes Neurotica?" Yes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Tai Shan>>>>Dog Years>Neurotica>The Speed of Love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Neurotica really reminds me of Red Lenses. A good song with lyrics not up to snuff. Not even in the same ballpark. Red Lenses is a fantastic funky original song. Lyrics aren't bad they're just kind of there. Neuotica is musically bland (except for a cool solo) and has poor lyrics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) Neurotica really reminds me of Red Lenses. A good song with lyrics not up to snuff. Not even in the same ballpark. Red Lenses is a fantastic funky original song. Lyrics aren't bad they're just kind of there. Neuotica is musically bland (except for a cool solo) and has poor lyrics. I'm not going to argue with the fact that Red Lenses musically is a good song, but compared to the rest of Grace Under Pressure, the lyrics just suck. "I see red and it hurts my head I guess it must be something I read" Seriously? Edited September 28, 2014 by fraroc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Neurotica really reminds me of Red Lenses. A good song with lyrics not up to snuff. Not even in the same ballpark. Red Lenses is a fantastic funky original song. Lyrics aren't bad they're just kind of there. Neuotica is musically bland (except for a cool solo) and has poor lyrics. I'm not going to argue with the fact that Red Lenses musically is a good song, but compared to the rest of Grace Under Pressure, the lyrics just suck. "I see red and it hurts my head I guess it must be something I read" Seriously? But they're intentionally goofy and nonsensical. The lyrics don't bother me in the slightest. Neurotica on the other hand has a completely serious approach. Kid Gloves and The Body Electric don't have the greatest lyrics either. While Grace Under Pressure is a great record it is no way Neil's lyrical zenith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) The initial bars of Neurotica are fantastic. The bass sound, the groove. It transitions into a great hook as well. But then...the chorus and Geddy's "oh-oh-oooh—oh"s. A shame, really. Great song when otherwise. Excellent solo by Alex. Edited September 28, 2014 by goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 It has a really good guitar solo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 it's better than tai shan but it's not good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I like Neurotics and Tai Shan but don't find them great. I like the music in Red Lenses. Dog years is okay for goofing around but would wear thin with frequent listening. The Speed of Love has no redeeming qualities. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todem Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len(songs) Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 150 other Rush songs > Dog Years > about 10 more > High Water > Speed Of Love > Neurotica > Tai Shan > Half The World It's not much stronger than Tai Shan, but it hits HTW out of the park ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Tai Shan is good. It's a little atmospheric piece and it's at least different and somewhat original sounding. High Water is one of their most underrated songs. Atmospheric, lush, dynamic, great textures and fantastic percussion. I have no complaints about it anymore and think it's near flawless in it's execution. I would love to see this performed live. Neurotica is an attempt at a generic bland rocker and the end result is a generic bland rocker. The Speed of Love is a love song written by nerds for nerds and it succeeds at that completely which is also why it completely fails... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 No! I love Neurotica! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 No. "The world is a cageFor your impotent rageBut dont let it get to you" I am on record as liking this song. So all the haters, go pound sand :) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 The Speed of Love is a love song written by nerds for nerds and it succeeds at that completely which is also why it completely fails... :dweez: :laughing guy: :LMAO: That's AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len(songs) Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 sadly the answer seems to be "no". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) High Water took 18 years for me to recognize it's brilliance. It's not immediately accessible or "catchy" in a traditional sense so that's part of why people dislike it I think. The layers are there. There is a lot of detailed complexity and richness. You just have to let it flow into your blood...like water...absorb it....soak it up and you will see one day...it's the most complex song instrumentally and compositionally on HYF and I think that pushes away people because of the mostly "pop" oriented nature of the album. High Water is anything but poppy songwriting. Edited September 29, 2014 by savagegrace26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Am I the only one who likes Neurotica? The law of averages says, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) High Water took 18 years for me to recognize it's brilliance. It's not immediately accessible or "catchy" in a traditional sense so that's part of why people dislike it I think. The layers are there. There is a lot of detailed complexity and richness. You just have to let it flow into your blood...like water...absorb it....soak it up and you will see one day...it's the most complex song instrumentally and compositionally on HYF and I think that pushes away people because of the mostly "pop" oriented nature of the album. High Water is anything but poppy songwriting. This guy gets it :smoke: Edited September 29, 2014 by Geddy's Soul Patch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky6 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 never had any problems with that song.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 never had any problems with that song.. You just don't get it...what it is... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Sounds like it would translate well as some kind of Latin cantina song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z11BUUnVeYs Edited September 29, 2014 by savagegrace26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len(songs) Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 In a perfect world, no, because that song wouldn't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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