goose Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Sure. I've got no problem with it.Well that's a ringing endorsement... I would say just about the same. It's a decent song. I have no problem with it, either. :) But there are five or six better songs on Signals, too, in my opinion.The instrumental sectipns are great, where Alex really shines on guitar. The verses and chorus feel pretty stoff yo me. It's Neil's first venture into an intentionally mechanical sounding drum rhythm, ala Red Lenses or Mystic Rhythms. The latter two songs have a more developed approach, I think, especially MR. I think the song is decent, but lacks momentum and emotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 This is a thread in defense of Chemistry. I love this tune!!! I love putting Signals on because I can just let the record go without skipping - the first 3 tracks especially are great! Plus, you get to hear Geddy say "ELECTRICITY!" Classic. That's just me. I've noticed a lot of people ranking Chemistry as one of their least favorite songs from this era of Rush. I'd love to know you opinion on the matter!! No defense needed with me, I dig the tune. The most flawed tune on Signals to me is Digital Man. It's got that one funky section which feels out of place. Apparently you either appreciate that part (and hence, seem to love the song) or don't (and hence, it makes you cringe). I am of the same opinion as you. I am just not a fan of that or the reggae feel to the song. But to people who love it, hey, knock yourselves out. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Digital Man is a flawed tune? Edited August 7, 2015 by Lorraine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Signals is my second and three quarters favorite Rush album, and Chemistry was one of the initial standouts in my mind. Oddly enough I never really give this album enough credit, but it sure deserves it. Love Chemistry, the song that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I like it. Not one of the stand outs on the album but it's very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Digital Man is a flawed tune? I think it is. Frustratingly so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Digital Man is a flawed tune? I think it is. Frustratingly so. I think I'll go listen to that flawed tune right now. Then follow it up with the soulless one. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Digital Man is a flawed tune? I think it is. Frustratingly so. I think I'll go listen to that flawed tune right now. Then follow it up with the soulless one. :) Ha....it's amazing sometimes how subjective music is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 If anyone wants to vote in my Ping thread in Feedback, please do. We want to separate the wheat from the chaff on the board by finding out who pings and who doesn't. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Digital Man is a flawed tune? I think it is. Frustratingly so. I think I'll go listen to that flawed tune right now. Then follow it up with the soulless one. :) Ha....it's amazing sometimes how subjective music is. Isn't it? Since I have been here, I think that has amazed me the most. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Actually probably the one song on the album I'm not a fan of. It's not terrible but not great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Digital Man is a flawed tune? I think it is. Frustratingly so. I think I'll go listen to that flawed tune right now. Then follow it up with the soulless one. :) Ha....it's amazing sometimes how subjective music is. Isn't it? Since I have been here, I think that has amazed me the most. Digital Man is one of their absolute finest...went rabid for it when they played it on the Snakes tour 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Digital Man is a flawed tune? I think it is. Frustratingly so. I think I'll go listen to that flawed tune right now. Then follow it up with the soulless one. :) Ha....it's amazing sometimes how subjective music is. Isn't it? Since I have been here, I think that has amazed me the most. Digital Man is one of their absolute finest...went rabid for it when they played it on the Snakes tour What makes it frustratingly flawed for me is that it has perfect verses and choruses and just a piss-poor bridge. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Chemistry is an excellent song off the last truly great album they recorded. I love Signals & Chemistry is a stand out track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimsonmistymemory Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I love the song but have to admit it took some time to really warm up to it. It for me was like Countdown kinde meh at 1st but now are true loves of mine. Digital Man Subdivision & The Analog Kid were the tracks that jumped out to me 1st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calirush Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Digital Man is a flawed tune? I think it is. Frustratingly so. I think I'll go listen to that flawed tune right now. Then follow it up with the soulless one. :) Ha....it's amazing sometimes how subjective music is. Isn't it? Since I have been here, I think that has amazed me the most. Digital Man is one of their absolute finest...went rabid for it when they played it on the Snakes tour What makes it frustratingly flawed for me is that it has perfect verses and choruses and just a piss-poor bridge. This^ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I've often thought "Chemistry" would be a great concert opener tune. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I liked Chemistry from the start. Another great "music" song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Digital Man is a flawed tune? I think it is. Frustratingly so. I think I'll go listen to that flawed tune right now. Then follow it up with the soulless one. :) Ha....it's amazing sometimes how subjective music is. Isn't it? Since I have been here, I think that has amazed me the most. Digital Man is one of their absolute finest...went rabid for it when they played it on the Snakes tour What makes it frustratingly flawed for me is that it has perfect verses and choruses and just a piss-poor bridge. This^ It sounds a bit weird on the album but Alex beefed it up on the live version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 It's a good song but not too high on my list. I see it as being a decent buffer between two songs I love in The Analog Kid and Digital Man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I also love this Chemistry. So much of the legend revealed. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/546908.Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEggplant Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I'll probably be killed for saying this, but I don't like it that much. I don't hate it, but it's just filler to me. Everything on Signals is filler to me except the first two songs and New World Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Na na na Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Love it, one of those great classic Rush songs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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