Rush - The Enemy Within

[@nadel-fu4wz]

I love this album. It's so underrated... I know many Rush fans don't like their synth era, but I just adore it. Rush were great in every decade.

[@scottgrimes1287]

We had a debate in college...about old and new Rush. We concluded it was Moving Pictures. Then Signals. We had nothing wrong with it at all....just a change of style.

[@scottgrimes1287]

best of the "new" Rush

[@raygowan1968]

Quite possibly my favorite Rush album

[@SuperFlanders123]

Love this album and tour,says this drummer and fellow Rush fan!!!!🙂

[@adamwilliam2882]

Falling in love with this album all over again! 15 years later

[@ryanmason9320]

Grace Under Pressure is my favorite Rush album...there, I said it.

[@ADKMPTN]

I couldn’t agree more...

[@WYHIWYG242]

Very good album, but.... Moving Pictures! No Doubt.

[@marcellobellini5058]

It was the first Rush album i bought. Goosebumps

[@chinatype2bassrocker809]

Yes you did.

[@attila7092]

It was definitely their last GREAT album

[@martsDartz]

This song is so ridiculously good. Like every other Rush song

[@hustler3of4culture3]

Lol

[@docrevster]

Really??? Tai Shan?

[@TheSpectralReview]

@@docrevster Neil hated that song LOL

[@Daniel_Rodrigues_89]

@@docrevster Yes, it's unique to say the least and really beautiful, with interesting textures and nuances explored only this once during the whole Rush discography. People only mention this song as a bad one for the 'meme', since the band themselves always mention it as one of the worse, and most people are just too afraid to disagree. Well, not me. By the way, there are many other songs not as memorable or interesting or unique on their catalogue, much "worse" than Tai Shan, by all means. The following track from the exact same album is just an example. But you don't see anybody mentioning those, of course, because there's no 'meme' to it. People simply don't remember. But I do.

[@196mfv]

Totally agree. Great song

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Man, what a great song from one of the best albums of the 80s. Rush, that rare band ( think, also, Yes, Moody Blues and Genesis) which successfully crossed the bridge from its organic, fantastical prog 1970s excellence to a lyrically meaningful, technically savvy and boldly experimental band which never lost its relevance or willingness to remain a cutting edge tour de force up to Neil’s unfortunate passing. For my money Rush stands with the greatest bands of the rock era. I trust history will agree.

[@kolbee911]

Geddy Lee as best bassist if all time...he was the first time I ever really picked the bass out of songs...his bass is in the forefront and its so fluid.

[@Brytons_Thoughts]

I know this song is most likely about a drug addict, but this song hits me in a really personal way from a different angle. I struggle with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), I find it difficult to socialize with others and when I try to talk to others a lot of the time, I feel like I'm talking in another language or something. I struggle with thinking if I am meant for this world or not. It puts me in a serious psychological battle with myself. So when I hear Neil's lyrics about not giving up and telling me that things are going to get better, I get almost teary eyed. The only other Rush song that makes me feel anything remotely similar when listening to a song is Cygnus X-1. Thank you guys for such an amazing and touching piece of art.

[@scottjennings1051]

This song is about internal fears. Neil wrote a trilogy of songs across 3 albums called the fear trilogy. He wrote or released them in reverse, this is part 1. The Weapon from Signals is part 2, Witch Hunt from Moving Pictures is Part 3. Each one deals with a different fear.

[@keyonkelly5693]

@@scottjennings1051 there is actually four, a song from vapor trails

[@TheLovelyRushka]

@@keyonkelly5693 Which track?

[@raini9434]

Susan Sexton it’s called Freeze (part IV of fear)

[@prime8nate]

I suspect Peart might have been on the spectrum (Asperger's)

[@Atlas0623]

1984's Grace under Pressure is simply one of the most underrated albums of the 80s. Quite simply superbly superlative in its simplicity, and yet melodic effectiveness. Just marvellously awesome indeed.

[@woodshed_moments]

@@Atlas0623 agreed

[@davethompson1545]

This band did an awesome job of changing with the times my favorite rock band RIP NEAL!

[@tschneids3616]

Rush had a great prolific career from 1980-1989. I love everything about it..

[@johnbostic4063]

My favorite Era of rush also

[@grahamclark7483]

actually started in 1973-2016!

[@planetclaire12]

Grace Under Pressure came out when I was in middle school. I had never heard of Rush before, but this album made me a complete fanatic.

[@calebbartlett367]

My God, Alex plays the guitar so effortlessly it's like it just flows out of him!!

[@geologic740]

I agree. He's so underrated. He's the only member of the group without an award of recognition. Definitely one of my most favorite guitarists.

[@rush2112pete]

Alex is a rock god Period ➡️ ⚫️

[@jmpsthrufyre]

My favorite for sure. The chords and solos he comes up with are magnificent! All top notch

[@anthonyg155]

@@geologic740 he’s won awards. He was first in Guitar Player Magazine’s Guitarist of the Year award twice, and finished second 4 times. He’s also won other awards, including best guitar album for Snakes & Arrows, etc… He also finished 3rd in Guitar Word’s Greatest Guitarist of All Time poll. Yes, underrated, but also gets his dues.

[@flappersbeau]

I saw them many times, & realized that Lerxst is the heart of so many great things that make Rush so fantastic. God bless him!

[@arejayseeottawa]

Was saddened to hear today that Rush's drummer, Neal Peart, had passed on. His unique style of drumming helped make Rush the legendary rock band it became! Neal Peart, R.I.P.

[@ondrauscissell6952]

Neil

[@arejayseeottawa]

Ondraus Cissell I stand corrected! Thank you!

[@HiroNguy]

Neol's death was just the start of a crap year.

[@georgeerwin2794]

There's only one Pacaso, one Rembrandt, one Rush they will never be forgotten

[@RBRShift2CivV]

I'm probably in the minority, but I think Rush's best work was from the eighties. I love all their stuff from 1974 to 2012, but Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, Signals, Grace Under Pressure, Power Windows and Hold Your Fire are my top six Rush albums, not necessarily in that order. I mean, listen to Geddy's bass on this track. EPIC!

[@johngrunwell6101]

+S Kir You are soooooooo right, with the exception that "Xanadu" is from their 1970s material, and I still marvel at how they came up with such a damn cool song.

[@MJLU280]

S Kir I agree although I think they overdid it on the synths a bit on PW and HYF

[@Zestyclose-Big3127]

Overdid the synths? On Permanent Waves? (OK, I know you meant Power Windows.....:)

[@nicholaschandler-yates212]

As a prog rock band, rush changed a lot through the years. While some people like it all, a lot of people prefer one or another of the different rush 'time periods'. Thus i can't blame you for liking their 80s music.

[@Det0Goren]

A lot of it has to do with what age you were when you first listened to Rush. My first exposure to Rush was Signals, meaning I hadn't heard any Rush beforehand that didn't have a lot of keyboards in it. I was 14 years old. I went back in time from there, and enjoyed some albums more than others, but when GUP came out, I was a solid Fan, even though I could tell they were still experimenting. I loved that Geddy had changed basses again, Alex layered on the effects, and Neil had added electronic drums to his set, it was the 80's after all. I think that's one of the things I loved best about Rush, they never wanted to remake a record. They kept changing instruments, changing sounds, types of songs and even themes. They just wanted to keep moving forward, some things being really good, some less so, but always different. I'm glad I saw them live many times in their prime too. If they never play live again, or make another album, I'll miss them, but I'll be OK with their body of work. I pity today's 14 year olds, even with all the added avenues for music, like KZbin and such, they have nothing that comes even slightly close to this. If you have, or know, a kid - play Rush for them, and see how they are amazed.

[@MatthewBaumgarten]

My favorite Rush Album is "Grace Under Pressure" I purchased it on day of its release in april of 84, and listened to it all that summer, and saw them perform most of the songs live from the GUP record that same year in Houston, Tx, great show, My girlfriend also went& we were given 3-D glasses at the door for that concert. I'll never forget the summer of Rush

[@michaelknowlton2941]

Matt Baumgarten i remember those glasses in hartford. who was the canadian actor that they had on the screen above the stagetelling everyone to put the glasses ? from sctv i believe? oh, those were the days!!

[@MC-fj8fz]

I was there for that show. It was the guy who did Count Floyd no? I think they played New Haven that year as well.

[@MC-fj8fz]

Joe Flaherty?

[@Rush23]

MIke Clinton new haven and meadowlands arena

[@Rush23]

i was there for both shows

[@ralphvickers2339]

The Fear Trilogy is a set of Rush songs that really defines them...and Neil as a potent storyteller

[@pmxevious]

Love it when the mutant computer space suit guys start fighting!

[@jabezscratch]

An underrated song from an underrated album.

[@davidmaxwelloswald2220]

The fea trilogy people

[@Mrhalligan39]

Can you believe these guys were in their early 30’s when they did this album? And this was their TENTH album.

[@zantedschialovesRUSH]

Right!!!!! Crazy what they accomplished!! So thankful

[@xaertai]

While kicking opiate addiction i listening to this song over and over while getting in and out of a hot shower and jumping around. it was all i had. Still remember it. It saved my life.

[@andyharman3022]

Rush is therapy for carrying you over the rough patches!

[@quorthonthegreat5649]

My older brother played drums for 15+ years and still couldn't master the triangular drumming technique the late great Canadian legend Neil Peart uses in this underrated track.

[@scottgrimes1287]

The man was just a master. It is like trying to repaint the Cathedral.

[@richysoto6332]

Rush , the perfect band ever, no damage lyrics , no damage instrument , no damage song , absolutely perfect , after God ... Rush

[@thealmightyswanklord9804]

This is probably my favorite bass track to a song ever. It grooves like no other.

[@grahamclark7483]

Neil Peart's unforgettable lyrics and time keeping, the Professor has always Rocked R.I.P.!

[@inthebrig]

RIP to the greatest drummer of all time.

[@PabloJ1968]

Weckl and Colaiuta are still alive…

[@ziggyzagzi8017]

As a 70's Rush disciple , I had a hard time w/ the mid-80/s stuff, but after following their evolution, I now totally dig it, and think how this entire album hit it outta the park.

[@Jamaramlolz]

Agrred

[@scottbrooks2255]

Grace was a good album. But Power Windows was just really…awful.

[@babymoondancer]

I love how it starts with their eyes. Green, hazel, blue.

[@ianweech]

I love the Fear Quadrilogy (Witch Hunt, The Weapon, Enemy Within, Freeze), so much, but The Enemy Within is the best of the four.

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

This is the best Rush album musically. Hey, not everyone needs to sound like AC/DC. Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean you have to hate it.

[@davidmaxwelloswald2220]

The fear trilogy let's not forget it

[@canadude6401]

Fun Fact: This was the very first video played on Canadian's Much Music (Canada's version of MTV). (Thanks Alan Cross for this fact!)

[@resistor27]

I lived in British Columbia from '89 to '94 watched lots of MuchMusic.

[@alicethroughthelookingglass]

I saw that! Thanks for posting this reminder as I totally forgot about that fact! #RIPNeilPeart #RushIsTheirOwnGenre "The goal is continuing a tradition of interactivity and innovation to create a unique brand of entertainment, which began April 2, 1984 when MuchMusic first went on air with Rush’s “The Enemy Within.” See: playbackonline (dot) ca/ 2014/03/14/ still-intimate-and-interactive-muchmusic-at-30-part-1/ #ixzz6MNtLLEpq

[@keithmills778]

Sorta . . . the WIkipedia entry for MuchMusic says this was the first video they played that was specifically made for TV playback. Apparently, the first content played was a clip from the 1920s of Eubie Blake playing "Snappy Songs." MTV started off three years earlier with The Buggles and "Video Killed the Radio Star."

[@gregorygilbert3500]

This song reveals the inner struggles of us all.

[@petuniawigglebottom3392]

Never heard this before. WOW!!!!!!! Then again, I never heard most of Rush before. That's gonna change. Best band EVER!!!!!!!!!

[@shanonfarrell7119]

You should they are fantastic

[@joeyboedeker2047]

A separate wing for your musical collection 😊😊😊

[@RoarOfWolverine]

welcome to the deepest rabbit hole in all of rock music, Rush went through so many different stages, changing up their sound dramatically over a 40+ year career. Rush is third for the most consecutive gold record, only behind The Beatles and Rolling Stones. Early Rush albums have the Led Zeppelin sound that was so popular in the 1970s. It would take them several album to finally make music that was unique to Rush. No one sounds like Rush and there really isn’t any genre you can stick them in - Rush is just Rush. Their own genre. They were probably the pinnacle of Progressive Rock.

[@djo9941]

I try to live my life on Rush lyrics! This song is now my daily mantra. 62, alone but not broken.

[@pepeanza6187]

Moving Pictures and Grace my favorites Rush albums

[@darke812]

One of my favorites post-2112 era. The 80's was definitely a departure from their early stuff, but still, I just LOVE this music!!

[@sharktroubles]

When Geddy sings the word "suspicious" while Neil opens the hi-hat...It's a very great thing!

[@rickwatford4573]

Some of their best songs on this album. It was different which made it good. The music fits the theme of the album perfectly. Dark, dystopian future. Better than 99% of music today.

[@x.xjustdoitfoolx.x240]

It's so sad people don't make music like this anymore..

[@nicholaschandler-yates212]

Rush does!

[@kaohsiung99]

Most people today are too stupid to appreciate it...

[@davidlee5087]

Then do it yourself. I'm trying to. I'm mostly failing so far. Need more practice.

[@AustinKloska]

People I know say it's weird and unrelateable they just can't understand the concepts that they imply and they can't appreciate the musical talent because geddys voice is "annoying" that's what they think not me

[@maxfisher1471]

Dream Theater is pretty close

[@mikegrant9441]

I was at my best friends house when this video debuted. His mom was channel surfing and i said whoa turn it back. We watched video and when done i told her im happy now! She said dont take much to make you happy does it? Matt finally got it a few years later. Changes arent permanant but change is. Any true rush fan gets all of it. R i p neil! Ps i drove to same friends house the morning school cancelled and was listening to countdown. Walked in house and saw challenger disaster live 5 min later. Rush is such a huge part of me

[@mustlovepretzels]

When I was 14 I joined the RCA Music Club. I got 3 records: Led Zeppelin II, Deep Purple-Machine Head & Rush-Caress Of Steel. That was where my rock voyage with Rush began. It's also the best penny I ever spent. RIP Neil.

[@tomhb9479]

Otto Greenleaf Caress of Steel was my “gateway drug” 😜 into Rush too. For me it was a late start - 1982. They’ve been my favorite band since that night all those decades ago.

[@javiercolunge5274]

MY BROTHER SHOWED THIS SONG IN ORDER FOR ME TO LEARN ABOUT BASS PLAYING. INCREIDLBE GROOVE IN THE BASS IN THIS SONG.

[@Twotontessie]

Neil with the “tail.” Love the 80s.

[@KingKoscheii]

Fun Fact of the day: This was the first song MuchMusic played This has been your Fun Fact of the day

[@BobbyBuntasTV]

I love rush! They always will be one of my favs! "It takes a little more persistance to get up and go the distance"

[@michaellike5037]

Damn right

[@kaohsiung99]

The drums are great. The lead guitar is great. The bass guitar is great. The synths are great. The lyrics are great. The vocals are great. The video is great. Did I leave out anything?

[@iancarroll1246]

The song is great! The album is great! The band is great! 🤓

[@carlosvila2761]

Video is a little cheesy...

[@kaohsiung99]

@@carlosvila2761 Carlos Vila is a little cheesy, too.

[@andrewmein7457]

My favourite Rush album. Just mind blowing.

[@blackhand7161]

The music of the holy trinity is beautiful. The greatest power trio in all music. Thank you and goodnight.

[@ziggyzagzi8017]

The Rolly Trinity! End of story!

[@boobooboogoo]

Rush is great but there was nothing holy about them

[@canadude6401]

Such a great song! Many Rush fans criticize albums in Rush's "keyboard" era, but I love GUP. Despite the synths...the entire album actually has some really great drumming from the Professor, Dirk gives us really great guitar including solos....and let us not ignore Geddy slappin' the bass like a boss in this song!

[@geddyleessoup5086]

Cana Dude Geddy is Dirk actually Alex’s nickname is Lerxst ;)

[@metalfan210]

All Rush work is the best

[@kaohsiung99]

When I was a kid, I always thought the scene beginning at 2:22 seemed so futuristic. Now, it just feels like a trip to the local Walmart.

[@zachsmith3]

That made me chuckle, your comment

[@kaohsiung99]

@@zachsmith3 You just wait 'til Black Friday! ;-)

[@Wisconsinclssic]

They may have used different ways to deliver their songs throughout the years but any Rush fan will say it still sounds like Rush! Intelligent, tight, innovative...REAL!

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

Another reason Rush is a great band; taking risks. 80’s Rush was my first exposure to this great band. Years later when I heard their 70’s stuff I couldnt believe my ears. I couldnt’t fathom that a band that wrote this and Time stand still could have also written Xanadu and Hemispheres. Can you imagine how many fans they must have alienated by changing their style so drastically?!?!?! In retrospective by Rush taking risks, we now have such a diverse catalogue! Is like 3 bands in one.

[@fepemepefepemepe3275]

rush's very own "Spirits in a material world". Love it!!!

[@dvdfrnzwbr]

lol, they copied the police quite a bit with the Reggae

[@whenfatkillsfat803]

@@dvdfrnzwbrEspecially on New World Man and Digital Man.

[@dvdfrnzwbr]

@@whenfatkillsfat803 Ya for sure, the ending to Spirit of Radio too.

[@jasonspeth1865]

I love the reggae influence on this song.

[@craig528]

This album is incredible. When it came out it was a shock, darker and edgier than anything that came before.

[@bobbyl.2484]

Geddy rocking the mullett.. Best 3 albums, Moving Pictures, Signals, Grace Under Pressure.

[@drummerdaveRush7777]

A body of work that changed rock music Rush released its eponymous debut album in March 1974. 24 gold and 14 platinum (3 multi-platinum) records later, the band is only third behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones for the most consecutive gold or platinum albums by a rock band. any rush is good rush !!

[@Imulletman12]

If you are lucky, unlike me, you probably won’t know that this whole song is about, whether intentionally written as so or not, it’s the most perfect way to describe anxiety and also sends a strong message of trying to both cope with distract from your triggers, and try to overcome them. Neil admittedly was a shy man who most likely had a social anxiety disorder and notoriously disliked attention from press and even fans. I’ve heard this song thousands of times since I was a small child, but by the time I got to high school and my mental health issues began, this was a song that I constantly came back to so I could feel not only understood, but inspired to be a better person. I thank Rush, particularly Neil through his lyrics, for helping me rationalize my feelings and realizing that I’m not alone in my mental health journey.

[@Ram-2112]

This is how I'm feeling as of late. Glad I'm not the only one to find such inspiration in this song

[@andrewross7199]

That bass though...

[@zantedschialovesRUSH]

Slapping it so hard!🤣

[@danielmontereal3105]

The power trio forever!!!!

[@semprelazio]

top 5 album for me... love the fear trilogy.. such thoughtful writing by the greatest ever Neil Peart

[@scottsands1859]

This is excellent album ❤

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Grace under pressure beyond killer album 💯💯💯 been a fan since 1980 I was 13 year's old and I love the synth for sure it gave the music more flavor for sure! First time seeing Rush 1981 moving pictures tour! Beyond killer tour 🤘🤘🤘🤘 RIP the professor 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@timt9625]

That shot of the guy standing up in the beginning with the guitar riff and drums is kind of iconic

[@845835]

This is a Rush song where I can truly hear Neil Peart's drumming.

[@SaskRider2]

1st music video ever aired on MuchMusic, on August 31, 1984.

[@wazzouz]

Grace Under Pressure was my first concert in June 1984 when I was still 17 y.o. I went with my friend Fred. It was at the Astodome in Houston, TX - it's indelible memory.

[@olganesterowicz]

This is the song which is dark and at the same time you can dance to it.

[@mohammedmiqdadi4265]

What a great record, grace under pressure is just superb

[@bsbungie]

RIP Neil. One of your catchiest beats thats fun to play along to.

[@drewlovs]

My first “Rush tape” after hearing 2112 was a 90 minute recordable with Grace Under Pressure on side one and Power Windows on side two. Needless to say, as I discovered “older” Rush, I was totally blown away. It gets BETTER?!

[@eddyf4426]

Too good, just too damn good

[@davidmendelevio2603]

Gracias Rush por mantener vivo el Rock Progresivo en una época tan decadente como lo fueron los 80's. El álbum Grace Under Pressure es uno de mis favoritos. No me canso de escucharlo

[@ThePhysicalReaction]

I’m not giving in to security under pressure, I’m not missing out, on the promise of adventure. Classic lyrics. This explores the masculine mind set perfectly.

[@philobeddoe5214]

Love the 70's stuff but have to agree that 80-84 was peak. Totally different music and both great.

[@ThePhysicalReaction]

These guys are pretty good. Id buy the album

[@garystillman9418]

Seriously, just pretty good? Yeah and Mozart was just okay!!!!

[@angoraspace5990]

The more I listen to this song, the more I feel like forever young.

[@LounoirRecords]

that last minute is pure fire love that you can hear the bass that much, as well

[@santor.8987]

Brothers & Sisters…can we all just agree that RUSH is that band. The one that made us all open our eyes and say….i have to call in sick so I can play this record all day!

[@lukewoodworth2101]

Love these guys forever. RIP neil

[@docsvideogames6525]

119 People had suspicious looking strangers lashing them dangerous grins. Hard to believe Neil Pee-art(I know its spelled Peart) has left us over a year ago. R.I.P. Play that big drum kit in the sky.

[@sharonk5221]

This is the kind of video that brings tears to my eyes, knowing it could be the end.

[@heathermackinnon9527]

It was the first music video (made specifically for TV airplay) to air on MuchMusic here in Canada when the TV station launched on August 31, 1984. (I didn't see any MTV content until decades later when MuchMusic got the rights to air a few MTV awards shows.)

[@jarikuukasjarvi8198]

Brilliant song and album, one of their best

[@saveronshadow]

The bass line in this song just rocks.

[@BDaMonkey]

This song is so fucking good.

[@hightreestess]

This video left a great impression on me as a kid! Amazing song. I was raised as a Rushian by my Rushian father! Rush is one of the greatest bands to grace the Earth! Lucky to be born in 78 & be raised on their music! Rush been with me my whole life! ❤🤟🏼✨🎹🥁🎸✨🖖🏼❤

[@nickavenoso7851]

One of my favorite Rush albums. R.I.P Neil, your one of the reasons I wanted to pick up a drumstick and play the drums

[@newwaveforevr86]

To me, The greatest band in rock & roll history!! Genius times ( 3! )

[@schmittelt]

The thing that makes this is the zooms into each of their eyes and we see what each member fears. Alex=spiders. Geddy=friends fighting and Neil = a mask (or identity) being stripped of it's armor. Very interesting indeed.

[@KennethKrueger-p4i]

me2 love this time hoping yers will be loved

[@bill2527]

One of my absolute favorite Rush tunes, song kicks ass!!

[@dangjohnson_]

80’s Rush will always be my favourite. Their 70’s stuff is absolutely incredible but to me their synth era 80’s music speaks to me.

[@jolu3065]

40 years later, and this still sounds like new

[@elvisparker4691]

3 Instrumental Superstars : Geddy Alex Neil RIP - Neil 🥁

[@unaperrson]

I love this Rush album from their finest period the year I left school.

[@marcelobarros5810]

ESSA MÚSICA EU DEFINO COMO SKA COM UM BREVE TOQUE DE PROGRESSIVO E HARD ROCK. FANTÁSTICA, EMOCIONANTE E DIVERTIDA. ASSIM É O RUSH....

[@christiankalafut5572]

Then twenty something years later he writes a song like "Armor and Sword". I think that Neil Peart has alot of hidden anxieties and pain that he can't let out aside from in his music.

[@mustlovepretzels]

Just discovered this on a Rush dvd I have called "Chronicles". Must be my hi def tv. Thanks. Great song. Cheers!

[@jpr4212]

One of my fave Rush songs. Geddy's bass and Neil's lyrics are quite superb on this track.

[@MrsDrGonzo1971]

I saw them on this tour and they were amazing. 🙂