Rush- Subdivisions (REACTION & REVIEW)

[@michaelbaucom4019]

" Subdivisions " is considered one of their best songs(save for the few who only like Rush's long songs), not just for the music, but for the lyrics too, being about feeling like an outcast/powerless, a huge majority of people have felt that way at least once in their lives, it hits hard emotionally

[@michaelakkerman407]

Do the entire record. Every song is a masterpiece...IMO.

[@GareksApprentice]

@@Katehowe3010 Eh, I'd argue this is worth his while much more than something like Abacab, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe or side 2 of Genesis

[@michaelakkerman407]

@@Katehowe3010 I guess then he could finish it off. If it's half done, no biggie finishing it.

[@XFLexiconMatt]

Yes, please do the last four tracks you haven't listened to, it's worth it!

[@randyteta9170]

Hell yeah

[@michaelakkerman407]

@@Katehowe3010 probably not, but it was just a suggestion...

[@Engineer_Who]

This is my favorite Rush song and one of my favorite songs ever. The dark, washy synths. The elegant, complex drums that complement everything. The tasty bass licks. The guitar's power chords and snarling solo. The earnest, pleading vocals. Not only are the melodies of the vocals and solos perfectly sing-able, the lyrics also hit _so_ hard: themes of loneliness, powerlessness, conformity, mundanity, escapism. The line "Be cool or be cast out" is so simple, but it slays me, dude. This is the first song I listened to as soon as I heard that Neil Peart had passed in January 2020.

[@MattLathrum]

It's my favorite Rush song as well! You described it well.

[@apolloniusbeitsman5444]

Carl Palmer is better

[@Engineer_Who]

@@apolloniusbeitsman5444 Don't try to tell me that my opinion is wrong.

[@fuzzylogicent]

Yup.

[@jamesford9648]

In absolute complete agreement, Garrett. If I HAD to pick my top two Rush songs (a difficult choice), I'd actually go with Subdivisions and The Analog Kid. Music and lyrics are sublime.

[@jaybird4093]

❤ the song, ❤️ the band, ❤️ the album. I could really relate to the protagonist of the music video when growing up; even down to the playing of Tempest in the arcade.

[@synen]

When I was in high school my friends and I had a perfectly logical explanation as to why this band is so amazing, “Rush is Rush”, and we all understood it’s profound meaning.

[@sonicart1808]

Neil is playing a "china cymbal" on the offbeat towards the close of the track and it fits perfectly and gives that short burst....... this is amazing and the whole Signals album is a masterpiece! Great Reaction JP thanks!

[@Another_Broke_Musician]

A Guitar Center salesman told me I lost cool points because I like chinas. I told him I didn't need his points. I needed a china.

[@eboethrasher]

@@Another_Broke_Musician Note: he was working in the drum department at a Guitar Center, not at a dedicated drum shop. That's why.

[@Another_Broke_Musician]

@@eboethrasher He was in the microphone, monitor, etc. department which actually made it worse. He's not even a drummer. But I totally agree. The only thing I'd buy drum-wise from a big box store is sticks. Memphis Drum Shop is world class.

[@sonicart1808]

@@Another_Broke_Musician Ha ha what a fool he was.... maybe that's why they went bankrupt?

[@MissAstorDancer]

I am exactly (more or less 😆) 10 days older than Geddy, so we had very similar school years/childhoods. This song gave me such comfort that I was not the only one who was "not one of the cool kids", and I was truly a "dreamer" and a "misfit"! And at 69 years old, it still gives me **almost** flashbacks to my high school days! One of my favorites, and certainly one of their most iconic....but then......most of RUSH's songs are, by definition, iconic! Thanks for the uplift! I often wonder if you realize just how often you "make my day"!!!😊

[@JustJP]

Honored to be a happy part of your day :)

[@schuylersouthwell2554]

Simple comment: one of their greatest: AND did quite well commercially as I recall. Haunting ( and true ) lyrics. 'Conform or be cast out". Wow.

[@RedPillMode]

Certainly one of the great ones. Losing it is another one I love from this album. Digital man and Analog kid are great too. This was first Rush studio album I bought. I was 16. Album, the vinyl one, was an exceptional piece of art. Very high quality, thick covers, beautiful in every way. Hard to explain what this album meant for a young kid 🙂. Still there is no way I can be objective about this.

[@Another_Broke_Musician]

I love every song but now that I'm in my late 50's, "Losing It" has become my favorite.

[@JohnBrooking4]

@@Another_Broke_Musician That song always makes me cry, it’s so poignant.

[@rickhaddad7261]

Yes, it's one of their greatest songs. Definitely one of their top 10 or 5 (for me) songs. I call it the anthem for all square pegs. This was a turning point for Rush musically, especially for Geddy. They did lose quite a few of their hard rockin fans with this album, but I just think the lyrics started to become a more important part of their songs. Take care ✌

[@morganrothe9911]

What u said..u nailed it...!!

[@DonII1980]

One of my favs by Rush... Fantastic writing, perfectly executed by all! Love how this song drives and keeps driving, just flows beautifully!

[@Triplecenturies]

For me in the 80s living in Cherry Hill, NJ during high school, the City was Philadelphia to the west, and the "far unlit unknown" were the Pine Pine Barrens to the east. I too love the synth era of RUSH.

[@georgetaxi8179]

You need to do the rest of this record. It's fire. The video of this song was played alot on MTV back in the day and brought Rush a ton of new fans. Ironically this isn't the biggest hit on the record "New World Man" was their highest charted single.

[@philbrowning1187]

I think this is seen as one of their best by many rush fans. I’ve listened to it hundreds of times and I never get tired of it. There are also some great live versions of Subdivisions on their videos.

[@cadanrichards2615]

This is one of their best songs especially lyrically, some of Neils most deep lyrics and more melodic lyrics on this album. Signals is a deep album lyrically and it doesnt get much credit I feel this album is as great as Moving Pictures.

[@mark-be9mq]

If you we're a teen in the 80s this song this song was felt personally a the theme or anthem of your existence. Like a needle dropped into the groove of your favorite song on your favorite record.

[@viliko4308]

Summer 1982 I found my treasure, Rush. Even today I'm always finding something new by listening you youngsters analyzing the sound of my heart. Thank you ❤️ And love for you all Rush fans, from Finland.

[@mightyV444]

Yayyy, you did it! 😄 You listened to one of their best songs! 😁👍 This has got to be one of those with the most time signature changes, but those changes are so smooth that this song still flows beautifully! 😀 Nice analysis of the lyrics, too! 😊 And that cymbal sound sticking out to you towards the end is a China cymbal; Those usually have a turned-up outer edge and a cylindrical bell 🙂

[@bige1824]

It is definitely one of their most popular songs. A classic.

[@maxcrown2367]

This album was the tour I saw as my first real concert. So LOUD to my 16 year old ears at the time, but also fantastic! My friends and I camped out overnight to buy tickets at the Ticket Hub, so this draws a lot of nostalgia for me. In the first half of the eighties I was in love with synths so this was great evolution of the band into the 80's sound for me. And I remained a fan until the end of Rush. You'd love this album. Please react to more and... Thanks!

[@Another_Broke_Musician]

I was 17. It was my second time. The 1st was 'Moving Pictures'. And I did the Ticket Hub campout too. Couldn't stop smiling. Awesome times! Amazing shows. My favorite band then and now

[@jamesadkisson7510]

This nostalgia of this almost hurts. I think I was a year out of high school when this came out. I think this was huge for Rush because like me every nerd kid ( and all the Rush fans were nerd kids ) felt like this song described their life.

[@damirervin4118]

The song that introduced me to this amazing band...

[@manualboyca]

To answer your question, yes. This is one of their best songs and I think they played it at every live show since this album came out.

[@EchoesDaBear]

Not quite, but close!! I first saw Rush in 1997, Test For Echo tour, and guess which song they didn't play?! I guess they had to give it a rest. Had to wait until R30 tour to hear it live finally - but after that, it was a mainstay again!

[@chucksmusicaldebris3536]

One of my favorite Rush tunes and the only Rush tune I can play on bass, keys, and vocals. I had the fortune to play it on Cruise to the Edge and due to technical difficulties I became an “instant folk hero” on the ship. Being given only 5 minutes to set up bass, bass pedal, and the keys tech showing me which keyboards have the verse sound and the lead synth for solos… well I forgot to check the mic. So I went in to start singing the first verse and there was nothing. So I kept on going, singing, with nothing coming out of the speakers or the monitors. Near the end of the first verse, Mike Thorne, the drummer for Saga sticks a mic in my face and Rob Rutz the organizer trying to “rectify” the situation with a new mic. Mike even said “Subdivisions” while we entered the chorus. By the second verse the mic incident had been restored. The whole thing was captured on video by my wife and on my channel if you care to take a look

[@deadmeat_0152]

This album is the transition between old Rush and the new Rush and last with a 'full' / 'heavy' rock sound & into jazzy pop. After this album is where some Rush fans start to check out.

[@georgetaxi8179]

Yep I was one of those fans that checked out. I did love Grace Under Pressure, but hated Power Windows and HYF.

[@carlgibbons5777]

The next track on this record called The Analog Kid is even better than Subdivisions IMO. Legendary guitar solo as well.

[@JamesHowe]

This is definitely one of my favorite Rush songs. I love the deep synth sound and I think Geddy's voice sounds better and smoother in this slightly lower register. Great start to a great album.

[@v.j.3029]

I personally think this is one of their best songs.

[@GT-mq1dx]

Yes We All Love This Song, yes Neil also was into Copeland’s drumming and yes Alex always brings that ambiance to each song, he is always on point. Loved your reaction.

[@Tolemac7]

Hey Justin ~ I got to see the Signals Tour in '83 while stationed in Oklahoma. Absolutely brilliant. This song is high on my list of favs from them. I grew up in the 'burbs during the '60s and '70s and can relate to every line. The crowd ROARED when they kicked this one off in concert. They captured the idea of growing up with the divisions and subdivisions we all dealt with perfectly.

[@jimtatro6550]

I was 15 when this came out and the lyrics seemed like they were written specifically for me….RIP Neil

[@ChataCovers]

yes it is considered one of thier best songs!! thx for the Rush Reaction Justin, made my day!

[@jonathanspahn7308]

JP! 😀 So good to have you back, and on one of my favorite Rush songs 🎵 Fantastic! The lyrics relate to many, including myself 😁

[@gaiaeternal5131]

Evening Justin. Dave from London. Love how Rush's sound evolved All Through The 80s. And this is one of my favourite songs of theirs. Brilliant synth chord progression, and that bass and drum syncopation is just insane. Yes, Geddy gave his higher register a bit of a rest at this time. And the lyrics about conforming are just as pertinent today. Favourite album of this period is actually Grace Under Pressure. P.S. my song lyric All Through The 80s is from Manfred Mann's Earth Band.

[@bmac1205]

This was a staple on MTV in the early 80's

[@EchoesDaBear]

For me, this is tied with 2112 as my #1 Rush track. It culminates EVERYTHING that made Rush great (yes, even the synth - this had just the right amount - never taking over!) I get chills, literally, at the opening synth drone of this song, the drums are on point, Geddy's bass lines are amazing, and Alex does what Alex does best - give a perfect atmosphere then kick your a$$ with a killer solo... and then come the lyrics! As one of those 'dreamers/misfits' & self-professed 'nerd' - this song spoke directly to me (and so many like me). Neil was painting a picture of himself, of his childhood & adolescence, of his feeling the pressure to fit in, but not - which mimicked so, SO many of us to a 'T'. Rush, the thinking person's band, was communicating on a human level more than any other track so far (IMHO), which solidified them for me as my band, and a fellow Canadian no less (I live just outside of Toronto). Rush perfected the science of taking a long progressive epic, and compacting it into a 5 1/2 minute masterpiece! Thanks Rush & RIP Neil.

[@daveking9393]

This is the last time I saw a rush live was this tour and it was a really great show. I really enjoyed your reaction. thanks. Yes it is a great song and most people think it's one of their best I'm pretty partial to the earlier works even before the permanent waves album which was the first concert I ever saw in my life at 15 and moving pictures is just as fabulous as well and signals was darn good too but I have to tell you, I'm still partial to permanent waves... those were the three of my youthful junior high and highschool days... oh the memories... not a bad song on all three and I saw each tour live with pretty good seats each time. twice for moving pictures and signals. The benefit of living in New England as they have concerts that are within a couple hours driving distance so you can see a show during a tour twice very easily.

[@TheAlibabatree]

I’m not sure how this songs ranks for the average Rush fan, but this is my favorite song on my favorite album of theirs. It has that perfect combination of artistry and intellectualism that Ive always been so drawn to. Its beautiful, emotional, complex, and meaningful. Also, interesting you noticed the Copeland influence. Peart was definitely influenced by him.

[@zephead64]

As many already stated here, Subdivisions is indeed one of their most beloved songs for both musical & lyrical reasons. And that is from a long time fan who has loved the band since the late 70's.

[@shyshift]

Love this song definitely my favorite on Signals.

[@Vimana]

Thanks, Justin. I really enjoyed your reaction once again. You always have great things to say and I love to hear what you think. Subdivisions is a truly great song that also has a couple of my favorite drum parts and fills. The melodic synthesizer theme after the chorus and between the verses is fantastic with such well chosen notes. Geddy Lee is an exceptionally good bassist but I appreciate him as a keyboard player as well. There are many well played synth parts and well created sounds on this album including some great guitar parts. The Analog Kid is a good example of that and has an impressive guitar solo as well. I think all the albums from the 1980s has some of the best guitar parts Alex Lifeson ever created. Geddy also played some of his most interesting bass lines. People don't mention it so often anymore but Rush used to have these chapters. They made four albums and then a live album. After that there were some more pronounced changes in their sound and they started to look more into the future, so to speak. A Farewell to Kings, Signals and Presto all started these new chapters for the band. I absolutely love Caress of Steel and 2112 but the next two chapters really defined Rush for me. Signals started the 3rd chapter. All the albums from that chapter ending with the live album "A Show of Hands" was still "classic Rush" for me. The chapter that Presto started in 1989 wasn't my favorite but had some really good songs as well. "Available Light" from Presto is one of my favorites. There were still a couple of fresh new ideas but I didn't find them as much as before. I still thought the album "Roll The Bones" had some great vocal melodies but it seemed to me that the focus of the songwriting went to somewhere else after that. I know people who really like the Counterparts album. This chapter, especially on Counterparts, was more guitar driven and focused a bit more on guitar riffs with a heavier guitar sound. The song "Stick It Out" is a good example of that. (I know "Stick it out" has some heavy sounding riffs but how about the vocal melodies? They just work and do their part but doesn't do much more for me. There was somewhat of a stylistic change and you could find these kind of vocal melodies on later Rush albums much more.) It seemed that many people were happy to get songs that sounded "more rock". It just wasn't what I needed from Rush. For me, the chapter that started with Signals was full of great melodies and well-crafted songs. Some of the best vocal performances by Geddy also had beautiful melodies containing many of the very best lyrics written by Neil Peart. It didn't matter to me if it didn't sound as close to rock music than before or after that. It was still rock but with some innovative additions to the sound. Well, you could almost call it symphonic rock. There are some good examples of that on Hold Your Fire, like the middle section of "Second Nature" for example. "Manhattan Project" from Power Windows also had a string section. Hold Your Fire had a couple of beautiful songs that were quite unusual. You could even say those songs are closer to the music of some great film composers, maybe even Vangelis. Is that a bad thing? I always loved the variation. It was just absolutely fantastic music with a lot of creative arrangements. Many people I know, myself included, really like the symphonic prog rock of the 1970s. Could it be that the biggest problem of this Rush chapter for some of these people is that it took place in the 1980s? Well, that's my thoughts. Take care and I hope you're having a great day.

[@TRANZEURO]

My favorite RUSH album,and one of their greatest songs imo.

[@toddashton9696]

One of their best on Signals, and I know many people really identify with the lyrics, which are still appropriate today. You really need multiple listens to get the most out of this song. You really should check out the official video which adds to the song. I love the way Neil's drumming pushes the urgency of the song and moves it forward.

[@spawn4582]

This is one of Rush's best tracks, you can feel the spirit of the 80s here, bass, drums, guitar and synthesizer all the time compete with each other and catch up with each other, it's so beautiful, you enjoy listening to such music, the lyrics and the meaning of the song are also at the highest level, By the way, the lyrics were written only by the drummer and poet Neil Part, this song has been on my playlist for a long time, I don’t know, in my opinion these guys conveyed everything they wanted to convey to the listener, and there is also a video that simply complements the song, but the studio version was enough for me to do everything understand. This is great, another hit and masterpiece from Rush.

[@the_proteus_void]

Haha, I knew you would catch the Copeland feel that Neil had during that ride cymbal part of the intro. Fantastic song, all of them on top of their game as usual.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Just found this love love love top five Rush songs in my book! Cannot wait to watch love you

[@patrigilligan2112]

What REALLY put them on the map is the title track for "2112". That's when their fame really skyrocketed. You might want to listen to that one off of their first live album, "All The World's A Stage." So powerful!

[@bobcarn]

This one's a big fan favorite. It usually got played in concert and was always a crowd pleaser. It's got great interplay between the guitar and synthesizer, and Neil's drums, like usual, are perfect! And yes, this is held up as one of their best. It really is a great song.

[@CthulhuWaitsDreaming]

Definitely one of their "fan favorites". It is very much during the time when Peart was influenced by Copeland. It shows up in Vital Signs on Moving Pictures, and throughout Signals and Grace Under Pressure. You definitely need to explore Grace Under Pressure. Between The Wheels on Grace is probably my favorite Rush song. Definitely close to the top.

[@reliantncc1864]

Neil Peart was a far better drummer than Copeland. It seems odd that he could be influenced by drummers who were not as good as he was, but he always wanted to learn and expand, and other musicians bring something unique to the table even if they're not actually as good.

[@danmcconnell5941]

80s Rush gets overlooked but IMO its their best. Great songwriting, shorter format, but still showcasing their amazing musicianship

[@kyrk2112]

I was in high-school and already an absolute Rushhead, when this song came along. This, in my opinion spoke and still speaks to our experience as young people coming into ourselves. Soundtrack of my life = Rush

[@LordAnthonyKagan]

I'm a Torontonian just like them, so I identify with this song, especially the music video. That's literally my childhood right in front of my eyes. Now there's another Toronto group that I don't think you've listened to. It's called "FM" - and in particular, I'd suggest you consider listening to their album called Black Noise. Leading the way is electric mandolin genius Nash the Slash, and drummer Martin Deller, who had a healthy relationship and mutual respect for Neil Peart. It's been said that if there ever would have been a Rush reboot, he would be the pick for drums. I'm damn proud to see my home town produce and spearhead such amazing prog artists! Don't forget Caravan - For Girls Who Grow Plump in the night! I recall recommending that a while ago and look forward to the day that you might get around to it. Happy listening! Love the reactions and insight!

[@juliebrockett3471]

Great to see you beck to RUSH JP!! This is defiantly one of those best songs from the beginning of the “synth era”. A pretty good mix of what they were doing and where they were going! Very dramatic for all of us in high school at the time tryin to stay cool… LOL! Great reaction!! More RUSH!! Be well and God bless… from Texas!!

[@JustJP]

Thank you Julie! :D Hope you're doing well!

[@daviddinu1089]

Love this song and Rush being from Toronto made their video of this track with scenes of the "burbs" of this city.

[@jacquesjrviens3384]

The follow up song to Subdivisions is ''Middletown dreams''. Another masterpiece from Power Windows which came 3 years later. Just as good if not better.

[@laurakali6522]

Living in the suburbs outside New Haven Connecticut back then, this song always rang true to me.

[@davidwatchesyoutube]

This was the first RUSH album I ever bought with my own money. I borrowed a couple previous albums from a friend to put on tapes before this, so I kind of knew what to expect, but this album was on constant rotation for my paper routes. Countdown is another favorite track off this album. I hope you do a full album dive on this.

[@throwabrick]

poetic, masterful, but relatable and filled with the rush of emotion you want from a band named Rush.

[@andkat]

The anthem of my high school years.

[@johnmavroudis2054]

THIS track is DEFINITELY one of Rush's Top 5 songs of all time. The combination of amazing, restrained and powerful music with absolutely BRILLIANT lyrics packs a wallop every time I hear this song. This album is a great gateway into Rush for the novice, while still offering so much to the die-hard.

[@GareksApprentice]

Hemispheres might be my favorite Rush album, but Signals threatens that opinion every time I listen to it. So many bangers, love the synthwork and the production is immaculate. Also, I don't know if you've ever seen Trailer Park Boys, but I highly recommend watching the episode 'Closer to the Heart'. Alex Lifeson is in it and it is hilarious. It's also a good episode to dip your toes into if you've never seen the show.

[@TheAlibabatree]

Same. Signals and Hemispheres are my top 2.

[@steveobrien9937]

Yes.... it's heralded as one of their all-time classics

[@BrakRulesAll]

This is the track that won me over as a lifelong fan at age 25 in 1982. I was well familiar with them by then but didn't own any of their albums; they were just another good if quirky group of the era to my ears. Then when this song came along, it just resonated with me and I rushed out to buy the album. However it was sold out and the only thing the record store had was Moving Pictures (1981) and I bought it thinking that Subdivisions was on THAT album. Wrong! So now I got fully exposed to the entirety of Moving Pictures, pretty much universally regarded as their crowning achievement. That just cemented my genuine fandom.

[@gzaq]

Love this track and the synth sounds are super tasteful, the Oberheim pad, the Minimoog solo, and the Taurus bass are spot on! One of their best tracks, one of their best albums!

[@kennethbenson2931]

Yes, this is considered one of their best songs. It's always among their top songs like Tom Sawyer and The Spirit of Radio. It was a standard crowd pleaser in so many of their tours.

[@saturninebear]

This song is a religious experience for me. My favourite band, my favourite album, my favourite track.

[@randdouglas5354]

I agree. I think it is among their best tracks. It still stands the test of time- musically, and lyrically.

[@frankpentangeli7945]

Definitely one of their best tracks. After Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures, this album ultimately solidified Rush's transition into their 80's sound, a transition which in my view was a complete success because the creativity was still front and centre. The album cover alone should be enough to highlight how smooth, complete, creative and successful the transition was. Brilliant stuff!

[@The_Eric_Burt]

Glad to have you back lol! This is definitely one of their most popular songs, and still gets radio airplay today. Hope to see more Rush on the channel, and would love to hear your take on late Rush, something from clockwork angels would be interesting to see, and your opinion on how different they sound

[@gregxite]

One is the best songs of all time not any band. So complex but so gracefully designed and executed. Rush fans generally love this song.

[@johnramsell8518]

100% with you Justin, this is a great song, one of their best. I was 12 when this came out, discovered Rush in my early teens , so 80’s Rush holds a special place in my heart. And being one of those kids who didn’t fit in, this was an anthem to me

[@shabadoo25]

Yes, this is one of their top songs and IMO one of Neil's best drum parts. You might get some disagreement from the 70s Rush fans who hate the synth era on that

[@ericvonsteuben7533]

Thanks for coming back to Rush!

[@JustJP]

Happily :D

[@MP-TheNewGuy]

Huge Rush song. One of my favorites...

[@glennthompson1173]

It's one of the best songs on this album. Signals and Moving Pictures are strong through and through. Signals was there last albums that all songs are pretty strong. Grace under Presure was quite a drop off for me on a near perfect album. 70's thru early 80's was Rush's best material in my opinion.

[@stephenriggs8177]

I had several Rush albums, when this one came out, but this was my first that I bought, immediately on release. On the album, this track is followed by The Analog Kid, another great song. It always seems like I'm only hearing half the song, when people review Subdivisions, by itself.

[@henrikeatworld]

When I discovered Rush in my late teens, I was like "what the hell, they're playing the soundtrack to my life". The Sci-fi-themes and the feelings of being different and misfit. I just instantly connected with them! Life changing band

[@michaelrohan443]

Subdivisions was a staple on most of their tours. Probably the top played song from their 80’s synth heavy period.

[@markferrett700]

I have to say that IMHO this is the last great RUSH Album. It heralded a massive time of change for the band. A change of sound,a change in production, a change of direction with regards to songwriting. A change in Geddys' voice from a distinctive diminutive voice to an almost monotone talk. Signals only showed a slight of all these changes...it really came to the fore with the abysmal "Power Windows " I'm a massive RUSH fan but an honest one. Could you imagine Power Windows being released before, Moving Pictures, Farewell to King's or Hemispheres! Their careers would have ended with PW. After Signals they changed from being undoubtedly the greatest rock trio of all time to merely a very good band. Some Rush fans will scream at me that they evolved......well that's true but not for the better. There is the odd one or two great songs in the latter era Tai Shan being one.......but in general the Rush heyday ended around 1984.

[@merlinscat]

This is my favourite rush album Subdivisions and Analog kid are a great start to a really great album

[@alexaguiar4636]

What you might have missed and is the real genius of the lyrics is how the story goes full circle. Where your young rebel self who longs to leave for the adventure, at the end, just longs to return to the subdivisions and raise his own misfits.

[@mariobaert8346]

The Rush albums where there's more synths/keyboards are my favourite Rush albums. This song is a perfect demonstration why! And that bass! Sometimes it is like Chris Squire was playing some parts. Great song from a great album.

[@kato0828]

Not sure you could not heard this song, but you just cracked open an amazing album. Keep going. Listen to it all. And Permanent Waves too. And Moving Pictures. Let’s go!

[@artrock101]

My 3rd ever concert was seeing Rush on the Signals tour (with Golden Earring opening)... amazing show and a cherished memory. To answer your question, I'd say that 99% of Rush fans would probably put this song in their Top 10. One of those moments when it all came together just right. Personally, I think 'Countdown', which closes this album, is on equal par, a truly magnificent song that closes the record perfectly.

[@Another_Broke_Musician]

I wish we had gotten Golden Earring. We got Rory Gallagher, no disrespect

[@MMID303]

My favorite Rush album! Especially love Analog Kid

[@stoneybass5981]

Love this track. The first Rush album I bought with my own money. 😁

[@margueritewood7036]

This has always been a favorite for me…loved it live

[@barbaraperchluk9156]

My favourite Rush song

[@cherylwoodward]

This is tied for me with Xanadu as my favorite song. The combination of all the roles played and the lyrics make this the most cohesive song for me. The lyrics are Neil’s best, IMO. The intro is so interesting and energetic. The synths have aged well and still feel fresh unlike some other 80s music where their use dates the songs. I never tire of hearing this song.

[@GSharper]

If you were in high school in the 80’s, this track spoke to you,..

[@Steve_Blackwood]

Signals came out 40 years ago last month. Forty. Years. And I still remember getting the LP the minute it hit the stores. It’ll never be Moving Pictures for me (because that was my intro to Rush), but still love this album.

[@palantir135]

Third track from their live album A show of hands.

[@jasonbrandt5504]

My favorite Rush song. YYZ close 2nd.

[@richierich398]

Great reaction. Glad to see finally delving back in the some rush

[@elenorjh]

Caught my first Rush gig on the Signals tour and have always loved this song

[@debbieplato5107]

Yes, this was a very popular song. All of the guys in Rush grew up in the suburbs and all of them didn't feel like they fitted in.

[@rollomaughfling380]

This was written after the Permanent Waves and especially the Moving Pictures tours, when the guys realized they had a whole new devoted younger audience, of seemingly disaffected and awkward early teens, primarily male and suburban. Having grown up in the suburbs of Toronto himself, Neil wrote this as a tribute to that phenomenon of bored, neophyte suburban kids, trying to fit in with their peers in high school who get entranced by the bright lights of the city, go downtown to find excitement, and end up in dead-end cut-throat corporate jobs, eventually wondering how they got there, and start dreaming again about a future life back in the suburbs. It's depressing, if you really think about it, really, but it's dead accurate, and as much joy I've had taking the piss out of Neil Peart's hokey lyrics, these are some of his best, and most relevant, and well-timed for the band. It's not about "a dream of buying a house for you and the ones you love," it's about "Fuck! What Have I been doing down here? What did I give up?!" See Pink Floyd's "Dogs," etc.

[@stephanechamberland8486]

Its a Rush classic for sure ! Maybe their most popular video too. Signals is considered as their first album synth 80's era. It was released in 1982. Watch the official video ! ;-)

[@cedricmilford5254]

I love a lot of Rush, and I’d put this one in my top five favorites.

[@keithbk]

This, Tom Sawyer, and Distant Early Warning are 3 of my favorite Rush songs. The first 2 songs off the album "Roll the Bones" (Dreamtime and Bravado) are also some of my favorites.