Rush: Classic or Dud?

Feeling pretty disappointed with the Time Machine tour CDs. They are really poorly mixed and Geddy's voice sounds completely shredded. Does not do justice to their recent live shows at all.

now you tell me (my copy's in the post as I type) :(

^ hmm with a bit of effort, I could have made that a haiku

His voice is showing age on this one, definitely, but it's not atrocious. I'm really enjoying the DVD, not surprisingly.

True, but his singing was also much better in the concerts I saw on this tour than on the recording, as was the overall sound mix.

I'm still eagerly anticipating the blu ray release, plus I'd like to get the new Neil Peart dvd that shows the entire Time Machine concert from an all-drums perspective.

Happy Rushgiving everybody!

It's 2-1-12

hell yeah! listening now!

this is one of the best opening sequences to an album ever

Man, they kick so much ass.

New single "Headlong Flight" is coming out 4/19 and the Clockwork Angels album will be out on 5/29!

That's great news! Was chatting just yesterday with Turrican and I was wondering if the new album was actually coming out this year.

I've heard "Headlong Flight." It kicks a whole lot of ass. It sounds very much like their '70s work (no synths) and I have been informed that the radio edit (which I've heard) is about two and a half minutes shorter than the album version (which I haven't heard).

oh cool. i just listened to snakes & arrows seriously for the first time a couple months ago and was pretty impressed, best thing they've done since god presto or something

Have you heard "Caravan" and "BU2B", the tracks from Clockwork Angels that were released last year? For me, those are two of the best tracks that Rush has ever done, which makes me think this new record is going to be very good indeed.

I think so? Were they instrumentals? I loved the instrumentals on the last album, nice to hear them flex their chops a bit

Nope, not instrumentals. I definitely recommend you check them out if you can.

I assume this means another summer tour is imminent? I believe the "Time Machine" tour was the first time the band ever toured behind nothing.

There will be a tour, but not in the summer. I can't really say more than that, 'cause I don't have specific dates yet, but it's gonna be in the fall.

think I'm going to drag my son along to the concert this time around

I might like them more
If their new songs were faster
And Geddy screamed some

Don't know about fast but the "Caravan"/"BU2B" single has to be the heaviest thing they ever did.

Is that the one that sounded like Primus?

Ha, we discussed it earlier on the thread. You did compare it to Primus! I think the Cathedral comparisons were probably closer to the mark tbh.

As always, Ned points out the good stuff (this via his twitter). New Rush! Streaming at Rolling Stone! WTF? Rolling Stone? Whatever, it sounds great.

http://www1.rollingstone.com/hearitnow/player/rush.html

yeah it's pretty heavy!

Old man metal.

ha, according to the amazon product page they are apparently signed to Roadrunner now.

http://www.amazon.com/Clockwork-Angels-Rush/dp/B007I2BZIE/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1334776849&sr=1-1

Two months away from the release date, and it's #18 on the amazon best sellers!

Lyrically, CLOCKWORK ANGELS chronicles a young man's quest across a lavish and colorful world of steampunk and alchemy as he attempts to follow his dreams. The story features lost cities, pirates, anarchists, exotic carnival, and a rigid Watchmaker who imposes precision on every aspect of daily life.

only Rush would allow me to move past that rmde concept and still be anxious for the music

That concept - in their hands, but few others - actually gets me more excited for the music.

Not only is it a concept album (their first since 2112, right?)...there's gonna be a novelization.

who is writing it?

margaret atwood

j/k

ayn rand

This guy. Never read a word by him as far as I know.

lol i actually read one of his Star Wars books, a bunch of short stories about the bounty hunters.

I've read a couple of the Saga Of Sevens Suns books. Nothing too notable, but not bad at all.

This is really good. It reminds me of a metal band but I can't put my finger on which one. Their production has gotten much better since Vapour Trails.

cool and remote like dancing girls!

Hmm, if this weren't Geddy it really could be lots of people, but this is still pretty cool. Are they three for three for the new stuff released thus far?

Geddy's vocals are definitely my favorite part of this new one

That opening reminds me of Hawkwind. Excited for this and however ridiculous it all ends up being.

This and the new Van Halen album are like bat signals for the return of suburban trash boredom. We're all going to smoke out at the In And Out Burger on Foothill Blvd. Pick up some Strohs if you don't mind. Oh yeah, check out my sweet wheels:

http://pics.hoobly.com/thumbs/12TJSNDJYRKR9WKU3O.jpg

Great song if you ask me!

Going to check all this out later!

North American tour dates just announced. They'll be in town a few days after my 40th birthday. I know what I'm asking for!

Whiskey?

yes. And tickets.

Rush has started a pattern on their last couple tours where they play San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston, and then several months later do a follow-up tour where they play Austin. I don't understand why they can't just hit Austin as part of the main tour. I'd really appreciate it if they did so I don't have to drag my ass down to San Antonio.

Drag your ass up to Dallas and celebrate with me!

let me rephrase that: You could drag your ass up to Dallas and celebrate with me if you wanted.