Rush September 18, 2012

One month later, I saw them in Monteral on the same tour. I think it was great. It was very different from the Time Machine Tour. More synthetizer tracks from Signals, and Power Windows. The first part was great. It will conveice me to buy the whole Signals album. The second part with the eight-people string orchestra was even better. I love Clockwork Angels so that wasn't much of a problem. However, I expected more classics from the 70's and less songs from CA. Although this show was less funny and with less classics than on the time machine tour, Rush are still great. Geddy's voice was even better compared to the last tour. There were many impressive visual effects. There wasn't a seat that was empty. But there were many fans that were dissapointed. One even said to me that this was the worst show he even went in 20 years. But the vast majority of them were not. They were satified. Not every show should be the same.

Don't have much to add, but I can't contain myself because I'm seeing them in 19 days!!!!! I actually am excited about the setlist, because I really like the new album and prefer the Signals - Power Windows era to their 70's stuff. (Blasphemy! ) It's like they planned the show especially for me!

I don't get the dislike for either VP or CA....both are fantastic works by Rush. Sure its not AFTK or Hemispheres, but damn if those albums don't kick a$$.

Uh-oh.  Well, I'm committed to go - maybe I'll go get a beer during the CA set.  At least I'm not alone in really being underwhelmed by that album.

i wont rush to judgement

I just saw this thread. Jealousy is a curse but I would have loved to be there. Great times had by all I see. Awesome concert by the sound of it. Hope a DVD is forthcoming soon.

I enjoyed the Rush show at the Palace. I am a fan of the Clockwork Angels album. After seeing them play Spirit Of Radio, Freewill, Limelight etc on previous tours, I thought that the set list was a refreshing change of pace. I was happy that we saw Revised Set List B as opposed to A. I really didn't want to see Bravado and Manhattan Project once again and The Body Electric has never been one of my favorites. As far as the string section...I thought they did a great job! I was expecting a "traditional" sit down string section. Instead, they were up and rocking. I thought Caravan sounded amazing with strings. They also really added to the emotional darkness of Red Sector A. I also thought the decision to break up the drum solo into three smaller solos was a great idea. Prior to this, Neil's solo has been very similar in form over the past 10 years or so. I was also glad that they returned to the Overture / Temples Of Syrinx / Grand Finale version of 2112, as last performed on the R30 tour. Hearing "Attention All Planets..." always gives me goose bumps. To me, it was a fitting way to end the show. I came away from the show very pleased.

I would like to see them do a tour with an orchestra, similar to what Yes did approximately 10 years ago. They could possibly bring new life into some of their older epics, that they either simply quote, or ignore altogether. I would have faith that they could arrange the orchestra in such a way as to enhance their music without sounding like they just stuck strings on everything, like Metallica did. 

A very good review, Scott, and a pity it wasn't everything you wanted.

Sweet.  Thanks!

I actually have Rush in Rio, I must have forgotten it was on there.