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Medley of Rush Studio album covers

Rush Albums Ranked Worst to First

January 7, 2022January 2, 2022 Drew

Rush released their self-titled debut album in 1974 and today retains legions of fans who remain devoted to their music. The biggest cult band in the world, routinely dismissed by mainstream music critics, seemed to finally get the respect they … Continue reading Rush Albums Ranked Worst to First

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The Best Albums of 2021

Top 10 Best Albums of 2021

December 20, 2021December 17, 2021 Drew

With a year off and nothing to do, 2021 unleashed a torrent of new music as many bands used the forced lockdown of 2020 to write new music. Veteran bands were especially prominent this year as aging rockers rolled back … Continue reading Top 10 Best Albums of 2021

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Album covers of the best Rush final tracks

Top 10 Best Rush Album Final Songs

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Drew

It seemed back in the day that many bands had two, maybe three great songs amongst a bunch of fillers on albums. Especially the final track. Thus you’d run out and buy a new record based on what you heard … Continue reading Top 10 Best Rush Album Final Songs

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Best Road Trip Songs

13 Best Road Trip Songs

April 29, 2021May 4, 2021 Drew

I brought along nearly a dozen CDs to listen during my recent long distance travels but opened not one jewel case. Instead, I tuned into whatever radio station waves were available and hung on until the static proved too much … Continue reading 13 Best Road Trip Songs

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Rush Instrumental Songs

Rush Instrumentals Ranked Worst to First

January 1, 2021December 30, 2020 Drew

Across their 40 year career, Rush did pretty much everything right. Especially when it came to the multifarious approach to writing their music. Most bands generally do not partake in recording instrumentals. Those who do, like Joe Satriani, make instrumental … Continue reading Rush Instrumentals Ranked Worst to First

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Top Albums of 2020

Top 10 Best Albums of 2020

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Drew

So much for concerts. Last year, I indicated a desire to review more albums in my post “Top 10 Albums Reviewed in 2019” which covered those released in 2019 and older records. That’s how few albums I generally reviewed during … Continue reading Top 10 Best Albums of 2020

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Best Coldplay Songs

Top 10 Best* Coldplay Songs

November 11, 2020November 13, 2020 Drew

It seemed as if Coldplay came out of nowhere. A solid debut album with a radio hit in “Yellow” it wasn’t long before Coldplay ruled the world. Just 20 years have passed since Parachutes was released and seven more albums … Continue reading Top 10 Best* Coldplay Songs

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Covid Songs

Top 10 Best Coronavirus Songs

October 20, 2020October 27, 2020 Drew

UNPRECEDENTED! Tired of hearing it? So am I. But we do live in unprecedented times and we should probably just make “unprecedented” the title for 2020. Little did we know a year ago, concerts would come to a screeching halt … Continue reading Top 10 Best Coronavirus Songs

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New Order Studio Album Covers for Best Songs List

Top 10 Best* New Order Songs

September 25, 2020July 11, 2021 Drew

The suicide of singer Ian Curtis tore the band Joy Division apart in 1980 but the surviving members of Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook and Stephan Morris soldiered on reforming as New Order then capitalizing on the post punk new wave … Continue reading Top 10 Best* New Order Songs

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Collage of Rush Live Albums

Rush Live Albums Ranked Worst to First

August 10, 2020October 12, 2020 Drew

Not all live albums are created equal. Even from the same band. And, with a bit of a heavy heart (and some procrastination) tackling all of the live Rush albums to determine the worst to first was a venture that … Continue reading Rush Live Albums Ranked Worst to First

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