Great call my man. Love this album. Big Money, Middletown Dreams, Mystic Rhythms and Grand Designs is one of my favorite Rush songs. That drum outtro playing a different pattern in each measure is amazing!
My last comment is that my life has come full circle, they hear Lionel Richie which the first concert I ever saw. 1983, Murphy Center, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN. 1983.
Power Windows is the absolute APEX of synth hard rock. There is no other album or artist that can better this genre. Rush hit perfection with this album - and that's that! Signed, sealed and delivered!
RUSH was an open-minded band, and this shows why. They absorbed all the sounds of every decade they went through. This is what RUSH did with the 80s sounds. Because I went through that time as a keyboard player, I saw the revolution that was happening in the technology. The limitless possibilities that were being put in front of us, made us all want to play with all the toys as much as possible.This was the dawn of the digital age. It was all new and exiting. Alex's guitar sounds, and Neil's drum sounds went way 80's too. Keep up the Power Windows. It was a great album!
It's also worth noting that Rush's keyboard sounds were pretty unique for the era. This record was mostly PPG Wave at a time when almost every song on the radio had a ton of DX7. And those are very different sounding synths from each other.
@Lance Williams Mine 3, like Chris said "one of their most consistently good albums". + Mystic Rhythms is 1 of the greatest album-closing songs ever done.
I’m a Canadian and a Rush fan. Here’s the thing about Rush: the 70’s Rush is easy to like because it rocks and it’s in your face complex. But 80’s Rush is as good, but in a different way. You have to listen to 80’s Rush a little more because while it is not raw and heavy, it has beautiful (catchy) melodies and the songs are impressive in a more nuanced way. Yes, the go nuts on the synths between 82-92, but their albums have tons of amazing pop songs. What’s fun is hearing how Rush adds complicated rhythms and riffs in radio friendly tracks. They embrace world music, electronica, reggae and so on. Plus, I find Geddy Lee a better singer in the 80’s and 90’s. So yes, if you want awesome prof rock, listen to 70’s Rush. If you want interesting nuanced catchy tracks, check out Rush in the 80’s. Nobody sounds like them. With all that said, Power Windows is maybe the most 80’s sounding Rush record ever made. It’s cold and big sounding. It’s kinda like music for yuppie scientists, or something.
You're speaking my language. The magic of Rush was that every album was different. You (or at least "I") had no idea what the next album would sound like. I giggle at folks who bandy about the term "sell-out." Sell-out? To WHO??" One of the greatest bands of all time. If you can't embrace an artist that feels free to evolve beyond YOUR tastes, maybe you're not following YOUR path...
@@joporizzoo yea sell outs. When one is the best pizza maker in the world and they want to start making ice cream, sometimes their ice cream is not up to the quality standards expected for ice cream. They may have been putting out the variety before they understood it themselves. ....Just because something comes from a band I enjoy does not mean i will swallow it and say "Thank you, can i have some more."
That whole album is a clinic on bass playing and solidified Geddy as one of the all time greats! Remember he is playing bass, assisting in keeping the tempo, playing synths, and singing at the same time! Plus he has to perform this live. Absolutely amazing!
Geddy was killing it on this album and the following Hold Your Fire, Geddy seems to constantly throw wicked complex riffs every other measure almost to compensate for all the keyboard lines in between... listening I was amazed.. seeing it live sent me to the woodshed and I wore out A Show of Hands trying to nail them down...
You have to realize that in concert.. Geddy played the synth lines with his tight hand.. bass with his left.. pedals with his foot.. and sang. I remember watching that and just being awestruck.
Most of the keyboards of this song were triggered when played live...and Geddy DEFINITELY needed both hands on the bass for this one! lol Check out the Show of Hands video of this. It shows it perfectly.
@@Tonyr0206 I watched him live in the tacoma dome in 1984. Tom sawyer.. he played keys with his right hand and did hammer ons and pulloffs with his left hand in the bass.
He might have on occasion played a droning open note on the bass while playing a synth, but by in large, no, he didn't play both things at once. There are sequencers, pedals on the floor that trigger sequencers. That's what's going on when synths and bass lines are present at the same time (which isn't as much as you'd think). They arranged things to be done live and when they mention that, it's this stuff they're talking about.
Same here!!! I was in row 5 right in front of Ged when they came to The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It was nothing short of pure amazing talent...!!! Most talented person in music, imho...!
Some of Geddy's most iconic bass work is on Power Windows. Rush still managed to turn out high-quality rock throughout the 80s while still showing that they were paying attention to what was happening in the music of the day. I'm really glad that you acknowledged that. As stated elsewhere on this thread, The Big Money and Mystic Rhythms are must-listen.
Thank you for saying that, between Hemispheres and Power Windows, Geddy truly had his songwriting on lock. He's always been a great bass player along with his other instruments. But that era is what defined Rush, ultimately.
I never understood why Rush fans dislike the synth era. Signals, Grace Under Pressure and Power Windows have no bad songs. Some of my personal favorite songs are on these albums.
I love that you guys took the time to do a track like this. These are (Obviously) not the mainstream, but reflect a HUGE part of what a band like Rush represents, and for those of us that are die hard fans, we appreciate this!! :D Thank you.
“Better the pride that resides in a citizen of the world, than the pride that divides when a colorful rag is unfurled.” This song has some incredible lyrics that are more relevant than ever.👍🔥
🤮 Love the music but Neil gets a little preachy about things he doesn’t really understand. Citizen of the world? You think that’s a good thing? No thanks.
Well I respect where he's coming from even if I don't agree 100%. Most of his lyrics are spot on. A few times, like this one, I think aren't quite right but I understand the idealism behind it. I mean, it would be nice if we could eliminate borders, wouldn't it? Not realistic, but this is a song, not a political platform.
As Rush moved into the 1980s, and as their sound became more synth heavy, they really started to experiment with more "tribal" sounding rhythm parts. It is very apparent on their song "Red Sector A" off of their "Grace Under Pressure" album. Personally I've never been a huge fan of this song, and if I were to recommend something off of this album it would have been either "Manhattan Project" or "Mystic Rhythms" but I can't complain too much. It's always great to see Rush get attention.
Dustin's brother here. I really enjoyed seeing this. He asked me to help him choose between 3 Rush songs and this one got the vote because of its current relevance but also because of the nasty bass line, but go back and don't sleep on the drums either. The 80s sound and the way things were engineered at the time just has a certain feel to it, and Rush did it really well and in their own unique way. Its not everyone's cup of tea even as Rush fans, but we are talking about a span of over 40 years of making music here.
I thought "Marathon" would have been a great pick too. But you and Dustin did it, you made the guys enjoy another RUSH song, which is the ultimate goal.
Musicians are influenced and sometimes inspired by other musicians and artists, not to mention popular culture which Neal Peart frequently writes about.
@ghost mall Neil's 80's drums sound infinitely better than his 70's drum sound. Started with Permanent Waves and hit the stratosphere one album later with Moving Pictures. His use of foot trigger pedals all over the GUP and Power Windows albums suddenly gave his playing a new dimension as well. We'll have to disagree on which era is Rush's best. Even from a drumming perspective.
You have to do Middletown Dreams! Trust me! I listened to this entire album the other day. It’s such an exceptional album! Every song can be an interesting reaction.
This is a great song from Power Windows, which is maybe my favorite Rush album. There are so many great songs on it, and this isn’t even one of thew best!
Marathon, Manhatton Project, Middletown Dreams & Mystic Rhythms were great songs from this album. Will really look forward to your reaction to any of these.
@@jasonwilliams6005 ironically, as the synths took a bigger spot and Alex's playing was pushed more to the background, he reached some of his most complex and iconic tones and riffs/lines that serve beautifully to complement the songs
Grace under pressure best of corny rush albums. Signals grace and power kinda no mans land. Hold your fire had a couple goodies. Show of hands best rep of this phase- these were best listened to live
“Better the pride that resides in a citizen of the world, than the pride the divides when a colorful rag is unfurled”. A powerful line. The message of the lyrics with the power of the music is what makes the overall music experience spectacular.
If we look at who openly uses the phrase "citizen of the world" unironically these days and juxtapose that with policy and results they pursue- you see lot's and lot's of corruption, manipulation and conflict once we're past the easy headlines.
I think the older I get, the more Power Windows is one of my favorite "go-to" Rush albums. Maybe it's the symmetry of it being an eight song album where each song is between 5 and 6 minutes. To me, that's psychologically satisfying. And while I don't think it's a "concept" album per se, there is definitely an overarching theme of greed, consumerism, suburban alienation, and post-war/cold war fear that is distinctly 1985.
Awesome reaction. Nice to see people discovering a time when music was UNREAL. Mid 80's. I was 17 when PW came out. Saw this tour, among many others, in Toronto. This band live, regardless of year or era, was unequaled.
All I have to say is, look at what was in the radio in 1985 when this was released: We Are The World- USA for Africa Take On Me - A-Ha I Want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner Shout - Tears For Fears Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie Money For Nothing - Dire Straits Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears For Fears Crazy On You - Madonna The Power of Love - Huey Lewis & News A View to a Kill - Duran Duran 4 were sound track songs, and all were synth heavy. All were trying to MTV playtime and synth was in. Now watch it live sometime and see how Geddy pulls off that much synth and bass while singing and you might have a greater appreciation. BTW, Marathon, Manhatten Project and Mystic Rhythms are much better
I was like that with grace under pressure. I'd got into Rush only a year or so before, and really didn't know what to make of it at the time. I know consider it to be one of their best, lyrically it's incredibly strong.
Alex Lifeson insisted in the early 90s that the band return to drums, bass, and guitar. The line, "better the pride that resides in a citizen of the world than the pride that divides when a colorful rag is unfurled," never goes out of date.
INCREDIBLE !!! First of all I listened to Rush for years( Hemispheres was my intro) Saw the Hold your fire show live in Germany. Considered NP the greatest drummer/percussionists of all. Admittedly, I haven’t listen much lately, and “ territories “ wouldn’t ever have been my choice. You two’s review was so f**king funny, I laughed so hard I had tears running down my face. Thanks a whole lot!
Power Windows has some great tracks on it. I still am hoping for a subdivisions listen (although its not my favorite Rush song by any means) I think it's the perfect segue from moving pictures era rush into the 80s rush that you hear on power windows etc.
I've been a Rush fan for many, many (MANY!!!) years. I've been struggling with trying to explain the relationship between "Moving Pictures" and "Signals" (the album containing "Subdivisions") using a Beatles analogy. "Revolver" is argued to be the greatest Beatles album ever, but it preceded "Sgt. Pepper." MY theory is that "Signals" is Rush's "Revolver," thought it came out AFTER "Moving Pictures," which i see as Rush's "Sgt. Pepper." And ALERT TO ALL BASS PLAYERS: I think Geddy's best playing is on "Signals." I mean, he plays great everywhere, but the heft and power of the bass on "Signals" is really undeniable.
Not a popular opinion, but Power Windows is one of my favorite Rush Records. Big Money and Grand Designs are probably the most popular, but I really like Mystic Rhythms a lot among others.
Not unpopular at all. Some older fans definitely wanted them to just make 2112 14 more times like they were AC/DC or something, but many others recognize that Power Windows is their best and tightest record. Neil's lyrics had moved well beyond adolescent sci-fi and alll 3 of them had matured as players into absolute monsters on their instruments. And I much prefer Ged's voice here to the 70s material as well.
Thanks for listening to this one. This is the BEST drum intro of all time. So glad you guys feel the same thing I've been feeling for 30 years + . One of my favorite Rush songs and it IS so much fun to play that bass line. You're right!
I remember getting this album back when it was released in 1985 and was very lukewarm to it at first when listening to it on my (cheap) stereo, where so much of the focus was on Geddy's vocals and the synth. Until the first time I listened to it on a pair of good headphones... and experienced the bass and Neil Peart's drumming on this and other tracks. A totally different experience.
Wow! I used to listen to this stuff soooooooooo long ago! I wouldn't have thought it would pop up in 2022, and you guys are really expanding into some crazy horizons here!! Good on you! Damn I'm old
Some fans stopped listening to them after signals. I am one that did not. No Rush album sounds the same. Their music changed with the times. Sure I like more albums or songs more than others. They may have lost some fans but also gained a lot more. Rush is the greatest band ever.
Signals is actually when I started listening to them. 'Tom Sawyer' was the 1st song I heard but I just couldn't get into it at the time. 'New World Man' & 'Subdivisions' turned it around for me.
I just want to say that I started watching reaction videos because of your channel. I still haven’t been able to see any other channel that matches your ability to react to the music, feeling and lyrics at the same time and in the same way that you do. Please do more RUSH songs. Nobody does it like you guys.
So surprised to see Ryan wildin' out like that! I love it! That's why we listen to music; the surprise can be captivating! So many smiles and laughs boosted my energy. Great reaction, guys!
I actually hated this album until I heard this song and Middletown Dreams, which you guys should check out as well. I realized that I had such expectations for Rush by 1984-1985, that they could not ever meet it, and I had lost by ability to listen to the band with a neutral, objective ear. But on the flip side, Rush spoiled me from 1976 to 1982. Nowadays, I find that in my maturing years that I enjoy this album now. Geddy did admit that by the next album Hold Your Fire, they had gone too deep in the weeds as far as the keyboards went, which led to them putting out Presto in 1989, which was a return to guitar, drums and bass with the keyboards added for flavor and texture, which is where they should have always been, speaking as a fan.
Very well said. I personally believe that they made a HUGH mistake getting rid of producer Terry Brown. 1974-1982. Rush’s finest moments with top notch musicianship.
Love the review. Not only did the band embrace the 80s, they also embraced a new producer who suggested more synth...bass is aggressive entire Power Windows, crisp guitar work and default great drumming. Lyrics are off the charts per usual
Gentlemen, great, great reaction. Geddy Lee said they were always open to and influenced by new music they heard & never wanted to make the same album twice.
I wasn't too familiar with Rush, so I recently listened to their whole discography. It's awesome to see how they evolved, but I do prefer the older albums. The bass on 'Headlong Flight' on the 2012 album Clockwork Angels is fire though!
Long time Rush fan, saw them live for the first time on the Grace Under Pressure tour, and then every tour afterwards all the way through R40. They're almost like family in a way. Power Windows is a solid/ consistant album with its own feel and hearing this song puts me right back when I saw them the night before finals in my senior year of high school. Hard to be objective with this history and it was great seeing it through fresh eyes from folks I respect and giving their honest opinion. Great job guys, and thanks!
Same here. This album came out after graduating high school. They played a couple of these new songs on the later part of the "Grace Under Pressure" tour as tests to tryout.
If yall wanna hear godly bass, and every rush fan knows, yall gotta react to "leave that thing alone" live(time machine tour) And "Malignant narcissism" live(snakes and arrows tour)
It was 1985, it was in the center of the 80s. During the 80s Rush started being influenced by bands like the Police, Ultravox, The The and other new wave bands. The 80s is a very divisive phase of their discography.
Its crazy how Geddy's voice feels perfect and weird at the same time, I've listened to vocal covers of Rush performed by great singers but it misses something, I dont want to listen do Geddy's voice in any other bands but I also dont want to hear anyone but him when it comes to rush.
That's one of my favourite Rush albums, thx, Dustin, great choice! I think it's true there's a little bit too much of synths and 80's drums sound effects. But, honestly, I don't mind, the songs are so good and the grooves always infectious. So many other songs I love from that album, Big Money, Grand Designs, Mystic Rhythms. Embrace the cheese, guys!!
Rush evolved their sound after Moving Pictures to go more synth-based. There's some really good stuff in that era but it's simply a different era than their first 8 or so albums, which were much more progressive rock focused.
Finally, a song from my favorite era of Rush.......thank you Dustin! Now, if only we can get you guys to react to a song from the William DuVall era of Alice In Chains!
Such a great album, but not one of the first three songs I would have picked to represent it. Given the topical relevance, it's the perfect pick. Big Money was the big single and Mystic Rythyms is prolly the best overall track. Manhattan Project is maybe the best lyrical offering on the album. I'm glad it's not as topically relevant. Saw em twice on this tour, then not again for 15 years. I have very few regrets in life, but I wish I could have seen them play live a few more times. Rich the Ancient Metal Beast
Listened to this all the way through walking today. Was not super into it back when it released, but have grown to love the Rush 80's vibe. I can see how this can be jarring for young folks. We lived through the process in real time and it made much more sense :-)
I think this is one of the best things Rush ever did, and certainly more "progressive" than anything the band attempted in the 1970's. Peter Collins was probably the most creative producer the band worked with after the split with Terry Brown. He went on to produce Operation Mindcrime for Queensryche.
Their guitarist was really into the experimentation and atmosphere of what was going in "pop" music around that time, and he incorporated that into his playing: maybe the "challenge" you were referring to.
You guys kill me! Power Windows is a 80's masterpiece! It was a taxing album for Alex because of having to play around so much programming! But Alex being the professional he is, nailed it. Rule#1 on listening to Rush: You can't just listen to a song. You have to listen to the whole album and when you do that, you hear exactly what they were trying to achieve! No band made more successful albums than Rush!
Alex Lifeson hated the keyboard direction of Rush. Geddy Lee said as a composer, it was much easier to write music on the keyboard. They did lose me after Signals, and I really tried because I love them so much. Please check out The Analog Kid, for keys done correctly or Red Sector A for their "newer" sound.
Their last few albums came back to guitar heavy rock. For ex, highlights: Stick it Out - off Counterparts Driven - off Test For Echo One Little Victory- off Vapor Trails The entire Snakes and Arrows album which is one if their best period. Similarly hard is the Clockwork Angels album esp Headlong Flight, Caravan, BU2B.
I love so much that y’all got into Rush…. My freakin’ childhood… and I was going through the emotions as a 7-8 years old you’re going through with all these rain song…. Freaking la villa strangiato… Bands like Rush and Yes, my dad always had playing…. Nostalgic…. Freaking Xanadu…. Spent a month memorizing that as a teenager and using my pedal to do all the volume swells and crap. Nice
Neil drums hiss ass off in this song...this band evolved, but you have to remember the times. Even in the 80's Rush was Rush even though they evolved, to stay stagnant they could have just died out like Foghat. No offense to them, love em, but Rush had a long azz career because they did evolve.
You're right. One of RUSH's best sounding albums with lots of low end. Neil's snare just cracks, and gets your attention. Bass drum is front and center booming like crazy.
Thanks guys one of my favorite songs off one of my favorite albums by Rush. Would love to have you do Grand Designs off the same album. Truly one of their best albums hands down.
Off to the save the planet with feelings and a keyboard mode!!! Lol. I am still totally in love with Rush's work, till they started going 'commercial' in this album and after. No foul... They are legendary always.
I URGE you and IMPLORE you to watch the Rush documentary Beyond the Lighted Stage. All your questions will be answered by the men themselves and famous musician fans. In fact a member Tool is quoted as saying in the film he didn't like the keyboards, while Trent Reznor welcomed it. Also Alex asked about the keyboards issue. Even if someone knows nothing about its one of the best made documentaries ever made. Power Windows was a major transition in the band. Consider The Big Money or Marathon also from this album.
"Corney at a high level" is one of the most insightful comments I've seen to describe the 80s prog/pop music scene. Rush, Sting, Genesis, Tears for fears, all of those bands had some really corney, or maybe excessively honest/open lyrics and musical themes that were performed by phenomenaly talented musicians. Props to you guys for putting a great description for that time period.
Great song. It's just dated with the sound of the synth. The whole album is really good. I'f you've never done 'Big Money' or 'Marathon'.....ya should. I think you'd enjoy them. You guys do good work. Thanks.
Neil Peart was a brilliant lyricist. His ability to simply state complex topics without being condescending, and to do so with poetic imagery all painting a vivid picture, I find magical.
This would've been a long way down my list of Rush songs, there are far better songs on Power Windows! Would love to see a reaction video to Subdivisions - the opener to the album that changed Rush forever.
Power Windows is amazing. Big Money, Manhattan Project, Grand Designs, Mystic Rhythms & Marathon are all epic. IMO this is one of the 2 weakest song on the album and it's still great
Neil Peart lyricism is nearly unparalleled. Once you pay closer attention, it's mind blowing the layers in whatever subject matter he decided to explore, beyond the musicianship. Truly an amazing band. Peart joining the band essentially was a paradigm shift, and really the reason why Rush distinguished itself from other acts. We might never get another musical genius such as him.
Now do "Red Sector A," a powerful song written by Geddy Lee based on stories of his mother surviving the holocaust. If you don't cry at this song, you're dead inside. Also, From "Power Windows," listen to "Manhattan Project," about the development of the atomic bomb and the way it changed the world. You won't be sorry with either of these songs from their 80's period.
I love watching you guys reacting to Rush, cause it takes me back to the youthful excitement I had when I first heard and fell in love with them. They have been the music of our lives and we are forever grateful, each album is a time machine.
This is why RUSH fans love RUSH and others may not get it. These are the hidden gems that enjoyable when shared with others and then they see. Nice job guys and great choice. Thx
For 3 people to amass such a huge following and musical catalog without the radio play that most other bands had starting out is an incredible feat. Let alone the powerful sound they produce with just 3 people. RUSH fan 4 life...
Thanks, guys. I knew the bass would the thing that yall would love. That's why I picked it. I got the Ryan & George head bob, that's all I wanted
We appreciate your support my man! Great request!
Yeah super good request, made for great content. Put a smile on my face.
Great call my man. Love this album. Big Money, Middletown Dreams, Mystic Rhythms and Grand Designs is one of my favorite Rush songs. That drum outtro playing a different pattern in each measure is amazing!
My last comment is that my life has come full circle, they hear Lionel Richie which the first concert I ever saw. 1983, Murphy Center, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN. 1983.
THANK YOU DUSTIN!!!! This one is in my top 10 RUSH songs!
I’m a 80s kid. “Synth Rush” is my Rush. Middletown Dreams still gives me chills.
I love Rush in every era but being a teenager in 80's thats my favorite stuff ...also really love their last album Clockwork Angels
That song is so well done, could have been a hit at the time.
Agreed
Middletown Dreams SLAPS 🔥🔥
One of my favourites too. Just got chills by reading the title of the song you have mentioned 🙂
Full stop, you guys need to do Subdivisions next.
Audio version I hope, video production was good, but it dilutes the imagination.
Agreed! Please do subdivisions
Yes!
As long as it's the studio version, that's all that matters.
That song or Mystic Rhythms
The entire Power Windows album is a masterpiece.
Indeed
👍 RUSH fan 4 life....
Absolutely, my favorite Rush album
@@lephare8413 The bass line in Territories is better than any music released after 2000
Power Windows is the absolute APEX of synth hard rock. There is no other album or artist that can better this genre. Rush hit perfection with this album - and that's that! Signed, sealed and delivered!
As a drummer, If you don't find this song fun or challenging, got nothing for you. For drummers, this is a hidden gem. Love it....
The drum work here is complex.
RUSH was an open-minded band, and this shows why. They absorbed all the sounds of every decade they went through. This is what RUSH did with the 80s sounds. Because I went through that time as a keyboard player, I saw the revolution that was happening in the technology. The limitless possibilities that were being put in front of us, made us all want to play with all the toys as much as possible.This was the dawn of the digital age. It was all new and exiting. Alex's guitar sounds, and Neil's drum sounds went way 80's too. Keep up the Power Windows. It was a great album!
It's also worth noting that Rush's keyboard sounds were pretty unique for the era. This record was mostly PPG Wave at a time when almost every song on the radio had a ton of DX7. And those are very different sounding synths from each other.
My favourite Rush album! The musicianship on this album and arrangement is perfect, all the tracks are killer! 😎
This is one of their most consistently good albums.
@Lance Williams Mine 3, like Chris said "one of their most consistently good albums". + Mystic Rhythms is 1 of the greatest album-closing songs ever done.
I’m a Canadian and a Rush fan. Here’s the thing about Rush: the 70’s Rush is easy to like because it rocks and it’s in your face complex. But 80’s Rush is as good, but in a different way. You have to listen to 80’s Rush a little more because while it is not raw and heavy, it has beautiful (catchy) melodies and the songs are impressive in a more nuanced way. Yes, the go nuts on the synths between 82-92, but their albums have tons of amazing pop songs. What’s fun is hearing how Rush adds complicated rhythms and riffs in radio friendly tracks. They embrace world music, electronica, reggae and so on. Plus, I find Geddy Lee a better singer in the 80’s and 90’s. So yes, if you want awesome prof rock, listen to 70’s Rush. If you want interesting nuanced catchy tracks, check out Rush in the 80’s. Nobody sounds like them. With all that said, Power Windows is maybe the most 80’s sounding Rush record ever made. It’s cold and big sounding. It’s kinda like music for yuppie scientists, or something.
“Raw and heavy” is not at all how I would describe 70s rush lol
80s Rush has nothing to do with me because I stopped listening to them. Sell outs! Very few good songs post Moving Pictures.
@@joeyuzwa891 Well, you're wrong.
You're speaking my language. The magic of Rush was that every album was different. You (or at least "I") had no idea what the next album would sound like. I giggle at folks who bandy about the term "sell-out." Sell-out? To WHO??" One of the greatest bands of all time. If you can't embrace an artist that feels free to evolve beyond YOUR tastes, maybe you're not following YOUR path...
@@joporizzoo yea sell outs. When one is the best pizza maker in the world and they want to start making ice cream, sometimes their ice cream is not up to the quality standards expected for ice cream. They may have been putting out the variety before they understood it themselves. ....Just because something comes from a band I enjoy does not mean i will swallow it and say "Thank you, can i have some more."
That whole album is a clinic on bass playing and solidified Geddy as one of the all time greats! Remember he is playing bass, assisting in keeping the tempo, playing synths, and singing at the same time! Plus he has to perform this live. Absolutely amazing!
Geddy was killing it on this album and the following Hold Your Fire, Geddy seems to constantly throw wicked complex riffs every other measure almost to compensate for all the keyboard lines in between... listening I was amazed.. seeing it live sent me to the woodshed and I wore out A Show of Hands trying to nail them down...
He also is playing the Taurus pedals!
I’d like to see Beyoncé try to do all that!!!
You have to realize that in concert.. Geddy played the synth lines with his tight hand.. bass with his left.. pedals with his foot.. and sang. I remember watching that and just being awestruck.
Most of the keyboards of this song were triggered when played live...and Geddy DEFINITELY needed both hands on the bass for this one! lol Check out the Show of Hands video of this. It shows it perfectly.
@@Tonyr0206 I watched him live in the tacoma dome in 1984. Tom sawyer.. he played keys with his right hand and did hammer ons and pulloffs with his left hand in the bass.
Still awestruck when I think about the mental coordination to pull that off
He might have on occasion played a droning open note on the bass while playing a synth, but by in large, no, he didn't play both things at once. There are sequencers, pedals on the floor that trigger sequencers. That's what's going on when synths and bass lines are present at the same time (which isn't as much as you'd think). They arranged things to be done live and when they mention that, it's this stuff they're talking about.
Same here!!! I was in row 5 right in front of Ged when they came to The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It was nothing short of pure amazing talent...!!! Most talented person in music, imho...!
Some of Geddy's most iconic bass work is on Power Windows. Rush still managed to turn out high-quality rock throughout the 80s while still showing that they were paying attention to what was happening in the music of the day. I'm really glad that you acknowledged that. As stated elsewhere on this thread, The Big Money and Mystic Rhythms are must-listen.
Thank you for saying that, between Hemispheres and Power Windows, Geddy truly had his songwriting on lock. He's always been a great bass player along with his other instruments. But that era is what defined Rush, ultimately.
The bass lines on Marathon are just ridiculous.
@@babaoriley3549 this! And The Big Money, truly mindblowing. Also the synth, right before the solo on marathon is just glorious
Geddy is totally off the chain in Big Money. So is Alex.
Yes Marathon is another standout!
I never understood why Rush fans dislike the synth era. Signals, Grace Under Pressure and Power Windows have no bad songs. Some of my personal favorite songs are on these albums.
people don't like change
Countdown is a bad song.
@@Newworldman66countdown rocks! Its sick. That keyboard ending solo is awesome
@@papamustaine9644 Nah, it's a clunker, alongside the likes of Tai Shan and Dog Years.
@@Newworldman66 Tai shan and dog years are stinkers for sure. Countdown is a good song
I love that you guys took the time to do a track like this. These are (Obviously) not the mainstream, but reflect a HUGE part of what a band like Rush represents, and for those of us that are die hard fans, we appreciate this!! :D Thank you.
The groove in the bridge is sensational and the lyrics are still relevant today.
“Better the pride that resides in a citizen of the world, than the pride that divides when a colorful rag is unfurled.”
This song has some incredible lyrics that are more relevant than ever.👍🔥
🤮 Love the music but Neil gets a little preachy about things he doesn’t really understand. Citizen of the world? You think that’s a good thing? No thanks.
Well I respect where he's coming from even if I don't agree 100%. Most of his lyrics are spot on. A few times, like this one, I think aren't quite right but I understand the idealism behind it.
I mean, it would be nice if we could eliminate borders, wouldn't it? Not realistic, but this is a song, not a political platform.
@@mr.e8432My take is that he means the human race as a whole. But I respect your opinion.
What I hear is the grass isn't always greener on the other side and can't we all just get along.imho
As Rush moved into the 1980s, and as their sound became more synth heavy, they really started to experiment with more "tribal" sounding rhythm parts. It is very apparent on their song "Red Sector A" off of their "Grace Under Pressure" album. Personally I've never been a huge fan of this song, and if I were to recommend something off of this album it would have been either "Manhattan Project" or "Mystic Rhythms" but I can't complain too much. It's always great to see Rush get attention.
+1 for Manhattan Project
or Marathon (a lot of M's on this album)
Loved it when some '80s TV news show used Mystic Rhythms for their theme song!
Mystic Rhythms is my favorite song off the album
@@coralinealgae Manhattan Project is easily my favorite from Power Windows.
Dustin's brother here. I really enjoyed seeing this. He asked me to help him choose between 3 Rush songs and this one got the vote because of its current relevance but also because of the nasty bass line, but go back and don't sleep on the drums either. The 80s sound and the way things were engineered at the time just has a certain feel to it, and Rush did it really well and in their own unique way. Its not everyone's cup of tea even as Rush fans, but we are talking about a span of over 40 years of making music here.
I definitely feel like they slept on the drums in this track. Neil's 80's drumming took it to another level.
I thought "Marathon" would have been a great pick too. But you and Dustin did it, you made the guys enjoy another RUSH song, which is the ultimate goal.
Musicians are influenced and sometimes inspired by other musicians and artists, not to mention popular culture which Neal Peart frequently writes about.
@@carlgibbons5777 I agree 1000%.
@ghost mall Neil's 80's drums sound infinitely better than his 70's drum sound. Started with Permanent Waves and hit the stratosphere one album later with Moving Pictures. His use of foot trigger pedals all over the GUP and Power Windows albums suddenly gave his playing a new dimension as well. We'll have to disagree on which era is Rush's best. Even from a drumming perspective.
You have to do Middletown Dreams! Trust me! I listened to this entire album the other day. It’s such an exceptional album! Every song can be an interesting reaction.
My favorite from the album.
Mine too! On an album of giants Middletown Dreams stands above the rest. These guys were absolutely at their peak here.
And Marathon…
One of my favorites from them. It's my go-to when testing new phones.
This is a great song from Power Windows, which is maybe my favorite Rush album. There are so many great songs on it, and this isn’t even one of thew best!
If u guys ever come back to this album, you've GOTTA do The Big Money and Mystic Rhythms. 2 of the best Rush songs out there hands down
Entire album rocks
Granted it was different RUSH but it's still RUSH. Wasn't a fan of roll the bones until.decade later.
Mystic Rhythms!!! One of the greatest and most spiritual songs Neil ever wrote.
Mystic rhythms, capture my thoughts
and carry them away!
agree 100% but they should do the Show of Hands live versions.. Rush is near note perfect live but the live energy is hard to replace...
Marathon is my favorite
OH WOW this is one of my favorites RUSH songs. Thanks for doing this one guys!!!
Marathon, Manhatton Project, Middletown Dreams & Mystic Rhythms were great songs from this album. Will really look forward to your reaction to any of these.
Emotion detector off this album has easily the best guitar solo in history.
Absolutely 💯 %
This is a correct statement. Every note is perfect.
I'll see your Emotion Detector solo and raise you the Analog Kid solo. Both are fantastic, but I give the edge to the Kid.
Signals also has fantastic solos in The Weapon and Digital Man, but yeah, Analog Kid’s solo is special.
Its sensual, "painful" as Alex makes his guitar cry, reflecting the lyrics and the emotion perfectly.
I love the “short form” Rush with tons of Synths. Grace Under Pressure, particularly. And Alex Lifeson is soooooo sneaky brilliant on all this stuff.
What Alex did with his guitar on this album is pure genius
My favorite Alex guitar solo is Between The Wheels.
@@jasonwilliams6005 ironically, as the synths took a bigger spot and Alex's playing was pushed more to the background, he reached some of his most complex and iconic tones and riffs/lines that serve beautifully to complement the songs
Grace under pressure best of corny rush albums. Signals grace and power kinda no mans land. Hold your fire had a couple goodies. Show of hands best rep of this phase- these were best listened to live
“Better the pride that resides in a citizen of the world, than the pride the divides when a colorful rag is unfurled”. A powerful line. The message of the lyrics with the power of the music is what makes the overall music experience spectacular.
That line has aged so poorly. Then he'd do Tai Shan on the next record, and a few weeks later Tiananmen square happened. Opps!
@@colinburroughs9871 Why do you think it aged poorly?
If we look at who openly uses the phrase "citizen of the world" unironically these days and juxtapose that with policy and results they pursue- you see lot's and lot's of corruption, manipulation and conflict once we're past the easy headlines.
The Trees explains the problem with Territories if we're doing politick via Neil's lyrics.
@@colinburroughs9871 True of course; I guess I never processed that line as pertaining countries and governments so much as individuals.
this reaction cracked me up ! it’s clear they wanted to not like it but couldn’t help loving the arrangement - coupled with the heartfelt sentiments
I just came back to watch it again, and exactly that. I was laughing so hard! This was so entertaining for them and us! Perfect reaction video.
I think the older I get, the more Power Windows is one of my favorite "go-to" Rush albums. Maybe it's the symmetry of it being an eight song album where each song is between 5 and 6 minutes. To me, that's psychologically satisfying. And while I don't think it's a "concept" album per se, there is definitely an overarching theme of greed, consumerism, suburban alienation, and post-war/cold war fear that is distinctly 1985.
Awesome reaction.
Nice to see people discovering a time when music was UNREAL. Mid 80's.
I was 17 when PW came out. Saw this tour, among many others, in Toronto.
This band live, regardless of year or era, was unequaled.
All I have to say is, look at what was in the radio in 1985 when this was released:
We Are The World- USA for Africa
Take On Me - A-Ha
I Want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner
Shout - Tears For Fears
Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
Money For Nothing - Dire Straits
Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears For Fears
Crazy On You - Madonna
The Power of Love - Huey Lewis & News
A View to a Kill - Duran Duran
4 were sound track songs, and all were synth heavy.
All were trying to MTV playtime and synth was in. Now watch it live sometime and see how Geddy pulls off that much synth and bass while singing and you might have a greater appreciation.
BTW, Marathon, Manhatten Project and Mystic Rhythms are much better
As a hardcore Rush fan, I must say that this record needed time to grow on me. Now it´s one of my favorites.
I was like that with grace under pressure. I'd got into Rush only a year or so before, and really didn't know what to make of it at the time. I know consider it to be one of their best, lyrically it's incredibly strong.
Not only is the bass tearing it up, remember, he's singing and playing keyboards at the same time. These guys are wicked!
I love evera era of Rush, but this may be my favorite album. Incredibly unique and what Alex did with his guitar is unbelievable.
You guys totally felt what its like to be a rush fan. You were entertained but baffled that you were. Amazing. I cried. Lol
Hardcore fan for 40 years and this is my favourite Rush album!! I know a lot of fans would disagree but the entire album is so solid 🇨🇦
Alex Lifeson insisted in the early 90s that the band return to drums, bass, and guitar.
The line, "better the pride that resides in a citizen of the world than the pride that divides when a colorful rag is unfurled," never goes out of date.
INCREDIBLE !!! First of all I listened to Rush for years( Hemispheres was my intro) Saw the Hold your fire show live in Germany. Considered NP the greatest drummer/percussionists of all. Admittedly, I haven’t listen much lately, and “ territories “ wouldn’t ever have been my choice. You two’s review was so f**king funny, I laughed so hard I had tears running down my face. Thanks a whole lot!
You should give Clockwork Angel's a go. It's their magnum opus
Power Windows has some great tracks on it. I still am hoping for a subdivisions listen (although its not my favorite Rush song by any means) I think it's the perfect segue from moving pictures era rush into the 80s rush that you hear on power windows etc.
💯 totally agreed with this. It's also got some of the sickest drum sections IMO
Well said. Also, "Subdivisions" is my favorite RUSH song to try to drum along to.
I've been a Rush fan for many, many (MANY!!!) years. I've been struggling with trying to explain the relationship between "Moving Pictures" and "Signals" (the album containing "Subdivisions") using a Beatles analogy. "Revolver" is argued to be the greatest Beatles album ever, but it preceded "Sgt. Pepper." MY theory is that "Signals" is Rush's "Revolver," thought it came out AFTER "Moving Pictures," which i see as Rush's "Sgt. Pepper." And ALERT TO ALL BASS PLAYERS: I think Geddy's best playing is on "Signals." I mean, he plays great everywhere, but the heft and power of the bass on "Signals" is really undeniable.
Not a popular opinion, but Power Windows is one of my favorite Rush Records. Big Money and Grand Designs are probably the most popular, but I really like Mystic Rhythms a lot among others.
Why is that an unpopular? Love 80's Rush, and PW is one of their best records
Not unpopular at all. Some older fans definitely wanted them to just make 2112 14 more times like they were AC/DC or something, but many others recognize that Power Windows is their best and tightest record. Neil's lyrics had moved well beyond adolescent sci-fi and alll 3 of them had matured as players into absolute monsters on their instruments. And I much prefer Ged's voice here to the 70s material as well.
Thanks for listening to this one. This is the BEST drum intro of all time. So glad you guys feel the same thing I've been feeling for 30 years + . One of my favorite Rush songs and it IS so much fun to play that bass line. You're right!
When it comes down to it, whether you love all periods of Rush or not, the three of them are top-shelf musicians and always bring the quality.
Thank you SO much for reviewing this song. I've wanted Ryan to hear it for the drumming. It's one of my favorites.
Bottom line is they are phenomenal musicians and really in a league not many can enter..
I remember getting this album back when it was released in 1985 and was very lukewarm to it at first when listening to it on my (cheap) stereo, where so much of the focus was on Geddy's vocals and the synth. Until the first time I listened to it on a pair of good headphones... and experienced the bass and Neil Peart's drumming on this and other tracks. A totally different experience.
Wow! I used to listen to this stuff soooooooooo long ago! I wouldn't have thought it would pop up in 2022, and you guys are really expanding into some crazy horizons here!! Good on you! Damn I'm old
Some fans stopped listening to them after signals. I am one that did not. No Rush album sounds the same. Their music changed with the times. Sure I like more albums or songs more than others. They may have lost some fans but also gained a lot more. Rush is the greatest band ever.
Signals is actually when I started listening to them. 'Tom Sawyer' was the 1st song I heard but I just couldn't get into it at the time. 'New World Man' & 'Subdivisions' turned it around for me.
I just want to say that I started watching reaction videos because of your channel. I still haven’t been able to see any other channel that matches your ability to react to the music, feeling and lyrics at the same time and in the same way that you do. Please do more RUSH songs. Nobody does it like you guys.
Power Windows one of my favorite Rush albums.
So surprised to see Ryan wildin' out like that! I love it! That's why we listen to music; the surprise can be captivating! So many smiles and laughs boosted my energy. Great reaction, guys!
I actually hated this album until I heard this song and Middletown Dreams, which you guys should check out as well. I realized that I had such expectations for Rush by 1984-1985, that they could not ever meet it, and I had lost by ability to listen to the band with a neutral, objective ear. But on the flip side, Rush spoiled me from 1976 to 1982. Nowadays, I find that in my maturing years that I enjoy this album now.
Geddy did admit that by the next album Hold Your Fire, they had gone too deep in the weeds as far as the keyboards went, which led to them putting out Presto in 1989, which was a return to guitar, drums and bass with the keyboards added for flavor and texture, which is where they should have always been, speaking as a fan.
Middletown Dreams is the best song on the album
Hold Your Fire was pretty fire tho.
Very well said. I personally believe that they made a HUGH mistake getting rid of producer Terry Brown. 1974-1982. Rush’s finest moments with top notch musicianship.
Love the review. Not only did the band embrace the 80s, they also embraced a new producer who suggested more synth...bass is aggressive entire Power Windows, crisp guitar work and default great drumming. Lyrics are off the charts per usual
Trust me that entire album is a wild as that track if not more. That’s why I love it! One of my favorites.
Loved this reaction!! You dudes is hilarious. More *RUSH* is always a good thing!
Gentlemen, great, great reaction.
Geddy Lee said they were always open to and influenced by new music they heard & never wanted to make the same album twice.
I wasn't too familiar with Rush, so I recently listened to their whole discography. It's awesome to see how they evolved, but I do prefer the older albums. The bass on 'Headlong Flight' on the 2012 album Clockwork Angels is fire though!
I'll second that. LOVE Headlong Flight.
Long time Rush fan, saw them live for the first time on the Grace Under Pressure tour, and then every tour afterwards all the way through R40. They're almost like family in a way. Power Windows is a solid/ consistant album with its own feel and hearing this song puts me right back when I saw them the night before finals in my senior year of high school. Hard to be objective with this history and it was great seeing it through fresh eyes from folks I respect and giving their honest opinion. Great job guys, and thanks!
Same here. This album came out after graduating high school. They played a couple of these new songs on the later part of the "Grace Under Pressure" tour as tests to tryout.
If yall wanna hear godly bass, and every rush fan knows, yall gotta react to "leave that thing alone" live(time machine tour) And "Malignant narcissism" live(snakes and arrows tour)
Y’all made me like a song I never heard from a band I absolutely consider one of the top bands of all time.
LIV and Rush? Always a good time! Also... Woods of Ypres - I Was Buried In Mount Pleasant Cemetary.
It was 1985, it was in the center of the 80s. During the 80s Rush started being influenced by bands like the Police, Ultravox, The The and other new wave bands. The 80s is a very divisive phase of their discography.
If you guys want to hear an absolute drum clinic, react to Red Barchetta
This album relates to life in so many ways...the big money, territories, mystic rhythms, emotion detector....listen to the lyrics
Its crazy how Geddy's voice feels perfect and weird at the same time, I've listened to vocal covers of Rush performed by great singers but it misses something, I dont want to listen do Geddy's voice in any other bands but I also dont want to hear anyone but him when it comes to rush.
except you do want to hear Geddy in Battle Scar!
@@katskillz wow, i didnt know about that song, and yeah, Geddy sounds powerful there, thanks for bringing it up
Ged's voice is essential in Bob & Doug MacKenzie's "Take Off", but I do agree with what you're saying.
Ayeee this is one of my favorites RUSH songs too! Power Window's is such a good ass album
That's one of my favourite Rush albums, thx, Dustin, great choice!
I think it's true there's a little bit too much of synths and 80's drums sound effects. But, honestly, I don't mind, the songs are so good and the grooves always infectious. So many other songs I love from that album, Big Money, Grand Designs, Mystic Rhythms.
Embrace the cheese, guys!!
One of your funniest videos …especially the part about the bass sneaking up on you. I was dying laughing
Rush evolved their sound after Moving Pictures to go more synth-based. There's some really good stuff in that era but it's simply a different era than their first 8 or so albums, which were much more progressive rock focused.
I love the lyrics in this one. The whole "They shoot without shame" section is so evocative
Finally, a song from my favorite era of Rush.......thank you Dustin! Now, if only we can get you guys to react to a song from the William DuVall era of Alice In Chains!
Alice in Chains is still great..WD is really just the backup singer though..
@@dizzle7558 Yep, just like Layne.
@@CEOMisterJohnSaxon I know all those soaring choruses were sung by someone else..
I love that era of rush. I used to only be able to fall asleep listening to 80s rush.
Such a great album, but not one of the first three songs I would have picked to represent it. Given the topical relevance, it's the perfect pick.
Big Money was the big single and Mystic Rythyms is prolly the best overall track. Manhattan Project is maybe the best lyrical offering on the album. I'm glad it's not as topically relevant.
Saw em twice on this tour, then not again for 15 years.
I have very few regrets in life, but I wish I could have seen them play live a few more times.
Rich the Ancient Metal Beast
Unfortunately, it is topical as China continues its maneuvers to take over Taiwan.
Listened to this all the way through walking today. Was not super into it back when it released, but have grown to love the Rush 80's vibe. I can see how this can be jarring for young folks. We lived through the process in real time and it made much more sense :-)
I think this is one of the best things Rush ever did, and certainly more "progressive" than anything the band attempted in the 1970's. Peter Collins was probably the most creative producer the band worked with after the split with Terry Brown. He went on to produce Operation Mindcrime for Queensryche.
Their guitarist was really into the experimentation and atmosphere of what was going in "pop" music around that time, and he incorporated that into his playing: maybe the "challenge" you were referring to.
You guys kill me! Power Windows is a 80's masterpiece! It was a taxing album for Alex because of having to play around so much programming! But Alex being the professional he is, nailed it. Rule#1 on listening to Rush: You can't just listen to a song. You have to listen to the whole album and when you do that, you hear exactly what they were trying to achieve! No band made more successful albums than Rush!
Let's keep the RUSH train rolling guys. Hope to see you do something again from them soon.
Alex Lifeson hated the keyboard direction of Rush. Geddy Lee said as a composer, it was much easier to write music on the keyboard. They did lose me after Signals, and I really tried because I love them so much. Please check out The Analog Kid, for keys done correctly or Red Sector A for their "newer" sound.
Same here . I consider myself a loyal Rush fan, but they lost me as well after Signals.
A song from their keyboard era that I've been getting into recently is Kid Gloves from Grace Under Pressure - especially the guitar solo
1 more vote for "lost me after Signals"
Their last few albums came back to guitar heavy rock.
For ex, highlights:
Stick it Out - off Counterparts
Driven - off Test For Echo
One Little Victory- off Vapor Trails
The entire Snakes and Arrows album which is one if their best period.
Similarly hard is the Clockwork Angels album esp Headlong Flight, Caravan, BU2B.
For those lost after Signals, you missed out, especially when they made counterparts, Test for
Echo, etc. back to organic roots.
I love so much that y’all got into Rush….
My freakin’ childhood… and I was going through the emotions as a 7-8 years old you’re going through with all these rain song…. Freaking la villa strangiato…
Bands like Rush and Yes, my dad always had playing…. Nostalgic….
Freaking Xanadu…. Spent a month memorizing that as a teenager and using my pedal to do all the volume swells and crap.
Nice
Neil drums hiss ass off in this song...this band evolved, but you have to remember the times. Even in the 80's Rush was Rush even though they evolved, to stay stagnant they could have just died out like Foghat. No offense to them, love em, but Rush had a long azz career because they did evolve.
Rush, in their own way, evolved with the times. That’s why they had the success.
They weren’t afraid to try different sounds and styles.
How you guys went from Rush to Debarge is killing me!🤣🤣
the production is amazing on this album. of it's time for sure. but they were sincere.
You're right. One of RUSH's best sounding albums with lots of low end. Neil's snare just cracks, and gets your attention. Bass drum is front and center booming like crazy.
My favorite Rush album. So many good songs.
Manhattan project is another solid pick off that album
Thanks guys one of my favorite songs off one of my favorite albums by Rush. Would love to have you do Grand Designs off the same album. Truly one of their best albums hands down.
Off to the save the planet with feelings and a keyboard mode!!! Lol.
I am still totally in love with Rush's work, till they started going 'commercial' in this album and after. No foul... They are legendary always.
I URGE you and IMPLORE you to watch the Rush documentary Beyond the Lighted Stage. All your questions will be answered by the men themselves and famous musician fans. In fact a member Tool is quoted as saying in the film he didn't like the keyboards, while Trent Reznor welcomed it. Also Alex asked about the keyboards issue. Even if someone knows nothing about its one of the best made documentaries ever made. Power Windows was a major transition in the band. Consider The Big Money or Marathon also from this album.
They basically trash this period in that documentary, which disappointed me because it's my favorite era of their music.
"Corney at a high level" is one of the most insightful comments I've seen to describe the 80s prog/pop music scene. Rush, Sting, Genesis, Tears for fears, all of those bands had some really corney, or maybe excessively honest/open lyrics and musical themes that were performed by phenomenaly talented musicians. Props to you guys for putting a great description for that time period.
If that don't sum up rush. "That was weird but they killed it." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great selection and very obscure. Excellent!
Great song. It's just dated with the sound of the synth. The whole album is really good. I'f you've never done 'Big Money' or 'Marathon'.....ya should. I think you'd enjoy them. You guys do good work. Thanks.
Neil Peart was a brilliant lyricist. His ability to simply state complex topics without being condescending, and to do so with poetic imagery all painting a vivid picture, I find magical.
This would've been a long way down my list of Rush songs, there are far better songs on Power Windows! Would love to see a reaction video to Subdivisions - the opener to the album that changed Rush forever.
people love Rush because all their songs have those enjoyable moments that demand your attention. great video, thanks for posting.
Power Windows is amazing. Big Money, Manhattan Project, Grand Designs, Mystic Rhythms & Marathon are all epic. IMO this is one of the 2 weakest song on the album and it's still great
Neil Peart lyricism is nearly unparalleled. Once you pay closer attention, it's mind blowing the layers in whatever subject matter he decided to explore, beyond the musicianship. Truly an amazing band. Peart joining the band essentially was a paradigm shift, and really the reason why Rush distinguished itself from other acts. We might never get another musical genius such as him.
Now do "Red Sector A," a powerful song written by Geddy Lee based on stories of his mother surviving the holocaust. If you don't cry at this song, you're dead inside.
Also, From "Power Windows," listen to "Manhattan Project," about the development of the atomic bomb and the way it changed the world. You won't be sorry with either of these songs from their 80's period.
I must be dead inside
This song was a challenge for them , geddy Lee said the lyrics were difficult to put a melody too
I would have gone with Marathon off this album personally
I love watching you guys reacting to Rush, cause it takes me back to the youthful excitement I had when I first heard and fell in love with them. They have been the music of our lives and we are forever grateful, each album is a time machine.
This is why RUSH fans love RUSH and others may not get it. These are the hidden gems that enjoyable when shared with others and then they see. Nice job guys and great choice. Thx
For 3 people to amass such a huge following and musical catalog without the radio play that most other bands had starting out is an incredible feat. Let alone the powerful sound they produce with just 3 people. RUSH fan 4 life...
This song was loaded with lyrics, percussion, synth, guitar and Da Bass!!!!!