I have to think about this one too, but here are a few thoughts on this very special album to me.
I too find "Now and Then" one of Gord's most remarkable songs for imagery, lyrics, strong voice, and one those grow on you more melodies every time you listen to it.
I also find Cherokee Bend to be a heartfelt song, if memory serves loosely based on Hal Boorland's "Light in the Forest" book.
The Soul Is the Rock is one of the most metaphorical and complex songs GL has written IMHO, and I think it reflects what one can only guess was during a very introspective time for Gord when he wrote it;soul searching.
Contrasted by the beautifully simple and HAPPY Rainbow Trout.
W/O meaning to comment on every one, I'd add Bend in the Water to be simple and Fun. Its one of the most uplifting of Gord's songs I am aware of.
One more: Cold On the Shoulder; I think its one of Gord's more thoughtful songs full of allegory and other forms of metaphor that, without overthinking it, is clip-clop western fun, but upon closer inspection I believe is meant to convey a multitude of complex gifts of wisdom from GL to us.
Thanks Daylight Matty for the topic, and apologies for substituting my thoughts on this very special album to me, in lieu of an ordering of songs I must think on. I seriously doubt if anyone is holding there breath on that.
geo Steve