One of my favorites from the band was "Half The World," which comes from their 1996 record, "Test For Echo." Also don't overlook "Between Sun And Moon" from 1993.
Showing posts with label Rush. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rush. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
"Half The World" by Rush
Rush is a rather polarizing band - people seem to love them or shrug them off. This trio formed in Toronto, Canada, and just oozes talent in terms of musicianship and lyrics, but they don't write the types of memorable hooks that spell commercial success. Despite their legendary status, they've only managed a single Top 40 hit in the US since their lineup solidified in the mid-70s. That song was "New World Man," which went to #21 in 1982.
One of my favorites from the band was "Half The World," which comes from their 1996 record, "Test For Echo." Also don't overlook "Between Sun And Moon" from 1993.
One of my favorites from the band was "Half The World," which comes from their 1996 record, "Test For Echo." Also don't overlook "Between Sun And Moon" from 1993.
Friday, September 21, 2018
"Say Anything" by Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann rose to fame as the voice behind 80s one-hit wonders, 'Til Tuesday. Some may also remember her as Geddy Lee's partner in the duet "Time Stand Still" by Rush in 1987. But Mann has been quietly cranking out solo records since her debut album in 1993, "Whatever."
Mann is a darling of critics, but her brand of snarky lyrics wrapped in perky pop hasn't translated into commercial success. Her only chart appearance occurred in 1995 when "That's Just What You Are" (co-written with Jon Brion) managed to climb to #93. The song was lifted from her sophomore effort, "I'm With Stupid," which boasted lots of special guests. Do you recognize the backing vocals on "That's Just What You Are"? That's Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze. Juliana Hatfield sang on some tracks, and her future husband, Michael Penn, played acoustic guitar on several tracks.
While commercial success has been elusive, her songwriting prowess has earned her two Grammys and wide critical acclaim. "Say Anything" defies all logical explanation for not giving Mann more commercial success. From her debut solo effort, it remains one of the best, most radio-friendly tunes she's ever written.
Mann is a darling of critics, but her brand of snarky lyrics wrapped in perky pop hasn't translated into commercial success. Her only chart appearance occurred in 1995 when "That's Just What You Are" (co-written with Jon Brion) managed to climb to #93. The song was lifted from her sophomore effort, "I'm With Stupid," which boasted lots of special guests. Do you recognize the backing vocals on "That's Just What You Are"? That's Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze. Juliana Hatfield sang on some tracks, and her future husband, Michael Penn, played acoustic guitar on several tracks.
While commercial success has been elusive, her songwriting prowess has earned her two Grammys and wide critical acclaim. "Say Anything" defies all logical explanation for not giving Mann more commercial success. From her debut solo effort, it remains one of the best, most radio-friendly tunes she's ever written.
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