The Necromancer - Rush | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

Great pick guys!! What’s the next one we gotta check out?!?! Cheers friends! 🔥🤟🏻

[@hamabrewer]

I will not cease until you react to No One Together by Kansas.

[@henryalley8238]

Check out Great van Fleet or The Eagles

[@patrickq7489]

I don't think you guys have done Closer to the Heart yet. It's a quick one, but a great one as well.

[@KennethStCyr-dv6cm]

Middletown dreams.

[@p99t0013]

Ya'll just gotta do "A Man I'll Never Be" by Boston. It's the best they did after the epic first album.

[@markhaus2830]

Caress Of Steel……. terribly underrated Masterpiece.

[@jeremydraper733]

Most of the time someone says underrated I think they’re over exaggerating. But in this case you’re totally right, this album is wayyyy underrated

[@markhaus2830]

@@jeremydraper733 It's a damn shame to. It should have been as big as 2112.

[@michaeltibus1238]

Could not have said it better myself!

[@747panos]

@@markhaus2830 I think Caress is better than 2112 . . .

[@markhaus2830]

@@747panos I think I might agree with that by a slight margin. Absolutely brilliant album!

[@cplatt1042]

Now yall gotta do the b-side and listen to “Fountain of Lamneth”. Its a multiple part song and its one of their most beautiful pieces IMO. Jam on 🤘

[@brucedickinson12]

Its brilliant.

[@svenidol]

Fountain is the ultimate deep cut. Farking BRILLIANT.

[@toddherklotz5970]

Love this song “Draw another goblet from the cask of 43... crimson misty memory... hazy glimpse of me.”

[@svenidol]

@@toddherklotz5970 Every time I crack a bottle of red wine. Every. Time.

[@analogkid4957]

Panacea the ultimate romantic passion song

[@integraleric]

When they released this album in '75, they were very excited about it, but the record didn't do well. When asked about the album years later, Geddy remembered the band being high a lot during the recording of the album. It was after the album's commercial failure that Rush were told by their record label to make their music more commercially accessible. Of course, they didn't listen; and 2112 was born.

[@michaeldrennan9932]

Gotta Admit 2112 was an Artistic Masterpiece!! I loved their first album without Neil Pert but 2112 Totally Blew my Mind as a 15 year old back in 78 when I first heard it!!

[@mycroft16]

To this day 2112 is the greatest middle finger in rock history.

[@Thievius333]

Keep in mind this is only Rush's 3rd album and only the 2nd with Neil and he was still exploring his range and capabilities as a songwriter. By-Tor on the previous record was their first stab at a long form style of music and The Necromancer was merely the continuation of that. So it may seem a bit more basic than later offerings, but they were still trying to find their voice. And of course the next album's foray into this realm is the more polished 2112. But I adore The Necromancer. Its a long song featuring a young band rocking their faces off. Great pick and analysis, guys.

[@rcpsammy7186]

Caress Of Steel is a fantastic, and mostly underrated album.... Except to us Rush fans. Rock 🤘

[@gregscupholm254]

"Anthem" will smoke your ears off. Just a flat-out jam. Ask any Rush fan. Lifeson just tears it up. What a player.

[@BigJohnnyMoe]

Yep. Born from their first audition/jam with Neil, they discovered their unique chemistry with that piece. Anthem rocks!

[@louisverrone2341]

This song has one of the greatest rock solos ever!

[@philstone3859]

CARESS is underrated.

[@memermetalthemiddleagedaut99]

absolutely, couldn't agree more

[@Thievius333]

Agreed, even among the Rush faithful its often regarded as weak. For me its a great chill album and its in constant rotation of records I listen to on a regular basis.

[@philstone3859]

Plus ,one of the best titled albums of All time! I mean come on...... CARESS OF STEEL! Fucking BAD ASS!

[@wormwoodsuncle]

Not by me. It's my favourite Rush album and Bastille Day is my favourite Rush song.

[@aaronsibley]

id say if you had to choose their most underrated and overlooked, even by the band, test for echo would win

[@motodork]

Hell yes. The deepest of deep RUSH tracks are both on this album. I’d highly suggest The Fountain of Lamneth next.

[@Xanadu424]

YOU HAVE TO DO CYGNUS X1-BOOK 1..THEN CYGNUS X1-BOOK 2!!! ONE RPIC STORY OVER 2 EPIC SONGS

[@loosilu]

They are SO GOOD!

[@alboho]

Yeah, if your gonna do Rush epics, these 2 songs, Cygnus X-1, Cygnus X-1 Book II Hemispheres are a must.

[@d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Cygnus X-1 is Neil's greatest drum performance, IMO.

[@Xanadu424]

d0ublestr0ker0ll I think hemispheres (CygnusX1Book2) is their greatest display of writing& musicianship ever (especially when you consider the movie quality story, part 1 reference, and cinematic feel)

[@rbue]

MasterZM10 yes!!!! Guys please do Cygnus 1 and 2 next for Rush Wednesday. You won’t be disappointed.

[@AMCmachine]

"Three travelers, men of Willowdale" is a tongue in cheek reference to Geddy and Alex's neighborhood in Toronto from which they hailed originally. It also sounds rather Tolkienesque, which is quite fitting, as The Necromancer was one of the various names given to Sauron in the Middle Earth canon.

[@IarwainBen-adar]

Tis in fact about Sauron

[@Kinuhbud]

@@IarwainBen-adar Alas, I always pictured it as happening at Dol Guldor as his wraith escapes in the end...

[@umpdaddy1]

Hard to understand why Alex Lifeson isn't included when people start ranking the greatest rock guitarists. He's at least as good as Clapton, Page, et. al.

[@brucedickinson12]

Better

[@lightofday.dayofdarkness]

To me his phrasing tends to be really off-putting, but I get why other people appreciate it

[@generoberts9151]

In the day, someone asked Eddie van Halen if he thought he was the best guitarist in rock today, and he said " I don't know, better ask Alex Lifeson" mad compliment since he was the media darling at the time

[@cliffschlueter3791]

He's just overshadowed by the best drummer and best bassist ever - they're the f---ing best triumvirant

[@TURTLES_FOR_LIFEEE]

Agreed my Two Favorite's Hendrix & Lifeson. Great minds and imaginations make great Music.

[@sirajaxl]

Great choice guys. Doing a fine job of working your way through Rush. As always, requesting more YES! Yours is no disgrace would be a good choice.

[@st3v444]

I do think it's about time you guys start exploring into later 80's Rush. Distant Early Warning is a great one I feel you guys will enjoy

[@kathys6402]

Have loved this song since it first came out, so happy to see you two enjoying it as well. I think Andy went off to the lands of the Necromancer, he was totally lost in the sauce LOL

[@Holmesmeister-oo2uc]

I, for one, was there with him.

[@OriginalMergatroid]

This album gets so little love. Nice to see so many others here who also love it.

[@philstone3859]

Ok, doing albums? Farewell to Kings and Hemispheres. When you complete those albums fully, you are well on your way to being who WE would call a real RUSH fans. Peace, Phil

[@motodork]

philip grossman agreed. I have also suggested you guys simply do Cygnus X1: Books I & II (which are the end and beginning of these albums)

[@maeseman]

100% agreed! Listening to "Farewell to Kings" from beginning to end it's an amazing musical excursion. In my opinion, the most cohesive album; musicality, tone, lyricism... a true masterpiece.

[@TheCanuck1962]

They already Real RUSH fans. Done a LOT of their stuff. But they need to do all of CARESS of STEEL. Especially side two of the album and listen to "The Fountain of Lamneth" is their 2nd longest song and is their 1st side long "Concept song" . Six parts. The precursor to 2112, which they've done. And some of Neil's best drum work imo. The whole album really is an album of "deep cuts". Bastille Day really kicks ass as well and Lakeside Park is about a park that Neil used to go to as a kid. Then there's "I Think I'm Going Bald", good rocking tune about hair loss of all things, lol. If you're listening to deep cuts and enjoying them, you're a real fan. I was 13 when this came out in 1975. First heard it in 1976. Talk about going WOW. The Necromancer became one of my top 5 RUSH favorites and the album my 2nd favorite. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6PUqI16bM-Ap6s

[@joeschmoe118]

philip grossman remember, real Rush fans like all their albums.

[@philstone3859]

Joe Schmoe , no kidding man just guiding the newbies one step at a time.

[@Lightmane]

I hope the next piece of music you listen to by RUSH is Cygnus X-1 book 1 and book 2. I think listening to them back to back would be great. Oh, and I LOVED your reaction and review of this cool piece of music.

[@d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Cygnus X-1: Book 1's ending is Peart's most intense drumming ever, IMO.

[@Lightmane]

@@d0ublestr0ker0ll and that bass riff is so much fun

[@phantomdust9162]

One of my favourite rush songs glad you guys liked it

[@davecortese9774]

BTW that’s Neil talking in the beginning

[@lifesabeach2597]

This is one of their underrated albums, it holds up pretty well with time

[@johnsalois2284]

Rush’s The Pass from the Presto Album... great song!

[@gritter2112]

Yes! Thanks for doing this one guys!

[@MMFrye]

I can't comment. I'm still grieving for Neil Peart.

[@EvonZundel]

Missy Frye I’m right here with ya.

[@WisdomKeeper11]

@@EvonZundel me too :(

[@johnord684]

First album i ever bought for Bastille Day at the age of 11 back in 78 ,heard The Necromancer and said bugger Bastille day.Got to see them on the Hemispheres tour in 79 for the first time,Im 54 years old now and saw the guys 112 times including the last night. :)

[@Veggamattic]

When they mention Willowdale at the beginning it is not a random name they came up with...Willowdale is an area in Toronto. I lived there from 1995 until 2000.

[@heatherbegs]

Todd Kelly i was born and grew up in Willowdale 😃

[@uncletom618]

Geddy lived in Willowdale, sounds like a Twilight Zone town eh?

[@urbangrouse]

@@uncletom618 Nope, it's just a boring suburb. But maybe that's the same thing...

[@generoberts9151]

Yeah I think they Are from that area Also sounds like Lakeside Park another real area that the have been hanging around in their youth

[@TheKilodead4]

Lord of the rings guys middle earth

[@johndef5075]

Anthem. Banger. ❤🎵

[@jamesshaffer206]

That's Prince By tor. Lol. So glad you guys finally got to this awesome tune. I gotta say it, please do Fountain of Lamneth next. From same lp. You guys really get it. That's what's special. Great review. Andy is right. Dim lit room at night with headphones on. How I spent the late seventies and early eighties nights. They cant all be A +. A- is cool with me.

[@charliemac64]

Didn't hurt to have a few puffs before puttin' them headphones on, either! ;)

[@jamesshaffer206]

@@charliemac64 that was when we got Acapulco gold around here. Shit would just creep up on ya after bout 15 minutes and I swear still the best buzz weed ever got me.

[@charliemac64]

@@jamesshaffer206 I still do the few puffs before listening. The best way to get "lost in the sauce."

[@jamesshaffer206]

@@charliemac64 me too bro. I quit drinking 20 years ago so weed gets me by.

[@AudiophileTubes]

'Caress Of Steel' is meant to be played in it's entirety! Each song and part intertwines perfectly with the whole. Rush showed immense creativity and originality with this early 'experimental' album, and it was a glimpse of big things to come from them!

[@robertsimmons3336]

Dude the radio songs are the pretty face and this is the personality!!! Mind Blown. Perfectly said. I will say that out of their entire catalog Caress of Steel had been known to some as the least popular. The critics hated it and it didn't sell very well which prompted the record company to tell them to not write like this anymore. This is the album where they really started experimenting and finding their sound with Neil. It was a necessary album that shows the natural progression of where they would ultimately end up. They started in Fly by night and really pushed the boundaries on this one. Just remember 2112 would be the next album. 2112 was them giving the finger to the record company and continuing to do what they wanted. If it wasn't for this album they may not have been pushed or inspired to give us the Epic 2112. As a Rush fan I still love this album personally just saying it wasn't at the level of the previous Fly by Night or anything that would follow after. Totally agree with your ratings. Still top notch musicianship, but compared to Hemispheres? Not even close. You should really do Hemispheres! As always you both are on point!

[@roubador]

Many would argue that "Hemispheres" is Rush's best album, and I'm inclined to agree. You've already done "The Trees" and "La Villa Strangiato" so you may as well jump in the deep end and do "Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres". Unless you want to do "Cygnus X-1 Book I: The Voyage" from A Farewell to Kings first.

[@Alberto_1965_BR]

Great album and one of the best tunes from Power Trio! Rest in Power "Professor"!

[@recoveringdrunkrp]

By far one of my top 10 favorite reactions ♡

[@loosilu]

"Still with us, buddy?" You guys are so cute.

[@andyandalex]

@Lucie Melahn 😁❤️

[@kcw]

Those drums stopping and going in the middle put me on the edge of my chair.

[@Fatheads144]

"Jacob's Ladder" by Rush

[@carlgibbons5777]

Camera Eye too!

[@cadanrichards2615]

You guys need to Start the story of CYGNUS X1 Book 1 The Voyage which ends A farewell to Kings album and then carries on the Hemispheres Book 2 album Should be listened one after the other

[@stevenfraney5114]

MANHATTENMAN ! YES! 🙏

[@michele3314]

Cinderella Man from Farewell to Kings is also a hidden gem.

[@Matt..G]

Great song breakdown by both Andy & Alex this week 🤘🏼 “The Necromancer” is truly another epic tale by RUSH. It’s not an everyday spin for me but definitely a treat when it’s time. A-

[@rmenuci]

Rush???....I'm here!!!🇧🇷🇧🇷❤

[@tlarson7991]

Rush'd again...always great to hear anything from them! Please review Marathon next and keep on rockin'! 🤘

[@NCNelz]

Narration done by the late great Neil Peart...finally ...thanks guys!!.....hey what kind of whiskey you drinkin ? I agree the ending needed some more vocals and a better completion ....they were about your age when they cut this still learning their writing chops, I remember Alex said they played “Caress of Steel” for Paul Stanley of KISS , and he didn’t get it....and Alex said I’m not sure if we got it ...I think they were figuring things out and put it altogether for their masterpiece 2112, their next album

[@ten4thebguy]

Awesome guys !! Do “The Fountain of Lamneth” My Favorite!!!!❤️❤️

[@Reno_Slim]

Yes! This is the one you want to do next.

[@j.c.a2872]

apparently they were quite high at times while recording this album; nonetheless, a highly under rated and under appreciated recording, I personally put it in my top three, along with A Farewell to KIngs and Hemisphere.

[@illusionclassicrock6742]

Fortunately not so high as to have been baked and not able to create this masterpiece.

[@trevorlezotte4437]

Whenever someone says that studio headphones makes a big difference in sound, I never believed them. That is until I got a pair, and omg it sounds so much better. This is one of my favorite Rush songs and there’s so many small details you can hear that you wouldn’t with normal headphones and it made the song feel more new after hearing 1000 times. The next songs you should check out from Rush are The Camera Eye (very underrated song from moving pictures with a great guitar solo at the end) Losing It from Signals, a very good song to listen to when you’re baked, and Open Secrets from Hold Your Fire, and has imo one of Alex’s best guitar solos. Btw love the channel I’ve prob watched about every 60s-80s rock video and shits gas

[@myndlink]

Now that you've done this one, you gotta do Fountain of Lamneth. Caress of Steel is one of my favorite albums because of these songs.

[@kph1034]

I remember as a young man buying these early Rush albums and there was such anticipation when you put the needle in the groove because you never knew what to expect. I mean this track ..who would think it would start with a spoken introduction. Rush were truly a unique group of 3 masters of their craft. I doubt there will ever be anyone like them.

[@flapjackson6077]

Took the words out of my mouth.

[@ushojedi]

'Big Money' my second favourite guitar solo of all time and the genius of their 80s stuff

[@arturo_2112]

I knew you guys would like it! I was actually listening to this song on my way to class when I saw that you uploaded this video lmao. Caress of Steel is such an underrated album, check out The Fountain of Lamneth as well from the same album.

[@rushrules81]

Hemispheres to me is their crescendo. 18 minutes of sauce, like others have mentioned should do Cygnus book 1 (last song off Farwell to Kings) 1st.

[@SHB59]

Hey guys congrats on 40k subs.

[@andyandalex]

@Steve Bailen Thank you!!! ❤️🔥

[@lisaw5604]

@@andyandalex Slowly getting there, guys. You'll hit your goal. Believe it! :)

[@flubblert]

here here!!

[@lisaw5604]

Thanks, Steve! That was very kind of you to update us all & give props to A&A! Great day to you! :)

[@SHB59]

@@lisaw5604 I love these guys. I'm a boomer and they appreciate the music that was the soundtrack to my life. I also respect that they play the song all the way through and then wait to comment.

[@Rand_Althor1966]

love you guys. my favorite reactors, keep it up. 2112 side 2

[@philstone3859]

RUSH Warping teenage minds since ‘73!

[@WhatHaveIMade]

There are many theories as to why/how By-Tor went from the villain in "By-Tor and the Snowdog" to the hero in "The Necromancer". My theory is weed based.

[@workingman6681]

Love me some RUSH!! Way to go A & A!!! Great song and reaction. Camera Eye Should be next!!!🤘

[@melissayost4888]

I can’t believe no one has requested Closer To The Heart off Farewell To Kings! Great album. Xanadu is on it.

[@sungodrah]

yeah this a epic track .for me it fuses Lord of the RIngs (Necromancer) and Rush getting back at their record label at the time, the 3 men of willowdale (the members).plus willowdale is in around where they grew up! and yes Byt or was mentioned.see these 70s groups had connected audio universes .just cross eyed mary and aqualung! great stuff guys

[@realscience948]

This is Rush’s first foray into an Epic style song....give them a break...1970’s! For that time it was incredible....still is......A++++++++++++!!!

[@illusionclassicrock6742]

I would’ve probably put By-Tor and the Snow Dog as their first foray into that.

[@jordanwiley4582]

This whole song is just a dnd session with a backing track.

[@stewielad]

Cygnus X1 and Hemispheres Part 2 as a double header would be good next guys. Awesome as always

[@georgetourlos5840]

Finally!!! One of my personal favorite

[@paravarium]

I still can't hear these songs without crying. RIP.

[@lisaw5604]

It is quite sad, indeed. Love you expressing your feelings. It will get easier to celebrate the gift of music left behind. Take care, paravarium.

[@paravarium]

@@lisaw5604 Lisaaa! Long time! Hope you've been off to a great new years. Since we have a history of music sharing I have to let you in on what I've been listening to obsessively lately. Don't think A&A would ever react to this but how cool would it be haha.. anyways enjoy! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqnUZJWXht54sLs

[@lisaw5604]

@@paravarium Hey!! It was so nice to see you around again! Hope your new year is off to great start as well. :) I just found your comment. It didn't go through due to the attachment, but it's all good. Thanks for the share! Will listen to it tomorrow for sure & get back to you with thoughts. If you've been listening to it obsessively, it should be good. haha. Have a great night/day! :)

[@lisaw5604]

Listened to "Jaws". Ooooh. I can see why you've been obsessing! The lyrics and atmosphere created... So beautiful. I'm hooked and can absolutely relate to what is being conveyed. This is a single and not part of an album, correct? I need to dig further into "who" is this group and other albums. Thank you for sharing!! Have a great day. :))

[@paravarium]

@@lisaw5604 Had no doubts you love Jaws :) yeah it was just released as a single, then they have two other short eps, and just released their first full length a couple of months ago. Everything is so good! A song like Nazareth i thought was decent but the last two days it's just grown so much. Levitate and Dark Signs were huge growers too. The night does not belong to god, the offering, sugar were all instant loves. Higher is my favorite by them for sure.

[@Earthtime3978]

Hell, just do “Fly By Night”, still great roots Rush . I think you need it .

[@alrivers2297]

And A Farewell to Kings

[@jefffournier9986]

Yeah Fly by Night another good choice also Red Alert and Working Man. Red Alert is a warning for us all to stop destroying the world very true today and into our future.

[@scottshields113]

I do love Caress of Steel, it showed what Rush would become a bit. But it definately shows youthful growing pains. They got so much better in transitions. 2112 began to show it there

[@Porterplex]

Hey Andy and Alex, my son told me about you guys and I have enjoyed listening to many of my favorite bands from the 70s-80s, most of them I've seen live many times. He is currently a Junior in mechanical engineering and also a great drummer. The best thing is he loves Rush, Boston, etc... so glad he told me about your channel. Anyway, I know back in the day over a year ago Andy did a solo Rush "Working Man" video, one of my favorites. Would love to see you do a retake with Alex. Camera Eye from Moving Pictures is also a good one. Cheers brothers and keep up what your doing!

[@gmstango3657]

this is excellent, love it guys, thanks

[@bobdelp2023]

THIS WAS THE ALBUM RIGHT BEFORE THEY EXPLODED AND TOOK A RIGHTEOUS CHANCE WITH 2112!!! AND SUCCEEDED :) CAN YOU BELIEVE IT, THIS WAS BY FARRRRRRRR MY FAVORITE RUSH ALBUM, AND I'M 60 SO

[@alrivers2297]

The first 3 or 4 minutes have always reminded me of Pink Floyd, pretty cool. For more deep cuts try Fountains of Lamneth or Cygnus X Books 1 and 2. Even more epic!

[@chrisevans9553]

I Hear "Have A Cigar".

[@michaellacroix3055]

Agreed. David Gilmore would dig it.

[@godbluffvdgg]

Thanks for the react video...I still get sad and get a bit choked up hearing the old stuff; this is one of the first albums we jammed, to turn onto Rush at 16 years old in 76...I spent from that moment to this loving the guys...As a young drummer then; Neil was instrumental in my learning the instrument...Heart breaking...:(...........

[@catbutte4770]

OMG, thank you.

[@doctorstrange7768]

i might sound like a weirdo when i say this is my fav rush song of all time

[@d0ublestr0ker0ll]

The groove that starts at 5:00 is NASTY. React to CYGNUS X-1!!!!!!!!

[@robertkroberjr.157]

Awesome Album! 😎✌️

[@Mikearice1]

Now that Neil's gone, all these more obscure pieces start seeing the light of day.

[@crazyfingers19]

I've been waiting for this one for a while and you didn't disappoint! Totally lost in the sauce for most of it which is how it was meant to be. Rock on!

[@alllivesmatter3704]

My favourite albums by Rush bring back so many memories from back in the day. This album played at every party I went to when I was a kid if it was a house party or a party in the woods great album. Heres another band you guys really need to check out Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush another great band out of Canada. Very underrated band and Frank Marino is one of the most underrated guitar players EVER

[@Xanadu424]

I REMEMBER SUGGESTING THIS! :)

[@musicfan6575]

Another Great Canadian Trio. TRIUMPH. Check them out.

[@DF-ee8vt]

"The shadow of his nearness weighs like iron tears" - Neil Peart lyric from "The Necromancer"

[@markjacobsen8335]

When Rush were recording this album they took a night off to go see Yes on their Relayer tour. They said they were so blown away by Yes that they did not want to finish this album. If you want to know what they were talking about then you need to react to the LIVE version of "The Gates Of Delirium" from the YesShows album. This is the definitive version of "The Gates Of Delirium". It MUST be the YesShows live album version. Big boy pants time. Also recommend "Yours Is No Disgrace" from The Yes Album. Oh, and way to dive deep with The Necromancer.

[@Lightmane]

Holy Crap, that was incredible

[@Daniel-415-Ponce]

Mark Jacobsen I am still waiting for them to do "Close to the Edge." That song should come first before they advance to reviewing "Gates of Delirium." Unfortunately and much to their loss, I think Andy and Alex completely wrote off the music of Yes after they had such a negative listener reaction to the slick, radio-friendly, 80's Rabin-era version of the band when they did their review for the song "Owner of a Lonely Heart." Classic Yes with Steve Howe on guitar (1971-1980) is where it is at, guys. Give the band another chance by sampling some more of their great tracks.

[@Lightmane]

@@Daniel-415-Ponce Close to the Edge, imo, is one of the greatest pieces of music ever written. Some say Gates is their best. I say Close is, but both are amazing. Yes, I hope they review Close to the Edge. They will never be the same, if they do : )

[@markjacobsen8335]

@@Daniel-415-Ponce I fully agree with you, and in fact have suggested more accessible YES tracks from TYA, Fragile, and CTTE in other reactions they have posted. I am also aware of their seemingly writing off YES because of their mistake to review the less than mind blowing song "Owner Of A Lonely Heart". They did ask for suggestions on more prog YES at the time, but have sadly ignored them, and like you said - much to their loss. As for my suggestion here for the live "Gates...", it was just so perfect to do since they reacted to a Caress Of Steel song, due to RUSH having shared that story about not wanting to finish CoS after seeing YES at that time (1975 - Relayer tour). Really, I was just planting a seed, because I know there are far more requests for Yours Is No Disgrace, Heart Of The Sunrise, Starship Trooper, etc. So, I would be surprised if they actually reacted to the live Gates before any of those. BUT, I do hope they get to it eventually, and as I have watched other reactions of theirs I think they may actually be ready for it now. Still, they should probably work themselves up to it with the other aforementioned songs.

[@markjacobsen8335]

@@Lightmane CTTE and Awaken are tied for the best Yes song, in my opinion. And let's hope they get to them sooner or later.

[@boshmow3600]

When you guys weren't yet a developed spermatozoa, me and my 16-20 year old friends were listening to this and wondering how we could begin to understand what we were hearing much less playing it live. 40+ plus years later it warms my heart to see young souls letting this brilliant music to continue to move people. I appreciate you guys.

[@NoLegalPlunder]

This song is as mysterious, heavy, and haunting as the album cover.

[@Magravated]

Every song Rush writes is a masterpiece. There is no band like them in the world with the exception of maybe Yes but it's easy to tell the diff. Yes is keyboard heavy while percussion rules the sound in Rush. Love it ...

[@sweetpea1445]

The least successful album from Rush, but it's one of my favorite albums that they did. Thank you for reacting to this!

[@lateramae]

I loved the bass riff playing in the background while the guitar solo was happening! It was really groovy! But, I thought the lead singer was amazing, I forgot how good of a singer he was because it's been a while since I listened to Rush! This felt like three songs into one because there were so many mood and tempo changes going on, it's crazy!!! I thought the drum pauses with the guitar was a nice touch and it's that excitement of not knowing how long it's going to continue! But yeah, great song and great reaction video! Have a lovely rest of your day Andy and Alex!! :)

[@strings53notlob50]

This song for me shows how the vocals are used as the music to lead up to the verse which is the guitar solo. Alex’s solo at times has similar up-and-down inflections like someone speaking as if confirming what the lyrics said. I’m so glad you got to this album. For some reason unbeknownst to me it seems to get left out when talking of Rush. That last little ending bit that repeated three or four times had so much emotion in it. It was the story’s danouemen. Fading out saying it’s all done we’re going home we’re going home. And that my friends is how you make almost 15 minutes of engaging, dripping with talent music.

[@mark-be9mq]

The whole song is amazing, and I agree the " victory" section at the end is one of the most moving and satisfying of any song I've heard. I'll sub for that.

[@HammerHed13]

The whole Hemispheres album is the one you wake up and say "Did I just dream that?"

[@carlgibbons5777]

They already did Strangiato and maybe The Trees if I remember right.

[@blanewilliams5960]

"I do not know from dust to dust I live from breath to breath I live to climb that mountain To the 'Fountain of Lamneth'"

[@jimholt1888]

Love that you guys are going deep! The entire RUSH catalog has a lot to teach us. They were clean and masterful! I'm still waiting to see you guys react to OZZY solo stuff. Randy Rhoads is one of the best guitarists of all time and OZZY, well ya know Sabbath. Check out Flying High Again!

[@blazingsaddle166]

Yup - Cygnus X1 from their album 'A Farewell To Kings' That is where you will find the Rush rocket sauce.

[@nodrush80]

Remember, they were just kids when they recorded this.

[@mark-be9mq]

Don't over think it. Take it as a whole. Great story carried, and pushed by great music.

[@Every_Day_islike_Sunday]

Fly by Night or Closer to the Heart are amazing Rush songs. Listening to Necromancer after yesterday's Zappa will kill a few brain cells. You guys need a tasty rockin' rhythm to bobble-head to!

[@flubblert]

definitely starting to get a little disorienting in here. 😎

[@Mr05Chuck]

I was a senior (1975-76)at UW and we used to go to cow pastures and pick mushrooms. Come home and watch Saturday night live and then Mellow out listening to the new Rush album

[@lisaw5604]

A&A - Ohhh. By-Tor is the good guy this time. Surprise! So happy you let yourself go & experienced this 3 part masterpiece. The middle is my favorite. Hard rock into punkish. I always think I hear homage to Lou Reed's "Sweet Jane" in part 3 (checking). Andy! You were gone. haha. Very fair w/ grading. I'm a little more on A+ side, but no biggy. So fun. (keep trade marking those Alexisms! lol). Have a good one, fellas! -- Lisa :)

[@lisaw5604]

I wasn't imagining it! Googled & others hear it as well. Love when bands pay homage to those who came before. Later! :)

[@tallykev6608]

I've never noticed that Lisa! nice catch. will have to listen again. :)

[@lisaw5604]

@@tallykev6608 Hey! Thanks Kevin. I thought I heard it, but never thought to look it up. Sure enough. This is the second song w/ an homage! April Wine being first. haha. Have a great day! ttyl

[@tallykev6608]

@@lisaw5604 Cool. I've heard Sweet Jane so many times tho, i figured i should recognized it here. hmmm.... oh well, so much for my observation skills. :P ok, later L

[@lisaw5604]

@@tallykev6608 Haha! It's just that Rush is playing it more gentle & sweetly... Very subtle. Later! :)

[@hazelbakerm]

Wow, you guys are really going down the rabbit hole...great piece of work from one of the 🐐s!

[@pawejuziuczuk2201]

Check out their song "Animate" from "Counterparts" album, it has insisting tempo.

[@lxdesign1]

yes! So good! Anything off the Counterparts album is a win.

[@pawejuziuczuk2201]

@@lxdesign1 Absolutely, at first I kinda brushed it off because of its modern sound (I was listening to their "classic" stuff only), but right now Everyday Glory is starting to grow on me. Which is my "least" favorite song at the moment. Like you said, any song off of that album is an excellent pick.

[@jpace4608]

My favorite song on my favorite album!!! Counterparts does not get the love it deserves.

[@henrikeatworld]

Yes! "Animate", "Cut to the Chase" and "Cold Fire" are my favorites from Counterparts.

[@travisstrabala5218]

@@henrikeatworld guitar solo on Cut to the Chase is choice.

[@MairusuHayashi]

This is my favorite album and song from Rush. I consider Caress of Steel chapter 1 of the Prog Bible.

[@philstone3859]

This was my first RUSH concert. I blame them.

[@DF-ee8vt]

"The Fountain of Lamneth", "Cygnus X-1", "Hemispheres", "A Farewell to Kings" - ALL EXCELLENT.