Glad you got your money's worth aero! :D
― Faster than food (Myonga Vön Bontee), Monday, 15 October 2012 15:17 (eleven years ago) link
Aero, did they do a medley? Haven't seen Rush in a number of years and am just curious if they still do this.
― grandavis, Monday, 15 October 2012 17:41 (eleven years ago) link
Ticket for Rush on Saturday night in Newark, NJ: CONFIRMED. Request for interview with Alex Lifeson: still pending...
― 誤訳侮辱, Tuesday, 16 October 2012 21:47 (eleven years ago) link
cool!
― rap game klaus nomi (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Tuesday, 16 October 2012 21:56 (eleven years ago) link
This really was one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. Bit of a dream setlist really.
― A. Begrand, Tuesday, 16 October 2012 22:02 (eleven years ago) link
More haikus!
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Friday, 19 October 2012 00:48 (eleven years ago) link
music should be likebusiness. efficient. how darebands waste any notes!
― reggie (qualmsley), Friday, 19 October 2012 02:40 (eleven years ago) link
The voice is the gateTo keep out smarmy hipstersLike Stephen Malkmus
― Clarke B., Friday, 19 October 2012 03:01 (eleven years ago) link
By efficient I Meant that the band fits so much Into so little
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 19 October 2012 03:05 (eleven years ago) link
i am bummed clockworkangels the novel doesn't rule like the album
― reggie (qualmsley), Friday, 19 October 2012 03:27 (eleven years ago) link
What if Geddy Leeplayed drums and Neil Peart sang lead?(Alex is Alex.)
― a worthy pioner! (weatheringdaleson), Friday, 19 October 2012 03:37 (eleven years ago) link
Saw them last night in Newark. Amazing set - tons of mid-80s material, nine songs from the new album (everyone at work is fucking thrilled about that)...the one thing that was hugely apparent to me is that Peart continues to evolve as a drummer - his playing is much looser and more human-feeling than it was in 2011, and he wasn't wearing the huge gun-range headphones he did that time, so I feel like he was definitely listening to and playing off the other two much more than in the recent past. Also, rather than take one epic solo mid-set he took three shorter solos at various points, and that really kept the show moving with much greater momentum and overall energy. And between what he was doing, and the addition of the string players (who mostly added surges in the background), it was really intensely rhythmic, all about driving forward at all times. The version of "YYZ" at the end of the second set almost sounded like metal. (And by the way, it is sort of more than a little impressive that one of Rush's most beloved live moments is an extended, berserk instrumental.) When Lifeson stepped forward for HIS solos, that was when the songs really came to a frozen halt for a minute or so.
― 誤訳侮辱, Sunday, 21 October 2012 15:17 (eleven years ago) link
Possibly because as awesome as he is, guitar heroes are generally more dime a dozen than bass heroes or drum heroes. I've said before that one of the funniest things about Rush concerts is watching fans frantically air drum, air guitar and air bass at the same time.
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 21 October 2012 16:12 (eleven years ago) link
Wanna see my photos from Saturday night's show? Here you go.
― 誤訳侮辱, Monday, 22 October 2012 21:32 (eleven years ago) link
won't load :(
― terrell sug (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Monday, 22 October 2012 22:04 (eleven years ago) link
The website was going in and out this afternoon, but it should be fine now.
― 誤訳侮辱, Tuesday, 23 October 2012 01:44 (eleven years ago) link
Great photos! And I'm glad you dug the new show.
― A. Begrand, Tuesday, 23 October 2012 01:51 (eleven years ago) link
Amazing set - tons of mid-80s material
I'm seeing the show in both Dallas and Atlanta. This does not bode well.
― One Way Ticket on the 1277 Express (Bill Magill), Tuesday, 23 October 2012 13:49 (eleven years ago) link
I don't know if everyone already picked up the three Sector boxes (I didn't have the funds), but they're all on sale this week for $25.49 each via the Amazon Cyber Monday deals week. Sector 1 tomorrow morning, and Sectors 2 & 3 on Saturday. Crazy cheap.
― EZ Snappin, Monday, 26 November 2012 21:57 (eleven years ago) link
I have 1 and 3, so thanks for the tip!
― A. Begrand, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 02:57 (eleven years ago) link
I plan on getting all three. At $5 a disc you can't beat it.
― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 03:07 (eleven years ago) link
Is this worth getting if you have the original CDs? Is there a substantial difference?
― Moodles, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 03:40 (eleven years ago) link
My understanding is yes, but hopefully Adrien or someone who owns them can confirm.
― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 04:06 (eleven years ago) link
Sector 3 is ace, tremendous remasters of the '80s albums in my opinion. 1 and 2 had problems a year ago, a couple discs were sloppily reproduced, but have since been fixed.
― A. Begrand, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 04:16 (eleven years ago) link
Not seeing this for sale on Amazon right now. But I suppose I'd be most inclined to buy the third one as well ... if I hadn't bought those albums several times already.
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 04:22 (eleven years ago) link
You have to look at the Cyber Monday Week deals in music. Only on sale for a couple of hours on the days mentioned above.
― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 04:24 (eleven years ago) link
Dammit! slept in and Sector 1 sold out.
― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 13:32 (eleven years ago) link
Just fucked around on there for awhile, am I correct that the deal for Sector 3 has expired?
― you only write about... pleassssure (Jon Lewis), Tuesday, 27 November 2012 16:48 (eleven years ago) link
the deals for Sector 2 & 3 don't go live until Saturday. Sector 1 sold out within 30 minutes this morning.
― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 18:32 (eleven years ago) link
Oh! Then I'm buyin' me Sector 3 on Saturday morning. Those are the only Rush records where I really crave a remaster.
― you only write about... pleassssure (Jon Lewis), Tuesday, 27 November 2012 18:34 (eleven years ago) link
Deal goes live Saturday at 11 am PST.
― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 27 November 2012 18:36 (eleven years ago) link
finger on trigger...
― my other pug is a stillsuit (Jon Lewis), Saturday, 1 December 2012 18:55 (eleven years ago) link
Wow that was insane. 70% of Sector 2 and Sector 3 were claimed in less than 1 minute. Managed to get both for $59 total w/shipping.
― my other pug is a stillsuit (Jon Lewis), Saturday, 1 December 2012 19:03 (eleven years ago) link
100% gone in less than four minutes, unreal. I got Sector 2, thankfully.
― A. Begrand, Saturday, 1 December 2012 19:06 (eleven years ago) link
Gonna have to keep these at work for awhile so my wife doesn't know i spent the money. That's ok-- I do 90% of my listening there anyway.
― my other pug is a stillsuit (Jon Lewis), Saturday, 1 December 2012 19:14 (eleven years ago) link
I missed out on the sectors deal, but my consolation prize is that I got to see them live in San Antonio last night with my wife and son and it was awesome!
I'm still amazed that they did 5 tracks off of Power Windows: a dream come true. Really loved the strings and the whole run of Clockwork Angels songs and oldies plus strings.
― Moodles, Saturday, 1 December 2012 19:50 (eleven years ago) link
I saw Rush in Dallas the other nite. Apparently they filmed it for a DVD. This was a good choice of a gig to do so, because the place was PACKED. Not my favorite setlist (I would prefer a heavy dose of 70s), but overall a great show.
― One Way Ticket on the 1277 Express (Bill Magill), Monday, 3 December 2012 15:41 (eleven years ago) link
Looks like they're off to England. Hopefully they'll tour America again. They usually do a couple per album.
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 3 December 2012 17:11 (eleven years ago) link
Rush finally got into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame!
And yes, they've already announced that they will have more US dates in the Spring and Summer.
― Moodles, Tuesday, 11 December 2012 20:16 (eleven years ago) link
Public Enemy, Heart, Randy Newman, Albert King, and Donna Summer. Lou Adler and Quincy Jones
Best all-star jam ever!
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 11 December 2012 21:26 (eleven years ago) link
Minus Donna, RIP.
Bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee told Rolling Stone, "It's a terrific honor and we'll show up smiling...It made my mom happy, so that's worth it." He added, "It was a cause [Rush fans] championed," he says. "I'm very relieved for them and we share this honor with them, for sure."The band also issued an official statement: "We are honored to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 3 of us are especially appreciative of our loyal fans whose support and dedication has gone a long way to making this possible. P.S. And special thanks to our moms for voting 6000 times!"
The band also issued an official statement: "We are honored to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 3 of us are especially appreciative of our loyal fans whose support and dedication has gone a long way to making this possible. P.S. And special thanks to our moms for voting 6000 times!"
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 11 December 2012 21:28 (eleven years ago) link
Mixed feelings. Love Rush, hate the Hall of Fame. If they're happy, I'm good.
― One Way Ticket on the 1277 Express (Bill Magill), Tuesday, 11 December 2012 22:00 (eleven years ago) link
Does Rutsey get in?
― One Way Ticket on the 1277 Express (Bill Magill), Tuesday, 11 December 2012 22:01 (eleven years ago) link
The Hall of Fame is ridiculous, but it still felt like a massive injustice that Rush was overlooked for such a long time.
― Moodles, Tuesday, 11 December 2012 22:03 (eleven years ago) link
― One Way Ticket on the 1277 Express (Bill Magill), Tuesday, December 11, 2012 4:01 PM (41 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
not sure, i think all members get in? at least the chili peppers had the older members onstage and mentioned frusciente even though he didn't show up
― Andrew WKRP (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Tuesday, 11 December 2012 22:43 (eleven years ago) link
Fleetwood Mac didn't include everyone.
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 11 December 2012 22:56 (eleven years ago) link
I think it's up to the bands themselves. Heart's had tons of lineup changes, and I don't think they're on the best of terms with some of the original members, so it'll be interesting to see who gets in.
(also, John Rutsey passed away in 2008, but yeah, it'd be a nice gesture if they let him in)
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Tuesday, 11 December 2012 23:03 (eleven years ago) link
A very long wait.Eligible fourteen years.Rush is in at last.
― Edward Bax, Wednesday, 12 December 2012 05:44 (eleven years ago) link
Fuck the Hall of Fame.They can have them if they wantBut Rush is still ours.
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 12 December 2012 12:39 (eleven years ago) link