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sturoc 
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Posted: December 11 2011 at 10:01 |
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I have to say when these lists come out, they are just that, a list. A bunch of company people got together and said 'hey it's time to do a best of list' usually to boost views /sales. What other purpose is there to put one together ?
Everyone has their favorite and everyone will dispute the list at one point or another.
As a veteran of the touring industry I can honestly say that Rush does have a great production. The best ? IMHO, No. Some artists mentioned above are also very very good. But there are too many ambiguous factors to do such a list, putting one group at the top. We are talking music and personal tastes. Add in the fact that many musically stellar groups would like to do big productions but cannot because of label budgeting for tours.
To me lists like this are as meaningless as award shows.
Edited by sturoc - December 11 2011 at 10:03
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Posted: December 09 2011 at 12:20 |
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Glad to see prog bands are far above in the list compared to some of the beginning acts.
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Posted: June 26 2011 at 00:26 |
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Some complain about ticket prices....but you do not get short changed at a Rush show.
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 21:08 |
 The Truth wrote:
A B Negative wrote:
I agree with Rush being at the top but the appearance of Coldplay in the list negates any validity. |
But you're ok with Kanye and Muse? O_o
Coldplay does put on an excellent live show, I personally think you just don't like the music which if that's the case, just say that.
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Kanye puts on a show.
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I think the level of professionalism, the slick stageshow and lights, the blindingly accurate musicianship, as a package it is hard to beat.
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That and the awesome movies. 
Edited by Horizons - June 25 2011 at 21:10
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Tony R
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 20:48 |
Clepsydra wrote:
How can Rush be the best live act???They don't deviate from anything; close your eyes & you would think you were listening to a record.
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Not sure that's entirely true, however I get your point.
I think the level of professionalism, the slick stageshow and lights, the blindingly accurate musicianship, as a package it is hard to beat.
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 16:21 |
A B Negative wrote:
I agree with Rush being at the top but the appearance of Coldplay in the list negates any validity. |
But you're ok with Kanye and Muse? O_o Coldplay does put on an excellent live show, I personally think you just don't like the music which if that's the case, just say that.
Edited by The Truth - June 25 2011 at 16:22
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 16:16 |
Polo wrote:
cyberiancygnus wrote:
Good list, Porcupine Tree and Dream Theater in top ten :)
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labrie's GODLY voice an petrucci's super fast yet still emocional solos are great :D:D:D:D |
I KNOW RITE?????? 
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Man With Hat
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 15:59 |
Lol yeah.......
At least it says currently and not of all time. But hey...to each their own as they say.
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 15:39 |
rush is above kanye west, lady gaga and u2 ! theres also dream theather and porcupine three in the top ten. finally somebody in the mainstream media is paying attention to what these bands are doing nowdays. maybe prog rock is cool again
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 14:11 |
LOL Marco 
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 14:09 |
cyberiancygnus wrote:
Good list, Porcupine Tree and Dream Theater in top ten :)
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labrie's GODLY voice an petrucci's super fast yet still emocional solos are great :D:D:D:D
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 12:40 |
^ A good question, its a magazine that focuses on musicians and not biased to one genre for sure,but I think it is heavier to rock in general rather than hip hop/r&b or jazz. I read the articles/interviews pretty much, I am not a musician so I don't have interest in the equipment they discuss or promote. Their tagline is "The No 1 website for musicians".
I do like the list, don't think its awful at all, because it does have a variety of artists so I don't get the sense it is about just pop music....I mean Lady Gaga was #19, seems this list was not compiled by a bunch of kids or radio stations.
Just the fact that an artist like Porcupine Tree are in the top 10 tells me it was very well done..it was a poll voted on by the readers of the magazine. One has to assume a lot of the readers are musicians.
I would say that is a pretty good set of voters.
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 11:40 |
Awful list. There's no band in it I'd really want to see. Was it a public poll? In that case I'd respect it as the expression of a certain demographic. (But what mag/website has a demographic that encompasses prog fans, r&b and rap fans?  )
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 11:23 |
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We already knew that!  . |
Rush is absolutely amazing live. Glad someone finally recognized.
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 07:43 |
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Good list, Porcupine Tree and Dream Theater in top ten :)
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Posted: June 25 2011 at 04:25 |
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I agree with Rush being at the top but the appearance of Coldplay in the list negates any validity.
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"The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time."
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Andy Webb
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Posted: June 24 2011 at 20:09 |
Lots of great prog artists in that list! 
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Lark the Starless
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Posted: June 24 2011 at 20:08 |
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After having seen Rush on Monday, I would have to agree.
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Posted: June 24 2011 at 19:38 |
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How can Rush be the best live act???
They don't deviate from anything; close your eyes & you would think you were listening to a record.
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Posted: June 24 2011 at 17:02 |
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Up the Irons!!!
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