Any other Rush fans here?

Dr. Toobz · **on:** June 12, 2012, 09:06:33 AM

With Rush's new album, Clockwork Angels, out today, I found myself wondering if any other Bottleheads are fans of the somewhat polarizing, Canadian prog rock trio. I last saw them play in 2010 (in Chicago) and was greatly anticipating this new album release. So far, it has not disappointed!

Any other Rush-heads here?

debk · **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2012, 09:52:44 AM

I haven't listen to Rush since I was in school in the late 70's. Thanks for letting us know.

Just ordered it on vinyl

Debra

jmv · **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2012, 11:42:33 AM

Well, I was just testing out a speaker rebuild with "Limelight," so....yes.

Noskipallwd · **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2012, 11:45:34 AM

Huge Rush fan, I've had the pleasure of seeing them live a number of times since the late 70s. I watched a interesting documentary on the band last week. I actually had an english teacher who would print Rush lyrics for her students to read, she was quite impressed with Neil Pert's extensive vocabulary.

Cheers,
Shawn

earwaxxer · **Reply #4 on:** June 12, 2012, 12:41:02 PM

Its funny thinking back on that time! I was actually a huge YES fan, and when Rush came on the scene it seemed they were kind of 'wanabee's'. That is not to discount the band in any way, but there was SO much good music being made back then. I even remember getting a bit judgmental with Chicago Transit Authority when they were going into the psychedelia. I didnt feel they had the 'cred' for that. But yes, count me as a huge Rush fan.

2wo · **Reply #5 on:** June 12, 2012, 01:32:11 PM

I like Neal Pert, Lyricist and drummer extraordinary.

Not to mention dedicated motorcyclist...John

SteveH · **Reply #6 on:** June 12, 2012, 03:05:19 PM

I've been a Rush fan since the mid-70s. I grew up not too far from Toronto, so we got to see them regularly. I've seen them more times than I can count (or remember - lots of 'substance' was consumed in the early days!). First saw them on the Farewell to Kings tour. Last saw them on the Time Machine tour two summers ago, with my then 14 year old son, who listens to them on vinyl. It boggles my mind that they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

SteveH

Noskipallwd · **Reply #7 on:** June 12, 2012, 03:18:09 PM

Quote from: 2wo on June 12, 2012, 01:32:11 PM

I like Neal Pert, Lyricist and drummer extraordinary.

Not to mention dedicated motorcyclist...John

I remember listening to them on the radio, I would have sworn Neil Pert played a double bass kit. After buying my first Rush album I realized he did not play double bass, he is just that good.
(edit: It seems that his newer DW kits are equipped with double bass.)

Cheers,
Shawn

porcupunctis · **Reply #8 on:** June 12, 2012, 05:16:35 PM

I remember spinning 2012 in high school. Very strong memories. I was, and am also a very big Yes fan as well as ELP and some of the other big Prog bands.

Thanks for sharing, I will have to look into the new release.

Pfenning · **Reply #9 on:** June 12, 2012, 05:59:17 PM

Quote from: SteveH on June 12, 2012, 03:05:19 PM

It boggles my mind that they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

SteveH

Yea, I totally agree. I guess they choose bands alphabetically. That's the only way anyone can explain Abba going in before Rush. Crazy!

Pfenning

Laudanum · **Reply #10 on:** June 13, 2012, 01:45:56 AM

Fan of their earlier stuff.

Jim R. · **Reply #11 on:** June 19, 2012, 06:10:30 AM

Like Eric, I was far more into Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, etc. and Rush just seemed a bit too different to me then. Or perhaps it was just the folks I hung out with weren't into them. I of course did like some of the earlier stuff -- the stuff that made it on the radio, but I suppose, as was typical for those days, that wasn't their best work.

To be honest, I, like Deb, have not listened to them since the late 70s, so maybe it's time to try again.

Now, as to how many times I saw Yes, well, lost count on that one...

Maybe I'll download some tracks from iTunes and at least get an idea of whether I want to spend the bucks for a hi-res download or vinyl.

-- Jim

Chris · **Reply #12 on:** June 19, 2012, 09:11:27 AM

Moving Pictures tour was my first ever rock concert!! awesome.. HUGE fan...saw them in Wembley, London also for their 30th anniversary gig.....

proud indian · **Reply #13 on:** June 19, 2012, 05:59:02 PM

I likes their earlier stuff. I first heard Moving Pictures, which I really like. Another album that I listen to till date is Permanent waves.

shreekant

Laudanum · **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2012, 01:06:50 AM

I think ... Kinda lost interest after Signals, probably Moving Pictures and their work before it is the sweet spot for me with Rush. Im not a HUGE fan but I did listen quite a lot back them. Favorites are probably Caress of Steel, Hemispheres, and 2112. In fact, I spun Hemispheres not too long ago. I was just never a big enough fan that I could honestly say I loved any of their albums all the way through. But that's rare for me anyway. Im kinda selective and probably advanced more "needles" than most and seem to have the CDP remote close at hand as well. Too lazy to get up now but still spin LP's.

This is a little OT but it's kinda funny that at one time I bought CD's of the LP's that I liked, mainly to have for the car at first and then for the home when I took a 10 year vinyl hiatus. Now, I search for the LP versions of some of the CD's that I bought in lieu of the LP. That's mainly limited to very late 80's and maybe very early 90's. I didnt own a CD player until probably 1988. That's a good thing in retrospect because it means that I was still buying the LP's. I still have that CDP and it still worked when I ran across it a few years ago ... sounds horrid too