It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In this episode, Chris Mancini joins brother Justin and Noah to talk about Rush’s breakout album (Luke, alas, was too busy having fun aboard the Thailand Express). They debate the controversial fourth movement of the title track, lament the dreaded “East Asian riff,” and come to the conclusion that Geddy Lee may, in fact, be a pretty talented bass player. And as always, the hosts recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – 2112
Justin – The Twilight Zone
Noah – A Passage to Bangkok
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Something for Nothing
Justin – “IV. Presentation” from 2112
Noah – The “East Asian riff” from A Passage to Bangkok
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Tears
Justin – Something for Nothing
Noah – “IV. Presentation” from 2112
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – “I. Overture” from 2112
Justin – “I. Overture” from 2112
Noah – A Passage to Bangkok
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Elder
Justin – Soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Noah – Soundtrack to Civilization VI
