We talk about one of Geddy's lyrical endeavors based on a movie with Cinderella Man, and a smorgasbord of religions represented in Totem.

Today's challenge comes in Adam's brother Edward attempting to match the music of Rush songs he has never heard before to the correct lyrics and vice-versa. Play along and see how well you do!

Follow Edward on his songwriting journey here: Instagram, TikTok

Here we are, finally finishing this bracket after a year of turbulence. It's short and sweet today - we have done all the reflecting during the previous episodes of this bracket and get straight to it deciding which song will top the list of the reflective song bracket!

Thank you to all who have stuck with us and those who have come on and spoken with us - we look forward to this new bracket coming up!

Check out the Reflective Bracket playlist here: Spotify and Apple Music

In this last pairing of the bracket, we hear reflections from Rob Buchta and Vicki Hudson about these spectacular tracks, we talk about the album that helped inspire Middletown Dreams, and discuss the musical group that we belong to that we feel encapsulates the message of Mission.

Check out Watertown

Check out Millennial Choirs and Orchestras - website and book

Here are some suggested MCO tracks

Today we discuss our special connection with Second Nature, Adam rants about war, and we decide which of these awesome songs sticks around for the next round.

Check out our old gym pitch video here: Gym Pitch

Check out Juliann's business website here: motherhoodbarbell.com

And follow her at instagram.com/juliann.balley

Check out Scott Horton's book here: Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism

Watch the video series for the book here: Enough Already Playlist

Jim Benner and Dennis Strenk kick off this episode sharing their reflections, then we examine the impact these songs have had on our lives.

Get ready for some reflection about some uncomfortable subjects while also remembering the things that make life worth living. An odd pairing that illustrates the diversity of songwriting from the band.

Check out Forty Autumns by Nina Willner - https://www.amazon.com/Forty-Autumns-Familys-Courage-Survival/dp/0062410326

Omar Alvarado of the YouTube channel "All About Rush" starts off today's episode reflecting on Ghost of a Chance, and then we dive into some deep waters discussing faith, spirituality, and how these songs serve as an important reminder to take an active role in your personal belief set.

Check out Omar on his channel at https://www.youtube.com/AllAboutRush

Lauren and Daniel from Scotland are back for a full episode discussion of how Rush has been a part of their relationship and what it has meant for them. Hear how a concert changed their trajectory, how a wedding band had to learn Rush for them, and how Daniel had an interaction with Neil!

Check out Lauren's art on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/llifeofllauren/

Check out RUSHfest Scotland: http://www.rushfestscotland.co.uk/

Today we bring on Lauren and Daniel from Scotland to share their insights on Resist. Then we press on to a deep dive on the thoughtful nature of these beautiful songs. 

Check out our website at rushdiscush.com!

Come on a journey with Donna as she shares her experiences with the band - from playing "Working Man" in Cleveland for the first time, to a lifelong friendship - and how the work and moral ethic of the band has helped influence the world for good.

Brad Birzer joins us to discuss Stoicism, western civilization, philosophy, and how it all relates to Rush. We explore the relevance of the lyrics and philosophy, discuss religion, and reflect on the impact these lyrics have had in our personal lives.

Check out Brad's Liberty Classroom courses here: libertyclassroom.com

Brad's Rushfans interview

Brad's appearance on the Something For Nothing Podcast

Get Brad's book - Neil Peart: Cultural Repercussions

One of Alex's best solos against the heavy crunch of the only Rush album to be remixed. Take this deep dive into juxtaposition, mixing, and more!

Sponsor - Cinderella Man - New musical, check to see if it will be coming to your town.

We have returned!

After a long hiatus we begin this reflective journey by battling out two closing tracks from two wildly different albums and discussing the unique aspects of both that keep us coming back.

Tears Are Not Enough - go to 2:00 for the lead in to Geddy's part. 

Join us as we reflect on this bracket and determine the one instrumental track that we would keep out of the remaining 4 tracks. We also announce the next bracket to come.

Listen to the songs in this bracket here:

Spotify

Apple Music

Here it is - the final decision between these instrumentals! Building off of last episode's discussion, Juliann and Adam dive deeper into their personal feelings about these two great showcases of the band's virtuosity!

Link to La Villa Strangiato movement listing: https://genius.com/Rush-la-villa-strangiato-an-exercise-in-self-indulgence-lyrics

Be sure to check out our previous interviews with each of our guests.

Go support our guests as well!

Doug: https://www.youtube.com/c/rdouglashelvering

Vicki: The Spirit of Rush

Jim: https://www.instagram.com/jim.drum/

Today, Adam interviews Dr. Doug Helvering - a composer and professor - and has him break down some of these composing terms that get tossed around. We also dive into some different compositional elements that Rush used in their songs. Yet another great interview that will deepen your appreciation of the band!

Check out Doug's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/rdouglashelvering

Listen to some of Doug's compositions: R. Douglas Helvering Original Compositions Playlist

Strap in folks, this one is a doozy. We brought Adam and Jimmy back to give their input from a bass perspective, and Steve breaks down some sweet drum stuff for them as well.

Check out the full interview with Steve: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ur_mbPHg8

Steve from JunkdrummerTV on YouTube and Jim Benner of Rush Fans join me in discussing drums in general and then Neil's contributions to the drumming world and his playing in Rush.

Check out Steve's channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI62VHcIOQ1Q2F71JBnvulg

Follow Jim on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jim.drum/?hl=en

More bass discussion today as we dive deep into these tracks with Jimmy and Adam! Then we try to unravel this decision and find that it is more difficult than we expected. Which instrumental will proceed to the next phase? Find out on today's Rush Discush!

We had a great discush with Adam Jones and Jimmy Lykens - two great bassists and great people - in preparation for some more deep dives into the instrumentals of Rush. Be prepared to have your knowledge of the bass increased and your appreciation for Geddy deepened!

Check out Jimmy on tour with country artist Jake Owen: https://www.jakeowen.net/events

Check out Alex Lifeson's new single "Liar": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV-IZRh22mo

Check out Adam at his website: https://aljinnovations.com/

Our first battle episode back and it feels great! And horrible! It's always a tough time picking between these songs we love, but it's especially tough now that we've brought back Vicki and Dennis to point out more cool stuff we didn't notice about the guitar of these songs. As always, we highly reccomend listening to both songs before and after the episode!

Today is just as it seems - Juliann (and you) will try to guess what Rush song Adam is playing poorly on the bass. No this isn't Adam trying to downplay his bass playing to subvert expectations - he really did play them poorly.

Good luck!

Welcome to our first episode of the new bracket! We are doing two episodes a week this bracket so buckle in as we discuss the guitar in general, Alex Lifeson as a player, and some great moments in Rush's catalog!

Check out Vicki in The Spirit of Rush: Tickets to Jan. 28 show in Atlanta

The Spirit of Rush: Promo Video

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We're back! Almost...

We are just about ready to move forward with our next bracket but are still finishing up some things. Find out what's going on and how you can help!

If you want a taste of what's to come, check out this video:

Junkdrummer TV on YouTube

Email us at rush.discush@gmail.com with any leads you have for people who would be great on the show!

Listen as we finish out this bracket to determine the one song from this bracket of 18 that we would keep over the rest! Stay tuned at the end to hear an announcement of the future of the podcast and other goings on!

Check out all 18 songs from the bracket on Spotify and/or Apple Music!

Feel free to email us at rush.discush@gmail.com with any questions or comments you have - we would love to hear from you!

The last pairing of this bracket brought about an interesting discussion on the band's impact and this great Rush community.

Two more oft reviled tracks from an oft reviled album. Hear why we think they deserve some closer attention, and which we would pick!

Today we take a dive into the waters of Hold Your Fire and unlock the primal instincts discussed in these two underappreciated tracks. 

Sorry for the late release!

This week we discuss a couple of odd ball songs that we feel should get some more love.

Link to the article Adam references:

Rush: an epic interview with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson

*Correction* - Juliann became a Rush fan in 2018, not 2019.

Watch the deep dive into Counterparts here:

Rush Deep Dive: Counterparts

A short, incisive battle between two grindingly awesome songs that get set aside too often. Who will win this week?

Today we wax philosophical and dig deep into these two often snubbed gems.

Link to liner notes for Wish Them Well:

https://www.cygnus-x1.net

Today we dive into the oddities of Rush doing Reggae and Geddy singing all over the place. Find out if Moving Pictures reigns supreme or if Snakes & Arrows takes a victory.

UPDATED

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Week #2 of the Least Popular Bracket is comparing two wildly different eras of Rush at their goofiest!

Listen for a couple announcements and a bonus choice between two songs.

Watch Adam's appearance on The Rush Roundtable here:

Rush Roundtable Ep. #88: This or That (Keep or Discard)?

It's an exciting, deep dive of a discussion this week as we kick off a new bracket of least popular songs! Find out if either of these tracks deserve a second chance!

Today we finish out the "Popular" bracket and one song out of the original eight will be victorious!

Links to Spotify and Apple Music playlists of all songs in the bracket:

Spotify

Apple Music

Today we battle out the last pairing in the Popular Bracket.

Yet again pulling from two wildly different eras, take a deep dive with us as we choose between these classics!

This week we take on two songs from different ends of the popular Rush spectrum. 

Notes:

Closer to the Heart was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on March 28, 2010

Tom Sawyer YouTube video mentioned in episode: "Tom Sawyer," by Rush Time Corrected

In this first episode, get to know a little bit about your hosts Adam and Juliann Balley, learn how they got interested in the band, and find out which song gets to stay in the bracket!

Today's game is simple - just guess the song from the drum groove or fill. Find out if we guess the iconic fills and grooves or if we are just big losers! We are joined by our good friend Jim Benner from Rushfans and who has joined us in the past to break down some drum stuff.

Today we talk Twilight Zone, TV, and Traumatization - the widely known three "T"s (I'm pretty sure)

Check out the goofy videos Adam brought up here: Coats, Ice and Snowball Fights and Days of Our Ice

Today's sponsor - Vital Sines - check out their upcoming album Evelate From the Norm.

Just a quick message to all our faithful listeners - Thank you!

Today's episode doesn't work well for audio only so if you'd like to watch on YouTube you can do that here: https://youtu.be/MpKlnmARw14

You can listen to the audio here or not. There's one mistake in the audio if you want to try to catch it. but if you want to skip the audio here I wouldn't blame you. It's just some filler stuff. Move along.

We will be back next week with an episode like normal. Thanks again for listening! You guys rock!

We dive right in and battle out these two odd ducks. Will classic rock beat out country? Will R.E.M. beat out AC/DC? Will you skip our sponser's ad that is placed toward the end of the episode?

All this and maybe the meaning of life, probably, on today's episode!

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Welcome to a new bracket! We were happy to be guests on the Every Rush Song Podcast with Shayne, Jay, and Tim.

Shayne hosts this episode and we all share how we got into Rush, introduce the new bracket and then have a "pre-season" choice between The Twilight Zone and Vital Signs.

Check out Every Rush song at https://everyrushsong.com/ and check back in on Monday when our first battle episode drops.