Every Rush Song

Stick It Out by Rush

Every Rush Song

Show Notes

"Heat of the moment, curse of the young, spit out your anger. Don't swallow your tongue." Join us as we discuss the Rush song Stick It Out!

Tim reminisces about the first time he heard "Stick It Out" on the radio

"Stick It Out" is 2nd on this list of the heaviest Rush songs

We play some clips of Geddy's cool harmonies

Jay and Shayne break out into "Greased Lightning"

Clip of cool-sounding harmonies

Is Alex's solo too short?

Tim explains the snare sound on the bridge

Here's what our House Elf Artie says about this episode!Analyzing 'Stick It Out' by Rush

In this musical podcast extravaganza, the hosts review and discuss the song 'Stick It Out' by Rush, providing insight into the music and lyrics of the song. They share their personal experiences and memories associated with the song and analyze the individual contributions of the Geddy, Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart. Additionally, they explore in detail the musicality and technicality of the song, examining the guitar, bass, and drum parts, as well as Geddy's vocals. There is also a discussion on the song structure and how it sets up for various segments of the song. Listeners are encouraged to share their thoughts via email or social media.

00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts

01:11 Personal Anecdotes and First Impressions

02:46 Analyzing the Harmonies and Rhythms

05:20 Exploring the Guitar Techniques

08:28 Appreciating the Vocals and Lyrics

09:50 Discussing the Production and Sound Engineering

12:19 Deep Dive into the Bridge and Solo

22:12 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement

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