Allegaeon - Subdivisions (RUSH COVER)

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Allegaeon's cover of Rush's "Subdivisions" from the "Proponent for Sentience" album. Produced/mixed/mastered by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio.
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LYRICS:
Sprawling on the fringes of the city
In geometric order
An insulated border
In-between the bright lights
And the far, unlit unknown
Growing up, it all seems so one-sided
Opinions all provided
The future pre-decided
Detached and subdivided
In the mass-production zone
Nowhere is the dreamer
Or the misfit so alone
Subdivisions
In the high school halls
In the shopping malls
Conform or be cast out
Subdivisions
In the basement bars
In the backs of cars
Be cool or be cast out
Any escape might help to smooth
The unattractive truth
But the suburbs have no charms to soothe
The restless dreams of youth
Drawn like moths, we drift into the city
The timeless old attraction
Cruising for the action
Lit up like a firefly
Just to feel the living night
Some will sell their dreams for small desires
Or lose the race to rats
Get caught in ticking traps
And start to dream of somewhere
To relax their restless flight
Somewhere out of a memory
Of lighted streets on quiet nights
Subdivisions
In the high school halls
In the shopping malls
Conform or be cast out
Subdivisions
In the basement bars
In the backs of cars
Be cool or be cast out
Any escape might help to smooth
The unattractive truth
But the suburbs have no charms to soothe
The restless dreams of youth

[@rafaellago172]

This is a cover done right. Good to see Riley whip out some cleans too, he has a great tone! This is one of those songs that could be easily ruined if it became a sprawling mess of tremolo, blast beats and growling. You guys modernized it without killing the original's vibe. Amazing.

[@JoshuaLTRyan]

This exactly. Well done.

[@lawlstep]

dude i know right?? i fucking hate it when one of my favorite modern metal bands covers one of my favorite old school songs and its just shit precisely for this reason

[@billdonahue3765]

Rafael L. he really knocked it out of the park, these guys are so good...amazing talent

[@arkonraavus21]

It just shows that there's hope left in the world.

[@kylegrossi8175]

i agree 100%. it would have been really easy to butcher this song, but they did a great job making it modern without ruining the original vibe

[@zilrog-diggidy76]

I know this probably won't even be seen by you guys but thank you so much for making this. My Dad passed away in 2016, and shortly after I found this song. He was a huge rush fan, and you guys are easily my favorite band. Hearing this song start I felt an almost punch to my chest, and I fell in love. You guys are one of the few metal bands out there that are still doing it right. You respect the legends that came before, you made one of the best covers of all time, and you never take yourselves too seriously. Never stop doing what your doing. You guys are metal done right. Thanks.

[@marlajohnson3736]

That is beautiful, music is so healing.

[@bigronnie9629]

I lost my wife to Leukemia last year and she was a big Rush fan. This song speaks to my soul.

[@eddielopez9500]

\m/

[@gbh105]

@@bigronnie9629 me too

[@JJ-gn2ri]

I also lost my Dad in 2016. Also a huge Rush fan. Passed it on to me. My high school graduation present was seeing Rush in Milwaukee on the Test for Echo tour. I couldn't have said my sentiments better🖤

[@elmoblatch9787]

The guitar player takes a moment to scratch his nose mid solo, and does not miss a beat.

[@neillobo5231]

Elmo Blatch There isn't much Greg the Christ can't do....

[@BLASTbeatDAD]

Cocaine

[@jaychen2000metal]

Yeah, you know lol

[@jaychen2000metal]

Berkeley school of music...

[@runthemachine]

The last thing Greg Burgess misses, is a single beat. Ever. Dude is monster. 🤘

[@mediocre_gaming_skills]

2:02 this vocal melody is just so amazing.

[@pcs56]

I'm an old (literally) Rush fan. I have been since Hemispheres came out and have seen them three times live. Anyway, this is a fantastic cover. How the hell can anybody who likes Rush not appreciate the musicianship in this and how well it's done. As the kids say: SMDH.

[@2112Damir]

Agreed. As a long time Rush fan, you have to give props when warranted. This is an absolutely amazing cover. Great job. (And I've seen Rush live 30 times)

[@alexlioce5942]

I've been a fan since I was 6 years old (born in 97) and I've seen them 5 times, most recently the R40 and nothing will ever hold a candle to it

[@alexlioce5942]

I've been a fan since I was 6 years old (born in 97) and I've seen them 5 times, most recently the R40 and nothing will ever hold a candle to it

[@kris6038]

I am a 9 year Rush fan and I honestly love Rush covers. It is comforting to know that other people like the same music I do, you know?

[@ranjmaan]

First heard Rush in 1977, my friend had the first album on cassette. I bought the Fly by Night cassette shortly after. Then after 2112 came out, my band decided to do the whole 1st side of the album LIVE. One hell of an education! We moved on to do original music.

[@HKRocks]

Damn that guy can sing pretty well ... hope we hear more on the new album !

[@Keef_D]

Check out Riley's main band Sons of Aurelius. Their album Under a Western Son is fantastic

[@franklabs3766]

damn right

[@amadali987]

Its the greatest metal album ever. /thread

[@cwx8]

He has said that he figures too many fans would bail if they added clean sections. In a truly subgenre-specific fashion, he said cleans can be contrived and will "only do it tastefully".

[@sacredxgeometry]

holy fuck he's in SONS OF AURELIUS???? I LOVE that fucking band...they're a powerhouse and have been around for years...

[@ssqtipgmail]

RIP NEIL PEART 😭😭😭

[@hirofan]

Neil would be drowned out by this band.. honestly this version is offensive

[@anthonydavella8350]

@@hirofan cmon man, stop being wound so tight and just enjoy music

[@prsplayer210]

@@anthonydavella8350 im just trying to think of a reason the members of rush wouldn't like it. It is quite an exceptional cover that modernizes the song, but captures the essence of the original and puts it in a modern context. It is what i call a good cover, n9t a copy; something more organic and exciting.

[@prsplayer210]

@@hirofan delete this

[@josephgeubtner]

Rip

[@xBlueAutumnx]

This band is so seriously underrated. How in the world does this not get more coverage? I've been listening to this band for a long time.

[@garyholley3476]

I've been saying this for years!!! All I can think of is bad management.

[@Yuurgens]

This isn't just the best Rush cover song I've ever heard bar none, it's probably the best cover song in general I've ever listened to. I can't get enough of how good this is. Every listen through on this song is wonderful, I wouldn't change a damn thing.

[@angelinacandelaria7518]

Their cover of animate is sick too

[@LtSephiroth]

Listening to Rush today, and had to come listen to my favourite Rush cover as well. RIP Professor. You will be sorely missed.

[@Omertahun]

Same.

[@000trashcanhero000]

Metalblade you da real mvp for reuploading this with boosted guitar audio, sounds 1000 times better now

[@metalbladerecords]

This is the actual real master.

[@000trashcanhero000]

Okay that's even better, then I will be hearing this on the album. Thanks for reuploading, anyway.

[@Bogdan27911]

Now I have to relisten to it 1000 more times :)

[@marchsallokon997]

I think they would have been a real mvp if they would have checked sound quality before posting, that is their job, it just cost the band over 27000 plays.

[@metalvinnyofficial]

Hey Reign - videos go through an approval process with band and management. It just wasn't caught during that process. This song in particular had a bunch of changes right at the end of the album's recording and mixing, so it was just missed. Simple human error. We're not a perfect company and we don't bat 1.000, just like everyone else. We'll get those plays back - in the grand scheme of things, 27,000 plays is a pretty small price to pay for having the proper audio available. Thanks for understanding.

[@bjjbrawler1]

Probably my favorite Rush song. Subdivisions always "awoke" something in me.... the lyrics just resonate within me for some reason. So I just heard this cover on Sirius Liquid Metal and my mind was blown!! Great cover while giving huge respect to Rush's version... sounds great!

[@yopidali4804]

Same. Subdivisions has always been my song

[@ML-dl1cp]

oh, man, me too. I heard this on Liquid Metal and it blew my mind. As a kid in Niagara Falls (in between the bright lights and the far unlit unknown) in the 80s it was always the draw of Toronto - its lights visible on the horizon of Lake Ontario - that always pulled me toward the city. This song is literally my experience growing up. "Some will sell their dreams for small desires". Check. "Conform or be cast out". Check. "the suburbs have no charms to soothe the restless dreams of youth". Check.

[@plumbevil]

Same, I felt the exact same way in school as the lyrics. It hits close to home for me

[@koreyrecinella3843]

I really wish more bands would have the respect and ability to pull off such an amazing cover of a great band.

[@gutemberg7946]

I never followed this band's work before, but in the last months they're putting out these awesome videos and now I'm in love.

[@TheMechanicalTroll]

This band is awesome as fuck.

[@xenogorwraithblade2538]

If you're interested in hearing some of their own work, I highly recommend starting with the song Tsunami and Submergence. It's so fucking good.

[@dethsyndrome2046]

its covers like these that make me go back and listen to the original good stuff.

[@ArmandCoetzee01]

I'm impressed at how well they are able to pull the clean vocals off

[@MrJommins]

I can't get enough of this tune!

[@basedjorts]

I would love to hear what the guys of Rush think of this cover.

[@neillobo5231]

Brett Hobbs they must have had to get some kind of permission to release the song.

[@Khazandar]

Yes but not from the band. The label with the rights to the song would have given the go ahead.

[@Vampireweapon]

the band own all the rights, actually.

[@rogervallve7375]

Brett Hobbs they would think. Wow these guys suck but 10 bucks is 10 bucks eh!

[@lilukorbin2917]

This cover is great, they stuck to exactly what made the song great. They just put a little metal in there, they were even on with those Solo's. In all reality they didn't change it much at all. They took out the snythcizer and added heavier guitar ooo.. you must not like metal, it's all good

[@2112Fade2Black]

Huge RUSH fan especially their early prog rock albums. I usually don't like RUSH covers but this is Great.....

[@Moravia90s]

As someone who ows all previous Allegaeon albums I find this new approach with clean vocals super refreshing. I mean, this guy can sing! I hope to see them having their well deserved big break with this new album. And please guys, as fans, don't held back bands, let them try new stuff!!! I totally support these new vocal style for them.

[@AnthraxiusMAX]

These guys never cease to amaze me. Greg and the guys have outdone themselves with this. I said it before and I'll say it again, "Grammy worthy".

[@fenrirpheonix4999]

This is one of the best covers I've heard, don't want to stop listening to it!

[@nordicsilver9675]

Probably one of the few covers that take the original to another level

[@haplopeart]

awesome cover! Hits my love of RUSH and my more serious Metal edge all at once!

[@reigninspuds8418]

RIP Neil. You changed what it means for a drummer to sit upon a "throne."

[@Dustin2112]

I came here REALLY wanting to hate this, as I do most Rush covers, particular with the connotation of it being a "death metal" version... I was wrong and pleasantly surprised. Good job guys, well done, making it unique and your own but not so much so that it lost the original song. What stood out most were the vocals; EXTREMELY WELL DONE. Very enjoyable, not winy, no growls, just straight forward performed well and controlled nicely.

[@Eric2112rush]

I agree with you 100% here Dustin 2112! You've said everything I came here to say and I would only add one thing. I've found almost EVERY singer who TRIES to cover Rush tries way too hard to sound like Geddy Lee and they would be better served to just sing it like their body wants to like this cats did. As a classically and contemporary trained vocalist myself, who happens to naturally sound like this era Rush, all I can say is "BRAVO" to this vocalist. Knocked it outta the park.

[@RedDragonAutobot97]

@@Eric2112rush the only other genuinely good Rush covers I know of would be Ninja Sex Party's covers of Subdivisions, Madrigal, Limelight, and Closer To The Heart but that's mainly because the singer is a massive Rush fan that only wants to do those songs justice

[@nitrobw1]

You guys successfully covered my favorite song, changed it, and I approve thoroughly.

[@nitrobw1]

+Diamond Lu Dickwad hell no. I love Rush. The reason it's my favorite song is more personal than I'd care to say

[@nitrobw1]

+Diamond Lu Dickwad I said it was my favorite, not the best

[@nitrobw1]

+Diamond Lu Dickwad It's my favorite because I connect with it. Xanadu is, I think, their best song

[@fraser175]

+Asdfjkl ^

[@sydaball9882]

Why the fuck would someone make an argument over what ones favorite song should be, "you should like what I like" I imagine is the notion there . Clearly very immature and ignorant to the art of music and what it really stands for...

[@mrearpenstein]

I've been a RUSH fan since 1983, you guys have finally answered my dream of a really good metal cover of one of my favorite RUSH songs. Well done!!!

[@DorianDeLuca]

This is the only RUSH cover I have ever liked. Amazing arrangement and performance all around.

[@u.v.s.5583]

It is not of the quality of the old Devin Townsend/James Murphy cover of Natural Science. That was an amazing cover. This was too close to the original, and it did absolutely nothing to me.

[@DorianDeLuca]

@@u.v.s.5583 K

[@oliverrodriguez7329]

Clearly the best SUBDIVISIONS cover... bar none!!! RUSH needs to see this!!

[@TheCloakedTiger]

I can’t stop hitting the replay button... What a great cover!

[@stephenc170]

Brilliant! Rush fan since 1987 and this is amazing. Thank you!

[@TheMattyPlant]

Casually listening to Rush, comments saying about THIS bands cover, i'll give it a go... WAS WORTH IT!

[@Jonathan-vy5cg]

Growing up with rush music and then hearing this just made my day. such a great song.

[@cymbalkiller6233]

As a die-hard RUSH fan, I have to say -- This. Is. AWESOME! My favorite part is the harmonies...wait, no...the drums...wait, no...ok, it's a tie. It's all so beautiful! Well done, gents!

[@lisajohnson331]

Jesus Christ, I love Allegaeon and I'm only now hearing them cover this Rush song? My life before this moment was incomplete.

[@hellomynameisEJ]

really thought they were gonna butcher it with the vocals but hey, they kept it true. really like this cover

[@chrisandersen5635]

This is easily one of the best Rush covers ever! Props!

[@ushojedi]

Best Rush cover I've ever heard. Awesome.

[@mentallarry]

Just FUCKING incredible. Hardcore Rush fan since 1976, you guys honour this song in a way that would make Alex, Neil and Geddy cry.

[@Ovaltyrant]

I just discovered this and you guys sound incredible! The angelic choir truly added something to it. One of the best covers I've heard in years. Keep it up!

[@vromandodgers]

I haven't kept up with the newer metal bands (since about 2007 or so) and I've heard of this band. This is the first time I've ever listened to, and my goodness this is a damn good Rush cover, and I'm sure they would approve of this cover. That being said, I'm going to check out more of these guys.

[@metalbladerecords]

Enjoy! Thanks for taking the time.

[@Quantum973]

Check out Rivers of Nihil - they're awesome too!

[@julien2231]

God damnit i was alsmost in tears from the emitions this cover brought me!!! Rush is my fav band of all time and you guys did a bloody amazing cover!!!!!!!

[@tommyf6576]

My favorite song by Rush and these guys absolutely crush it. Blows Sound of Silence by Disturbed right out of the water!!!

[@flyerscum]

I'm impressed. They gave it their own vibe without butchering it.

[@rhaastaa]

They butchered the fuck out of it

[@FrogWalrus]

@@rhaastaa it’s legit better than the original

[@rhaastaa]

@@FrogWalrus no it isn't lol.not even close

[@RedElephantStampede]

This is BY FAR my favorite Rush cover. As a fan for 30 years plus the thing that astonishes me is the way you guys stayed true to the song but slipped in some modern techniques that gave it vigor.

[@SPRPhilly]

This is so epic. And if I'm not mistaken, they used the original spoken "Subdivisions." Unbelievably cool. 50 year old Rush fan since around 1980.

[@VideoMask93]

Doesn't sound like the original sample. But it is a really cool cover, I agree!

[@x--LeethaL--x]

May be 4 years late on hearing this masterpiece but thank goodness I'm always on time.

[@robertodykirk]

Top notch Cover. Great Homage to Rush.

[@Epochstudios]

Dave Otero killed it on this mix, what an amazing producers he is. I hope to work with him one day! This whole thing has inspired me to try mixing Allegaeons other cover "roundabout" ! Going to download the stems now

[@bluethunder7391]

Thanks to Rush I never conform in my life. Great cover thanks for not ruining my fav Rush song ever.

[@ninthaeon8106]

Rush is my favorite band of all time and this gave me chills. Absolutely beautiful! I loved it!

[@thejasonlundgren]

Jim Florentine got me here and yes it's one of the best covers ever!!! Rush would be proud!!!

[@MSCSnake]

Corridor of covers simply ROCKS !!!

[@andrewvaldez1710]

THATS WHERE I FUCKING HEARD IT! I remember hauling ass in my challenger to this song!

[@thecrystalshipful]

Yes! Florentine liquid metal. I had a really nice stereo in my vw turbo. This song pounded!!'

[@melmcc4252]

I'm only just now appreciating what a great band this is.

[@mltrymn1213]

WOW!! Incredible cover by an incredible band. Love Rush and have to say the way they add their twist to a classic is absolutely amazing.

[@molderjjm]

Honestly one of the best Rush covers ever!

[@hellrazor67]

As a long-time Rush fan, I'm floored by how amazing this is. I'm always skeptical of bands performing covers, especially musically elite bands (like Rush). Great job, guys! \m/\m/

[@macintalkshow]

Subdivisions is my favorite Rush song. Awesome to see it done so perfectly, but with a different feel. And from a band I've loved for years to boot. A+ gents.

[@katzedj7900]

Totally different with the original, this is modern Progressive rock. It's very good. Good luck guys.

[@geoffreyrael8703]

This is simply one of the best covers I have ever had the extreme pleasure of listen to

[@aaroncopeland3115]

These guys destroyed on 70,000 tons of metal this year. Phenomenal live act. Please come to San Antonio Texas. Bring Harvest the Murdered down here while you're at it!

[@SonicVisionX]

Impressive. One of the best Rush covers I've heard. Great job guys.

[@BlueButterfly7777]

OMG this is good. Took one of Rush's best songs and made it their own here. Well done. Talented guys.

[@johnwalter6410]

Cant stop listening to this

[@kylewitcher9670]

Now THIS is what I expected. God damn, the crunch!

[@SevenDayGaming]

There's no such thing as a perfect song, but there is such a thing as a perfect cover. This is one of them.

[@styles.bichley]

Went in skeptical but came out a new believer! Very impressed!! Oh, & this coming from a die-hard 'old school' ('74-'81) RUSH fan!

[@zandarx]

possibly one of the best covers I've heard. well done and intentioned these guys know their metal and shred well!

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Awesome. It's a small step in helping me get over rush retiring

[@Warrior_Stoicist]

Just about one of the best covers ever!

[@Airless_Grind]

absolutely insane work, the legends deliver once again.

[@metalgrootvader6832]

If you are going to cover a classic you need to own it, make it your own not just copy it. Well done Allegaeon. Your Metal Grootvader approves \m/.

[@rexallanjones]

Bro nailed those pre-chorus bass riffs

[@greenfire1960]

well done! thats one big set of shoes to try and fill great job!

[@Kckxbdxgssbc]

How can anyone seriously not like this cover. This is the cover of the year for me. I'm a huge rush fan. My mom raised me right. I normally hate covers but This cover incorporates there style of music by adding there own flare to it but not so much that it butchers the song or makes it a carbon copy of the original. I'm a huge metal guy and I love my screams and Cookie Monster lyrics but when I heard this was a rush song I said they better not start screaming and growling to rush. I think Getty Lee and the boys are proud of this song. I know I am. But who am I? Just a oilfield worker. Allegaeon killed it with this cover. Thumbs up and all that shit. Nice job!!! Fuck what anyone else says there's always gonna be someone out there willing to drop there pants and shit on your hard work so middle finger em. Nice work

[@joewalsh1054]

This is at the top for one of my favorite Allegaeon songs. I know a ton of people would hate it because it would be a complete change but I would be fine if they used some clean vocals in their new music. This guy can fucking sing.

[@marksalgado5164]

Not an original though

[@Beeza2996]

I’ve felt for a long time that Subdivisions is a very hard and heavy rock song beneath the synthesizer. But after having witnessed RUSH perform it live three times and listening to this metal cover, I *KNOW* it is! 🤘

[@MrJommins]

I played this song twenty times today!

[@koreyrecinella3843]

I really wish more bands would have the respect and ability to pull off such amazing covers like this, of a great band. Rush has and always will be an all time favorite band, whether live or recorded, and it makes me so happy to hear another great band perfect a cover of an already perfect song.

[@torninto2758]

the people who disliked this video must be deaf and cannot enjoy the masterpiece like the rest of us.

[@wrektum]

Wow! That was the first Rush song I have heard and this was like hearing it for the first time all over again!!

[@bigronnie9629]

Best Rush cover EVER

[@JeremyJrock]

Love this! Allegaeon has effectively leveled up. I hope MetalBlade puts all of it's resources behind these guys. Great band, very innovative and the human element that exists with these guys is hilarious. Life if about laughter and enjoyment and of course superior music. Keep on rocking hard Allegaeon! Proud to call you guys friends.

[@metalpatriot7045]

I love the keyboards in lead guitar form! Excellence! Ahhh and that double bass. You boys are all fine musicians. Thanks for sharing! 🤘🤩🤘 🤘🤩🤘

[@MorbidVizions]

Never heard of these cats but this bad ass cover will have me out buying the album as soon as possible! Thanks for the up guys!

[@TheMeJustMe75]

I was cranking this in my car with the windows down the other evening when going to meet up with my friends for dinner. I had a guy in a car next to me ask who the band was. He said he loved Rush but this cover made him love it more.

[@ennyluckfarm358]

killer cover dudes

[@christophershaffer3336]

Thanks For Making This Song Have Even More Depth And Meaning

[@danielleyost379]

Oh god damn this is good. I was a little disappointed by the mix last time and I'm really glad to hear it sound so crunchy and warm this time around.

[@AnarchyPsychosis]

This is one of the best covers I've heard in a very long time.

[@amongshadows]

Fantastic cover. Great job. Horns way the hell UP. \m/

[@Valaran1]

Subdivisions is one my favorite songs of all time, and you guys freaking nailed it. What a crazy way to discover a band that's only like 30 minutes away from me.

[@hmpz36911]

It's cool to see that they truly did this out of respect and admiration. The clicky drums and eight string guitars are a bit much, but overall this is a classy cover

[@metalbladerecords]

The guys all play 8 string guitars for the extended range. It's worth checking out other tracks for some of the solos and melodies.

[@Jenk2k]

Are you going to ask them to fix the parts they got wrong in the song? Love this but I can't get past how they just glossed over a totally wrong part.

[@unleash-hell6666]

+Metal Blade Records LOVE THIS BAND!!!! BEST TALENTED BAND IN THE WORLD! !!! "THANK YOU METAL-BLADE FOR FINALLY KNOW WHAT "REAL TALENT IS"!!! ...HOME GROWN 'DENVER,COLORADO '!!!!

[@unleash-hell6666]

+Metal Blade Records I'll buy all there cd's! and shirts!! any time!! plus I'll literally pay "one hundred dollars just to see these guys live"!!! there worth all the cash! so much talent! ! it's a true shame how all these new bands coming out keep getting a "free ticket and meal"! and don't have no "TALENT "!!!!

[@BozKiller]

This cover rules! The challenge has been beautifully won! the voice intonation is so great and respectful of Rush, well done! I definitely love this band!

[@masonaltaira5084]

Sing more your voice is amazing, killer cover \m/

[@safertoday]

Can't believe I'm just now seeing and hearing this! What a heap of talent!

[@cooleobrad]

I'm mostly into metalcore/posthardcore atm in terms of modern music, and I always feel like they have such a hard time breaking into the mainstream but it bums me out seeing this cover having under 200k views with such a talented and passionate band. Definitely gonna be supporting these guys in the future, don't let rock/metal die!

[@prsplayer210]

Have you heard the Animate cover yet, they released at as a single like 2 weeks ago? And yeah Proponent for Sentience is a masterpiece.

[@SJ-oxy]

Amazing cover. You brought your "A" game and respected the original. Vocals (always tricky on Rush songs) were perfect.

[@robertweekes5783]

Sick cover!! \m/ Another metal band covered Rush’s “Limelight” but I can’t remember who, does anyone know?? (heard it on Spotify)

[@robertweekes5783]

The Limelight metal cover had harsh vocals... still looking for it 🤣

[@troyh2706]

Huge Rush fan for about 40 years. You guys did an incredible job! Whoever your lead guitarist is, he is phenomenal! This song is likely below his pay grade. The band sounds awesome! Definitely want to hear more from you all. Will continue to search youtube for more content