RUSH - Marathon | FIRST TIME REACTION: DID SHE LIKE 80's RUSH??

[@freddyacosta2358]

Instrumental part is beyond a masterpiece!

[@petrilampela]

A song called "Grand Designs" from this album is in my top-3 Rush songs ever. And I'm the seventies prog guy. Actually Power Windows might be my favourite Rush album from the eighties.

[@mightyV444]

Yes, 'Grand Design' is pretty amazing 🤩

[@Murdo2112]

I understand that some people aren't so keen on their overall sound during this period. But for me, this album and Hold Your Fire, were one of their pinnacles from a song-writing perspective. They were majestic during this period.

[@Heathcoatman]

It's all good but from a musical standpoint it's a lessening of Alex's presence during this period. We all like different things but the music is just more formulaic. It's the type of stuff they refused to do when they made 2112.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Absolutely agree! Majestic is the right descriptor!

[@darknessblackened]

Ambos son absolutamente magistrales . Yo prefiero el Hold Your Fire pero por poco . Los tengo ambos en vinilo de primera edición y suenan de leyenda .

[@ILSRWY4]

TOTALLY AGREE

[@Tom_Doretto]

Perfect way to put it ! Agree!

[@donnielee5331]

The whole record SLAPS. One of the best ever.

[@helgijakobhelgason7806]

And somehow only gets better

[@Tom_Doretto]

So true

[@michaelatkinson8291]

The live version of this on 'A Show of Hands' is superb, especially the ending.

[@ILSRWY4]

Presto tour's version is better

[@MrFonzie20]

A show of hands is my favorite live album 😊

[@randybaker6042]

Marathon during this tour was one of the best live songs I experienced.

[@Davesworld7]

Probably my favorite Rush song ever.

[@shyshift]

The Manhattan Project is the bomb!

[@timjones8377]

Pun intended 😂

[@grega8586]

Maybe their next VH song will be Atomic Punk 😀

[@NoneYaBidness762]

I see what you did there. 😂

[@polarbear7720]

"You can do a lot in a lifetime if you don't burn out to fast" One of my many favourite Neil lyrics.

[@ILSRWY4]

You left out the best part by not finishing the quote. "First you need endurance, first you've gotta Last....."

[@polarbear7720]

You make a great point there.@@ILSRWY4

[@25newrush]

The cover artist name is Hugh Syme

[@AudiophileTubes]

'Power Windows' is a masterpiece!

[@charleswagner2984]

Power Windows is a masterpiece. It is in my top 25 all music history list. But they peaked with their next album. Hold Your Fire is my second favorite album in all music history. Second only to Tales From Topographic Oceans.

[@AudiophileTubes]

@@charleswagner2984 Oh yes! 'Hold Your Fire' is a phenomenal release as well! I absolutely LOVE the way the band used synths and other electronic effects to embellish the music, and convey emotion at just the right time in the songs! To me, this is a prime example of their musical genius in song composition.

[@Davesworld7]

I have mistakenly called it Moving Windows once while a young Airman stationed overseas. My friend laughed and acted out carrying a window.

[@Joelster-og4pf]

One of my favourite songs from Power Windows. In my personal opinion, synth Rush is Rush still kicking ass.

[@ronnie6613]

Hi Nick and Lex, Power Windows is My favourite Rush Album. Every Track is outstanding. Love this Track. Keep Rockin'🎸📀 RONNIE Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@timlamb-o3d]

emotional with deep personal lyrics. the music had a great mix and balance as well. i was lucky enough to see them perform this live back in the day.

[@stevehorner4377]

If you liked this, I would suggest 4 others from this album: Grand Designs, Territories, Emotion Detector and Middletown Dreams. Musicianship and transitions at their finest.

[@loup5044]

They only have 6 songs Left ???😊😊😊

[@loup5044]

Please do Whole album reaction, there are no fillers on this album , solid 1 to 8 perfection.

[@neilens1589]

Yes, but do Territories first 😎👍

[@execatty]

every song on this album except ironically the big money are epic

[@timothywolfe8768]

You mentioned Marillion, they opened for Rush on this tour.

[@ericgen5022]

On of my favorite Rush songs! So powerful and inspirational!

[@michaelescareno7048]

The live performances of this are phenomenal!!!!

[@kato0828]

Love me some Power Windows!! You need this full album in your life!

[@BrendaNelson-ll4ls]

Nick & Lex "Power Windows" is my favorite Rush album "Grand Design" is my favorite song on the album. I really hope you react to it. Lex, I hope you feel better soon. 💜✌

[@scotttolson8179]

I know I was one of the ones that commented about thinking it was the song Marathon, when you titled the video with Marathon a while ago. So glad you got around to doing the actual song. Certainly a top 5 Rush song for me, and Power Windows is a top 3 Rush album for me. Absolutely love this album. I know you don't focus on the lyrics much, especially on a first time listen, but the message of the lyrics, combined with the outstanding, uplifting music is the reason this is a favorite song of mine. I HIGHLY recommend you give it another listen, focusing on the lyrics, and the message of the song.

[@jimled50jl49]

Hi Guys, Well all I can say about Lex's response is, it basically discribes the entire album. It's an incredible album. I have it on vinyl when it 1st came out. I got it again on cd. I even made a copy of it on a cassette tape during the 80's and played on my walkman when I was out walking anywhere. Rush just hits the spot every time, and every track has an "amazing" chorus ! Great to see you Lex 😀👍 and wishing you well. I know what it's like to suffer from back pain. Take care. Great reaction, thankyou. Jim X

[@IAmInfinitus208]

One of the best songs for literally a marathon run! Just ran my first 15km with this also playing! Power Windows' lyrics still get you through the core along with Hold Your Fire!

[@figgybass]

Saw this tour back in the day. Loved it!

[@bostonwhofan]

FYI, I just heard Geddy Lee is doing a tour of smallish concert venues starting in November. It is called the "Geddy Lee - My Effin' Life" Conversation Book Tour. I don't know if it will be Geddy just talking about his life or if it will also include music. I picked up 2 tix for the November 18th show at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston. He is performing in Denver on Nov 30 at the Paramount Theatre. He's hitting quite a few cities in the US, Canada, and the UK.

[@mvunit3]

Wow! LEXI!!!! Your Man-Crush awaits! 😍

[@vincetripodi1016]

Great to see the younger generation loving Rush.. it’s timeless…

[@delorangeade]

The first time I saw Rush was on the Hold Your Fire Tour, and this was the song where the show really took off for me, so I have a lot of affection for it for that reason. I think '80's Rush is far more interesting than their earlier stuff.

[@dno4794]

Saw them for the first on that tour as well. R.I.P professor. 🙏

[@terminallumbago6465]

I know I’m firmly in the minority on this but I actually don’t really care for Rush’s 70s fantasy era. I think the period from Permanent Waves to Hold Your Fire is their best.

[@delorangeade]

@@terminallumbago6465 In terms of album sales the period you speak about was the peak of the band's popularity, so maybe you are part of the quiet majority?

[@obxwave]

Saw that tour…you are so right…Marathon is where it launched!!!

[@chriszilar3657]

I agree…I love this era as much as the early stuff….it just demonstrates how these master craftsmen can take new tech at the time and apply it beautifully! This was my first RUSH concert tour as well. Very near and dear to my heart and truly a soundtrack of my life in High School years.❤

[@scottanderson8420]

SUPERB to hear this Rush song a great Alex solo and even more Superb to see Alexia. Thanks for the reaction sending you positive energy hoping your pain level goes down. Thanks for the reaction. ❤️❤️

[@Will_I_am59]

Nice reaction :) Always happy to see you two doing more Rush P.S. You should check out Alex's solo on the live 'Show of Hands' concert, it's even better. Just don't do the Vevo version, for some stupid reason they cut the whole solo

[@cityhonors1]

😂 You guys! 😍 So cute! 🙏🏿 Feel better Lex! 🥰🐰

[@joebarrera9741]

RUSH THE BEST ALBUM POWER WINDOWS

[@ILSRWY4]

totally AGREE!!!

[@evilvolts]

My top 3 are Power Windows/Hold Your Fire/Test For Echo Top 3 songs also on those albums Marathon/Turn The Page/The Color Of Right

[@rumourhats]

What is underappreciated is just how far Rush grown from a 70s stoner band to cinematic perfection On PW in under 10 years.

[@joemachine4714]

I saw Rush with opener Merilion when this album was out 👍

[@eaglesrule1415]

Loved this reaction. Love this song and love this album👍❤

[@rickdelaney9977]

Hi. I so appreciate you’re view for Rush “ Marathon”. I’m Canadian and 73 yrs old and saw Rush in a bar in Windsor Ont Canada live in 1972. I’ve loved them ever since along with a lot of Canadian bands and signal artists . I’ve subscribed . And I thank you for hope of a sound love for music .

[@courtneywallace871]

My favorite song off of Power Windows. Great guitar solo. Mystic Rhythms is a great song. The whole album is wonderful!

[@SonOfSyrinxia1993]

One of their greatest songs, I can't believe it's almost 40 years old now.

[@richarddobson815]

Getting to this rather late, but I can't miss a NicknLex Rush reaction! I love Rush, no matter what decade the music comes from, but this is one of my favourites as well. Thanks so much for enduring the pain to be with us Alexia. Let's hope that, just like a marathon runner, you can break through the pain barrier and ultimately find long term relief xx

[@uncletom618]

Hugh Syme has done most of the art for Rush album covers. I believe he did a few Dream Theater covers too. We sure miss you Lex! Hoping your spinal troubles ease soon!

[@petrilampela]

This is one of the only hand-painted covers I've seen from him. Absolutely beautiful. Wonder why he didn't paint more.

[@mvunit3]

@@petrilampela Time. Time is money, can be fortunate for the illustrator/designer, but not for the record label unfortunately. Yes, this and "Grace Under Pressure" are those rare pieces from Hugh and for Rush covers. 2 of my faves 🙂.

[@petrilampela]

@@mvunit3 Yes painting will take time, but in this case some of the photographed album covers that Syme did with Rush must have been much more time consuming. I mean designing the concept, finding a location, designing a set, building the set, lighting it, hiring models & sometimes animals to perform in it, photographing it and finally editing it on the computer. I bet that takes more time and money than doing a painting. But I don't know, maybe Rush's preference was in the more photorealistic style or something.

[@Larry-n9g]

Been listening to Rush since the 70s one of my favorite groups. I seen them live at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont Illinois in the 80s.

[@niged]

What a song! You see them do this live, it's incredible 😊 Time Machine tour Cleveland 2011.

[@jeffreykeith6494]

People thought I was strange, because I was a vocal Rush fan. You younger people waking up to Rush, gives me hope for the future of our species.

[@VideograafDeWitteRaaf]

Thnx Lex for your positivity 🙏 I have been a huge Rush fan single 1979 and I enjoy your Rush-discovering-evolution so much‼️ Welcome to the world wide Rush Family ❤️

[@pablozee6359]

Great reaction! One of my favorite Rush songs. That whole instrumental section leading up to and including the guitar solo never fails to give me goosebumps - just extraordinary combination of composition, emotion, and technical chops. Some of my favorite Neil moments in there. Great song.

[@hasltisl]

More than ever, I want to walk up to Lex, wave over her head, and shout “Prang! You’re healed!” And it actually happens. You are always sorely missed, Alexia, but thank god you came out with such a great reaction to this great song. Thank you! Hope the music took you away from the pain, at least for a little while. ❤💛💚💜💙❤️‍🔥

[@norwegianblue2017]

Power Windows is so underrated. It almost gets into my Top 5 Rush albums.

[@JoeLambert-h2p]

Geddy’s bass is just incredible! Marathon is one of my Top 3 favorite RUSH song. Quick story: believe it or not the tempo of this song is perfect for running! A few years ago I was a pretty avid runner… actually ran my first half marathon and I looped this song (along with a few others…) MARATHON was the song playing when I crossed the finish line! I really enjoy your videos! Thanks!

[@JimiBurleigh]

The art director for the Power Windows album was Hugh Syme. Syme did the overall design, the photographer was Dimo Safari.

[@robertoneill1559]

Three musicians at the peak of their craft.

[@PjRjHj]

Power Windows is a guilty pleasure. Particularly The Big Money, and The Manhattan Project. Its all about Geddy embracing the Wal Bass.

[@qu3nchify]

THANK YOU! I remember! "And glory rolls on by Like a streak of lightning That flashes and fades In the summer sky" 1986 Flightline - Castle Air Force Base - F-15s going verticle!

[@thunderstruck5484]

Great song thanks! I remember seeing Rush in 78 and was amazed 3 guys could put all that wonderful music out!

[@brettking1014]

Middletown Dreams next! 😁

[@blazingsaddle166]

When Geddy brought in the massive wall of synth sound to these 80's albums, it completely transformed their sound & I absolutely fell in love with the change. It really elevated them from a progressive rock band to brilliant synth infused new wave rock to my ears. It really was so different to anything I had ever heard. Power Windows is one of my favourite Rush albums but I could say the same for Hold Your Fire, which was also a beautiful synth fueled album These 80's Rush albums are rarely reacted to but they are absolutely their best work imo. You must check out the rest of Power Windows & Hold Your Fire.

[@ischmidt]

Power Windows for me is the best overall Rush record. Lyrics, songwriting, playing, it's all at or very close to career peak on this record. (I think Presto is the actual peak of the lyrics, but this one and HYF are strong there too). I like Hold Your Fire more than most, but it's way down from the peak established on Power Windows. (A similar thing happened in the 90s where Counterparts was as good as 90s Rush gets and then Test For Echo fell off a cliff).

[@kenperkins7921]

Hate to tell you guys this but the same guys who were playing first were also the SAME 70S GUYS A LITTLE LATER!

[@ischmidt]

@@kenperkins7921 The post-2000 records are nowhere near as good as the 70s stuff though.

[@blazingsaddle166]

@@ischmidt Yeah, I agree. 80's Rush is just choc full of beautiful ambient compositions and they produced such a great fusion of drum, guitar, bass & synth. I can't think of any other band at the time that put it all together quite like Rush in the 80's. The turning point I'm thinking was probably Signals, where we see this huge sonic wall of synth, backed up by everything else. Power Windows is a great example of this but I would also put Hold Your Fire up there with instant killer tracks as Force 10, Mission & Time Stand Still.

[@mikedown3219]

Power Windows was my favourite Rush album for quite a long time when it first came out. It was never off my turntable.

[@goodnewsryan3363]

Great reaction power windows is underrated I love this album it one of my favourite rush albums

[@timothywolfe8768]

This is a great album, I find marathon to be very inspiring. I saw both shows when Rush came to Chicago, you guys should listen to A show of hands on it has marathon live, I love the way it ends, even more than the way the studio version fades.

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

This song dounds like an orchestra playing. All u can day you two ❤👍🙏✌

[@mightyV444]

This has been my 17-year-old Son's favourite Rush song for several years now 😊

[@bookhouseboy280]

According to Alex Lifeson, Rush wanted to combine the strongest elements from 1982’s Signals and 1984’s Grace Under Pressure and use them for Power Windows. For him, this was one of the most cohesive and satisfying recordings he and his bandmates ever put together ... According to Peart, Power Windows may have seemed to be a simpler album but it was actually just as difficult to compose and perform as any other ... Power Windows featured elements of musical material Rush never used before, allowing them to break several boundaries as recording artists. This was the album that Rush agreed to not hold any of their creativity back. - excerpts from Classic Rock History Geddy: "Power Windows was a high note. That was a great record."

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

After 35 years of Martial art traning, Many a morning I'm feeling crappy, mentally tired or sore..But this song's lyrics always remind me it's never OK to do a half-azz workout--Bring your best physical.mental effort every time--PUSH yourself,or you'll never be as good as you can be at your sport...Also reminds me of my early days at Oregon State, where I met Marathon runner and Nike's first guy to promote thier shoes, Steve Prefontaine, who struggled so hard to make it, then died tragically young. Thanks Nick, Lex...And Neil. Now go eat and Bon Appettit!

[@Tolemac7]

Hey guys ~ This is my number one Rush song! That is really saying something as I've been a fan since Caress of Steel came out. Geddy's vocals are perfect, Alex's solo is brilliant and of course, Neil is superb. The keyboards are beyond majestic! The lyrics are magnificent. To me this song is absolute perfection!! ❤

[@execatty]

the music the lyrics the solo.. as a maniac rush fan I agree this song is one of my all-time faves..

[@RushTrader]

Marathon is definitely an 80s Rush highlight with that bass breakdown/guitar solo among their finest moments. Also of note, this was the first Rush album where Geddy started to really experiment with doing his own backing vocals, something he continued to flesh out and play with (for better or worse) right to the end. Great pick and reaction + I hope Lexi feels better soon!

[@johnzarate9212]

Great reaction to the greatest band ever imo and such a Gem of a song! I can see the music going through you the same way it goes through all us fans!

[@WendellRush2112]

Thanks NicknLex. Awesome song glad you loved it. The 80’s were amazing time for Rush. 🥰

[@jeffreycook2112]

More Rush!!! This is one of my favorite Rush songs from the 80’s. When I bought my first batch of CDs in 1985, this album had just come out and was one of the CDs I bought. And it was the first one that went into my brand new CD player. Marathon is my favorite song on the album, and it always gave me goosebumps when they played it live. Manhattan Project is another good one from the same album. It’s about the atomic weapons project developed during World War II. It’s a really amazing song. As usual another great reaction guys. I hope you feel better soon Lex.

[@jacquesjrviens3384]

Power windows is soooooo underrated it's unreal. Such a solid album! Middletown dream, Territories, Big Money.... A masterclass in bass, drum and guitar playing. Incredible lyrics... Great record

[@michelemichele3375]

Over 5,000 Rush fans agree: You’re both AMAZING! Thanks for this marathon. Sending love to your back, Alexia. 😽❤️

[@mvunit3]

Now over 7,000 🙂.

[@thunderstruck5484]

Thanks Lexi for powering through the reaction and hope you get much better soon!

[@NicknLex]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@robertpinazza4043]

Soaring! They were just soaring coming off their seminal, Moving Pictures- Signals- GUP - each equally incredible in their own right, and then they pull PW off.., humbling. I saw this show and GUP, and every show following it, 24 shows in total, and each was soaring. I so miss watching these 3 geniuses live, there was something fundamentally so virtuous in what they brought to the world musically, that everything else these days, to me at least, seems weak🙁 Thank you Rush for all of the inspiration, and the dedication to your trade; you set the bar SO high, it’s humbling. And great reaction!

[@richierich398]

Amazing reaction😂. Power windows as one of my favorite albums. Love it!

[@yarsivad000.5]

The sound of your podcast is excellent. The commentary and music are both clear and crisp. Many podcast especially reactions don’t sound great. Most sound ok but not nearly as good as this.

[@tr_vmi4844]

I got into Rush in the 80's....so Power Windows, Hold you Fire...all of those were my first loves with Rush. It actually look me years to really get into the older, 70's Rush. Love the 80/90's stuff!

[@kentinatl]

much love to you both,what a treat you are..when is the next unboxing? much love my rocky mtn friends.Kent.

[@nigelsixx8126]

from "power windows"?!? one of my favorites... reminds me of growing up in the middle of flat cornfields, watching the wide skies for incoming storms...

[@dougwill8850]

One of their best for sure.

[@JaredDoyle76]

Hugh Syme is the artist for all of Rush's album art. Could you guy PLEASE react to "Turn the Page" on their "Hold Your Fire" album? it's a real banger and criminally underplayed.

[@andrewneal8320]

Thank you for doing this one guys. Geddy has said before that power windows is one of his favourite albums. His bass lines are amazing in this album. Please listen to grand designs from this album next. Also digital man from signals is probably geddys best bass playing in my opinion ❤️

[@blackballoons9948]

Power Windows is one of my favorite Rush albums. Love the themes explored on the album and the overall sound.

[@donaldbass6737]

In the 80s…Geddy’s vocals came down in register just a bit and Neil’s lyrics moved from the Fantastical to Social Significance and the Human Condition. In short, Neil’s writing became Prolific. Prolific.

[@mightyV444]

@@kbrewski1 - 'Grace Under Pressure' and 'Power Windows' were the first Rush albums I heard (in '89) and I'm glad it was those ones; I'm not sure if 70's Rush with Geddy's piercing vocal style would've gotten me hooked to them straight away like that. I also reckon their vocal melodies were becoming way better from that point onwards, whereas they'd often just followed the root notes and/or riffs in many of the songs on their previous albums. I do like their older material, but 'Permanent Waves' through to 'Counterparts' are their best albums, in my book, and 'Jacob's Ladder' through to 'Freewill' on 'Exit...Stage Left' are my most-favourite Rush recordings of them all 😊

[@philplasma]

It has been awhile since I've listened to Power Windows - that whole album is really great. Thanks for the great reaction, I had fun listening to it with you after having not heard the song in many years.

[@michaelkeller6223]

You can’t sleep on any of them on this tune. Neil’s snare and high hat work are epic as well.. and how does Geddy sing on top of the Bassline live. he does it…

[@cowboyscanada3243]

Great song and Great Album. My very first Rush album. Probably would have been my only Rush album, if my brother in law had not got me hooked on there older albums. Now I have almost all of there stuff. Cannot wait for more Rush videos from you guys on here and on Patreon. Get better soon, Lex. 🙂

[@frankphantom-3698]

Good to see you back to Rush, more please :) Great reaction, very different from them, but hey it shows how they can adapt and never become repeative. You never know what you're going to get with Rush, but one thing for sure it will be interesting, fresh and of high quality.

[@chrisschmitz597]

Thank you, Alexia!!!! 👏🤘

[@warrenbutson349]

So pleased you shared this with Lex. Love this album but this along with Manhattan Project really stand out. The bass is insane and the keys work so well not cheesy syths. Listening to the whole album in one go is a challenge as it’s so clinically produced so glad you did not do the whole thing. Love to Lex and her back what a trooper x

[@HollowGolem]

Yeah, almost every song on the post-Terry-Brown albums sounds better live. This album would probably be my second favorite Rush album if not for the production.

[@ДмитрийКиселев-ж7ъ]

Can't listen to Power windows on relax...its the music, the body, the soul of my youth...respect to all RUSH fans from Russia.

[@toddwebb6216]

I bought this album, and played along, and simply knew where it was going. RUSH has music theory down. They always have a bridge in the middle, where Alex goes crazy, and Geddy and Neil seal the deal.

[@brentd.4093]

Geddy sure sheds on this song one of favourite albums

[@spiffymick7073]

Such a great album. During that "amazing';) guitar solo, Neil was going off in the background as well. Throw in Geddy's bass riff throughout and they all shine. Delicious!

[@juliebrockett3471]

Amazing reaction y’all!! Good to see you… thanks for hanging on, Lex!! This song is simply AMAZING!! LOL! Be amazingly well and God bless you both… from Texas!!!

[@LawrenceWhitaker]

With 'Oppenheimer' being big at the box office still, 'Manhattan Project' from this album is extremely timely. It tackles very similar themes to the movie in a song structure - and it has a vocal break in the final verse that makes your hairs stand up. My favourite track on Power Windows.

[@mikecronis]

John Taylor of Duran-Duran taught Geddy how to slap-bass and Geddy ran with it. Check out Duran-Duran's song, Rio and you can hear the similarities.

[@markyrogers2466]

This whole album is great. For being pushed back guitar wise, Alex comes up with some amazing guitar parts...

[@kkirw01]

Some of Alex’s greatest solos are on this record IMO…. Marathon and Emotion Detector come to mind. Emotion Detector is so under-appreciated.

[@markyrogers2466]

@@kkirw01 my two faves on that one are Grand Designs and Middletown Dreams.

[@kkirw01]

@@markyrogers2466 the whole album may be my fave - it was the first one I bought on release day

[@markyrogers2466]

@@kkirw01 yes me too! :) My mom wouldn't let me go to the show, but my friend bought me a shirt. :)

[@kkirw01]

@@markyrogers2466 I did not make it to a show until the Presto tour - then didn't miss one until R40 when they skipped Pittsburgh for the first time since Neil's first show with the boys here in Pittsburgh.

[@chronosynclastic8]

My favorite Alex Lifeson solo.

[@alexbonner2128]

It is an amazing song 😂 Mission from Hold Your Fire is another you need to hear

[@GM-MarkOfExcellence]

Masters of melody

[@konradkanuckle5920]

Its even better live! ( studio production is hollow, honest! ) show of hands tour. From west coast Canada 🇨🇦, peace.

[@AlfPane]

Incredible song Incredible band