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Gold [Mercury] by Rush

Gold [Mercury] by Rush

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Key Information
Artist: Rush
Record Label: Mercury
Genre: Rock and Pop
Subgenre: Hard Rock
Release Date: April 25, 2006
Number of Discs: 2
Song List: Disc 1
: 1. Spirit of Radio
2. Trees
3. Freewill
4. Xanadu
5. Bastille Day
6. By-Tor and the Snow Dog
7. Anthem
8. Closer to the Heart
9. 2112 Overture
10. Temples of Syrinx
11. La Villa Strangiato
12. Fly by Night
13. Finding My Way
14. Working Man
Song List: Disc 2
: 1. Big Money
2. Red Barchetta
3. Subdivisions
4. Time Stand Still
5. Mystic Rhythms
6. Analog Kid
7. Distant Early Warning
8. Marathon
9. Body Electric
10. Mission
11. Limelight
12. Red Sector A
13. New World Man
14. Tom Sawyer
15. Force Ten
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Details: Rush: Geddy Lee (vocals, synthesizer, bass guitar); Alex Lifeson (guitar, synthesizer); John Rutsey, Neil Peart (drums). An excellent survey of Rush's career from 1974 to 1987, this 2006 two-disc set presents a slightly altered pairing of the earlier compilations RETROSPECTIVE I and II. Although the 29-track collection's non-chronological order may initially seem perplexing, GOLD paints an excellent portrait of the revered Canadian power trio, moving from dynamic prog-rock classics ("The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill") to more straightforward early tunes ("Fly By Night" and "Working Man") to buoyant synth-laden moments ("The Big Money" and "Time Stands Still," the latter featuring Aimee Mann on additional vocals). Although the near-legendary technical skills of bassist/singer Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer Neil Peart are fully on display, GOLD also showcases their collective ability to create remarkably engaging songs that meld pop, prog, and metal sensibilities. While listeners seeking ...
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