Allegaeon - Subdivisions (RUSH COVER)

Allegaeon's cover of Rush's "Subdivisions" from the "Proponent for Sentience" album. Produced/mixed/mastered by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio.

LYRICS:
Sprawling on the fringes of the city
In geometric order
An insulated border
In-between the bright lights
And the far, unlit unknown

Growing up, it all seems so one-sided
Opinions all provided
The future pre-decided
Detached and subdivided
In the mass-production zone

Nowhere is the dreamer
Or the misfit so alone

Subdivisions
In the high school halls
In the shopping malls
Conform or be cast out
Subdivisions
In the basement bars
In the backs of cars
Be cool or be cast out

Any escape might help to smooth
The unattractive truth
But the suburbs have no charms to soothe
The restless dreams of youth

Drawn like moths, we drift into the city
The timeless old attraction
Cruising for the action
Lit up like a firefly
Just to feel the living night

Some will sell their dreams for small desires
Or lose the race to rats
Get caught in ticking traps
And start to dream of somewhere
To relax their restless flight

Somewhere out of a memory
Of lighted streets on quiet nights

Subdivisions
In the high school halls
In the shopping malls
Conform or be cast out
Subdivisions
In the basement bars
In the backs of cars
Be cool or be cast out

Any escape might help to smooth
The unattractive truth
But the suburbs have no charms to soothe
The restless dreams of youth

[rafaellago]

This is a cover done right. Good to see Riley whip out some cleans too, he has a great tone! This is one of those songs that could be easily ruined if it became a sprawling mess of tremolo, blast beats and growling. You guys modernized it without killing the original's vibe. Amazing.

[zilrog-diggidy]

I know this probably won't even be seen by you guys but thank you so much for making this. My Dad passed away in 2016, and shortly after I found this song. He was a huge rush fan, and you guys are easily my favorite band. Hearing this song start I felt an almost punch to my chest, and I fell in love. You guys are one of the few metal bands out there that are still doing it right. You respect the legends that came before, you made one of the best covers of all time, and you never take yourselves too seriously. Never stop doing what your doing. You guys are metal done right. Thanks.

[mediocre_gaming_skills]

2:02 this vocal melody is just so amazing.

[spck]

I'm an old (literally) Rush fan. I have been since Hemispheres came out and have seen them three times live. Anyway, this is a fantastic cover. How the hell can anybody who likes Rush not appreciate the musicianship in this and how well it's done. As the kids say: SMDH.

[Yuurgens]

This isn't just the best Rush cover song I've ever heard bar none, it's probably the best cover song in general I've ever listened to. I can't get enough of how good this is. Every listen through on this song is wonderful, I wouldn't change a damn thing.

[bjjbrawler]

Probably my favorite Rush song. Subdivisions always "awoke" something in me.... the lyrics just resonate within me for some reason.

So I just heard this cover on Sirius Liquid Metal and my mind was blown!! Great cover while giving huge respect to Rush's version... sounds great!

[mrearpenstein]

I've been a RUSH fan since 1983, you guys have finally answered my dream of a really good metal cover of one of my favorite RUSH songs. Well done!!!

[ericblair]

Sometimes a cover is so good, the intro tells you, "This is going to be great!" and the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. This is one of those covers. I've been a Rush fan since the mid 80's and I've always loved this song. Wonderful job, lads! Sounds amazing!

[koreyrecinella]

I really wish more bands would have the respect and ability to pull off such an amazing cover of a great band.

[HKRocks]

Damn that guy can sing pretty well ... hope we hear more on the new album !

[xBlueAutumnx]

This band is so seriously underrated. How in the world does this not get more coverage? I've been listening to this band for a long time.

[gutemberg]

I never followed this band's work before, but in the last months they're putting out these awesome videos and now I'm in love.

[Dustin]

I came here REALLY wanting to hate this, as I do most Rush covers, particular with the connotation of it being a "death metal" version...

I was wrong and pleasantly surprised. Good job guys, well done, making it unique and your own but not so much so that it lost the original song.

What stood out most were the vocals; EXTREMELY WELL DONE. Very enjoyable, not winy, no growls, just straight forward performed well and controlled nicely.

[AnthraxiusMAX]

These guys never cease to amaze me. Greg and the guys have outdone themselves with this. I said it before and I'll say it again, "Grammy worthy".

[TheMattyPlant]

Casually listening to Rush, comments saying about THIS bands cover, i'll give it a go... WAS WORTH IT!

[elmoblatch]

The guitar player takes a moment to scratch his nose mid solo, and does not miss a beat.

[cymbalkiller]

As a die-hard RUSH fan, I have to say -- This. Is. AWESOME! My favorite part is the harmonies...wait, no...the drums...wait, no...ok, it's a tie. It's all so beautiful! Well done, gents!

[haplopeart]

awesome cover! Hits my love of RUSH and my more serious Metal edge all at once!

[mentallarry]

Just FUCKING incredible. Hardcore Rush fan since 1976, you guys honour this song in a way that would make Alex, Neil and Geddy cry.

[ArmandCoetzee]

I'm impressed at how well they are able to pull the clean vocals off