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.

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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.

Finishing up our analysis of the Rush album, Counterparts, we rise from the ashes and blaze of the lyrics of the Rush song, "Everyday Glory."

• Jay’s humorous thoughts on when life is rough
• Jay reads an excerpt from an article about the meaning of the song
• What’s the story behind the family in the first verse?
• Why “Everyday Glory” is the companion song to “Nobody’s Hero?“
• How does Tim turn this song into a wrestling analogy?
• We talk about our friend Jim from RushFans.

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This episode features a detailed analysis of the lyrics of the Rush song "Everyday Glory" from their album Counterparts.

We engage in a lively discussion about the song's lyrics, suggesting that it deals with taking responsibility for one's life, confronting negativity, and finding hope in dark times. We explore the contrast between the dark thematic elements and the lighter musical tone and share personal interpretations and connections with the lyrics.

There's a focus on the importance of rising above adversity, with references to specific lyrics that emphasize hope, perseverance, and personal change. The conversation also briefly touches on the song's placement in the album and its thematic connection with another Rush song, "Nobody's Hero."

Interspersed with humor, tangents about wrestling, and band anecdotes, the discussion culminates in a reflection on the song's message about overcoming negativity and finding 'everyday glory' through individual actions.

“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

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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.

"If love has these conditions, I don't understand those songs you love...This is not a love song. This isn't fantasy land." This is a real-life exploration of the dramatic Rush song “Cold Fire.”

• Why can't Tim hear love?
• Seriously, how does Tim not hear love?
• Is the guy moving too fast or being creepy
• "The look in your eyes as you head for the door"
• Dating mistakes
• Songs Tim and Jay used to get to know girls they dated
• Which one visited the pawn shop?
• When does Cold Fire appear in the novel "Clockwork Angels?"

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This episode captures our conversation analyzing and debating the lyrics of Rush's song "Cold Fire." We discuss different interpretations of specific lyrics, share personal anecdotes, and scrutinize the song's portrayal of love and relationship dynamics. The discussion touches on the nuances of unconditional love, the reversal of traditional gender roles in the song's narrative, and how love is correctly portrayed as work rather than a fantasy in "Cold Fire." We also reveal our favorite lyrics, reflecting on the poetic symbolism and the emotion conveyed through the song's imagery. We mix in humor, disagreements over lyric interpretations, and reflections on personal relationship experiences, all framed within a deeper appreciation for Rush's music.

"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

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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.

You've heard the rumors in the heated and passionate Rush debate: What should Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson do now? We reveal what we think they should do.

• Shayne treats us to a nice, awkward start
• Would Animal's drumming skills work for Rush?
• What do you think of Geddy and Alex doing shows as a celebration of Neil Peart?
• Tim tells us why Jay's idea wouldn't work
• How long of a show could Geddy and Alex play?
• Shayne has a great idea for a producer of a Lee and Lifeson recording

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In this light-hearted and speculative conversation, we delve into rumors and possibilities surrounding a Rush reunion while acknowledging the band's conclusion with Neil Peart's passing. We mention an online idea for Rush hiring a new drummer in the Muppet, Animal but humorously note the stylistic mismatch. The discussion shifts to imagining various tribute formats to honor Neil Peart, including limited tours with guest drummers like Dave Grohl, creative projects not under the Rush name, and acoustic sets. Jay reissues his running joke about forming a cover band called "Rash." We explore challenges the band members would face in performing live again, reflecting on Geddy Lee's and Alex Lifeson's potential to create new music separately or in different configurations. The conversation underscores a deep respect for Rush's legacy and the irreplaceability of Neil Peart while playfully considering ways the surviving members could continue to celebrate their music.

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

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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.

"Wilderness of mirrors, world of polished steel. Gears and iron chains turn the grinding wheel." We dissect the chaotic lyrics of Double Agent by Rush.

• The song's meaning to each of us
• Is it about struggling with a decision?
• Were Rush just tired of recording?
• Is Tim concerned about taxes?
• How much meaning did Neil Peart intend for "Double Agent?"
• Is the narrator suffering an identity crisis?
• What does "on the edge of sleep" mean?
• How does "Double Agent" relate to "Freewill?"
• The Tale of the Two Wolves?
• How Tim won the episode!
• Does the song describe schizophrenia and paranoia?
• Geddy Lee's lyric delivery at the song's end
• What does "hold against the chaos" mean?
• Where is "anywhere but here?"
• Which line is from a T.S. Elliot poem?
• On thing that Tim wishes Rush had done differently in concert
• The funny skits from the "Time Machine Tour" video
• The future of Rush

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In this episode, the hosts intensely dissect the lyrics and possible meanings of the song 'Double Agent' by Rush. They discuss its possible themes, including the struggle between the body and mind, dealing with chaos and order, grappling with an identity crisis, and balancing the forces of good and evil. The hosts also mention T.S. Eliot's work and the song "Freewill," drawing parallels between these works and "Double Agent." They engage in speculation about the future of Rush members, dismissing rumors of a reunion and hinting at possible individual pursuits.