Married Rush fans Juliann and Adam Balley discuss the songs of the band Rush, pairing them up and battling out which ones they would keep if they had to pick. The songs are grouped into multiple categories including hits, less favored tracks, philosophic tracks, and more!
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We talk about one of Geddy's lyrical endeavors based on a movie with Cinderella Man, and a smorgasbord of religions represented in Totem.Por The Rush Discush
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Ep. 46 - Match the Music to the Lyrics
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Today's challenge comes in Adam's brother Edward attempting to match the music of Rush songs he has never heard before to the correct lyrics and vice-versa. Play along and see how well you do! Follow Edward on his songwriting journey here: Instagram, TikTokPor The Rush Discush
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One of Alex's best solos against the heavy crunch of the only Rush album to be remixed. Take this deep dive into juxtaposition, mixing, and more! Sponsor - Cinderella Man - New musical, check to see if it will be coming to your town.Por The Rush Discush
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Ep. 44 - Guess the Rush Song From the Poorly Played Bass Line
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Today is just as it seems - Juliann (and you) will try to guess what Rush song Adam is playing poorly on the bass. No this isn't Adam trying to downplay his bass playing to subvert expectations - he really did play them poorly. Good luck!
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Today we dive into the oddities of Rush doing Reggae and Geddy singing all over the place. Find out if Moving Pictures reigns supreme or if Snakes & Arrows takes a victory. UPDATED Due to technical diffculties when first uploaded, we neglected to include our sponsor's message. To all the real ones who listened through without it and heard our rando…
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Ep. 42 - Guess the Rush Song From the Drums
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Today's game is simple - just guess the song from the drum groove or fill. Find out if we guess the iconic fills and grooves or if we are just big losers! We are joined by our good friend Jim Benner from Rushfans and who has joined us in the past to break down some drum stuff.Por The Rush Discush
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Ep. 41 - The Twilight Zone vs. You Bet Your Life
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Today we talk Twilight Zone, TV, and Traumatization - the widely known three "T"s (I'm pretty sure) Check out the goofy videos Adam brought up here: Coats, Ice and Snowball Fights and Days of Our Ice Today's sponsor - Vital Sines - check out their upcoming album Evelate From the Norm.Por The Rush Discush
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Ep. 40 - Guess the Rush Song From the A.I. Generated Art
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Just a quick message to all our faithful listeners - Thank you! Today's episode doesn't work well for audio only so if you'd like to watch on YouTube you can do that here: https://youtu.be/MpKlnmARw14 You can listen to the audio here or not. There's one mistake in the audio if you want to try to catch it. but if you want to skip the audio here I wo…
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Ep 39. Best I Can vs. Between Sun and Moon
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We dive right in and battle out these two odd ducks. Will classic rock beat out country? Will R.E.M. beat out AC/DC? Will you skip our sponser's ad that is placed toward the end of the episode? All this and maybe the meaning of life, probably, on today's episode! Sponser: The Odds Get Even - Gambling Rehabilitation Center. Call 1-800-GET-EVEN to st…
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Ep. 38 - Lemonade From the North - Ft. The Every Rush Song Podcast
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Welcome to a new bracket! We were happy to be guests on the Every Rush Song Podcast with Shayne, Jay, and Tim. Shayne hosts this episode and we all share how we got into Rush, introduce the new bracket and then have a "pre-season" choice between The Twilight Zone and Vital Signs. Check out Every Rush song at https://everyrushsong.com/ and check bac…
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Here we are, finally finishing this bracket after a year of turbulence. It's short and sweet today - we have done all the reflecting during the previous episodes of this bracket and get straight to it deciding which song will top the list of the reflective song bracket! Thank you to all who have stuck with us and those who have come on and spoken w…
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Ep. 36 - Middletown Dreams vs. Mission
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In this last pairing of the bracket, we hear reflections from Rob Buchta and Vicki Hudson about these spectacular tracks, we talk about the album that helped inspire Middletown Dreams, and discuss the musical group that we belong to that we feel encapsulates the message of Mission. Check out Watertown Check out Millennial Choirs and Orchestras - we…
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Ep. 35 - Second Nature vs. The Way the Wind Blows
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Today we discuss our special connection with Second Nature, Adam rants about war, and we decide which of these awesome songs sticks around for the next round. Check out our old gym pitch video here: Gym Pitch Check out Juliann's business website here: motherhoodbarbell.com And follow her at instagram.com/juliann.balley Check out Scott Horton's book…
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Jim Benner and Dennis Strenk kick off this episode sharing their reflections, then we examine the impact these songs have had on our lives.Por The Rush Discush
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Get ready for some reflection about some uncomfortable subjects while also remembering the things that make life worth living. An odd pairing that illustrates the diversity of songwriting from the band. Check out Forty Autumns by Nina Willner - https://www.amazon.com/Forty-Autumns-Familys-Courage-Survival/dp/0062410326…
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Ep. 32 - Ghost of a Chance vs. Faithless
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Omar Alvarado of the YouTube channel "All About Rush" starts off today's episode reflecting on Ghost of a Chance, and then we dive into some deep waters discussing faith, spirituality, and how these songs serve as an important reminder to take an active role in your personal belief set. Check out Omar on his channel at https://www.youtube.com/AllAb…
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Ep. 31 - Rush in a Relationship: Lauren and Daniel
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Lauren and Daniel from Scotland are back for a full episode discussion of how Rush has been a part of their relationship and what it has meant for them. Hear how a concert changed their trajectory, how a wedding band had to learn Rush for them, and how Daniel had an interaction with Neil! Check out Lauren's art on her Instagram: https://www.instagr…
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Ep. 30 - Everyday Glory vs. Resist
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Today we bring on Lauren and Daniel from Scotland to share their insights on Resist. Then we press on to a deep dive on the thoughtful nature of these beautiful songs. Check out our website at rushdiscush.com!Por The Rush Discush
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Ep. 27 - In The End vs. Mystic Rhythms
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We have returned! After a long hiatus we begin this reflective journey by battling out two closing tracks from two wildly different albums and discussing the unique aspects of both that keep us coming back. Tears Are Not Enough - go to 2:00 for the lead in to Geddy's part.Por The Rush Discush
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Ep. 29 - Stoicism, Philosophy, and Rush with Brad Birzer
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Brad Birzer joins us to discuss Stoicism, western civilization, philosophy, and how it all relates to Rush. We explore the relevance of the lyrics and philosophy, discuss religion, and reflect on the impact these lyrics have had in our personal lives. Check out Brad's Liberty Classroom courses here: libertyclassroom.com Brad's Rushfans interview Br…
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Ep. 28 - The Measure of a Life: Reflections with Donna Halper
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Come on a journey with Donna as she shares her experiences with the band - from playing "Working Man" in Cleveland for the first time, to a lifelong friendship - and how the work and moral ethic of the band has helped influence the world for good.Por The Rush Discush
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Join us as we reflect on this bracket and determine the one instrumental track that we would keep out of the remaining 4 tracks. We also announce the next bracket to come. Listen to the songs in this bracket here: Spotify Apple MusicPor The Rush Discush
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Ep. 25 - La Villa Strangiato vs. The Main Monkey Business - Part 2
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Here it is - the final decision between these instrumentals! Building off of last episode's discussion, Juliann and Adam dive deeper into their personal feelings about these two great showcases of the band's virtuosity!Por The Rush Discush
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Ep. 24 - La Villa Strangiato vs. The Main Monkey Business - Part 1
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Doug, Vicki, Dennis, and Jim are all back as Juliann and Adam prep for their next battle episode. Dive deep into the complexity of these two powerhouse instrumentals with the help of these wonderful musical guests! Link to La Villa Strangiato movement listing: https://genius.com/Rush-la-villa-strangiato-an-exercise-in-self-indulgence-lyrics Be sure…
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Today, Adam interviews Dr. Doug Helvering - a composer and professor - and has him break down some of these composing terms that get tossed around. We also dive into some different compositional elements that Rush used in their songs. Yet another great interview that will deepen your appreciation of the band! Check out Doug's YouTube channel: https…
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Ep. 22 - YYZ vs. Leave That Thing Alone
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Strap in folks, this one is a doozy. We brought Adam and Jimmy back to give their input from a bass perspective, and Steve breaks down some sweet drum stuff for them as well. Check out the full interview with Steve: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ur_mbPHg8Por The Rush Discush
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Steve from JunkdrummerTV on YouTube and Jim Benner of Rush Fans join me in discussing drums in general and then Neil's contributions to the drumming world and his playing in Rush. Check out Steve's channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI62VHcIOQ1Q2F71JBnvulg Follow Jim on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jim.drum/?hl=en…
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Ep. 20 - Where's My Thing? vs. Malignant Narcissism
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More bass discussion today as we dive deep into these tracks with Jimmy and Adam! Then we try to unravel this decision and find that it is more difficult than we expected. Which instrumental will proceed to the next phase? Find out on today's Rush Discush!Por The Rush Discush
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We had a great discush with Adam Jones and Jimmy Lykens - two great bassists and great people - in preparation for some more deep dives into the instrumentals of Rush. Be prepared to have your knowledge of the bass increased and your appreciation for Geddy deepened! Check out Jimmy on tour with country artist Jake Owen: https://www.jakeowen.net/eve…
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Our first battle episode back and it feels great! And horrible! It's always a tough time picking between these songs we love, but it's especially tough now that we've brought back Vicki and Dennis to point out more cool stuff we didn't notice about the guitar of these songs. As always, we highly reccomend listening to both songs before and after th…
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Welcome to our first episode of the new bracket! We are doing two episodes a week this bracket so buckle in as we discuss the guitar in general, Alex Lifeson as a player, and some great moments in Rush's catalog! Check out Vicki in The Spirit of Rush: Tickets to Jan. 28 show in Atlanta The Spirit of Rush: Promo Video Follow them on Facebook…
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We're back! Almost... We are just about ready to move forward with our next bracket but are still finishing up some things. Find out what's going on and how you can help! If you want a taste of what's to come, check out this video: Junkdrummer TV on YouTube Email us at rush.discush@gmail.com with any leads you have for people who would be great on …
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Listen as we finish out this bracket to determine the one song from this bracket of 18 that we would keep over the rest! Stay tuned at the end to hear an announcement of the future of the podcast and other goings on! Check out all 18 songs from the bracket on Spotify and/or Apple Music! Feel free to email us at rush.discush@gmail.com with any quest…
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Ep. 14 - Tai Shan vs. The Speed Of Love
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The last pairing of this bracket brought about an interesting discussion on the band's impact and this great Rush community.Por The Rush Discush
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Ep. 13 - Time and Motion vs. Virtuality
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Two more oft reviled tracks from an oft reviled album. Hear why we think they deserve some closer attention, and which we would pick!Por The Rush Discush
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Today we take a dive into the waters of Hold Your Fire and unlock the primal instincts discussed in these two underappreciated tracks.Por The Rush Discush
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Sorry for the late release! This week we discuss a couple of odd ball songs that we feel should get some more love. Link to the article Adam references: Rush: an epic interview with Geddy Lee and Alex LifesonPor The Rush Discush
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Ep. 10 - The Big Wheel vs. Good News First
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Discover how both these songs trigger nostalgia in us, hear musings on life, and find out which song comes out on top in today's episode! *Correction* - Juliann became a Rush fan in 2018, not 2019. Watch the deep dive into Counterparts here: Rush Deep Dive: CounterpartsPor The Rush Discush
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A short, incisive battle between two grindingly awesome songs that get set aside too often. Who will win this week?Por The Rush Discush
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Ep. 08 - Superconductor vs. Wish Them Well
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Today we wax philosophical and dig deep into these two often snubbed gems. Link to liner notes for Wish Them Well: https://www.cygnus-x1.netPor The Rush Discush
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Ep. 07 - I Think I'm Going Bald vs. Red Lenses
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Week #2 of the Least Popular Bracket is comparing two wildly different eras of Rush at their goofiest! Listen for a couple announcements and a bonus choice between two songs. Watch Adam's appearance on The Rush Roundtable here: Rush Roundtable Ep. #88: This or That (Keep or Discard)?Por The Rush Discush
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It's an exciting, deep dive of a discussion this week as we kick off a new bracket of least popular songs! Find out if either of these tracks deserve a second chance!Por The Rush Discush
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Today we finish out the "Popular" bracket and one song out of the original eight will be victorious! Links to Spotify and Apple Music playlists of all songs in the bracket: Spotify Apple MusicPor The Rush Discush
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Ep. 04 - Limelight vs. Time Stand Still
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Today we battle out the last pairing in the Popular Bracket.Por The Rush Discush
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Ep. 03 - Fly By Night vs. Red Barchetta
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Yet again pulling from two wildly different eras, take a deep dive with us as we choose between these classics!Por The Rush Discush
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Ep. 02 - Closer to the Heart vs. Tom Sawyer
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This week we take on two songs from different ends of the popular Rush spectrum. Notes: Closer to the Heart was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on March 28, 2010 Tom Sawyer YouTube video mentioned in episode: "Tom Sawyer," by Rush Time CorrectedPor The Rush Discush
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Ep. 01 - Spirit of Radio vs. Subdivisions
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In this first episode, get to know a little bit about your hosts Adam and Juliann Balley, learn how they got interested in the band, and find out which song gets to stay in the bracket!Por The Rush Discush
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