Podwork Angels: Hemispheres, 1978

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 Justin, Luke, and Noah to explore Rush’s proggiest effort to date. They struggle to pronounce “La Villa Strangiato” with the proper Italian flavor, discuss wood blocks and other sylvan instruments, and ponder whether the Kool-Aid Man might be the God of Balance we actually deserve. 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 – The Trees Justin – Circumstances Luke – La Villa Strangiato Noah – La Villa Strangiato Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much) Chris – “Monsters” theme from La Villa Strangiato Justin – “Monsters” theme from La Villa Strangiato Luke – Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres (Movements 5 & 6) Noah – Intro from The Trees Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric) Chris – Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres Justin – Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres Luke – The Trees Noah – Circumstances Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment) Chris – The Trees Justin – La Villa Strangiato Luke – Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres / The Trees Noah – La Villa Strangiato / Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To: Chris – The Mars Volta Justin – Crosby, Stills, Nash (& Young) Luke – Sigur Rós Noah – Mike Duncan