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Working Man - Certainly not perfect, but a Rush classic, the song that put them on the map, and a good sign of things to come. 6.5/10
In the End - Fitting as a closer, but still nowhere close of what’s to come. 6/10
The Fountain of Lamneth - Song was never able to interest me. My score here is pretty reflective of my opinion of Caress as a whole. 2/10
Something for Nothing - I’ve always liked this song. Probably the strongest on side 2. Best of the first four so far. 7/10
Cygnus X-1, Book I: The Voyage - Loved it from first listen. 9/10
La Villa Strangiato - Incredible song. Abrupt ending is a little awkward as an album closer, but eh, whatever. 10/10
Natural Science - Favorite Rush song ever. So of course it’s a perfect 10/10.
Vital Signs - Loved this one too from first listen, but not quite as good as the previous two. 8.5/10
Countdown - Neat idea with cool imagery from the lyrics, but it’s still kinda meh to me. Underwhelming closer to a blah album (except Subdivisions and Losing It) 6.5/10
Between the Wheels - Many love Signals and hate Grace Under Pressure. I’m the exact opposite, and this was a perfect closer for the album. 10/10
Mystic Rhythms - Power Windows was an incredible record. Until this song. Average at best, plodding energy killer at worst. I respect the love for it since it’s such a different song for Rush, I just don’t share it. 6.5/10
High Water - Hated it at first listen. It’s kind of like my experience with IPAs, though. I couldn’t drink them to begin, then I began to tolerate them more, but only because I forced myself to. I can drink them, but I don’t really *enjoy* them. That’s High Water. Over time it’s grown on me, and I appreciate it for what it is, but it’s still not really good... 5/10
Available Light - I’ll plagiarize fadetoblackdude. An excellent, underrated song and a great album closer. 10/10
You Bet Your Life - A fun little ditty which I originally had fun memorizing and singing the chorus background. But it hasn’t aged well. 6/10
Everyday Glory - Also really liked initially, but again, like YBYL, also hasn’t aged well. 6.5/10
Carve Away the Stone - Not a bad song, but not a good one either. It’s just kinda... there. 6/10
Out of the Cradle - Fitting as a closer given the circumstances of the album and the song’s prognostic optimism, but it’s still the weakest on the record and not very good. 4.5/10
We Hold On - My third favorite song on S&A. And it’s only mediocre, which again reflects my feelings toward the album as a whole. 5.5/10
The Garden - Another fitting closer, both for the album and the band’s career. And while not perfect, it’s still damn strong. The best closer since Presto. 8/10
*** Disclaimer - Opinions stated as facts are still obviously just opinions.