Though not their first-ever career survey, Rush's Spirit of Radio compilation is an ideal point of entry for newbie fans or anyone who consistently likes the Rush songs most often heard on commercial radio. While 1990's Chronicles set was more encompassing--including tracks beyond Spirit of Radio's '87 cut-off point--the Canadian prog-rock trio's benchmark moments are represented among these 16 songs. Hence the appearance of "Closer to the Heart," "Tom Sawyer," "New World Man," "Time Stand Still," "Fly by Night," "Subdivisions," and the title track. --Kim Hughes
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ASIN: B0000794FS Release Date: 2003-02-11 |
Tracks:
- Working Man
- Fly By Night
- 2112 Medley
- Closer To The Heart
- Trees
- The Spirit Of Radio
- Freewill
- Limelight
- Tom Sawyer
- Red Barchetta
- New World Man
- Subdivisions
- Distant Early Warning
- The Big Money
- Force Ten
- Time Stand Still
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Though not their first-ever career survey, Rush's Spirit of Radio compilation is an ideal point of entry for newbie fans or anyone who consistently likes the Rush songs most often heard on commercial radio. While 1990's Chronicles set was more encompassing--including tracks beyond Spirit of Radio's '87 cut-off point--the Canadian prog-rock trio's benchmark moments are represented among these 16 songs. Hence the appearance of "Closer to the Heart," "Tom Sawyer," "New World Man," "Time Stand Still," "Fly by Night," "Subdivisions," and the title track. --Kim HughesCustomer Reviews:
Collectors need only apply..........2007-05-22
The Spirit of Radio, the hits of Rush.......2007-02-02
Rush has three decades of music to sift through so with "The Spirit of Radio", it's a nice collection of hits from their earliest studio albums up to the late eighties.
I enjoyed the double CD set "Chronicles" that they released in 1990 which was also a nice hits package, but this is still something to savor. Old classics like "Working Man" are still as energetic a listen as when I first heard them, and the song I myself think of them the most by which is "Fly By Night" is on here as well. Jump to track three and you will experience the eclectic and timeless space overture known as "2112 Overture/Temples of Syrinx" Syrinx clocks in at over six minutes long and has a lot of depth in musicianship and instrumental prowess. The ever poetic "Closer to the Heart" is a woeful and powerful single that is another gem on the album. "The Trees" is another classic that is a creative song with a lot of meaning and a killer guitar solo. "The spirit of Radio" is a pick me up and graciously stages Neal Peart's drum expertise at the forefront. "Freewill" is another old friend that is clever in its lyrics and has some dark tones to it amidst a range of great sounds and melodies. The emotional opening of "Limelight" takes you further on the journey of hits and is one of my favorites with Geddy Lee forging ahead with vocals that evoke various themes and thoughts.
Track nine is "Tom Sawyer", perhaps the most popular FM Radio hit the band had from the album "Moving Pictures". Along for the ride (no pun intended) from that album is also the Futuristic sci-fi theme of "Red Barchetta" which is about a boy in a strict government dominating future that has "car laws" and as you listen you experience the day he takes his uncles hidden car for a ride. The powerful anthem of "New World Man" glides in at track eleven and is one of the more ambient songs from the bands later material. "Subdivisions" is as dire as ever and has an intro that one cannot miss. The pop synergy of "Distant Early Warning" is on here as well, followed by another FM staple in the catchy track known as "The Big Money".
The album rounds out with the epic track "Force Ten" that is fast and fun, and although I was never a big fan of the song, still has enough staying power to definitely be included on here. The sonic "Time Stand Still" comes in as track sixteen and has some amazing changeups in tone. Heartfelt in the chorus, Time Stand Still is the perfect song to end this masterpiece collection with.
If you even "like" Rush, you should look into getting this album. Thirteen years of various songs that make for a sound and complete hits package for perhaps what could be called the "First Half" of the bands tenure. I wasn't sure at first about getting a CD like this of the bands material since I already had several studio albums from over the years, but I got this delivered today and definitely don't regret it now. They are one of the most innovative and artistic rock bands of the past thirty years, so how could you go wrong?
A comprehensive compilation.......2007-01-14
"Catch the spirit" of Rush! Good for beginners. .......2006-10-29
What are you waiting for?! Pick it up, put it in and let it spin!!
HA!!! FED UP MAKES ME LAUGH!!!.......2006-10-26
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ASIN: B00008VH7I Release Date: 2003-05-21 |
Tracks:
- Working Man
- Fly by Night
- 2112 Overture/The Temples of Syrinx
- Closer to the Heart
- Trees
- Spirit of Radio
- Freewill
- Limelight
- Tom Sawyer
- Red Barchetta
- New World Man
- Subdivisions
- Distant Early Warning
- Big Money
- Force Ten
- Time Stand Still
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- Passage to Bangkok [Live][*]
Album Description
Japanese edition of 2003 compilation includes an exclusive bonus disc with two tracks, 'What You're Doing' (Live) & 'A Passage To Bangkok' (Live). 18 tracks. Atlantic.Album Details
Japanese Version featuring a Two Track Bonus CD with "What You're Doing (Live)", and "a Passage to Bangkok (Live)", which were Omitted from the Live Release 'all the World's a Stage'.Rap Music:
- The Stooges [Original recording remastered]
- The Very Best of Christopher Cross
- The Word Is Live [Live]
- Times of Romance
- Tragic Kingdom
- Two Sides of If
- Us and Them [Limited Edition]
- Want One [Enhanced]
- Wayward Angel [Enhanced]
- Within a Mile of Home
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