Natural Science (track) by Rush

Natural Science by Rush
Year: 1980
From the album Permanent Waves (track #6)
Average Rating: 
86/100 (from 144 votes)
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86/100 (from 144 votes)
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This track is rated in the top 1% of all tracks on BestEverAlbums.com. This track has a Bayesian average rating of 86.3/100, a mean average of 86.0/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 87.0/100. The standard deviation for this track is 11.3.

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From 03/28/2022 08:34
A Rush epic as so many other epics. Good, but it is getting repetitive after a while.
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From 01/17/2017 17:06
In all the Rush pantheon of outstanding songs, this one stand with the top of the heap. A brilliant metaphor set to mind-blowing music. A perfect 100/100. Unique, hugely ambitious, and 100% successful on every level.
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From 06/25/2016 03:07
Top 10 Rush song for me. Epic and progressive as fuck.
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From 01/29/2016 14:25
My fave Rush song. Epic. Well thought out lyrics and amazing musicianship.
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From 07/14/2013 16:45
Filled with beauty, power, and jamming. Natural Science is a highly rated but overlooked Rush track.
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