"Like a force of nature, love shines in many forms. One night we are bathed in light." Next, we're discussing Rush's "The Speed of Love" music.
- Tim thinks is a nice soft rock song
- Did Jay say the title is cheesy?
- Tim enlightens us about Neil’s ride cymbal technique
- Does “The Speed of Love” have a slow, chill vibe?
- The tasteful panning of guitar during Alex Lifeson’s lead
- The music of the bridge
- Are there drum overdubs during the bridge?
- Should the song build up after the bridge instead of settling down into the chorus?
- Neil’s cymbal work as the final chorus fades out
- How do you feel about the ending of the song?
- Does “The Speed of Love” sound like something from another band we like?
Connect with us on The Sosh! We are @EveryRushSong on:
Send us a voicemail via Anchor.fm and tell us what you think!
Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode.
In this episode, we discuss "The Speed of Love," a track from Rush's 'Counterparts' album. We share differing opinions about this one! We dissect the song's unique rhythms, transitions, vocals, and instrumentals, noting the pleasing elements while critiquing areas they think could've been different. We also highlight how Rush could have chosen to conclude some of its songs. Ultimately, we agree that the music is characterized by solid musicianship.
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.