Every Rush Song

We have spent the last few months analyzing every song from the Rush album Counterparts. Last week we finished up "Everyday Glory," and now we wrap up the album. Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think! Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode. In this episode, we conclude our months-long analysis of Rush's album Counterparts, sharing our newfound appreciation and altered perceptions of the songs. We engage in a lively discussion about how attending a Rush concert, specifically the Counterparts tour, can enhance one's appreciation of the album, citing memorable performances and the impact of the setlist. We also touch upon individual song reviews, with particular focus on "Between Sun and Moon" and Geddy Lee's bass playing. We conclude by sharing our overall rankings and personal reflections on the album, inviting listeners to share their own thoughts on Rush's Counterparts.

“In the city where nobody smiles and nobody dreams” and on this very episode, we dive into the music of “Everyday Glory” from the Rush album Counterparts. Jay’s thoughts on Alex Lifeson’s guitar solo What does Tim think is the best part of the song? Would Tim have been devastated if “Everyday Glory” didn’t make Counterparts What does Shayne like about “Everyday Glory?” The guitar line during the verses Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think! Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode. Dive into this comprehensive discussion of Rush's song "Everyday Glory" from their album Counterparts. We share our thoughts and impressions about the music, discussing aspects like its "mid-tempo, poppy feel," Geddy Lee's harmonies, and the simple yet melodic guitar solo by Alex Lifeson. We debate the song's potential fit on the previous album, Roll the Bones, due to its pop sound and ponder its lyrical depth as the highlight despite having reservations about certain musical choices. We also discuss Neil Peart's unique drumming patterns and the production choices, including the track's shift back to analog recording. We dissect technical elements of the song, such as guitar tones, harmonies, and drum fills, noting how they contribute to the track's overall feel. We express mixed feelings about "Everyday Glory," appreciating its creative parts despite not ranking it among our favorite Rush songs. The episode concludes with playful banter among the hosts, touching on unrelated topics like cigar smoking and 8-track tape nostalgia while inviting listeners to share their thoughts on the song.

"A phosphorescent wave on a tropical sea, the flame at the heart of a pawnbroker's diamond," and the topic of this episode is the Rush song "Cold Fire." We all have big opinions about this song Neil brings back his famous ride cymbal pattern Is this song more melodic than other Rush songs? The increase in intensity from the 1st verse to the 2nd How Alex Lifeson captured chaos in the guitar solo Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think! Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode. Decoding 'Cold Fire' by Rush: Music Deep Dive This episode features a deep dive into the Rush song "Cold Fire" from their Counterparts album, focusing primarily on the music rather than the lyrics. We share our varied opinions on the song's musical elements, including its rock guitar, the performance by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson, and the production aspects. We explore specific musical components like Neil Peart's use of the tambourine and his famous ride rhythm, Geddy Lee's melodic vocal delivery, and Alex Lifeson's guitar solo, which Jay and Tim interpret as portraying a chaotic argument. Additionally, humorous hypothetical scenarios and tangents are shared, reflecting the hosts' dynamic and engaging discussion style. The episode concludes with anticipation for a follow-up discussion focused on the song's lyrics. Audience interaction is encouraged through social media and email.

Ready for a superb jam? We break down Rush's fourth instrumental, the groovy "Leave That Thing Alone" from their Counterparts album. Is it Spooky? Geddy's bass slides on the Counterparts album Rehashed jokes about the lyrics of an instrumental What video game this song reminds Tim of We compare it to the other Rush instrumentals Jay wonders what the thing is that we should leave alone Then he hears things...somewhere The 6:4 time signature section Does this song sound a little like the band Boston? When Neil Peart switched up his drumstick grip Cool sound effects during Alex Lifeson's guitar solo Cool unexpected sounds in other Rush songs Why did we start grading individual performances? Tim channels Roger Waters Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: Facebook Instagram Twitter ⁠Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think! Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode. In the episode, we delve into an extensive review and analysis of "Leave That Thing Alone," one of Rush's instrumental tracks from their Counterparts album. We analyze the song's sounds and musical nuances and debate song-specific theories and concepts. We cover Neil Peart's change to a jazz-style grip in drumming, the unusual fade-out ending, Geddy Lee's bass playing style, and the keyboard sounds in the song. We urge Listeners to enjoy the music with quality headphones for an enhanced experience and interweave humorous interactions throughout the conversation.

"Anxious and restless, pressed down by the darkness. So many decisions, a million revisions," exploring the music of Double Agent by Rush. How many songs have started just with only bass? Is it [also] Shayne's favorite song on Counterparts? Does the music of "Double Agent" sound as schizophrenic as the lyrics? How good are Geddy's spoken parts and raps in Rush songs? Tim explains why he loves the drums on this song What does Shayne think of Geddy Lee's harmonies in this song? How does "Double Agent" sound in headphones? What makes the solo section so great? Tim remembers fire during the live performance of "Double Agent" Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: Facebook Instagram Twitter ⁠Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think! Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode. The hosts delve into a detailed discussion about the Rush song "Double Agent.' They explore and appreciate the complexities of the song's guitar work, keyboards, and drumming. They discuss Alex Lifeson's atypical guitar techniques, Geddy Lee's bass lines, and Neil Peart's drumming. They also enjoy Geddy's harmonies and find the vocals intriguing, including the spoken word. They wrap up the show evaluations by comparing each member's performance to other Rush songs.

"Like a force of nature, love shines in many forms. One night we are bathed in light." Next, we're discussing Rush's "The Speed of Love" music. Tim thinks is a nice soft rock song Did Jay say the title is cheesy? Tim enlightens us about Neil’s ride cymbal technique Does “The Speed of Love” have a slow, chill vibe? The tasteful panning of guitar during Alex Lifeson’s lead The music of the bridge Are there drum overdubs during the bridge? Should the song build up after the bridge instead of settling down into the chorus? Neil’s cymbal work as the final chorus fades out How do you feel about the ending of the song? Does “The Speed of Love” sound like something from another band we like? Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: Facebook Instagram Twitter ⁠Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think! Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode. In this episode, we discuss "The Speed of Love," a track from Rush's 'Counterparts' album. We share differing opinions about this one! We dissect the song's unique rhythms, transitions, vocals, and instrumentals, noting the pleasing elements while critiquing areas they think could've been different. We also highlight how Rush could have chosen to conclude some of its songs. Ultimately, we agree that the music is characterized by solid musicianship.

"You and I, we reject these narrow attitudes. We add to each other, like a coral reef." We transcend the nonsense, unite, and analyze the lyrics and meaning of "Alien Shore" by Rush. What the song means to each of us Who is this "Alien Shore" about? Shayne complains about the media and politics [Again!] Gifts from Canada to the world Can't we all just get along? Our favorite lines from the lyrics Shayne goes meta with his opinion about opinions Times when we each reached for an alien shore Is it possible to be too tolerant? Giving peas and other vegetables their fair shake Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: Facebook Instagram Twitter ⁠Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think! Here's what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode. Discussing Alien Shore by Rush: Breaking Down Lyrics and Themes In this episode, we examine the song Alien Shore by the band Rush. We cover the meaning of the lyrics, interpreting it as showing unity amongst individuals from different backgrounds and rejecting divisive attitudes. We discuss the binary views and polarization in society, propagated by the media and politicians for their benefit, which breeds division. They express their appreciation for the song's exploration of neurology and psychology. We then delve into some of our favorite lyrics, what they signify, how the band creates music with depth, and what we interpret from them.

"There is a fine line between love and illusion, a fine place to penetrate." We're discussing the lyrics of “Between Sun & Moon” by Rush. Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: Facebook Instagram Twitter ⁠Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think!

When we heard that you were gone, we felt a shadow cross our hearts. We're nobody, and Neil is our hero. We're discussing the Rush song Nobody's Hero. The lyrics are socially ahead of their time When Jay and Shayne lived verses of this song Does Jay's source rhyme with Schmickipedia Who are the real heroes? Shout out to the Foo Fighters A famous pilot that "Nobody's Hero" reminds us of Tim shares a story about a Rush concert during this song Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: Facebook Instagram Twitter ⁠Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think! Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode: We analyze the song “Nobody’s Hero” by the Canadian rock band Rush. We dive deep into the lyrics, which were influenced by real-life people and experiences. We associate the song’s meaning with the celebration of the everyday person as the real hero and the feeling of guilt for losing touch with people from the past. The conversation includes personal anecdotes, comparing the song to similar themes in other songs and humor. During our discussion, we also touch upon societal views on heroes, prejudices, and the importance of acknowledging ‘common heroes,’ whom society often overlooks.

To help you enjoy your holiday today, we're popping on with a super short show and a reminder to relish this time and with you Merry Holidayness! We even made up a word for you! Shayne forgets that America isn't the only country with Christmas Tim confuses us with a song we've never heard before Seriously, he tells the whole story Tim and Jay reminisce about a couple of other holiday classics. Sort of. We wish you happy holidays for any and all holidays you celebrate Tim questions everyone's priorities today Jay has advice for how to spend the day Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: Facebook Instagram Twitter ⁠Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think! Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode: In this engaging episode, the hosts celebrate the Christmas season in a humor-filled manner. Starting with a rendition of “Jingle Bells.” The show soon heads into an elaborate, playful discussion about a well-known Christmas song [well, maybe well-known to Time] by Dan Fogelberg about a chance meeting with an ex-lover at a grocery store. They delve into several other songs, including “Another Auld Lang Syne” and a humorous reference to a Peter Griffin Christmas song. The hosts then express gratitude towards their viewers and listeners, wishing them Happy Holidays, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. In a jovial ending, they playfully rebuke listeners for tuning in to their show during family time and close it with Tim’s heartfelt rendition of his favorite Christmas Carroll.

You may be right: It's all a waste of time. I guess that's just a chance we're prepared to take, discussing the Rush song Cut to the Chase. Is "Cut to the Chase" our favorite song on the Rush album Counterparts? The story behind Alex Lifeson's guitar solo on "Cut to the Chase" We break down the guitar solo section We break down the guitar tracks on the bridge We play lots of guitar and bass slides! Enjoy some flange on the drums Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode. Analyzing Rush’s ‘Cut to the Chase’ from the Album ‘Counterparts’ Tune in to our lively and detailed discussion about Rush’s song ‘Cut to the Chase’ from the album ‘Counterparts.’ The speakers fondly talk about their appreciation for the tune. There is an extensive analysis of the different instruments used in the song, along with aspects such as rhythm, melody, and certain audio effects. They also draw interesting comparisons with other songs from Rush. The exchange ends humorously with a botched farewell and a struggle to find the ‘stop’ button. Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠ ⁠Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think!⁠

"Heat of the moment, curse of the young, spit out your anger. Don't swallow your tongue." Join us as we discuss the Rush song Stick It Out! Tim reminisces about the first time he heard "Stick It Out" on the radio "Stick It Out" is 2nd on this list of the heaviest Rush songs We play some clips of Geddy's cool harmonies Jay and Shayne break out into "Greased Lightning" Clip of cool-sounding harmonies Is Alex's solo too short? Tim explains the snare sound on the bridge Here's what our House Elf Artie says about this episode!Analyzing 'Stick It Out' by Rush In this musical podcast extravaganza, the hosts review and discuss the song 'Stick It Out' by Rush, providing insight into the music and lyrics of the song. They share their personal experiences and memories associated with the song and analyze the individual contributions of the Geddy, Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart. Additionally, they explore in detail the musicality and technicality of the song, examining the guitar, bass, and drum parts, as well as Geddy's vocals. There is also a discussion on the song structure and how it sets up for various segments of the song. Listeners are encouraged to share their thoughts via email or social media. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts 01:11 Personal Anecdotes and First Impressions 02:46 Analyzing the Harmonies and Rhythms 05:20 Exploring the Guitar Techniques 08:28 Appreciating the Vocals and Lyrics 09:50 Discussing the Production and Sound Engineering 12:19 Deep Dive into the Bridge and Solo 22:12 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: Facebook Instagram Twitter ⁠Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think!

“A secret face, a touch of grace, a man must learn to give a little space” with his family and friends to discuss the Rush song Animate! Why we love Animate The great bass line The sound of the cymbals in the recording How Neil got the cool ride cymbal sounds The new instrument that Neil uses in Animate Lots of bass slides in Animate! We rate each of the members’ performances compared to other songs Shayne tells why this album shows how Vapor Trails could have been a better album We highlight some cool sounding keyboards Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode. Every Rush Song: Animate Dissection Part 1 - The Music In this podcast episode, the hosts begin their in-depth exploration of the Rush song ‘Animate.’ They discuss their personal feelings about the song, the different elements of the music, and the individual performances of the band members. They delve into the song’s bass work, percussion, guitar, and vocals, grading these aspects and comparing it with other Rush songs. Additionally, they discuss the band’s use of keyboards and how they subtly accent the song without taking over completely. The hosts aim to continue their discussion in a subsequent episode, where they will cover the song’s lyrics. Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on: Facebook Instagram Twitter ⁠Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm⁠ and tell us what you think!