Lyle S. Russell, Author, Creator, & Podcast Host
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While doing my Sunday morning workout and listening to my rock playlist (which consists of 316 songs), It occurred to me there are really only about ten of those tracks that really get me moving. There are many lists out there, but this one is mine. Get ready to rock! Continue reading The Top Ten List of My Favorite Rock and Roll Songs of All Time
I’ve always loved Peter Gabriel’s song, San Jacinto. The lyrics rolled around in my head long enough to create a short story based on the Apache ceremony he refers to in the song. This is in no way accurate to any Apache ceremony. It’s just my interpretation of what the lyrics conjured up for me. Enjoy! Continue reading San Jacinto
Political commentary is a dangerous minefield these days, but art does imitate life. This song is no different and was a prophecy before its time. Continue reading What Rush’s Song, Cygnus X-1, Can Teach Us About The Current Political Climate in America
The beginning of a supernatural short story based on the lyrics of “Reverend Wrinkle” by Black Stone Cherry. Enjoy! Continue reading Reverend Wrinkle
Follow along our journey of dream set lists! This time, I take on the sonic psychedelic sounds of prog-rock super group Pink Floyd! Continue reading My Dream Set List: Pink Floyd
The R40 Tour in 2015 was their last, and it featured songs from across their catalog, but it needed more oomph in my opinion. So now, let’s turn their final set list on it’s ear and speculate on what it should have been! Continue reading My Dream Set List: RUSH
The final review of Rush’s 20th studio album is here! Check out the rock and roll legacy they leave behind here! Continue reading Rush Review – Clockwork Angels, The Band's Legacy, & Final Thoughts
Author‘s Note: This article originally appeared on another website I write for, That Hashtag Show, and appeared on March 23rd, … Continue reading Rush Review – The 2k's: "Vapor Trails" & "Snakes and Arrows"
Counterparts – 1993 Riding the success of Roll the Bones, the boys got back in studio two years later for … Continue reading Rush Review – The 90’s: “Counterparts” & “Test for Echo”
Struggling with your writing? Open your mind with a little bit of music. Continue reading Listen To Music While You Write? I Say Yes, You Can!
The Rush Review details two albums in the discography; 1989’s Presto and 1991’s Roll The Bones. Read on to see why these albums are so special to me. Continue reading Rush Review – 80’s-90’s: “Presto” and “Roll the Bones”
Author’s Note: This review was originally published on another website I write for, That Hashtag Show, and was published on … Continue reading Rush Review – the 80’s: “Power Windows” & “Hold Your Fire”
In the next installment, the Rush Review covers two early 80s albums: 1982’s Signals and 1984’s Grace Under Pressure! Check it out here! Continue reading Rush Review – The 80’s: “Signals” and “Grace Under Pressure”
Author’s Note: This article originally appeared on another website I write for, That Hashtag Show, on January 30th, 2020 Permanent … Continue reading Rush Review – The 80’s: “Permanent Waves” & “Moving Pictures”
Author’s note: This article originally ppeared on another website I write for, That Hashtag Show, on January 24th, 2020 A … Continue reading Rush Review – The 70’s: “A Farewell to Kings” & “Hemispheres”
The Rush Review rolls on with 1975’s 2112! This one is in my top-3 best Rush albums list and it was so much fun to review. Continue reading Rush Review – The 70’s: “2112”
As far as their recording label is concerned, 1975’s Caress of Steel was not a success. The highest it got to on the Billboard 200 is 148th, However, mega-fans love it and often refer to it as Rush’s most underrated triumph. Continue reading Rush Review – The 70’s: “Caress of Steel”
Author’s note: This article originally appeared on another website I write for, http://www.thathashtagshow.com. This, and my Rush articles that follow … Continue reading Rush Review– The 70’s: “Rush” and “Fly by Night”
A look back at Rush’s 40 years of Geek Rock & Roll. Join me through four decades of the highs and lows of the Canadian progressive-rock super-group! Continue reading Rush – 40 Years of Geek Rock-n-Roll
Lyle S. Russell, Author, Creator, & Podcast Host 