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***Official Rush Thread*** (2 Viewers)
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Leviathan
Footballguy
Heh! In high school, I entered a speech contest. The topic was NASA, so naturally, I plagiarized the hell outta Countdown. To my horror, I came in first place! I was convinced that someone would figure it out and I'd eventually be stripped of my title.That documentary got me breaking out my old CD's a re-living my past a bit, something I should do more often. I had totally forgotten that when I graduated in 1982, I gathered up all kinds of Rush quotes that I used when signing my friends yearbooks. Stuff like:
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Alex Lifeson said it best a few years ago about a magazine (cannot remember the name of it) that used to always dog them back in the day. Fast forward to present day, and that magazine is long dead, and Rush is still kicking ###. It just goes to show you that good music will always outlast and win against nitwit critics who think their opinions actually matter.Keep in mind that most critics didn't like Led Zeppelin back in the day, and Dark Side of the Moon got bashed pretty bad by critics when it first came out. That says it all.I hope the idiots who wrote that stuff got a ton of prank phone calls after this aired. Talk about clueless "experts"
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jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I can't remember if I thought this or already wrote it in this thread, but what the heck:You know why rock critics hate Rush? Because rock critics are music fans, too. And they want to idolize rock bands just like anyone else. And the fact is, Rush just isn't cool. Rush is about the music. Rush writes goofy lyrics about trees, they don't use drugs (that I know of) and they don't #### supermodels. So since rock critics can't idolize rush, and rock critics can't play music themselves, they resent Rush.Alex Lifeson said it best a few years ago about a magazine (cannot remember the name of it) that used to always dog them back in the day. Fast forward to present day, and that magazine is long dead, and Rush is still kicking ###. It just goes to show you that good music will always outlast and win against nitwit critics who think their opinions actually matter.Keep in mind that most critics didn't like Led Zeppelin back in the day, and Dark Side of the Moon got bashed pretty bad by critics when it first came out. That says it all.I hope the idiots who wrote that stuff got a ton of prank phone calls after this aired. Talk about clueless "experts"
Todem
Footballguy
That's a big part of it. I am a musician. Rush first and foremost was the musicians band. They wrote the manuel on progressive hard rock and we (and thousands of bands) are all just reading from it. They are the reason I picked up a guitar!I can't remember if I thought this or already wrote it in this thread, but what the heck:You know why rock critics hate Rush? Because rock critics are music fans, too. And they want to idolize rock bands just like anyone else. And the fact is, Rush just isn't cool. Rush is about the music. Rush writes goofy lyrics about trees, they don't use drugs (that I know of) and they don't #### supermodels. So since rock critics can't idolize rush, and rock critics can't play music themselves, they resent Rush.Alex Lifeson said it best a few years ago about a magazine (cannot remember the name of it) that used to always dog them back in the day. Fast forward to present day, and that magazine is long dead, and Rush is still kicking ###. It just goes to show you that good music will always outlast and win against nitwit critics who think their opinions actually matter.Keep in mind that most critics didn't like Led Zeppelin back in the day, and Dark Side of the Moon got bashed pretty bad by critics when it first came out. That says it all.I hope the idiots who wrote that stuff got a ton of prank phone calls after this aired. Talk about clueless "experts"
Music critics are wanna be musicians and they do resent the fact they could never in a thousand years play nor write that kind of music.
Plus yeah Rush are very uncool in rock n roll terms. That was what I loved most about them. Like you said it was all about the music for them and still is.
Caravan and BU2B (Rush's latest stuff) are insane songs. They are jamming again like they did back in 80 on Permanent Waves. The jam section of their new song Caravan may be the best section (bridge) of music they have written in 30 years. I am talking Freewill type playing again.
I can't wait for he new album let alone the tour this year and next!
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jdoggydogg
Footballguy
One of the two new Rush songs they played live was pounding. Very heavy stuff. Loved it.That's a big part of it. I am a musician. Rush first and foremost was the musicians band. They wrote the manuel on progressive hard rock and we (and thousands of bands) are all just reading from it. They are the reason I picked up a guitar!I can't remember if I thought this or already wrote it in this thread, but what the heck:You know why rock critics hate Rush? Because rock critics are music fans, too. And they want to idolize rock bands just like anyone else. And the fact is, Rush just isn't cool. Rush is about the music. Rush writes goofy lyrics about trees, they don't use drugs (that I know of) and they don't #### supermodels. So since rock critics can't idolize rush, and rock critics can't play music themselves, they resent Rush.Alex Lifeson said it best a few years ago about a magazine (cannot remember the name of it) that used to always dog them back in the day. Fast forward to present day, and that magazine is long dead, and Rush is still kicking ###. It just goes to show you that good music will always outlast and win against nitwit critics who think their opinions actually matter.Keep in mind that most critics didn't like Led Zeppelin back in the day, and Dark Side of the Moon got bashed pretty bad by critics when it first came out. That says it all.I hope the idiots who wrote that stuff got a ton of prank phone calls after this aired. Talk about clueless "experts"
Music critics are wanna be musicians and they do resent the fact they could never in a thousand years play nor write that kind of music.
Plus yeah Rush are very uncool in rock n roll terms. That was what I loved most about them. Like you said it was all about the music for them and still is.
Caravan and BU2B (Rush's latest stuff) are insane songs. They are jamming again like they did back in 80 on Permanent Waves. The jam section of their new song Caravan may be the best section (bridge) of music they have written in 30 years. I am talking Freewill type playing again.
I can't wait for he new album let alone the tour this year and next!
zamboni
Footballguy
Just about two-thirds of the way through the documentary - it's definitely very good so far. Great lines cited above - I also like the way they address that they have few female fans. Too true.Agree, it's a great documentary. Some cool lines"I didn't think he was cool enough to be in this band".....Alex regarding Neil's audition to be in the band."Are they gay? No. Farm animals.....no.............what the F did you do when you went back to your hotel room".....Gene Simmons on the guys in Rush never getting laid on tour."La Villa Strangiato was the benchmark of drumming when I was a kid.....I can play YYZ, but can you play La Villa Strangiato?" Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater."I don't put on Caress of Steel that often when my wife around".....Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters"You haven't been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Any chance your next album title will be "That's BS""......Stephen ColbertWhat was amazing was how hard they worked on the Hemispheres album.....but thank god they didAlso some of the negative reviews the band got in 1976 were laughable.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Not many musicians could make their guitar cutting out and not working for several minutes as funny as Alex Lifeson did last night in Boston:
http://www.youtube.com/mickav8r#p/a/u/0/5_mbYzM8axo
http://www.youtube.com/mickav8r#p/a/u/0/5_mbYzM8axo
Eastwood
Footballguy
Thank you for posting that. Alex is awesome!Not many musicians could make their guitar cutting out and not working for several minutes as funny as Alex Lifeson did last night in Boston:
http://www.youtube.com/mickav8r#p/a/u/0/5_mbYzM8axo
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Snubbed again by RRHOF
Rush still = Not even nominated
However -
LL Cool J
Donna Summer
Chic
were.
Rush still = Not even nominated
However -
LL Cool J
Donna Summer
Chic
were.
zamboni
Footballguy
Ridiculous.Apparently the committee doesn't like Geddy's voice or Peart's often-pretentious lyrics, but there's no disputing that they deserve a prominent spot in the HOF.
Eastwood
Footballguy
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
No offense to you, but who cares? The R&RHOF sucks and have made it clear that they don't like Rush, yet some of their fans act surprised and outraged every year when they snub them yet again. I say, who freaking cares? Rush's longevity and career speaks for itself; they don't need validation from some worthless hall of fame.
Sweet.
fightingillini
Footballguy
Ghost Rider said:
Billy Corgan nailed it in the documentary"Today they still remain one of the top bands in the world. Whether someone at Rolling Stone doesn't think so is completely irrelevant.....rock is a people's game, and the people have consistently voted for this band"Pretty sure Geddy Alex and Neil don't care about the RRHOF. And don't hold your breath whether Rush gets in.....as long as Jan Wenner is alive, Rush isn't getting in.Went to their show in Houston this past Saturday with some friends. I have never seen them live and have only been a casual fan. I mean, know some of the radio songs: Freewill, Limelight, Tom Sawyer, etc.
I was absolutely blown away.
I remember hearing about them over the years and how they great they were but I was just astounded at what outstanding musicians they are. Can't wait to download some of their albums and start listening to the non-radio hits and getting acquainted with an amazing band I was missing out on.
I was absolutely blown away.
I remember hearing about them over the years and how they great they were but I was just astounded at what outstanding musicians they are. Can't wait to download some of their albums and start listening to the non-radio hits and getting acquainted with an amazing band I was missing out on.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Welcome aboard!!!
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Here's how I see it: I'd compare this to The Oscars. I think it's ludicrous that Pulp Fiction lost to Forrest Gump and Do The Right Thing lost to Driving Miss Daisy. On one hand, I know the better films didn't win. On the other hand, it's frustrating and annoying that these bodies don't give credit where credit is due. I mean LL Cool J? It's like a game where the RRHOF is seeing how many mediocre hop hop acts they can induct before the fans burn the building to the ground.Ghost Rider said:
TommyGilmore
Footballguy
Alex looks more and more like Lenny Dykstra every day.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Damn right.
Oh, I agree. It can be annoying, but Rush actually does get a lot more props from critics and the mainstream than they used to. VH1 recently did a top 100 artists of all-time list, and Rush was number 75, I think. That sounds low to fans like us, of course, but ten years ago, they wouldn't have had a prayer of making it, so the fact that they made it at all is a testament to how some are finally coming around on them. You can only ignore the obvious for so long.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Whoops, forgot to respond to this post:
That is great to hear. If you want recommendations, feel free to ask away.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
It'll be interesting to see how Rush is viewed as the years progress. They were so slammed by critics for decades, you have to think that Rush's legacy will improve with age and distance.Damn right.Oh, I agree. It can be annoying, but Rush actually does get a lot more props from critics and the mainstream than they used to. VH1 recently did a top 100 artists of all-time list, and Rush was number 75, I think. That sounds low to fans like us, of course, but ten years ago, they wouldn't have had a prayer of making it, so the fact that they made it at all is a testament to how some are finally coming around on them. You can only ignore the obvious for so long.
Eastwood
Footballguy
Go download every album from '74-82. While ALL rush albums are worth owning, most die hard fans will tell you those first 9 studio albums are the best. And of course Exit Stage Left is the greatest live album ever.
dhockster
Footballguy
I think Alex ate Lenny Dykstra
fightingillini
Footballguy
This.Start with 2112, A Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, and Moving Pictures. These five albums are legendary. Every hardcore Rush fan loves these records, and most have these as their top 5 records, varying in order. For me it's Hemispheres, Moving Pictures, Permanent Waves, A Farewell to Kings, and 2112. Hemispheres is a perfect record IMO.From there you will get various opinions. I know Ghost Rider is a big fan of Power Windows from 1985.....and it's not one of my favorites (but it's still a very good album). I am big fan of Snakes and Arrows from 2007 and Caress of Steel from 1975. If you really like their heavier albums from the 70s, listen to Counterparts (1993).....very good heavy album.Once you got the base 5 from 2112 to Moving Pictures, start listening to others and see what you really like. You may end up buying every record. What you'll find is each record sounds a little different.Go download every album from '74-82. While ALL rush albums are worth owning, most die hard fans will tell you those first 9 studio albums are the best. And of course Exit Stage Left is the greatest live album ever.
Todem
Footballguy
Here is the order I would recommend you listen to them.1) Permanent Waves2) Moving Pictures3) Signals4) Grace Under Pressure5) Hemispheres6) A Farewell to Kings7) 21128) Power Windows9) Hold Your FireYou will be blown away at he different approach to each album. These records comprise their very best stuff IMO. Once you have really sunk your teeth into these masterpieces then go ahead and pick up Snakes and Arrows, Counterparts and Roll The Bones.Their first 3 albums are good, but dated IMO. You will get better representations of their first 3 albums on the live album All the Worlds a Stage.Your in for a treat, and I envy you. The fact that all of this will be new to you is awesome.Oh and don't forget to go to i-tunes and download Caravan and BU2B their 2 new songs from the forth coming albumA Clockwork Angelsthey will be touring again next year in support of this new record.Welcome to the club!!!This.Start with 2112, A Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, and Moving Pictures. These five albums are legendary. Every hardcore Rush fan loves these records, and most have these as their top 5 records, varying in order. For me it's Hemispheres, Moving Pictures, Permanent Waves, A Farewell to Kings, and 2112. Hemispheres is a perfect record IMO.From there you will get various opinions. I know Ghost Rider is a big fan of Power Windows from 1985.....and it's not one of my favorites (but it's still a very good album). I am big fan of Snakes and Arrows from 2007 and Caress of Steel from 1975. If you really like their heavier albums from the 70s, listen to Counterparts (1993).....very good heavy album.Once you got the base 5 from 2112 to Moving Pictures, start listening to others and see what you really like. You may end up buying every record. What you'll find is each record sounds a little different.Go download every album from '74-82. While ALL rush albums are worth owning, most die hard fans will tell you those first 9 studio albums are the best. And of course Exit Stage Left is the greatest live album ever.
Das Boot
Footballguy
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock' unleashes the nerd
By Ann Hoevel, CNN
September 29, 2010 12:52 p.m. EDT
http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/gaming.gadget...dex.html?hpt=C2
(CNN) -- In an otherworldly landscape, with controllers in hand, players must conquer the Beast in order to release a powerful demigod.
No, this isn't "World of Warcraft." It's "Guitar Hero."
And with a playlist steeped in monster riffs and a quest mode that winds through scenes populated with the dungeons and dragons of fantasy lore, it might just expose heavy metal's darkest secret.
"The ultimate trick that musicians played on the world is that they were cool," said Brendon Small, whose band Dethklok (from his Adult Swim cartoon "Metalocalypse") lent the song "Bloodlines" to "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock."
"They're not cool. They're all nerds. They all love Monty Python, 'Star Wars' and Rush. Everybody from Cannibal Corpse to Metallica, they are all nerds. We are all nerds."
The game, released September 28 and available on PS3, Wii and XBox360, likes Rush, too.
It includes all seven parts of the Canadian progressive rock band's "2112" suite and even weaves the legendary rockers into the fabric of the game.
The members of Rush worked on the "2112" game sequence, helping create in-game venues based on scenes from the liner notes of their original album.
The band gave suggestions for imagery and recorded voice-overs for the scenes, said Brian Bright, "Warriors of Rock" project leader for game creator Neversoft. He said the story of "2112" parallels the story in the game.
"The songs tell the story of a man who discovers a guitar, something he has never been exposed to, as the world he lives in is very Orwellian and controlling," Bright said. "In the game, the player is in search of the Demi-God's legendary guitar as it is the source of his power."
Small acknowledges that including 21 minutes worth of Rush on a game known for mainstream appeal is a nod toward rock's inner nerd.
"Absolutely!" he said. "Without a doubt, yeah! Oh man, but they picked the right Rush. That's certainly my favorite, and it's got amazing guitar moments, too."
It also has what Small calls the nerdiest thing of all in music: odd time signatures, which could mean difficult play in Warriors of Rock.
"When people start counting odd times like 7/4 instead of 4/4, [they're trying to] be different and make a new groove, and that is a nerdy, nerdy thing. But Rush gets away with it because they're good," said Small.
Neversoft worked closely with other artists to create the ultimate metal quest mode. Megadeth's Dave Mustaine -- whom Small considers one of the world's best rhythm guitarists -- wrote and recorded "Sudden Death" for the finale of the game.
"The game ends with an epic battle between the Demi-God of Rock and the Beast raging on an apocalyptic landscape, so we wanted a track that would completely shred," Bright said.
Additionally, Gene Simmons, the "demon" bassist of iconic rock band KISS, is the narrator of the game's quest mode and makes a cameo as the Demi-God of Rock.
Other musicians who metalheads and rock guitar enthusiasts are sure to geek out to include Steve Vai, Slayer, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne and Anthrax.
Bright said "Warriors of Rock" songs were selected chiefly on their playability.
"A good song for 'Guitar Hero' would have a memorable riff but not feel repetitive. There would be a good amount of chord changes and, ideally, a fun guitar solo to add to the challenge," he said.
But being a good guitar player doesn't necessarily make you a good "Guitar Hero" player.
Mike Keneally, Small's bandmate in the live, touring version of Dethklok, said he thought Dethklok songs were easier to play on an actual guitar. "Bloodlines" is Dethklok's third song on a "Guitar Hero" game.
Small had to disagree with his friend.
"I said, 'Nah, that's not true. There's 11-year-olds out there who can just shred through [Dethklok songs] "Thunderhorse" and "Laser-cannon Death Sentence." ' "
Those 11-year olds who play "Warriors of Rock" are about to discover some of the music that helped build Small's career as a musician and cartoon producer. Small's current cartoon project, "Metalocalypse," follows a fictional metal band, Dethklok, who have become so popular that they influence world economies.
"One of my favorite things about 'Guitar Hero' is you're turning a whole generation on to music that wouldn't, I think, have discovered it any other way," Small said.
"Because in order to know about metal, you've either got to have a cool older sibling or a dude down the street who just knows what's up. Some people don't have either of those things. Some people have a really uncool older sibling who listens to Brittney Spears or some kind of dance or club or trance, and they're never going to learn about cool guitar stuff or Van Halen or any of that stuff.
"But now that they have 'Guitar Hero' in their life, they can learn about Skynyrd. Foghat. Sabbath. Soundgarden."
A sad omission on "Guitar Hero's" part from its sixth offering, said Small, was that of lightening-fast guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. Malmsteen, a Swedish guitarist, is known for his classical approach to metal music, as well as his fantasy-laden album covers and music videos.
"Yngwie, of course is the king. I love him. That should be on 'Guitar Hero,' because it would just be unplayable," Small said.
"He did [a video] with a wizard, a dragon and him in really high-waisted spandex pants and Sgt. Pepper's jacket flipping his Stratocaster around. Pretty awesome -- what rock 'n' roll is built for."
By Ann Hoevel, CNN
September 29, 2010 12:52 p.m. EDT
http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/gaming.gadget...dex.html?hpt=C2
(CNN) -- In an otherworldly landscape, with controllers in hand, players must conquer the Beast in order to release a powerful demigod.
No, this isn't "World of Warcraft." It's "Guitar Hero."
And with a playlist steeped in monster riffs and a quest mode that winds through scenes populated with the dungeons and dragons of fantasy lore, it might just expose heavy metal's darkest secret.
"The ultimate trick that musicians played on the world is that they were cool," said Brendon Small, whose band Dethklok (from his Adult Swim cartoon "Metalocalypse") lent the song "Bloodlines" to "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock."
"They're not cool. They're all nerds. They all love Monty Python, 'Star Wars' and Rush. Everybody from Cannibal Corpse to Metallica, they are all nerds. We are all nerds."
The game, released September 28 and available on PS3, Wii and XBox360, likes Rush, too.
It includes all seven parts of the Canadian progressive rock band's "2112" suite and even weaves the legendary rockers into the fabric of the game.
The members of Rush worked on the "2112" game sequence, helping create in-game venues based on scenes from the liner notes of their original album.
The band gave suggestions for imagery and recorded voice-overs for the scenes, said Brian Bright, "Warriors of Rock" project leader for game creator Neversoft. He said the story of "2112" parallels the story in the game.
"The songs tell the story of a man who discovers a guitar, something he has never been exposed to, as the world he lives in is very Orwellian and controlling," Bright said. "In the game, the player is in search of the Demi-God's legendary guitar as it is the source of his power."
Small acknowledges that including 21 minutes worth of Rush on a game known for mainstream appeal is a nod toward rock's inner nerd.
"Absolutely!" he said. "Without a doubt, yeah! Oh man, but they picked the right Rush. That's certainly my favorite, and it's got amazing guitar moments, too."
It also has what Small calls the nerdiest thing of all in music: odd time signatures, which could mean difficult play in Warriors of Rock.
"When people start counting odd times like 7/4 instead of 4/4, [they're trying to] be different and make a new groove, and that is a nerdy, nerdy thing. But Rush gets away with it because they're good," said Small.
Neversoft worked closely with other artists to create the ultimate metal quest mode. Megadeth's Dave Mustaine -- whom Small considers one of the world's best rhythm guitarists -- wrote and recorded "Sudden Death" for the finale of the game.
"The game ends with an epic battle between the Demi-God of Rock and the Beast raging on an apocalyptic landscape, so we wanted a track that would completely shred," Bright said.
Additionally, Gene Simmons, the "demon" bassist of iconic rock band KISS, is the narrator of the game's quest mode and makes a cameo as the Demi-God of Rock.
Other musicians who metalheads and rock guitar enthusiasts are sure to geek out to include Steve Vai, Slayer, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne and Anthrax.
Bright said "Warriors of Rock" songs were selected chiefly on their playability.
"A good song for 'Guitar Hero' would have a memorable riff but not feel repetitive. There would be a good amount of chord changes and, ideally, a fun guitar solo to add to the challenge," he said.
But being a good guitar player doesn't necessarily make you a good "Guitar Hero" player.
Mike Keneally, Small's bandmate in the live, touring version of Dethklok, said he thought Dethklok songs were easier to play on an actual guitar. "Bloodlines" is Dethklok's third song on a "Guitar Hero" game.
Small had to disagree with his friend.
"I said, 'Nah, that's not true. There's 11-year-olds out there who can just shred through [Dethklok songs] "Thunderhorse" and "Laser-cannon Death Sentence." ' "
Those 11-year olds who play "Warriors of Rock" are about to discover some of the music that helped build Small's career as a musician and cartoon producer. Small's current cartoon project, "Metalocalypse," follows a fictional metal band, Dethklok, who have become so popular that they influence world economies.
"One of my favorite things about 'Guitar Hero' is you're turning a whole generation on to music that wouldn't, I think, have discovered it any other way," Small said.
"Because in order to know about metal, you've either got to have a cool older sibling or a dude down the street who just knows what's up. Some people don't have either of those things. Some people have a really uncool older sibling who listens to Brittney Spears or some kind of dance or club or trance, and they're never going to learn about cool guitar stuff or Van Halen or any of that stuff.
"But now that they have 'Guitar Hero' in their life, they can learn about Skynyrd. Foghat. Sabbath. Soundgarden."
A sad omission on "Guitar Hero's" part from its sixth offering, said Small, was that of lightening-fast guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. Malmsteen, a Swedish guitarist, is known for his classical approach to metal music, as well as his fantasy-laden album covers and music videos.
"Yngwie, of course is the king. I love him. That should be on 'Guitar Hero,' because it would just be unplayable," Small said.
"He did [a video] with a wizard, a dragon and him in really high-waisted spandex pants and Sgt. Pepper's jacket flipping his Stratocaster around. Pretty awesome -- what rock 'n' roll is built for."
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I would also recommend not getting any of the first three, Presto, Test for Echo or Vapor Trails until you have all of the others.Aside from the Big 5, I would say to get Power Windows and Counterparts after that, and then Signals and Grace Under Pressure.
Also, Todem, I am not sure I would recommend getting Hold Your Fire that early. I love it, but it is very 80s synthy/bright-sounding, and could be quite a shock to the system to someone who is not a big fan already.
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fightingillini
Footballguy
Agree with Ghost. I like Hold Your Fire a lot, but it's a very different record from their prog rock days.After the Big 5,
Aside from the Big 5, I would say to get Power Windows and Counterparts after that, and then Signals and Grace Under Pressure.
Also, Todem, I am not sure I would recommend getting Hold Your Fire that early. I love it, but it is very 80s synthy/bright-sounding, and could be quite a shock to the system to someone who is not a big fan already.
1) From the early days, pick up Fly By Night. Good solid hard rock album, where the boys started moving into more complex arrangements.
2) From the synth era, I highly recommend to start with Signals. IMO it's by FAR their best synth album. Then move to Grace Under Pressure. IMO, Power Windows sounds a little dated.....but has great musicianship.
3) From the 90s, Counterparts is a must play. Heavy record, more old school. Has more of an alternative sound, which was the popular sound of the early 90s.
4) From the 2000s, Snakes and Arrows is a must have.
As you will see, we all have different opinions.
Grace Under Pressure
Footballguy
Have a great time with this! I would recommend listening to every song on each album a few times to let it grow on you. I find after so many years of listening to all the songs that there are a few from each album that are my favorites and they are rarely, if ever, the fist song or the "big" song from the album.Personally out of the "Big 5" albums that are being listed, A Farewell to Kings is my favorite. However, if you want to start off with a "proper foundation" and get into deeper stuff over time, I recommend starting with 2112, Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures.Was lucky enough to attend the show in Holmdel, NJ earlier this month. No Phoenix date this tour meant I would have to go out of town to see them. So glad that I did.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
I love the production on Permanent Waves.
Todem
Footballguy
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Agreed. I love their early stuff, and I like some of their modern stuff. But Permanent Waves is the perfect microcosm that is Rush. PW fuses their early, ambitious progressive rock genius with their more modern, concise songwriting. PW is a peak that, to me, shows every thing great about the band's history in one album. Genius.
fightingillini
Footballguy
Personally, I feel Hemispheres is the perfect Rush Album. Incredible playing, songwriting, arrangements, and very heavy. I would go nuts if they played live Cyngus X-1 Book II in its entirety. Tough to beat La Villa Strangiato as an instrumental.....only YYZ is up there with it.That said, Permanent Waves is right up there.....incredible album.
I think we all want to see them play Jacob's Ladder live. If they do,
Eastwood
Footballguy
Seriously, you can't get any better than Moving Picture, Permanent Waves, Farewell to Kings, 2112 and Hemispheres. What band has EVER put out 5 straight albums THAT good? 
Caesar
Footballguy
http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/ru...classic-awards/
Rush ‘Living Legends’ At Classic Rock Awards
gbarton / News, Top Posts / 28/09/2010 20:00pm
Classic Rock has today announced that Rush will be honoured with the ‘Living Legend’ award at this year’s Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards in association with Currencies.co.uk.
Rush will fly in to London to collect the award on November 10, with Alice Cooper hosting the event at London’s Roundhouse venue.
The awards event will also see live performances for the first time in its six-year history, from Alter Bridge, Cheap Trick and The Union.
The Classic Rock ‘Living Legend’ award is bestowed on a rock act for their enduring influence and remarkable achievements in the world of rock music.
As one of rock’s most influential bands, Rush will be joining an illustrious list of previous legendary recipients such as Iggy Pop, Ozzy Osbourne, Jimmy Page, Alice Cooper and Lemmy.
Rush’s Beyond The Lighted Stage is also nominated for DVD/Film Of The Year, along with The Doors, The Runaways, Oil City Confidential and Saxon.
Rush bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee said: “We are thrilled to receive the ‘Living Legend’ award from Classic Rock. It’s much better than the alternative! Seriously, we are humbled and very appreciative.”
Scott Rowley, Editor-in-Chief of Classic Rock, added: “Ridiculously, Rush haven’t yet been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame – so it’s an honour to recognise their massive contribution to rock music at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour.”
The nominations for the 2010 Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards in association with Currencies.co.uk were announced earlier this year with AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, Slash and Kiss all battling it out with multiple nominations.
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Thought this was interesting and I love Geddy's line. Could be taken a couple ways, both funny.
Rush ‘Living Legends’ At Classic Rock Awards
gbarton / News, Top Posts / 28/09/2010 20:00pm
Classic Rock has today announced that Rush will be honoured with the ‘Living Legend’ award at this year’s Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards in association with Currencies.co.uk.
Rush will fly in to London to collect the award on November 10, with Alice Cooper hosting the event at London’s Roundhouse venue.
The awards event will also see live performances for the first time in its six-year history, from Alter Bridge, Cheap Trick and The Union.
The Classic Rock ‘Living Legend’ award is bestowed on a rock act for their enduring influence and remarkable achievements in the world of rock music.
As one of rock’s most influential bands, Rush will be joining an illustrious list of previous legendary recipients such as Iggy Pop, Ozzy Osbourne, Jimmy Page, Alice Cooper and Lemmy.
Rush’s Beyond The Lighted Stage is also nominated for DVD/Film Of The Year, along with The Doors, The Runaways, Oil City Confidential and Saxon.
Rush bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee said: “We are thrilled to receive the ‘Living Legend’ award from Classic Rock. It’s much better than the alternative! Seriously, we are humbled and very appreciative.”
Scott Rowley, Editor-in-Chief of Classic Rock, added: “Ridiculously, Rush haven’t yet been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame – so it’s an honour to recognise their massive contribution to rock music at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour.”
The nominations for the 2010 Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards in association with Currencies.co.uk were announced earlier this year with AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, Slash and Kiss all battling it out with multiple nominations.
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Thought this was interesting and I love Geddy's line. Could be taken a couple ways, both funny.
Todem
Footballguy
TIME MACHINE TOUR 2011
Rush has confirmed they will be extending the Time Machine Tour and coming to Europe this spring.
The following dates are confirmed, including Rush performing in Ireland for the first time ever.
More additional European announcements to come.
Thursday, May 12th Dublin O2
Saturday, May 14th Glasgow SECC
Monday, May 16th Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
Thursday, May 19th Manchester MEN Arena
Saturday, May 21st Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Sunday, May 22nd Birmingham LG Arena
Wednesday, May 25th London O2
Tickets for the Time Machine Tour in Ireland & UK general on sale will commence at 9AM GMT on Friday, November 26th, 2010. Ticket links and details will be posted shortly.
Additional European dates will be announced shortly!
Also confirmed today, the Time Machine tour will return to North America for a selection of dates between March and July, primarily with Rush performing in markets not played on the previous tour run this summer.
Stay tuned to rush.com for more details!
Rush has confirmed they will be extending the Time Machine Tour and coming to Europe this spring.
The following dates are confirmed, including Rush performing in Ireland for the first time ever.
More additional European announcements to come.
Thursday, May 12th Dublin O2
Saturday, May 14th Glasgow SECC
Monday, May 16th Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
Thursday, May 19th Manchester MEN Arena
Saturday, May 21st Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Sunday, May 22nd Birmingham LG Arena
Wednesday, May 25th London O2
Tickets for the Time Machine Tour in Ireland & UK general on sale will commence at 9AM GMT on Friday, November 26th, 2010. Ticket links and details will be posted shortly.
Additional European dates will be announced shortly!
Also confirmed today, the Time Machine tour will return to North America for a selection of dates between March and July, primarily with Rush performing in markets not played on the previous tour run this summer.
Stay tuned to rush.com for more details!
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Saw that last night. That is great for the fans in Europe, especially in Ireland, but I just hope they don't put off finishing the new album in favor of touring. If this puts off the new album till 2012, I will be disappointed.
Todem
Footballguy
It will in all likelyhood. But on the bright side, we are getting another leg of what was a fantastic tour, and we will be getting a new album and another world tour in 2012....and don't be shocked if they pull out side one of 2112 for the 2012 tour.I am happy that I have a great shot of seeing them again next year with my son. He has not stopped talking about the concert we went to this past October.
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Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
La Villa Strangiato getting no love? Best Rush instrumental if you ask me. Alex says he's surprised he can even remember it with all the rythym changes.
Todem
Footballguy
YEAH BABY!!!!!!Just got front row seats to Rush in Greensboro, NC!
TylerRoseFan
Footballguy
Closer to the Heart is their best song.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
One of the best
