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Week 39:
Rush
Artist Introduction
Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart. Undoubtedly the best rock band to ever come out of Canada, Geddy and Alex formed RUSH in 1968 while they were grade school buddies. From 1968 to around 1973 they played school gymnasiums, dance halls, bar mitzvahs, and every other small venue they could find, mostly covering The Stones, Buddy Holly, and other artists of the day (Fun Fact-The very first recorded demo made by RUSH was Buddy Holly’s Not Fade Away, the same song which put The Stones on the map in 1964). From 1974 to 1975, with Neil Peart having now joined the band, RUSH signed a record deal, and released 2 albums, which didn’t do well in sales or radio play. This brings us to one of the greatest stories in all of Rock and Roll history. After Caress Of Steel, RUSH’s second album, tanked, the record company told RUSH that the band had one more chance, but needed to make an album with hit singles and easier FM radio play. If the band couldn’t do this, they’d be dropped, and probably never get another record deal. So Geddy, Alex, and Neil figured they’d go out with a bang, giving the record company the most un-hit single, and least FM radio friendly music they could think of. They gave the record company a very big F.U. The album 2112 was released in April 1976, and RUSH exploded onto the music scene, and the rest is history. I was in my mid teens around this time, listening to The Stones and Grand Funk and starting my lifelong journey with Zep. But RUSH, and 2112, this was a totally different sound for me. And I absorbed every second of 2112. Bands like Pink Floyd and YES were described as progressive rock, a new term describing some bands in to ‘70’s. RUSH was also given this description as progressive rock, but you can’t deny that RUSH music rocked harder than YES or Pink Floyd. And the lyric content? Complex, Fantasy, Historical, Social Commentary, Quests and Journeys, Chaos, Poetry, Defiance, and Self Reflection. And so much more. Are the lyrics sometimes confusing and over-reaching and sometimes boring? Absolutely!! But the overall effect of the music and lyrics, and the absolute genius proficiency of the members of RUSH, is undeniably some of the greatest music put out in the rock world. There is a lot to talk about with this band, and some great personal stories, so please bear with me (this may be a long one). Let’s get into it. I give you RUSH. AND, PLEASE listen to these selections thru headphones, and while reading lyrics. There is so much going on musically, and the lyrics pair so well with the music.
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Tom Sawyer
Off the album Moving Pictures (a great RUSH album), right from the start I give you a monster. With Geddy using synthesizers and Alex ripping power chords, this is classic RUSH. And Peart’s drumming, fucking crazy. The off-beat and off-timing last thru the whole song. Geddy’s synth is partly electronica, but in a very good way. And we get a taste of Geddy’s extraordinary bass work, flawless. Alex does what he does best, powering his way thru from beginning to end. Peart’s lyrics tell the story of a modern day Tom Sawyer, a non-conformist and individual free spirit. “He knows changes aren’t permanent, but change is”. Great lyric. I know I shouldn’t comment yet on my selections, but I almost forgot how great this song is. Like I said, it’s a monster start.
Limelight
also off Moving Pictures, as perfect a rock song at it gets. In my top 20 of all-time rock songs. Firstly, this is Peart’s most honest, original lyrics. When listening to this song, picture Peart. This is his true feelings of fame and celebrity and living in the Limelight. “I have no heart to lie, I can’t pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend. But know this about Peart. He was a funny, gregarious prankster among friends and colleagues. He just didn’t get fan adulation. A notorious difficult interview to get, he shunned the “Limelight”. As for the music, as solid and great as it gets. Starting with Alex’s power chords and Geddy’s perfectly placed rhythm bass, it pairs perfectly with Peart’s drumming and lyrics. Starting at 2:35 mark listen to that magnificent slow breakdown and its ensuing build-up. Perfect. I’ve said this about other some other artists’ songs, but if this doesn’t get you moving, you’re bonkers.
NEIL PEART (R.I.P.)- Sorry, but he was such an interesting person, I have to discuss. While Peart is the powerful, driving drummer of RUSH, it should be noted he was also the bands main lyricist. Acknowledged as one of rock and rolls best drummers, offstage he was a prolific reader, incorporating his love of science fiction and philosophy in RUSH lyrics. As for drumming, a self-admitted perfectionist, he wanted every sound he made behind the drum kit to matter. In studio work and live performances, he surrounded himself with every sort of drum, high-hat, snare, cymbal, and other percussion pieces that he used extensively. And as evidenced, he became the master drummer that so many others recognize as one of the best. His personal life was sometimes tragic. He lost a daughter in 1997 to a car accident, and his common-law wife a year later, said to be suicide due to a broken heart. After an extended hiatus from the band, he rejoined Rush (thankfully) and found peace thru music and thru his friends. The man nicknamed “The Professor” sadly passed in January 2020 from brain cancer. An incredibly gifted musician, RUSH fans will always remember Peart as one of the all-time best.
The Spirit Of Radio
Off the album Permanent Waves, T.S.O.R. is again a powerful rock song with fantastic music. But it also contains some of RUSH’s best lyrics, with two different feelings about FM radio. I relate so strongly with the lyrics of the first 3 ½ minutes (I’m sure Uncle Vin will too when he does the dive). Driving a car or being home in my room, listening to FM radio, hoping my favorite songs to be played, and listening to new music as presented. The power that FM radio held, and how much we enjoyed it. The lyrics of T.S.O R absolutely paint this picture. And the lyrics towards the middle of the song are what us average listening fans didn’t see. “But glittering prizes, and endless compromises, shatter the illusion of integrity”. The corporate greed and record executives interfering and trying to change a bands songs. Rush mentions this in many interviews, and how they tried not to bend to corporate types. With a little Reggae/Ska thrown in towards the end, the song has it all, once again, for us rock and roll listeners.
Personal Favorites
Subdivisions
Coming off the album Signals, it’s funny that a selection of mine in favorites category comes from a time period of RUSH that I wasn’t crazy about, when they overextended their use of synthesizers and electronica. Opening and lasting throughout with Geddy’s synthesizer and Alex and Neil providing perfect rhythm, this song is classic RUSH music. And while the music again kicks ass, it’s again the lyrics that really hit home for many listeners. Rush’s most loyal fans are well recognized as the nerds and geeks of rock and roll fans. This song heavily resonates with them. The lyrics describe growing up uncool and alienated. Subdivisions, where and when it happens, is the “unattractive truth”. “Conform or be cast out, Be cool or be cast out”. The whole songs lyrics are powerful, direct, and speaks volumes about adolescent life. Watch fans at RUSH concerts during this song, they know every word and scream them out loud. And listen closely to Geddy’s work. While the synth keyboards overplay the music, his deep and heavy bass playing is fantastic. Watching this song played live gives a person a perfect view of the genius musicianship of Mr. Geddy Lee.
ALEX LIFESON- Born Alex Zivojinovich, Alex Lifeson is probably one of the most underrated and unrecognized musicians in the rock world. A true master of the electric and acoustic guitar. While Geddy and Neil are always mentioned as being tops with their instruments, I always thought that Alex is so under-appreciated. His power chords and electric leads are a major reason why RUSH music is loved by so many fans. Without knowing the technical terms, he is excellent at using, both in the studio and during live shows, different pedals and controllers and tunings to create his own unique and different sound during leads and rhythm playing. I loved one description I read of his, that he is “an explorer of sound”. Thankfully, Guitar World magazine has listed Alex in their top 10 of all-time great guitarists, considering him “a virtuoso on guitar”. Offstage, Alex has children and dotes very heavily on his grandchildren. He is a fun, happy-go-lucky kind of guy, is very good to his fans, and also enjoys pulling gags and pranks on friends and bandmates.
Closer to the Heart
The shortest song in my selections, but still a favorite of mine. Coming off the album A Farewell To Kings, this song opens with Alex playing a soft, beautiful 12 string acoustic guitar. The songs lyrics, though very few, talk of how society, in all classes, can work together to bring about a better change in life. While the song starts softly, it builds into a very solid electric ballad, very Zeppelin-like (maybe that’s why it’s one of my favorites). I actually wish the song was longer, because in the studio version and when performing live, Alex, Geddy, and Neil really cook in the closing minute, bringing in a mountain of sound. As a side note (Joseph will like this), an episode of Trailer Park Boys was titled “Closer To The Heart”.
Freewill
coming off the Permanent Waves album, a very recognizable RUSH song, still played consistently on radio (what’s that) and other music platforms. As described by RUSH, a “very complex and ambitious song to play”, this song has multiple time and signature changes, and yet it all comes together perfectly. The lyrics? Complex and deep, but in simplicity, it’s a song about the power and freedom of choice that every person controls. The music is fast and powerful and very RUSH. At the 3:00 minute mark, we get a full minute of a monster jam by the band, which Lifeson once described his lead in that jam to be very difficult to get just right. Also in this song we get one of rock and rolls great lyric, “If you choose not to decide you still have made a choice. You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill. I will choose a path that’s clear, I will choose Freewill. Great stuff.
Unique Songs
2112
Yup, this is truly what kick-started the RUSH bandwagon. Can you imagine being a record label exec., expecting Top 40 hits and radio-friendly music, and this is what they got. “Fucking Rush” is I’m sure what they said. It’s actually amazing that it got released. Okay, buckle up, it’s time for the music. First, the Overture, where after a spacey, dream-like opening, we get the band on full tilt, ripping into a monster jam for 4 minutes, no lyrics. Absolutely firing on all cylinders musically. All power. Then we get Temples of Syrinx, with the same rocking music and really cool, though complex, lyrics (the explanation is too long to get into here). Afterwards we get the Discovery part, Lifeson just strumming and picking an electric guitar by himself, leading into a beautiful, soft ballad-esque song with a fantastic buildup. Just Alex and Geddy now, giving us a break from the previous 10 minutes of power. This leads into the Presentation part. After a minute or so of instrumental, kick-ass rock, we get another rocking piece, with lyrics. Interesting lyrics here. “Listen to my music, and hear what it can do. There’s something here that’s strong as life, I know that it will reach you”. Love it. Rush knew they nailed it. Yes, I know that many lyrics from 2112 were based on Peart’s reading Ayn Rand at the time. But I have no doubt that these lyrics, along with others throughout, are part of the huge F.U.that the band was giving, and telling, to music executives. Anyway,I digress. About the 13:00 minute mark (are you all still with me?), we get the parts including Oracle, Dreams, and Soliloquey. Just Rush again musically rocking out, crushing it. How many teens, you think, were ripping an air guitar trying to imitate these parts. Yes, I admit, I was one of them. Okay, now on to a dreamy sequence leading into more music and lyrics continuing, and advancing this very complex story line. At this point I imagine the first-time listening label executives, bleary-eyed, were wondering who gets the honor of firing RUSH. Hang in there, we’re almost done. We now get the Grand Finale. These last two minutes are mostly again a rocking RUSH instrumental jam. If you get a chance, watch this part live, all 3 guys absolutely tearing it up. Incredible musicians at their finest. And the last lyrics? “We have assumed control, We have assumed control”. I know it’s the ending of the complex story-line, but I also see it as RUSH’s final statement to the record label, telling them “this is our music, we control it, we love it, so F.U.”. Wow, that was long, now if you’re still there, go grab a cookie or your drink of choice, you’ve earned it by getting thru this rock and roll behemoth.
GEDDY LEE- Born Geddy Lee Weinrib, how does one describe Geddy Lee. First, the singing voice. His is described in so many ways, but let’s just say he has a very high register range, described by experts as counter-tenor. While not sounding like any other lead singer (tho Coheed and Cambria come close), his voice and style match RUSH music perfectly. But Geddy’s bass playing is magical. He combines hard plucking, slapping, left-hand muting, and incredibly quick fingering to produce and drive the rhythm of RUSH. And often times he takes over the lead, again magically. With Geddy’s use of keyboards and synthesizers in RUSH music, again we get a sense of master musician. But watching clips of RUSH live, one can see how he truly excels. Playing bass, working the keyboard, and simultaneously singing is an incredible feat, and Geddy does it casually and to perfection. Many, many music insiders consider Geddy Lee one of the top musicians in all of Rock and Roll music. And though he’s very famous, countless descriptions show him to be very down-to-earth, humble, very intelligent, and an overall very nice person (who was also very good to his mother). His outside interests include cycling, playing tennis, and he is a HUGE baseball fanatic and collector. With Lifeson, Peart, and Lee, you get an absolute superstar group, who are the least superstar acting musicians in the world.
YYZ
coming again off Moving Pictures, the title YYZ refers to the airport identification code for Toronto International Airport, a place RUSH loved to travel to, knowing they were going home. This song is a 5 minute hard rock instrumental, with no lyrics. Geddy, Alex, and Neil just crushing a power rock song. While YYZ has a common riff, there are so many parts and signature changes and outstanding solo’s by each individual member. RUSH, in interviews, state that this is a very hard piece of music to perform, and actually have joked and kidded each other when a slip-up occurs by a member when performing live. And if you get a chance, watch the cartoon-ish video for this song, kinda cool, with a very funny ending after the music stops.
Roll the Bones
coming off the album also titled Roll The Bones, this song is about as standard rockish as RUSH gets. Most of this song follows the verse, verse, chorus formula, but it does have a twist. Not complicated guitar, bass, and drums by RUSH standards, the lyrics tell a simple story of Lady Luck. BUT, then we get different and unique. A Rap comes into play, performed by Geddy (bet you wouldn’t have guessed that). Yup, that’s him. This rap actually reminds me of Michael Jacksons Black And White. Btw, listen to the bass playing during the Rap, classic solid Geddy.
Conclusions
Okay, again, sorry CASCELLAMUSIC CLUB, I know this was a long, long listen and almost as long a review. But there was so much to talk about. As I was writing this review, I had Live RUSH music playing in the background, and damn if I don’t say, it never gets old. I wanted to write so much more of this legendary group, but I think my song and member reviews pretty much indicate my feelings for RUSH. Now, let me be clear about one thing. Is all RUSH music for me? Being that they have such a huge catalogue (20 albums, 14 of which went platinum), there is definitely some music that made me say WTF? The albums PRESTO, HOLD YOUR FIRE, TEST FOR ECHO have some cool music, but are underwhelming. Other than 2112, their concept albums are confusing lyrically. And I wasn’t crazy about their Synth era thru the 1980’s. I think they realized also that the synthesizer era was a mistake, and thankfully they returned back to their hard rock ways. With these selections I gave you some of the best of RUSH. I hope I didn’t lose you too much. I’ve never seen RUSH live, but YouTube has so much excellent live RUSH music that I still get to enjoy their power and on-stage magic. I think Vincent has said that RUSH may be the best live act he’s ever seen, such high praise from someone who has seen countless musical acts. I’ll finish with some RUSH accolades. Upon entry into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013 (inducted by their big fans, The Foo Fighters), Rush received, by far, the longest standing ovation ever for any inductee. They are the first rock musicians to receive The Order Of Canada, which is that country’s highest honor. They have 7 Grammy nominations. They’ve won or been nominated for, countless times, Best Rock Band by multiple publications. And of course, Alex, Neil, and Geddy have been nominated and/or won Best Musician in their respective categories by multiples of polls and publications, far too many to cite. I consider them one of the very top power trios of music. With these selections, I’m giving the band RUSH a massive 9.3
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Onto Rush. Back in my teen years when I first got my driver’s license I played the shit out of “Moving Pictures” on cassette. The prospect of meeting girls was already low and blasting 4 and a half minute instrumental prog-rock tracks from the 1980s was not helping my case. Then during my college years I got to see them during the Clockwork Angels tour at the Prudential Center. They opened with a full set, took a break (Geddy Lee said they were “too old and needed to take a break”), and then did a second set with a full string orchestra backing them. It’s still probably the best concert I’ve ever been to. And in case you were wondering, not many ladies at the Rush concert. Instead I went with my buddy from Staten Island and his dad. What do any of these stories have to do with my review of Rush? I have no idea. I think what I’m getting at is that this is not a traditionally “cool” band but they are one of the greatest and most influential rock bands of all time. Bands like this are why I chose Coheed & Cambria a few weeks ago. Ridiculously talented musicians who make music that they love. They aren’t trying to conform (foreshadowing to all of this selection) to any norms, they’re just making damn good music. I’m not sure where this review is going to take me yet, so many rabbit holes to follow…I’ll try to keep it under three pages. (Spoiler: I don’t).
Tom Sawyer: One of the things I still remember from that live show was that they encored with Tom Sawyer. Earlier in the show they asked who was seeing Rush for the first time to which a small contingency including myself hooted and hollered. They proceeded to ask who had seen them twice, three times….over ten times!? To which the crowd of middle aged men got progressively louder. It was at that moment I realized I wasn’t just watching an amazing rock band but I had been participating in a cult ritual. And when they opened their encore with Tom Sawyer a sea of suburban dads went ballistic, drumming along to all of the fills. It was kind of like the wave at a sporting event but for dad prog. This song is generationally great. Peart’s drums are iconic, Lee’s heavy lead basslines are unreal, and Lifeson’s guitar work is ridiculous, though understated in comparison to his bandmates. Not to mention the solid synth work and great use of modulation effects on both the guitar and bass tones. Every piece of this song is well thought out and executed perfectly. Even the story of a modern day adult Tom Sawyer; a non-conformist and free-spirit still resonates with many today (to varying degrees of insanity and delusion). I might hit on the lyrics more than I expected with this selection. I’ve always taken Rush as an instrumental forward band with lyrics that are more of an afterthought but that couldn’t be further from the truth. You just need to take the time to get past Geddy Lee’s voice to actually pay attention to what he’s singing about. Unless it's a full instrumental song…
This song must have absolutely broken people’s brains when it was released.
Limelight: Out of all the music in this selection, Limelight is by far the most accessible for the general public. Not saying that’s a bad thing. I just think Rush’s music is THICK and is not considered easy listening. The flam drum intro is such a good choice. The bass takes a backseat to Lifeson’s powerchords. It’s still very present, more present than most popular rock music, but the formula of this song is more of a standard rock track. Lyrically another solid song that really fits the themes of this band. Just some normal guys who are wildly talented at their instruments who don’t understand the fame and of being rockstars. Similar to Tool, sometimes the hardest part of this band is listening to their “fans” talk about them. Also a lot of what I said about this song goes out the window from 2:30-3:15 where they show off for a little bit before getting back to the song.
The Spirit of Radio: The “closing” song before the encore when I saw them. Again, the crowd went ballistic. Actually TIMEOUT. We’re three songs in and I had no idea this band were lyrical geniuses. There’s plenty of instrumentals to talk about later. So instead let's focus on the lyrics. Peart is considered to be possibly the greatest rock drummer ever but holy shit the dude is very clever lyrically. I like this one alot. What a sentiment of the time that foreshadows so much that is wrong in the music industry today. The song opens up with a little story about how the right song on the radio can start your day off right, but quickly turns to how the beauty of this art form can easily be lost to profits. I’m sure it was a thing back in the day and you see it all over today. AI Slop music legitimately making it onto charts. “Songs of the Summer” being lazy reanimations of songs of other genres. The lyrics “All this machinery making modern music, Can still be open-hearted, Not so coldly charted, it's really just a question of your honesty Yeah, your honesty”. You can embrace technology, you can embrace change, just because it is new or different doesn't mean it isn't art or beauty. But when you just embrace the machine to pump out more sludge for the sake of profits then that is where the beauty is lost. I see it today when Spotify uses “Smart” Shuffle. I literally have almost every song EVER recorded at my fingertips and I can almost predict what song will come on next based on my listening habits. The same thing that turned me off of standard radio…. Looking at you Q104.3 playing Hotel California for the thousandth god damned time… is now the same issue I’m having with music streaming. Shout out to WSOU 89.5, Seton Hall’s “Pirate Radio”, still keeping it fresh with new and unique music regularly!! Buy physical media! Stop living your life via subscription services! Own something!
……The Spirit of Radio is a very good song.
Subdivisions: And onto the personal favorites. I agree, this might be my favorite song by Rush as well. Sad that “Fly By Night” didn’t make the cut but there's a lot of good stuff on this list. I don’t know if Rush has EVER been described as this but this is a COOL song. This dad-prog got me typing like a boomer. Another song about non-conformity and how small-town, small-mind suburban life can present itself as pre-packaged, where individuality and creativity are stripped away by the masses. I read that this song was a major turning point for Peart as a song-writer as he moved away from writing about themes of sci-fi and fantasy and instead wrote about real human experiences. Without this deep-dive I don’t think I ever would have known that. I always thought of Rush as a spacey band singing about sci-fi, Tolkien, and other mythological things. These first four songs have all been fully grounded in reality. Were Zeppelin the nerds and Rush the cool guys?? No, no they weren’t. About the music. Love the synth, love the bass (especially in the chorus), love the drums. This song rips. Oh, and just to stay on theme. They opened their show with this song. It gets the people going!
Closer to the Heart: A Rush song under 3 minutes!? Impossible! And they let Lifeson pop off for a little before the whole band kicks in. 12 string acoustic, nice. Good song, not my favorite, and this could’ve easily fit in the unique section instead of the entirety of 2112! Dad acting like we have all month to write about a single band. Favorite lyric of this song is the opening lines: “And the men who hold high places,Must be the ones who start, To mold a new reality, Closer to the heart”
Freewill: A song written for the hit Netflix Show “Stranger Things”. Free Will! Willllllllll!!!!!! But seriously, now would probably be the time to talk about Rush’s and more specifically Peart’s ever evolving philosophies. And honestly I just don’t have dissertation levels of time to give it fair justice. If you want to dive into all of it, it’s very interesting, but for this review I’m already pacing for four pages and need to move things along. Do we have free-will or agency over our beings? What even is freewill? Are there higher powers? I don’t know, but I do know this song slaps. Second verse, same as the first!: Amazing bassline, amazing drums, underrated guitar work, not just in the solo but in the choice of power chords throughout. They really let loose in the second half of this song. Absolutely wild. I bet the next song won’t be nearly as musically or lyrically complex…
2112. fuck.
YYZ: Outside of radio listens of Tom Sawyer and Limelight this might actually be how I learned about Rush, via Guitar Hero 2. Such a fun song and a great way to let the band show off their talents. No frills, just straight up solid rock musicianship. Cool flowing music, brutal time signatures, and little pockets to let each member show off. The whip sound effect would be amazing if used only once while they pop off. The second and third time are corny. Overall an elite song by an elite band.
Roll the Bones: Meh. Yes, U2, maybe even some Madonna but none of the best parts of any of those acts. I mention in my Yes review how they were the best version of a terrible genre when it came to 80s synth heavy prog rock. This song feels just like that but just, idk, it’s not the best version of Rush. I appreciate a swing but this is mostly a miss for me. And that’s not even talking about the rap section. That part… well it’s not great. A lot of the soul of Lifeson and Peart’s styles are just lost in this song.
This might be one of my favorite things about the Cascella Music Club. Not only am I learning new music but some of these deep dives have shown me so much more about the artists I love. I knew Rush was going to score high but even I was impressed with their music. I always knew them as musical geniuses but I really have a new found appreciation for their lyricism. I want to thank you for adding Roll the Bones to this list, because if you had thrown Closer to the Heart into “Unique” and added Fly By Night, Working Man, The Trees, or something off Clockwork Angels I would have had a tough decision on my final score. They are right on the razor’s edge of my Top Three but I think they are going to fall just short. That’s all folks! 8.9
2112: HAHA! You thought I was done! Of course I’ll talk about the 20+ minute song. First thing. I just saw a video of Danny Carey of Tool jamming with Geddy and Alex and even he struggles with the odd time signatures of this track. I guess you could consider this Rush’s Magnum Opus. Is it my favorite song by them? Absolutely not, but it sure is impressive. To get this review wrapped up here are my snap reactions of each of the seven sections of Rush’s Space Opera:
Overture: Sets the mood. Insane time signatures. Triplets played on the drums are so solid. I like YYZ better as an instrumental but this song is also insanely impressive.
The Temples of Syrinx: This part rips so hard. Love the harsh vocals used for the priest's perspective. Wants me to go back and listen to more Coheed & Cambria.
Discovery: Protagonist discovers a guitar by a waterfall. It starts with a few out of tune notes and turns into beautiful chords. I mean thematically it’s great but what a wild choice to just have random strumming and running water for a minute. Reminds me of Jack Black’s “The Pick of Destiny”. Discovering an instrument so powerful it can change everything.
Presentation: You mean to tell me the evil computer priests that run this future space society are evil. No way! Fun narrative jumping between protagonists and the priests. The music is solid and the guitar solo representing destruction of the guitar at the end of this section is great.
Oracle: The Dream: Jack Black must love this song so much. Protagonist has a vision of the ancients who promoted a world of creativity and individuality that will someday return. Sure.
Soliloquy: Protagonist reasons that he can not carry on knowing the truth so he kills himself. Okay then…
Grand Finale: The ancients return and destroy the space computer priests, culminating in a big beautiful guitar solo of creativity. The protagonist is the equivalent of Indiana Jones in the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Entirely irrelevant to what transpires in the world. The final guitar solo culminating in the “We Have Assumed Control” is a great ending.
Kept the review of this song under a single page. Not too bad! Still an 8.9.
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