Test For Echo

Rush

About Test For Echo

"Test for Echo" is the title track and first single from Canadian rock band Rush's 16th studio album released in 1996. The song's lyrics were written by Neil Peart and Pye Dubois with music written by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The song also peaked at #6 on the Canadian Singles Chart, which is the band's highest position on that chart since New World Man peaked at #1 in 1982. It was the band's fourth consecutive album to yield a chart-topper on this chart, along with "Stick It Out" from Counterparts, "Show Don't Tell" from Presto and "Dreamline" from Roll the Bones.  


Year:
1998
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#3

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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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Rush

Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario. The band is composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist and backing vocalist Alex Lifeson, and drummer, percussionist and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went through a number of re-configurations between 1968 and 1974, achieving their iconic lineup when Peart replaced original drummer John Rutsey in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first United States tour. Rutsey's departure stemmed primarily from health concerns regarding his diabetes. In 2015 the band played their final show due to Peart's declining health. more »

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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.
Lyrics
Its 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.
Music & Lyrics Collaboration
The 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.
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.
Production & Release
The 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.
Reception
Critics found "Test for Echo" as one of the standout tracks from the album due to its relevant commentary on societal communication breakdowns.
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.
Musical Progression
The song features complex song structures and intricate instrumentation, demonstrating Rush's steady progression from hard rock towards more elaborate and experimental music.
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.
Break from Music
After 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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