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Points: 24429 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 13:53
I am a big Rush fan (surprise surprise!), but, as I have stated on numerous occasions, I tend to prefer their more recent output to their Seventies albums. I also agree with Linus's statement that the prog element in their music is not as strong as in the case of many other bands  featured on this website. However, they are a great band with a unique sound, and their live shows are amongst the best I've ever witnessed. Contrarily to what some people seem to believe, I don't think a band or artist has to be 'prog' in order to be good

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Points: 10665 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 13:42
Originally posted by TGM: Orb TGM: Orb wrote:

Originally posted by crimson87 crimson87 wrote:

Why is Caress of steel so low rated then? We all seem to agree that is very good


Weirdly enough, it seems that album is more loved by non-Rush-fans than the big Rush-fans.


That's the truth, yes. Speaking for myself, I can understand why many on a prog rock site would find them overrated. They were a great gateway band for me, showing that music not necessarily have to straight-forward, and they remain one of my favourite rock bands. They will always be. Perhaps weaker on prog credentials for many of their albums than many fans would admit, they still played some pretty unique stuff seen to their popularity.
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Points: 16111 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 13:40
Caress of Steel has none of the qualities of Rush that Rush fans love about the band. There's slow moving, lo-key epics and a song based purely on humor. Rush fans have no sense of humor

although even among us you'll find that Bastille Day and Lakeside Park are favorites
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Points: 8052 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 13:36
Originally posted by crimson87 crimson87 wrote:

Why is Caress of steel so low rated then? We all seem to agree that is very good


Weirdly enough, it seems that album is more loved by non-Rush-fans than the big Rush-fans.
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Points: 1818 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 13:34
Why is Caress of steel so low rated then? We all seem to agree that is very good
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Points: 8052 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 13:28
Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

or just give him a copy of Caress of Steel 


Best suggestion ever ClapClapClap

Personally, I do think Rush are over-rated. Not because they're not good, but simply because their fans are quite devoted (this coming from VDGG's most rabid fan) but haven't yet really given me much reason to agree with them.

1. Lyrics. Peart's style often comes across as a bit strained and basic to me. Equally, it does sometimes hit the spot perfectly (The Fountain Of Lamneth, Cygnus X-I). I still don't really think he rivals the other great lyricists around.

2. Virtuosity. Often hear Rush called the best at their respective instruments. Don't see it, myself. They're all good, and have a lot of space to show off, but I don't see why they are so highly rated. Especially compared to a few rather overlooked (here, at least) figures of the 70s scene (Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond, for instance).

3. Geddy Lee won a best keyboard player poll. Yes, reading capability :p

But Caress of Steel is awesome. Get that one.
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Points: 32181 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 12:41
Originally posted by febus febus wrote:

Originally posted by MovingPictures07 MovingPictures07 wrote:

Originally posted by febus febus wrote:

Originally posted by MovingPictures07 MovingPictures07 wrote:

Originally posted by rushfan4 rushfan4 wrote:

Sounds like somebody needs to show this guy to the Suede Room.


Hey, Linus, David, and I all protect Rush in the Suede Room! Ouch

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Ohhhh! Alex has a new look this morning..a Rubycon look. Had i crossed your path in the street this morning, i wouldn't have recognised youLOLWink
 


Haha, yep, decided to start wearing some new clothes (bad pun). LOL

I'm planning to keep this scheme for quite a while though.
 
A change is good sometimes..at least you don't look ''seemed'' like thatLOLWink


Indeed. LOLLOLLOL
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Originally posted by MovingPictures07 MovingPictures07 wrote:

Originally posted by febus febus wrote:

Originally posted by MovingPictures07 MovingPictures07 wrote:

Originally posted by rushfan4 rushfan4 wrote:

Sounds like somebody needs to show this guy to the Suede Room.


Hey, Linus, David, and I all protect Rush in the Suede Room! Ouch

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Ohhhh! Alex has a new look this morning..a Rubycon look. Had i crossed your path in the street this morning, i wouldn't have recognised youLOLWink
 


Haha, yep, decided to start wearing some new clothes (bad pun). LOL

I'm planning to keep this scheme for quite a while though.
 
A change is good sometimes..at least you don't look ''seemed'' like thatLOLWink
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Points: 32181 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 12:15
Originally posted by febus febus wrote:

Originally posted by MovingPictures07 MovingPictures07 wrote:

Originally posted by rushfan4 rushfan4 wrote:

Sounds like somebody needs to show this guy to the Suede Room.


Hey, Linus, David, and I all protect Rush in the Suede Room! Ouch

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Ohhhh! Alex has a new look this morning..a Rubycon look. Had i crossed your path in the street this morning, i wouldn't have recognised youLOLWink


Haha, yep, decided to start wearing some new clothes (bad pun). LOL

I'm planning to keep this scheme for quite a while though.
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Points: 32181 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 12:14
Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

Originally posted by MovingPictures07 MovingPictures07 wrote:

Originally posted by rushfan4 rushfan4 wrote:

Sounds like somebody needs to show this guy to the Suede Room.


Hey, Linus, David, and I all protect Rush in the Suede Room! Ouch

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Moi aussi, except we're talking Moving Pictures...

(w00t Rubycon?!)


There are others too; not everyone in the Suede Room is a Rush hater! Tongue

(Yes, I absolutely love Rubycon and my current Tangerine Dream re-discovery phase has been going very well. I could see them climbing my favorite artist charts quite a bit.)
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Originally posted by MovingPictures07 MovingPictures07 wrote:

Originally posted by rushfan4 rushfan4 wrote:

Sounds like somebody needs to show this guy to the Suede Room.


Hey, Linus, David, and I all protect Rush in the Suede Room! Ouch

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Ohhhh! Alex has a new look this morning..a Rubycon look. Had i crossed your path in the street this morning, i wouldn't have recognised youLOLWink
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Points: 46301 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 12:12
Originally posted by MovingPictures07 MovingPictures07 wrote:

Originally posted by rushfan4 rushfan4 wrote:

Sounds like somebody needs to show this guy to the Suede Room.


Hey, Linus, David, and I all protect Rush in the Suede Room! Ouch

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Moi aussi, except we're talking Moving Pictures...

(w00t Rubycon?!)
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Points: 8543 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 12:08
Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

Seemed: To give the impression of being; to appear to exist LOL
 
Thanks for clearing that up Rico.  WinkLOL
I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?
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Points: 32181 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 12:01
Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

or just give him a copy of Caress of Steel 


Hemispheres is better.

My opinion is more qualified than yours because I'm a Rush buff. Tongue

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Points: 32181 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 11:59
Originally posted by rushfan4 rushfan4 wrote:

Sounds like somebody needs to show this guy to the Suede Room.


Hey, Linus, David, and I all protect Rush in the Suede Room! Ouch

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Points: 46833 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 11:58
or just give him a copy of Caress of Steel 
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Points: 66264 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 19 2008 at 11:57
Sounds like somebody needs to show this guy to the Suede Room.
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if I got it right.. what he is saying is Rush is overrated and compared to other groups musically.. .they aren't all that...
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Seemed: To give the impression of being; to appear to exist LOL
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seemed? Confused
I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?
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