Podwork Angels: 2112, 1976

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