Test for Echo
Rush
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Here we go, vertigo Video vertigo Test for echo Here we go, in slo-mo Video vertigo Test for echo Some kind of trouble on the sensory screen Camera curves over caved-in cop cars Bleacher-creatures, would-be desperados Clutch at plausible deniability Don't touch that dial, We're in denial Until the showcase trial on TV Some kind of pictures on the sense o'clock news Miles of yellow tape, silhouetted chalk lines Tough-talking hood boys in pro-team logo knock-offs Conform to uniforms of some corporate entity Don't change that station It's Gangster Nation Now crime's in syndication on TV Here we go, vertigo Video vertigo Test for echo Here we go, in slo-mo Video vertigo Test for echo Some kind of drama live on satellite Hidden camera coverage from the crime scene to the courtroom Nail-biting hood boys in borrowed ties and jackets Clutching at the straws of respectability Can't do the time? Don't do the crime And wind up in the perp. walk on TV
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Written by: Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Pye Dubois
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10 facts about this song
Album Presence"Test for Echo" is the title track of Rush's 16th studio album, released in 1996.
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LyricsIts lyrics were primarily written by Neil Peart, the band's drummer and primary lyricist, who was inspired by listening to people talking about things they didn't understand.
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Music & Lyrics CollaborationThe music, composed by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, syncs perfectly with Peart's lyrics to reflect the theme of Echo - communication gaps and technological changes present in the society.
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Morality Theme"Test for Echo" explores some profound societal and individual morality themes. It presents an introspective look at the nature of communication and understanding in the late 20th century.
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Production & ReleaseThe 1996 album, including "Test for Echo," was produced by Peter Collins, who had previously produced other albums for Rush, and was released by Anthem Records in Canada and Atlantic Records in the United States.
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ReceptionCritics found "Test for Echo" as one of the standout tracks from the album due to its relevant commentary on societal communication breakdowns.
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The Tour"Test for Echo" also marked the beginning of a significant tour for Rush. On this tour, the band deviated from their long-standing tradition of featuring an opening act, instead opting to perform an extensive three-hour set.
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Musical ProgressionThe song features complex song structures and intricate instrumentation, demonstrating Rush's steady progression from hard rock towards more elaborate and experimental music.
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Usage of Song Title"Test for Echo" is one of the songs where its title is used as a lyric within the song. This is a narrative technique that Rush uses in several of their songs.
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Break from MusicAfter the "Test for Echo" album and its subsequent tour, Rush took a five-year hiatus, their longest ever since they formed, due to personal tragedies in Neil Peart's life.
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