Show Notes
"You and I, we must dive below the surface, a world of red neon and ultramarine" and analyze the Rush song "Alien Shore" lyrics and music.
Is it Tim or Cygnus?
Our thoughts on the music
Why Jay thinks Geddy Lee should run for President
What do they say at the very beginning of the song?
Musical and production parts of the song we enjoy
Who is talking during Alex Lifeson's guitar solo?
Here's what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode.
We delve into the musical aspects of "Alien Shore," a song by the Canadian rock band Rush, from their 1993 album "Counterparts." We cover the distinct drumming, bass, and guitar techniques used in the song while also touching on Geddy Lee's vocals and harmonies. We rate the individual performances of each member and express appreciation for the complexity and grooves of the bass lines in particular.
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