Åkerfeldt vs. Wilson

King of Loss wrote: New Rush is just not good, they should think about trying to write more 10 minute songs than boring 5 minute pop songs. IQ, on the other hand, is growing. One of my favorite Neo-Prog bands.

New Rush isn't the best out there, but they're trying and that's really all that counts. And they are comfortable where they are at musically and I don't think they plan on returning to the 10 minute Sci-Fi vibe they went for in the late 70s ever again, but it would be nice.

Cygnus X-2 wrote: King of Loss wrote: New Rush is just not good, they should think about trying to write more 10 minute songs than boring 5 minute pop songs. IQ, on the other hand, is growing. One of my favorite Neo-Prog bands. New Rush isn't the best out there, but they're trying and that's really all that counts. And they are comfortable where they are at musically and I don't think they plan on returning to the 10 minute Sci-Fi vibe they went for in the late 70s ever again, but it would be nice.

As if Micky was not enough, there's more people dissing Rush around here... Anyway, who says that 10-minute songs are better than 5-minute ones? DT are proof enough of the untruth of this statement...

*rushes for flame shield*

Then, I don't really think that the songs on "Vapor Trails" have much to do with pop. Perhaps Rush did some poppier tracks in the past, but their new direction seems rather different to me. Then again, perhaps it's just the fangirl in me speaking...

It wasn't you bashing Rush, Cyggie, it was Flossy... And I agree with you on all counts!

Cygnus X-2 wrote: Ghost Rider wrote: Cygnus X-2 wrote: King of Loss wrote: New Rush is just not good, they should think about trying to write more 10 minute songs than boring 5 minute pop songs. IQ, on the other hand, is growing. One of my favorite Neo-Prog bands. New Rush isn't the best out there, but they're trying and that's really all that counts. And they are comfortable where they are at musically and I don't think they plan on returning to the 10 minute Sci-Fi vibe they went for in the late 70s ever again, but it would be nice. As if Micky was not enough, there's more people dissing Rush around here... Anyway, who says that 10-minute songs are better than 5-minute ones? DT are proof enough of the untruth of this statement... *rushes for flame shield* Then, I don't really think that the songs on "Vapor Trails" have much to do with pop. Perhaps Rush did some poppier tracks in the past, but their new direction seems rather different to me. Then again, perhaps it's just the fangirl in me speaking... I wasn't bashing them, Raffaella, I was just stating what I feel is the current situation with the band. While I don't think Vapor Trails is the greatest album ever, it had more than enough great moments to make me give it a steady rotation in my cd player. Still, wouldn't it be awesome for a sequel to Hemispheres or a wild instrumental like La Villa to pop up randomly on their next album?

New Rush isn't pop, Flossy!

King of Loss wrote: Cygnus X-2 wrote: New Rush isn't pop, Flossy!      Yea, but its pretty much poop.

Not really.

Ghost Rider wrote: Tony, where are you when you are needed?

Well I could be on gigolo duty if you asked nicely...


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Tony R wrote: Ghost Rider wrote: Tony, where are you when you are needed? Well I could be on gigolo duty if you asked nicely... ....

BTW... Aren't we going hugely OT in this thread?

What the heck do you mean by that?!?

Tony R wrote: [ Well what's there to argue about? SW is a seriously talented musician,singer,composer,producer,and lyricist.....and Akelfeld has a singing style designed to clear all wildlife off the nearest 40 acres. Rush are the most talented bunch of musicians in the world,continue to release wonderfully progressive albums and those who dont agree will get Terminated. And for a fee I am willing to accompany ladies "of a certain age" Ok?

"Ladies of a certain age..." hmm... I think we are about the same age, but as usual there's prejudice against women who are not 20 any more... Luckily enough, I don't need to be "accompanied" at present... and I'll stop at that!