Union 5-3992 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Two great 7 minute epics by Rush, which is your favorite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 I'm expecting a landslide against it but I chose Clockwork Angels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I chose ladder. One of the highlites of r40 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Starting to notice a trend with these polls: I always seem to pick the CA song... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Jacob's Ladder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 The title track, and not the whole album, right? I have a hard time comparing the two songs cause they're so different. Clockwork Angels is a quintessential Rush son, whereas Jacob's Ladder is more of a musical journey fitting all the themes of a storm (marching intro, etc.), and isn't really a song by CA's or other songs' standards. As far as which one I'd rather listen to, it just depends which kind of Rush music I'd rather listen to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Jacobs Ladder for me. Though i do like CA........the song. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Jacobs Ladder for me. Though i do like CA........the song. MickDarn you got my hopes up for a sec 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Interesting match up. The R40 version of Jacob's Ladder is flawless and I enjoy the studio version, but CA is a modern Rush epic...CA title song all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Seeing them perform Jacob's Ladder in 1980 was a spiritual experience for me, and the only 2 other songs that can come close are Cyguns X1 and The Necromancer http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6QYs4WMitjo/TgFBI1po0NI/AAAAAAAAAEE/r4TyYdE9rm4/s1600/Murillo_Jacob%2527s_Dream.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airship2112 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) Jacob's ladder though clockwork angels is a good song ladder beats it Edited December 8, 2015 by Airship2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 OK replaying Jacob's Ladder...o no I did not pick CA! I forgot about the guitars on this! Oh my... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEggplant Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Quite easily Clockwork Angels, but that doesn't mean Jacob's Ladder isn't great, it's just Clockwork Angels (the song and the album) are phenomenal masterpieces. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchmothesnowdog Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Jacob's ladder is still an all time favorite. I don't listen to it often, but it still holds up well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Quite easily Clockwork Angels, but that doesn't mean Jacob's Ladder isn't great, it's just Clockwork Angels (the song and the album) are phenomenal masterpieces. Love ya buddy! Just wish I agreed...I truly do... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEggplant Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Quite easily Clockwork Angels, but that doesn't mean Jacob's Ladder isn't great, it's just Clockwork Angels (the song and the album) are phenomenal masterpieces. Love ya buddy! Just wish I agreed...I truly do... Aw, there's just so much Rush-y goodness to be had on Clockwork Angels! You're really missing out! ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) I overlooked Jacob's Ladder a bit over the years because Natural Science and TSOR are such monsters off my favorite album. Just like Entre Nous from the S&A tour, I've gained a new appreciation for JL. Edited December 8, 2015 by A rocket that ignites itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Quite easily Clockwork Angels, but that doesn't mean Jacob's Ladder isn't great, it's just Clockwork Angels (the song and the album) are phenomenal masterpieces. Love ya buddy! Just wish I agreed...I truly do... Aw, there's just so much Rush-y goodness to be had on Clockwork Angels! You're really missing out! ;) Nah I intensely dug it for a year. I know what I am "missing". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEggplant Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Quite easily Clockwork Angels, but that doesn't mean Jacob's Ladder isn't great, it's just Clockwork Angels (the song and the album) are phenomenal masterpieces. Love ya buddy! Just wish I agreed...I truly do... Aw, there's just so much Rush-y goodness to be had on Clockwork Angels! You're really missing out! ;) Nah I intensely dug it for a year. I know what I am "missing". Ah, okay. Still a great album in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I can't choose…I love both these songs so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 A better battle would be Clockwork vs Headlng or Jacobs vs Nat Sci. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAccountant Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Where is the "neither of them" option? Not really a major fan of either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 This isn't fair, I love both of these giants too much. I abstain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apresto3 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 My first post on this forum! Hello all! I would choose Jacob's Ladder just because it was done so amazingly on Exit Stage Left. The R40 tour in Denver was my third Rush show that I've seen, and the first time I've heard it live. I heard Clockwork Angels live on the tour of the same name also in Denver. I really enjoy their last album, but Jacob's Ladder sticks out for me. I am glad to be here on the forum, and look forward to talking Rush! -Anthony 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Jacobs ladder, no contest at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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