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rushfan4
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Posted: December 03 2007 at 18:10 |
I just happened to be on the All Music Guide, and Signals is the Album of the Day. Not sure how much an honor that is, but it appears that 2007 was the 25th anniversary of this excellent album.
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Teh_Slippermenz
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Posted: December 04 2007 at 02:40 |
Whoa, Neil has great taste in musics. O_o BTW, I'm just getting into Rush. I started with the inevitable And I plan on working my way up (or down?) from here. Next I plan on buying "A Farewell to Kings", or whatever it's called.
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Nightfly
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Posted: December 05 2007 at 11:35 |
Teh_Slippermenz wrote:
Whoa, Neil has great taste in musics. O_o
BTW, I'm just getting into Rush. I started with the inevitable
And I plan on working my way up (or down?) from here. Next I plan on buying "A Farewell to Kings", or whatever it's called.
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You couldn't choose better than A Farewell to Kings IMO ........and then you'll need Hemispheres.
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StyLaZyn
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Posted: December 05 2007 at 12:14 |
Nightfly wrote:
Teh_Slippermenz wrote:
Whoa, Neil has great taste in musics. O_o
BTW, I'm just getting into Rush. I started with the inevitable
And I plan on working my way up (or down?) from here. Next I plan on buying "A Farewell to Kings", or whatever it's called.
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You couldn't choose better than A Farewell to Kings IMO ........and then you'll need Hemispheres. |
I would agree for the most part. Rush has many different sounds. They progressed their sound, even if their writing style might have changed to something not so Progressive. But never has Rush "sold out".
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wolfvaga
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Posted: February 21 2008 at 20:03 |
In general, I like hard sound very much... That is one of the reasons why this is one of the first prog bands I tried... Very different, they are story for themselves... I think that main reason for that is Geddy Lee, fantastic band locomotive ... His energy is marvelous, moving... My favorite Rush albums are from late '80 (from "Grace under pressure" to "Roll the Bones")...
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Lupus in fabula :)
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Raff
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Posted: February 22 2008 at 02:52 |
I am quite unusual in that my favourite Rush albums are NOT those from the Seventies (though of course they're all great ), but rather those from the Nineties, especially Counterparts. Even though many people think Rush stopped being prog with Moving Pictures, or even earlier than that, I couldn't care less - in my book, being prog doesn't equal being good. Check my Snakes and Arrows review if you want to know more about my stance!
Edited by Ghost Rider - February 22 2008 at 02:52
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StyLaZyn
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Posted: February 22 2008 at 08:25 |
Ghost Rider wrote:
I am quite unusual in that my favourite Rush albums are NOT those from the Seventies (though of course they're all great), but rather those from the Nineties, especially Counterparts. Even though many people think Rush stopped being prog with Moving Pictures, or even earlier than that, I couldn't care less - in my book, being prog doesn't equal being good. Check my Snakes and Arrows review if you want to know more about my stance! |
S&A not only has stood the test of time with me, it has become one of my favorite Rush albums. While I haven't heard if they are going back to the studio by year's end, most likely due to the new tour, I would not be at all disappointed if they chose to follow-up S&A with something along the same lines. The revisit to their roots has provided some excellent music, be it Prog or not.
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E-Dub
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Posted: February 22 2008 at 08:43 |
I listened to Snakes And Arrows the other day and it just gets better and better. Definitely one of the best discs I bought last year.
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LinusW
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Posted: February 22 2008 at 10:11 |
I've never experienced a more heartfelt relief than the day I listened to the first song sample out of S&A (Far Cry) and immediately knew that this was going to be great!
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LinusW
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Posted: February 22 2008 at 10:15 |
Oh, and by the way, am I the only one who thinks that P/G is better than Signals, if not the best album between Moving Pictures and Counterparts? Such a tense listening experience with absolutely stunning pieces of music such as Distant Early Warning (which I've played infinite numbers of time! ) and Enemy Within to mention a few.
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StyLaZyn
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Posted: February 22 2008 at 21:08 |
Well look at this Rush fans: http://www.progressiverockhalloffame.com/2008_Rush.htm
Edited by StyLaZyn - February 22 2008 at 21:09
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wolfvaga
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Posted: February 23 2008 at 14:20 |
LinusW wrote:
Oh, and by the way, am I the only one who thinks that P/G is better than Signals, if not the best album between Moving Pictures and Counterparts? Such a tense listening experience with absolutely stunning pieces of music such as Distant Early Warning (which I've played infinite numbers of time! ) and Enemy Within to mention a few.
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By the way, that's the first song from Rush that I was really in love with (Distant Early Warning)... Very good choice ... P.S. i'm listening it right now ...
Edited by wolfvaga - February 23 2008 at 14:21
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Lupus in fabula :)
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Queen By-Tor
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Posted: February 23 2008 at 21:55 |
StyLaZyn wrote:
Ghost Rider wrote:
I am quite unusual in that my favourite Rush albums are NOT those from the Seventies (though of course they're all great), but rather those from the Nineties, especially Counterparts. Even though many people think Rush stopped being prog with Moving Pictures, or even earlier than that, I couldn't care less - in my book, being prog doesn't equal being good. Check my Snakes and Arrows review if you want to know more about my stance! |
S&A not only has stood the test of time with me, it has become one of my favorite Rush albums. While I haven't heard if they are going back to the studio by year's end, most likely due to the new tour, I would not be at all disappointed if they chose to follow-up S&A with something along the same lines. The revisit to their roots has provided some excellent music, be it Prog or not. |
All my thoughts exactly! Clappies for the S&A appreciation especially. PS -- How could I have possibly missed this thread until now!?
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Atavachron
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Posted: February 23 2008 at 22:00 |
I've only really listened to S&A three times or so.. really should pop that baby in, maybe today.. hmm
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1800iareyay
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Posted: February 23 2008 at 23:41 |
Post number 2112.
Where better to hit that landmark than in this thread?
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Drew
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Posted: February 24 2008 at 00:03 |
^^^^ Nice
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Drew
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Posted: February 24 2008 at 00:05 |
Oh ya- but you should have lined it up with your last fm also- THAT would have been cool!
Edited by Drew - February 24 2008 at 00:05
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Atavachron
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Posted: February 24 2008 at 00:38 |
1800iareyay wrote:
Post number 2112.
Where better to hit that landmark than in this thread?
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but now you can never post again
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1800iareyay
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Posted: February 24 2008 at 09:51 |
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: February 24 2008 at 12:28 |
From a Rush tribute post count to a Coheed tribute post count Jake, can't say you upgraded.
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