Rush

Just wondered what you think of them, what your favourite songs were etc

i have started to get back into there music recently. i only heard a few of there songs before.

Originally posted by Deano
Just wondered what you think of them

A decent 70's band.

Originally posted by Deano
what your favourite songs were etc

"Best I Can."

One of the best bands ever in term of musicianship, dab hands at the ol' songwriting also.

-AC

Awesome band! Cygnus: Book II Hemispheres...etc. is my favorite song. More of my favorites are..
Natural Science
Xanadu
2112
Resist
Red Barchetta...man too many to name actually.

They are quite ludicrous but sporadically brilliant.

My favourite song is The Spirit of the Radio, in fact i'm listening to it right now.

Think they're one of the most important progressive groups ever. My exposure to them is limited, but "YYZ" is just as masterpiece. Predates a lot of today's prog sounds, and seems to have laid the groundwork for insane time signatures.

Originally posted by papabeard
They are quite ludicrous but sporadically brilliant.

My favourite song is The Spirit of the Radio, in fact i'm listening to it right now.

Excellent song, and I really like the lyrics, which is odd considering I don't usually like Rush lyrics that much.

-AC

Neil Peart is considered to be the best drummer by many critics and aside from that, he's a great lyricist. 2112 and Moving Pictures are spectacular albums as well.

I appreciate their significance and the massive influence they've had on a lot of the music I like, but I can't stand the vast majority of their material my self. My dad is a diehard fan, but he's never managed to convert me.

I was listening to "Working Man" a while ago. It's got a very Black Sabbath-esque structure to it.

I like this band.

Technically, these guys are brilliant, especially for a trio.

I have "Chronicles" and that's it, so I don't know all their work, but I've heard enough to for an opinion on them.

I can only take so much of Geddy Lee's voice.

Originally posted by Deano
Just wondered what you think of them, what your favourite songs were etc

i have started to get back into there music recently. i only heard a few of there songs before.

An underrated, incredibly talented band. And considering they generate what they can from just 3 people is amazing.

Well, I personally consider Rush to be one of the most very talented bands in terms of musicianship, considering how there is only three of them. Peart is definately the most talented, in my opinion, an unparalleled drummer and an outstanding songwriter. Lifeson is one of the best guitarists out there, and Geddy Lee's keyboardist/bassist combination is amazing.

That said, I don't consider him a good singer at all (and most critics on planet Earth agree).

I likes them. Favorite songs are: The Trees, Red Sector A, and Natural Science.

Their new Single "Far Cry" is up in it's Entirety at www.rush.com. Check it out.

Rush is sweet, good bass, good guitar, good drums, and great vocals. Keyboards is cool when they use it too.

My favourite song is probably Working Man.

Working Man is amazing , especially Live.

Anyone get their new Album? Man I have to say on first listen I was a little ...confused about how I felt about it, but now I love it. There is a couple things I wish had been done differently , like More Lifeson Solos maybe? Yet Overall I think it is a great album and cannot wait till I get to drive up to Toronto to see them perform live!!!! Guys are in their mid to late 50's and still sound top notch.

I really like it.

Mid-way I thought it was going to tail off, but after a couple of listens, it's really solid. The Main Monkey Business, despite the horrid title, is a phenomenal song. That will always be Rush at their best; lengthy instrumentals.

It could have been just another Rush album, which wouldn't have been a bad thing, but I think they've actually done something a bit different. It's nothing ultra stellar, but it's quite good, I like it.

-AC

I've had limited exposure to Rush. However, from what I heard, I like. The singer's voice does get on my nerves though. The pro's outweigh the con's.

Neato,
good to hear the new album is still Rush quality.
I should pick it up, when I get the funds...