Musically , '' Anthem '' is a classic example of early Rush , heavy and loud , with fast guitar , drum , and bass licks , and featuring the very high - pitched early singing style of Geddy Lee .
Musically , '' Anthem '' is a classic example of early Rush . 
 Heavy and loud , with fast guitar , drum , and bass licks , the song features the very high - pitched , early singing , style of Geddy Lee .