Is Rush over-rated or what?
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Topic: Is Rush over-rated or what?
Posted By: gdub411
Subject: Is Rush over-rated or what?
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 10:14
| self explanatory I think. |
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Posted By: frenchie
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 11:46
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shazam!!! ------------- The Worthless Recluse 
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Posted By: asuma
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 12:56
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il have to agree with frenchie on this very deep and
meaningfull issue. SHAZAM ------------- *Remember all advice given by Asuma is for entertainment purposes only. Asuma is not a licensed medical doctor, psychologist, or counselor and he does not play one on TV.* |
Posted By: Petra
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 13:42
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Argh! Too many answers to choose from Ice Cream is yummy
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Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 13:50
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Hey sonny I was listening to Prog before........... See your other poll ------------- 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 13:57
| I haven't rated any of the Rush albums yet, so it's still underrated. and America Sucks, and the western world sucks and my vaccuumcleaner sucks, and this thread sucks, and red sucks, and it sucks to suck a sucker. SHAZAM!!!! |
Posted By: Prog_Bassist
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 14:25
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Rush rule. They aren't overrated at all...underrated if anything. ------------- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhuxaD8NzaY" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhuxaD8NzaY |
Posted By: Certif1ed
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 16:09
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Hey - I don't see "what" as a choice... |
Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 16:13
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Rush are Gods you puny man 
Posted By: Certif1ed
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 17:01
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Don't get paranoid, Reed - the choice was "over-rated or what?". Since I don't think they're over-rated, I wanted to choose "what", but that option is sadly not present.
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Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 17:04
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Shouldn't you be going dahn't mill? Or does the Working Time Directive proscribe 23 hour shifts? I used to dream of living in a box? Cardboard box? You were lucky! -------------
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Posted By: Certif1ed
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 17:06
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We lived at t' bottom of a swamp... |
Posted By: Glass-Prison
Date Posted: October 31 2004 at 20:52
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I'd get a bowl of Ice Cream.... but the Snakes!!! The SNAKES are after ME!!!! |
Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: November 01 2004 at 06:53
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They are overrated now.... ...and stop bashing the 'Beard or I'll tell everybody a story about Fish sl*gging of his fans as 'saddo geeks... ------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |
Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: November 01 2004 at 12:36
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I've never understood the seemingly fanatical devotion to Rush of a few members here so... overrated for me. I also second shazam. |
Posted By: ShrinkingViolet
Date Posted: November 01 2004 at 12:43
*raised eyebrow..girlie curiosity aroused* *coughs* .........*drumroll*.....ok Rush Are Overrated!!!!! way way way too much |
sigod wrote:Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: November 01 2004 at 14:42
Another thread meant only to offend. If you can stand in Alex, Geddy or Neil's shoes, go ahead and throw stones. If not, have some respect. 
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Posted By: gdub411
Date Posted: November 01 2004 at 14:46
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Actually D'Bo..if you read the choices it is meant to be silly. I did it to raz Reed Lover a bit...no other reason...sorry if you're offended. |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: November 01 2004 at 15:54
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Overated!! On yer bike, mate. Behold the greatest rock album ever recorded:
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Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: November 01 2004 at 16:07
Make fun of Reed because she's a bawdy harlot, ya know, common knowledge on which we would all agree. |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: November 02 2004 at 03:15
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Rush are the ONLY seventies prog band still making decent albums. |
Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: November 02 2004 at 04:34
Nah, you're quite right, Moving Piccys is fantastic but would you rather listen to the above or...
Face it. As much as you might (and indeed I might) hate to admit it, they are past their best ------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |
Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: November 02 2004 at 04:42
The Fish Geek story might need it's own thread BTW every vote on this poll that says they're not sure about Rush is a vote for Bush. Don't let him have another four more years... ------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: November 02 2004 at 05:19
Hi sigod Yes. They are past their best. I'm not disputing that for a minute. Question was, are they overated?? IMO. NO Give me Moving Pictures any day. Roll the bones is not bad. (8/10) ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: November 02 2004 at 07:03
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Yes, I misunderstood Blacksword, sorry about that guv. In that light I don't think that they're overrated (not any more than the big three, Yes, Genesis and The Jackson 5). It is notable however that Rush recently sold out an arena tour or the UK. Not many prog bands can still do that.
------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: November 02 2004 at 07:46
Indeed they did. Good shows they were too, if a bit loud I reckon if Genesis reformed (properly with Gabriel & Hackett) they could do some huge shows. As for the Jackson 5, well frankly I'm disgusted that the archives ignore them. Great prog heroes! ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: November 02 2004 at 17:27
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Arguably Rush were a bit overrated in the seventies (up to Hemispheres) getting caught between 2 stools (prog and metal).But then they really found their niche on albums like Moving Pictures.I also think their nineties albums are worthwhile although many question their prog credentials.My favourite Rush album is the live set 'Different Stages'.I can't think of any band now that packs such a punch in a live arena. |
Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: November 02 2004 at 17:51
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If you listen to the 90's albums there is some really thoughtful stuff to enjoy.Obviously they do not carry the same punch as they did 20 yrs ago but then who does? They are not the type of band who "go through the motions" and their music has continued to evolve,but evolving away from prog rock.Maybe they should have their own niche -"tech-rock" or something similar.They are not prog rock any more and probably havent been prog rock apart from COS-AFTK. It is reaaly insulting,I think, to judge Rush by the standards of others.They are unique and certainly do not intend to merely reproduce their most popular albums for the gratification of non-committed fans. Tell me, what have Yes,Genesis, Elp or King Crimson been doing of note whilst Rush have been releasing their last half a dozen albums? Which crowds have The Ozric Tentacles, Porcupine Tree, Marillion or the Mars Volta been wowing? Could Dream theater fill the concert halls of Europe and the Americas? What oportunities have Rush had that were denied Anglagard, Echolyn, Fish or Steve Hackett? Pray tell! Every person has the right to dislike Rush, that's a matter of taste but I find it amazing that on a Prog Rock forum of all places,people are actually debating if Rush are overrated! I remember Charles Shaar Murray of the NME once replying to a letter in that "esteemed" rag in the late seventies:"dont worry (John?) just think of all the people out there who cant tell the difference between Rush and sh*t!" Join the club.
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Posted By: gdub411
Date Posted: November 02 2004 at 18:12
I can't believe you people. This poll was designed just to have a bit of fun with Reed Lover. What a bunch of humorless twits!
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Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: November 02 2004 at 18:41
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Just enjoying a bit of pontificating Greg. You should be more worried what i am going to do to you if Bush wins! -------------
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Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 05:51
Is REED over-rated or what  ------------- Billy Connolly Dream Theater Terry Gilliam Hagen Quartet Jethro Tull Mike Keneally |
Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 06:11
I can never visit England again, Reed would kill me  This massage was sponsored by REED-STALKERS UK  ------------- Billy Connolly Dream Theater Terry Gilliam Hagen Quartet Jethro Tull Mike Keneally |
Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 06:24
Yes I think BUSH is Over-Rated 
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Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 06:50
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especially Gavin. I don't know what Gwen sees in him. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi"> 
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Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 07:05
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Not forgetting his sister, Trevor.
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Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 07:10
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Trevor? forgive me, I thought I could keep up. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi">
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Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 07:12
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I can´t
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Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 08:00
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I see snakes! Snakes everywhere!! hehe, didn't see that the first time. Definitely my choice. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi">
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Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 08:14
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Hey, Bush is out there still putting out albums. Where are all the other presidents eh? Carter, Nixon, Regan have all just dropped off the face of the earth? Bush still sells out arenas all over the world. Everybody is entitled to their opinion but as that esteemed rag 'The New York Post' put it 'People have to remember the difference between Bush and sh*t' See what I did there?
------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 08:19
------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 08:43
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ties in nicely with my comment about the Democrats needing to disband and pursue solo projects ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi">
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Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 09:42
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Guess who was here...
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Posted By: Carlos
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 09:44
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SINCE THEY'RE ONE OF THE GREATEST NUMBERS IN PROG-SCENE WHY CAN THEY BE CONSIDER AS A OVER-RATED BAND?...I WOULD SUGGEST IF PINK FLOYD IS AN OVERRATED BAND TOO?...SOME BANDS HAVE WRITTEN THEIR OWN HISTORY AND THEY REMAIN AS LEGENDS AND RUSH DEFINETLY ARE ONE OF THEM... THEN ...."NO" THEY'RE NOT... ------------- Democracy=A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people... 
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Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 10:41
Spock's Beard anyone?  ------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |
Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 11:11
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You're not stalking me you Scandanavian Sausage Jockey!
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Posted By: Sweetnighter
Date Posted: November 03 2004 at 12:09
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Vote Rush ------------- I bleed coffee. When I don't drink coffee, my veins run dry, and I shrivel up and die. "Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso? Is that like the bank of Italian soccer death or something?" -my girlfriend |
Posted By: Cygnus
Date Posted: July 21 2005 at 04:36
YES THY ARE BUT ANYWAY AMERICA SUCKS. |
Posted By: DeathRow
Date Posted: July 21 2005 at 04:52
You are right, but Rush is Canadian LOL It's a set up, I know, you know Rush is Canadian, but someone needs to take the bait :p ------------- PEACE OUT |
Posted By: BaldJean
Date Posted: July 21 2005 at 05:07
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I haven't heard much Rush so far, but what I heard was very average, no more and no less, so my impression is they are overrated. -------------  A shot of me as High Priestess of Gaia during our fall festival. Ceterum censeo principiis obsta |
Posted By: Pablo_P
Date Posted: July 21 2005 at 07:58
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WHAT A TWISTED POLL!!! RUSH IS NOT OVERRATED - IT IS A GREAT BAND INDEED!!!
"In the constellation of cygnus... " ------------- Pablo P. |
Posted By: Humanizzimo
Date Posted: July 21 2005 at 10:22
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Posted By: GoldenSpiral
Date Posted: July 21 2005 at 11:14
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by voting 'yes they are overrated' instead of 'ice cream is yummy' am I asserting that ice cream is NOT yummy? ------------- http://www.myspace.com/altaic" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/altaic ALTAIC "Oceans Down You'll Lie" coming soon |
Posted By: Ethereal
Date Posted: July 25 2005 at 09:07
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Underestimated maybe.. if u ask mainstream listeners about Rush they
will know them alright..and they will put them next to New Order and
say they're pop!
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Posted By: R o V e R
Date Posted: July 25 2005 at 17:27
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RUSH is not over rated every prog fan should listen to the music very carefully, before starting a new topic , otherwise it is a waste of energy,and time,
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Posted By: Cygnus
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 04:58
oh man i mean the us.... |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 06:11
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I definitely think that Gdub wishes Cheney was President! Everyone knows he prefers Dick to Bush! |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 12:32
*bump* to attract Gdub's attention to feeble joke at his expense!
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 13:07
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Well you are wrong then! But Gong are tedious, thats true! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: King of Loss
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 13:11
| No, hell no, no hell no, they are very important to Progressive music and the evolution of it to Progressive Metal, like it or not, Rush played a big role in evolving Progressive Music into something that is beautiful today. |
Posted By: fungusucantkill
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 13:18
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now now now how can you say that they are overrated jesus christ is overrated i mean after 2000 and sum odd years of praise don't you think thats enough? but anyway long live the limelight foo javascript popupDetail;"> |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 13:36
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Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 14:37
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What kind of insane question is this?
Heck no. |
Posted By: cucacola54
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 15:07
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no, i love them.. always be a fan... ------------- Most listened albums last week 
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