Between Darkness and Light: The Music of Double Agent by Rush

"Anxious and restless, pressed down by the darkness. So many decisions, a million revisions," exploring the music of Double Agent by Rush.

• How many songs have started just with only bass?
• Is it [also] Shayne's favorite song on Counterparts?
• Does the music of "Double Agent" sound as schizophrenic as the lyrics?
• How good are Geddy's spoken parts and raps in Rush songs?
• Tim explains why he loves the drums on this song
• What does Shayne think of Geddy Lee's harmonies in this song?
• How does "Double Agent" sound in headphones?
• What makes the solo section so great?
• Tim remembers fire during the live performance of "Double Agent"

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The hosts delve into a detailed discussion about the Rush song "Double Agent.' They explore and appreciate the complexities of the song's guitar work, keyboards, and drumming. They discuss Alex Lifeson's atypical guitar techniques, Geddy Lee's bass lines, and Neil Peart's drumming. They also enjoy Geddy's harmonies and find the vocals intriguing, including the spoken word. They wrap up the show evaluations by comparing each member's performance to other Rush songs.