Also listening to Clockwork Angels and still like it a lot would be a fitting end if it's the last one
― blonde redheads have more fun (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Tuesday, 18 October 2016 22:35 (seven years ago) link
That album is in a similar bucket to blackstar in that I still hadn't gotten/listened to it by the time it became evident it was the final one, and now I'm deliberately putting off hearing it until 'the right time'
― still lists its address as the recently razed home of “Morris” the (Jon not Jon), Tuesday, 18 October 2016 22:40 (seven years ago) link
I still consider Hemispheres to be my absolute favourite of theirs - probably the proggiest record they ever did, thinking about it... but yeah, these days I probably am more likely to listen to 1980-1985 Rush over 1974-1979 Rush.
― pen pineapple apple pen (Turrican), Tuesday, 18 October 2016 22:47 (seven years ago) link
I'm pretty happy all the way up to counterparts, then they lose me for awhile
― still lists its address as the recently razed home of “Morris” the (Jon not Jon), Tuesday, 18 October 2016 22:49 (seven years ago) link
Me too. And for "awhile" I mean basically just Test for Echoes. Then I'm back on board.
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 18 October 2016 22:54 (seven years ago) link
I'm not a fan of Test For Echo either. At this point I'm ready to call it one of their weakest records, if not their actual weakest.
― pen pineapple apple pen (Turrican), Tuesday, 18 October 2016 22:59 (seven years ago) link
I chose my words carefully saying 'up to' rather than 'up through' counterparts; I have not found a way to love it
― still lists its address as the recently razed home of “Morris” the (Jon not Jon), Tuesday, 18 October 2016 23:39 (seven years ago) link
There was a time when I thought Counterparts was their best '90s album, but now I think it's pretty drab.
The remix of Vapor Trails was a huge improvement, btw; anyone who hasn't heard it really should.
― Don Van Gorp, midwest regional VP, marketing (誤訳侮辱), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 00:14 (seven years ago) link
I got a feeling they will eventually make another record.
Bands that don't like the bustle of touring as they get older, I'd think doing a residency at a smaller hall in some towns should be considered more of an option. I'm kind of surprised it doesn't happen more often to be honest, especially for a band like Rush that could actually get fans to travel as a vacation option to go see them play in some town.
Smaller halls are better for the fan anyway...I always thought it was cool that the Allman Brothers would do that theater shows in NYC every so often. I'd think it would be easier on the musicians as they could setup shop for a month or a couple weeks and have quite a bit more free time when not playing the gig. Seems a no brainer to me.
― earlnash, Wednesday, 19 October 2016 04:15 (seven years ago) link
It seems less the bustle was an issue and more, in the case of Neil and Alex, actual physical discomfort, arthritis and the like.
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 19 October 2016 14:19 (seven years ago) link
Confession: while Power Windows is my favorite Rush record, the first one I was able to buy right when it came out was the Show of Hands live album, which holds sentimental value (and features many of my faves from PW and Hold Your Fire). Plus "Witch Hunt," which is cool.
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 19 October 2016 14:22 (seven years ago) link
Show of hands is great
― still lists its address as the recently razed home of “Morris” the (Jon not Jon), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 14:32 (seven years ago) link
― pen pineapple apple pen (Turrican), Tuesday, October 18, 2016 5:59 PM (yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
test for echo is by far the worst they ever did
― blonde redheads have more fun (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 15:52 (seven years ago) link
I think Roll The Bones is worse
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 16:31 (seven years ago) link
gift – it's got "Ghost of a Chance"
― The burrito of ennui (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 16:32 (seven years ago) link
*gtfo
― The burrito of ennui (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 16:33 (seven years ago) link
both albums have some decent songs, neither is great, I will listen to Test For Echo deep cuts here and there, but there are a large number of tracks on Roll The Bones that I just won't listen to
Counterparts and Vapor Trails are both great! I was very relieved when Counterparts came out because it felt like a return to rock after the anemic Roll The Bones. My ideal version of Vapor Trails would include some original mixes and some remixed versions, neither one gets it completely right sonic-wise.
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 16:35 (seven years ago) link
but yes, Dreamline, Bravado, and Ghost of a Chance are all keepers
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles), Wednesday, October 19, 2016 11:31 AM (twenty minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
i suggest u get busy with the facts
― blonde redheads have more fun (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 16:52 (seven years ago) link
Yea that record isn't bad it just a parallax
― chr1sb3singer, Wednesday, 19 October 2016 16:53 (seven years ago) link
You better run, homeboy
xp
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 16:53 (seven years ago) link
"Ghost of a Chance" is a more refined version of Stevie Nicks' "Rooms on Fire," also produced by Rupert Hine. That's why I love it.
― The burrito of ennui (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 16:55 (seven years ago) link
Interesting comparison, not one that would have occurred to me. Rupert Hine definitely has a sound he likes, doesn't he? Light and zingy!
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 17:06 (seven years ago) link
Like the Pina Colada Song?
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 19 October 2016 17:32 (seven years ago) link
Rupert Hine definitely has a sound he likes, doesn't he? Light and zingy!
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles),
no that's me
― The burrito of ennui (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 17:34 (seven years ago) link
https://img.discogs.com/4P4Dn-vS6BPsn-AdblVu5WKeuuQ=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/A-75184-1403897763-4284.jpeg.jpg
oi, Alfred! That's my sound! Expect a call from my lawyers!
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 17:48 (seven years ago) link
i love the rupert hine sound. Human's Lib, Reach the Beach, half of that tina turner record
― still lists its address as the recently razed home of “Morris” the (Jon not Jon), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 18:38 (seven years ago) link
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― pen pineapple apple pen (Turrican), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 18:43 (seven years ago) link
I love his choice of synth pads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UchhRsc2spg
― The burrito of ennui (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 18:45 (seven years ago) link
alfred have you every checked out the Hine solo albums and/or his Thinkman records? I have always been curious about them.
― still lists its address as the recently razed home of “Morris” the (Jon not Jon), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 19:44 (seven years ago) link
or Quantum Jump?
― pen pineapple apple pen (Turrican), Wednesday, 19 October 2016 19:46 (seven years ago) link
So is anyone going to see the new doc on Thursday? I unfortunately will be missing it.
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles), Tuesday, 1 November 2016 01:39 (seven years ago) link
I actually enjoyed the new doc more than I thought I would. It works as a nice supplement to the other doc, with its own share of surprises, like Michael Moore as a talking head, and a cameo, of sorts, from Barack Obama. Interesting to learn about all of Peart's health issues, but he seems pretty happy with his decision to call it a day (for now). Geddy, on the other hand, does not seem happy.
Anyway, is "Presto" the most underrated Rush album? In some ways it's their most "mature," pretty chill and with an emphasis on songwriting over playing (even more so than that era's usual). At the least, "Show Don't Tell" is a really cool opener. They never really played much of this album live in the past decade or so, did they, aside from "The Pass," which is a pretty great song.
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 9 February 2017 15:07 (seven years ago) link
I've been avoiding this because I'm worried it will be too depressing, should I just go ahead and check it out?
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles), Thursday, 9 February 2017 15:15 (seven years ago) link
It's a little sad, but not depressing. They still seem like such good people (esp. Alex) and there are fun stories. It's a nice bow tied around the whole thing.
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 9 February 2017 15:18 (seven years ago) link
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, February 9, 2017 9:07 AM (thirty-two minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
yeah Presto is interesting, def a transitional album out of the late 80s Power Windows/Hold Your Fire era into the 90s work, I like Chain Lightning a lot
― blonde redheads have more fun (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Thursday, 9 February 2017 15:42 (seven years ago) link
I mostly just listen to "Show Don't Tell", "The Pass", and "Superconductor" on Presto, but I really like those songs.
― My Body's Made of Crushed Little Evening Stars (Sund4r), Thursday, 9 February 2017 15:42 (seven years ago) link
Sentimental favorite for me, because it was the first Rush album I was old enough to anticipate.
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 9 February 2017 18:43 (seven years ago) link
It's a nice album, and I like that the bonus live footage on the disc is from that tour.
Anyway, yes, really enjoyed the new doc as well. Would have liked to have seen the short piece that screened before the one-off theater showing but I didn't make it to said showing, so.
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 9 February 2017 19:10 (seven years ago) link
It would be superif everyone rememberedto post in haiku
― ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Thursday, 9 February 2017 19:18 (seven years ago) link
Haven't seen the docBut I'm surprised to hear thatGeddy's the sad one
― dinnerboat, Thursday, 9 February 2017 19:36 (seven years ago) link
Had to watch Rush vidsDuring sleep experimentThus mental trauma
― attention vampire (MatthewK), Thursday, 9 February 2017 20:26 (seven years ago) link
Neil's feet really hurtAlex's grandkids come firstBut Ged wants to rock.
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 9 February 2017 21:29 (seven years ago) link
Presto is a faveIt has lulls but the good songsAre fucking great songs
― his eye is on despair-o (Jon not Jon), Thursday, 9 February 2017 23:23 (seven years ago) link
Dismissed as mere progPresto proved strong melodiesHelped Rush span the years.
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 9 February 2017 23:45 (seven years ago) link
Yeah, I do enjoy“Chain lightning”, “War Path”, “Presto”,But what is ‘*mere* prog’?
― My Body's Made of Crushed Little Evening Stars (Sund4r), Friday, 10 February 2017 00:30 (seven years ago) link
Crits claim prog's all chopsBut Rush hooks and melodies Refute dismissals.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 10 February 2017 00:41 (seven years ago) link
Peart's form looks painfulno wonder tendonitisshould've loosened up
― Montgomery Burns' Jazz (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Friday, 10 February 2017 15:04 (seven years ago) link
His tendons are fineIt's the rest of him that hurts(Though tendons are next)
Alex is achyPeart likes to ride his cycleBut Ged is all good.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 10 February 2017 16:30 (seven years ago) link
Hard to imagineBut when your chops go, what's leftfor a band like Rush?
― dinnerboat, Friday, 10 February 2017 16:57 (seven years ago) link