Reviews (page 10 of 16)
I never fully appreciated Rush until they became a staple in Rock Band/Guitar Hero. I always liked them when they came on the radio when I was a kid, but I didn't seek them out during high school and college, so I'm glad I got back into them afterwards. I'm also glad that I was fortunate enough to see them live once; seeing Neil Peart in person was pretty cool. I think they're probably the most impressive 3-piece band for my money. The vocals are fine-not-great, but damn near everything else they do regularly hits 10/10. Great composition and great musicianship leading to a bunch of great songs. This album in particular is the easiest 5 since Dark Side of the Moon. 5.0
I love Rush, musically. Lyrically I am left wanting much more, but their musicality easily bolsters their score.
music is technically good but it was so uninteresting and boring i have nothing else to say
freakily, this is exactly the place i last left off my rush dive, so i guess i'll try to pick it up HJKFHSFJKSF. my rush adventures have been pretty up and down unfortunately, i still feel like there's something really fundamental at the core of this band that i am just Not Getting. that being said when i was last listening i had just had my mind blown by permanent waves, a wonderfully vibrant and colorful statement that did a lot to justify rush's melding of melodic hard rock and shiny flashy prog. at least on this first revisit i think its clear i like this one a bit less...the goal here is not advancement or risk-taking so much as Refinement, and i miss some of the more eclectic moments from PW that showed off their ambitions a lot more. the tradeoff has many obvious advantages tho, not only is this just Obviously their tightest tracklist, but the start-stop jittery song structures that have always annoyed me about rush are p much entirely wiped away here. whats left is a level of pure unity and coherency that will inevitably be remembered by fans as one of the bands peaks, and ig its gotta be one for me too. limelight is undeniable as far as classic rock radio staples go, and i didnt know they had a song as moody and bubblebathy as witch hunt in them. yet more proof that all rock bands need synthesizers and im tired of pretending they dont
Rockiges Album mit interessanten Passagen, das aber meistens nur mittelmäßiges Niveau erreicht. Highlight is „Switch Hunt“, das leider nur zu selten das Rockpotential der Gruppe aufblitzen lässt.
It's like someone compulsively wiping their feet on Prog Rock's doormat, only to refuse to enter. Too bad.
It's a bit too much, but I enjoyed it
Classic, one of my favourite Rush albums. As a Canadian I’m obliged to rate it 5
I've tried to listen to Rush and they can FOJDO. Not for me.
i zoned out and YYZ brought me back in so for that it’s a 3. witch hunt wasn’t bad either
3.5 rounded down how much of what makes this so good to people is just nostalgia…. be honest highlights: red barchetta, limelight (oct 27 2024)
Chad. 4.5
Solid album like every Rush album but I felt slightly disappointed as I thought this would be their magnum opus but I don't personally think this is Rush's best work.
Nice, ikke så spennanes🤷🏼♀️
If Blondie and Heart had a baby ... it would be a rush
More focus on music skills than songwriting, and that is never okay in my book. It’s not bad, Limelight and Tom Sawyer is okay, it’s just really dull
I had not listened to a full Rush album before now. I really enjoyed it. The instruments were all spot on. Percussion was amazing.
That one ten or nine minute song made it not be a 5 because it could have been shortened. Other than that the vocals and instruments were very solid.
I mean when you open with "Tom Sawyer" it's gonna be a solid album. I struggled with whether a 4 or a 5 on this and I think imma go with a 5. Peart was just a master on the drums. I quite like Getty's voice it's very distinctive and reminds me of middle school (which isn't necessarily a good thing but it doesn't remind me of anything bad). "YYZ" I really liked. The whole band sounds really good, really talented group. Iconic and the first Rush album I have every listened to.
great way to start the week. first 4 tracks are classics-the final 3 are by far the weakest on album. I know some don't care for Getty's voice & I get it. he can come off as whiney/pitchy. and the timing on drums turns some off as well-i get it. but I enjoy both-especially on the 1st 4 tracks.
yes
It’s stayed in my head all weekend long.
Classic.
Oooh buddy. Let’s friggin go bud. Canadian royalty. My first ever concert. Biased already. Will try to judge fairly. Ah man. I can’t. This song rules. Radio hit status or not, the technicality of the drumming, the sweeping, menacing main riff, the excellent vocals. The weird synths? The fucking drums. Incredible. Heard it 1000 times. Could probably go for another 1000. Gets whiny to start track 2 but man that riff comes in and is just devastating. Mixed with the odd “time signatures?” (I think that’s what’s happening, I don’t do musical theory). A lot of weird lyrical references to “my uncle,” which seems slightly hamfisted. But hey. Another good one. A song entitled YYZ? What’s this going to be? A tribute to Lester B Pearson? The airport or the man? It’s an instrumental, so I’m assuming both. I mean this was a better experience than being at that airport or even in the city of my birth for that matter. LIMELIGHT??? This song is so nice. The melody is perfect, the musical complexity isn’t just there for the sake of it. It adds to the presentation. The bass tone remains GNARLY. 10 minute song. Child’s play when it’s going as this has so far. The musical variation is so exciting all over this. The vocal lines are not my favourite. The spacey breakdowns work and the virtuosic yet impassioned playing of each instrument makes up for any songwriting shortcoming. Dark, technical. More wizardry. This one kind of has a “The Police” vibe. Not my favourite way to close, but not horrific. Listen. Rush rules. This only strengthened that point. Anywhere where the melody felt too sweet was underpinned with bass lines spidering all over and booming, technical drumming with a lush production. Canadian pride, prog rock excellence. 4-4.5 HIGHLIGHTS: Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, Limelight
Metally
Some songs were okay, some not so good
Oh yea
An album I can pretty well play from memory in my head. I feel they never pulled off a flawless album - the whole of 2112 side two is pretty weak, maybe this and Farewell to Kings gets closest. The drum solo in YYZ is inessential on record (and on tour when I saw them on this tour). It's 4.75 really as Tom Sawyer, Limelight and Camera Eye are timeless bangers.
So good. Pulls you in and doesn’t let you go.
Classic rock nostalgia. Reminds me of listening with my Dad when younger
Eu gostei, parece que ele era bem moderno para a época que foi lançado
So Rush always seems to he a bit polarising. I understand not everyone will like Geddy's voice or the times they use more odd time signatures. However, I love Rush. Hard prog rock is good stuff. They're all very skilled at playing their respective instruments, though Alex probably gets forgotten the most compared to Neil and Geddy. Moving Pictures is just a great example of what they can do, and how creative they are. I don't think it's as good as, say, 2112, but it's a damn good example. One of the other reviews complains about hard prog rock and I say that is a stupid complaint. It's a great combo.
Not my favourite rush album. But everyone else’s. First proper album I bought when it was released.
This was the first Rush album I owned (Vital Signs was the first single.) I bought it on cassette in March 1982 with saved spending money from a school trip to Italy. A few years later, when I had a Saturday job, I bought the vinyl. When it cam eout on CD I bought the CD. I then bought the remastered CD. Next was the version in the Sector 3 box set. I regret not buying the Moving Pictures Live vinyl album and hope one day to find an affordable copy. Even though I do own the exact same two sides of vinyl within the Time Travel live vinyl box set. I also have never bought the 2015 remaster on 24/192 download. Although I do own that on the 40th Anniversary deluxe box set. Again, I'llprobably buy the 3 CD non-deluxe version of the 40th anniversary when I see it for under £30. Am I missing anything? Don't think so. The songs are good too.
Never a fan of prog-rock, but do have a soft spot for these guys.
I know I just got Supertramp two days ago, but prog rock is still a genre that I need more albums from, so getting Rush today was a very welcome treat, especially to ease the tensions of election day here in the US. Anyways, this album's awesome. I love prog rock, and this is one of the all time great prog rock albums for a reason. All three of Rush's members bring something special to the table. Geddy Lee is a solid frontman. His vocals are an acquired taste, but his bass and keyboard work is undeniably phenomenal. I love Alex Lifeson's guitar playing as well. The solos on songs like "Limelight" really appeal to me. And of course, there's a reason why Neil Peart was considered the heart of Rush. His drum work is excellent. There's a reason why he's considered one of the greatest drummers of all time. His songwriting is also great. It's kind of weird that "Tom Sawyer," the one song Neil Peart didn't write, became the most popular one from the album. I'm not going to say this song doesn't deserve the popularity though. It's great. I love it. All of the songs here are amazing. "YYZ" is one of my favorite instrumental pieces of all time. It really shows the talents of every member at their absolute best. This album absolutely belongs on here. It is a strong showing of some exceptional music talent that you don't see very often. Rush is cool as hell, and this album is apparently one of their best. Light 5/5.
tom sawyer awesome opening song 10/10 red barchetta is a good 9/10 yyz is a great instrumental 8/10
Great album. Loved the jamming instrumentals and Geddy Lee's voice is just so unique. Some of the songs were a bit too played out in my opinion, but a solid album nonetheless.
Album started out strong they got worse with each song. Tom Sawyer is a clear standout.
Absolutely no connection.
Lots of good ideas and songwriting, but to be honest the high-pitched voice of the lead singer kind of gets at me. 6/10
Not a big rush fan, but if there’s one to go with it’s Moving Pictures. Melodic prog done with precision and great musicianship.
Tom Sawyer 4.2 Red Barchetta 3.8 YYZ 3.4 Limelight 3.8 The Camera Eye 3.6 Witch Hunt (Part III of "Fear") 3.6 Vital Signs 3.7 Score: 3.728571429
Their best bar none.
Insane opening song, maybe greatest ever
Overall a pretty solid album. First 4 songs are great! Camera eye was good but I felt like it was a little bit of a filler. Don’t think it needed to be 10 mins long. I could’ve not been listening intently, but Witch Hunt felt forgettable for me compared to the other tracks. They ended it well with Vital Signs. I gleaned as much as I could but this album is definitely deserving of a couple relistens.
I was introduced to Rush by school friends around Hold Your Fire in 1987. I was hooked and have listened to this album countless times. When I saw it on the list I still shrieked with joy. One of their near perfect albums. Love this album so much.
Classic Rush, classic rock, classic for you.
this is day three in a row that I've found myself playing a bit of a game with this 1001 Albums challenge. I'm calling it "Cool, But I Already Know That One!" in elementary school, one of the only resources I was aware of for discovering new music was the radio. since I grew up on Long Island, that meant a lot of my first music discoveries came from 102.3 WBAB, Long Island's Only Classic Rock Station. while I've bemoaned my frustrations with the omnipresence of classic rock radio and the classic rock canon quite a lot in my adult years (and even once or twice in this list already), I have to credit WBAB (and Guitar Hero, of course) for starting me on this long journey we call Being A Total Music Dork as a kid in my mom's car. since it was always the more experimental or progressive stuff that piqued my interest, Rush's radio hits, especially the ones from the A-side of this album, left a huge impression. this some of the most delicately constructed rock music of its kind! all the best aspects of Rush's prior work as progressive juggernauts are present here, but even at their most ambitious, they always have one foot on the ground, and that's in the form of some tremendous pop songwriting. lyricist Neil Peart delivers some of his best, most evocative stanzas here, which Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee match with some stupendous music. fun time signature changes, astute riffing, and tons of great melodies from Lee. did I mention the synths? too cool. oh, and Peart's drumming is pretty good, too, I guess. "Tom Sawyer", "Witch Hunt" and "Vital Signs" speak to non-conformity, prejudice, and people that deviate from the norm. these are common tropes in Peart's writing which I can definitely get behind, unlike the Objectivist stuff! "Red Barchetta" and "The Camera Eye" share a focus on the sensual experiences of being in a sports car and a bustling city, respectively. they're easily the album's two loftiest songs compositionally, so I like that their lyrics are less abstract to balance it out. "Limelight" is an ode to the barriers artists often have to put up around themselves to keep doing their jobs, particularly as they accumulate fame. Lifeson's solo on this one is deeply moving; to this day, it's probably my favorite Rush song. and "YYZ" is about planes or something. the first five tracks here are one of the most legendary runs in the entire canon! i really like the last two songs, don't get me wrong, but the A-side and "The Camera Eye" could be the entire album and I'd probably still call it one of my favorites of this era. decent 9/10.
Their best. Absolute classic. Only 7 songs and they're all bangers (ok Witch Hunt doesn't really standout but I'll let them off)
Only know them because of I Love You Man. What a great find. Tom Sawyer is a great song as is Limelight. Great to rock out to in work.
5/5 no questions. This is ultimate air drums album
Quite fun, lots of breadth
Masterpiece. Possibly the greatest musicians of all time. Everything is so clean and technically insane. 10/10
I couldn't get into this at all. If it wasn't for the youtube adds between each track it would just have sounded like a single track lasing 40 minutes, played by a bunch of teenagers on instruments they bought from the toy section of Argos. I made it all the way through so it gets 2 stars ... just!
Rush is music for musicians. It's technically complex, full of incredible riffs and drums, the whole shebang. YYZ encapsulates this best, but Tom Sawyer is a pretty excellent riff as well. Lee's vocals are fine, an acquired taste really. This isn't an album I'd listen to on a regular basis, but it's still great.
I enjoy Rush but I feel this was a mid album
Moving pictures got some great songs, YYZ (Boss fight theme) and limelight is just a banger can’t go wrong. THEN you flip the record to side B and it’s all average songs that don’t tickle my fancy. I reckon the band would’ve been more popular if the frontman actually looked good, ain’t no chicks going for that. Also the start of YYZ sounds like a bunch of spanners in a draw
I love Rush. This album is awesome the B side is very rush which people don't enjoy as much but I still love it. Also this is the last album from Rush's golden period and I'll die on the hill, the sound of the 80's and the way Rush changed there sound to fit in sucks.
Side 1 is near perfect, side 2 is pretty good pokemon music
Gamefreak has some serious explaining to do… OOOOO NEIL PEART, YOU'RE SOOOO GOOD, OOOOOO GUYS WHATS THAT ONE ALBUM THAT RUSH MADE THAT ANYONE CARES ABOUT???? OOOOOOO THE FIRST 8 SUCK BUT WHO CAAAAARES BRO ITS TOM SAWYER 😎
This record is a gateway drug. They reel you in with Tom Sawyer, then almost immediately rewire your brain with YYZ. Rush are a tough band to get into. ~30 albums spanning almost five decades, but this is absolutely where to start. Even if prog isn't your scene, this album deserves a fighting chance because it's just so unapolagetic in what it sets out to achieve. If you don't like it, maybe you're right and prog just isn't for you. At any rate, this is a top-shelf effort and I would encourage anyone who even liked this album a little bit to give 2112 a spin too.
Excellent rock album
Its good I hate that I like it
Will always hold a special place in my heart as it was the album thay Bennett flipped over to the first time to
Aikamoista! Ihan pop-progea, näistä kappaleistahan saa kiinni hyvin. Laulajan ääni ilahduttaa aina, se on niin kirkas mutta ei lähde koskaan liioittelemaan sitä. Mutta harmittaa, ettei löydy yhtään heti mieleenpainuvaa melodiaa.
Kitarasoundi on edelleen loistava, mutta musiikki puhuttelee tällä levyllä vieläkin vähemmän: proge on asia erikseen, mutta että proge yhdistettynä radio-AOR-rokkiin? Hmm...
This album exemplifies what it means to be an all-time great. Innovative and well-produced with superb musicianship. This is what I expect from a must-listen albums list.
I have a strange relationship with Rush where I hate some of their stuff and I like some other parts, usually if I like a band I like 95% of their work. Moving Pictures falls mostly into the 'like' category, they ditch a lot of their prog stylings and embrace the 80s rock sound a lot more, and when it works it really works because Geddy Lee is properly talented, his bass work is outstanding but he also has a voice that just immediately hits the mark within Rush's sound and the rock genre overall. Tom Sawyer is an all-timer of a song, the back half of The Camera Eye is really good too; if the highs of this album are a 4 and the lows (YYZ, Witch Hunt) are a 2, then it gets a solid 3.
Definitely preferred this to the other Rush album(s?) that we've had. It's classed as prog but it isn't really, it's much more similar to traditional rock of that time. Some songs go for a bit of a wander where they shouldn't, and drag it all out a bit longer than they probably should, but it's not bad. Synth sounds date it pretty hard though. A solid 3, probably would've been higher if I'd encountered it when I was younger.
Just a monster of an album. Crazy talent from all three musicians. I've seen most of this album performed live, and it's just unbelievable that this much sound can come from only three dudes. I find myself humming one of the tracks from this album quite frequently. Some people are going to hate on Geddy's voice, and I get it, but...it just wouldn't be Rush without it. One of the best albums of all time, period.
Rush has turned over-complication into an art form, but here, they take it to new heights. Moving Pictures isn’t music; it’s an endurance test. Geddy Lee’s vocals feel like a fire alarm that just won’t stop, while the guitar and drums seem to be battling each other for who can be more annoying. Each song drones on, like a boring math lecture on “progressive rock.” I get it, you’re smart—but does every song need to be a 7-minute essay on how much you know about time signatures? By the end, I felt like my brain had been rewritten in Morse code.
More like 3.5 Really liked Tom Sawyer and YYZ Very unique sound
I actually just listened to this album under a week ago, funnily enough. The only song I kinda liked was YYZ. Just did not care for this at all
Enjoyable but outside of XYZ and Tom Sawyer it's not very memorable. 7/10
My favorite prog rock album. Every song is a classic.
5 mastapiece
Prog but with every ounce of fat trimmed. Master craftsmen.
I knew these guys but it's my first time actually listening to a Rush album. This is apparently their best record. It's never boring, always something to look out for in the music, stimulating material. Tom Sawyer, YYZ, Limelight, The Camera Eye, these are my highlights. Will listen to this album in the future, along with other music by Rush. 8/10
Fantastic musicians with some of their most iconic tunes. I always want to like RUSH more than I do. Still a 5
This might be Rush at their leanest, most straight-ahead rock and roll. I love Rush at all stages of their career. Easy fiver for me.
Bangers all the way through. Full volume bangers.
This album was my "gateway" to Rush many years ago, and it's still a good listen today. I liked 3 songs: Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, and Limelight. The other songs are decent too.
The wikipedia page mentioned that with this album Rush tried to make more radio friendly songs, and I think it benefits from that. Still not my thing, but I can sort of see why it would be others.
My expectations weren't *that* low given I found I didn't mind 2112 so I don't know if it's my mood, the shitty weather, or just that this album truly is that bad. Just so much instrumental self-fellating (YYZ), the feeling I was supposed to experience the lyrical story-telling as some kind of epic journey, and more drum fills than I think I'll ever need. Yeesh.
Not for me
Like bass (possibly fretless) Bit long (can drag on) Fun Songs differ in quality Endings are a bit iffy Fav: red barchetta
Good.
Not a rush fan, so this review is biased.
4.5
Tom Sawya! Classic 80's rock. In that most of it is super weird and synth-y. A couple jams, but mostly not
# Playlist track - Red Barchetta # Notes - "Tom Sawyer" is a great opening to the album, and it is followed brilliantly by my favorite one here, Red Barchetta. - YYZ picks out great but meanders a bit too deeply into over elaborate compositions, and the band won't get out of there until the last track, Vital Signs come up. - A super enjoyable experience and a very rich one at that. Definitely recommend listening at least once!
Masterpiece
Solid Rush sound, great jams, just the right amount of prog.
4.5
great album, goes really fast limelight and tom sawyer are great songs
So this is where that riff came from. I don’t know who I’m apologising to, but I’m sorry this sounds like a collection of generic rock songs that I’d play on a Guitar Hero 2 knockoff. A decent knockoff, but still.
No me va ese rollo
Decent in places
LP
I understand why people like it but I just have never been able to get into them. Really really do not like his voice either.
I kinda like this.
It was fine, nobody needs to hear an album of Rush though, the hits will do.
So much FUN.
Overall good album 3.5. Few great songs but not a huge lot there for me personally
Sensational. A magical classic from one of my all time favourite bands. Love it
I don't know what I was expecting but scooby doo chase music wasn't it, and YVZ was a vibe, camera eye too.
Went from not being sure what Rush sounded like to instantly recognizing the first track (and most of the others). Apparently prog!! YYZ is a dope instrumental track. I like the 80s synth combined with the guitar riffs. Dragged a little though.
Took me a ling time to come around to Rush but this is pretty awesome.
Slow start to a phenomenal album. Quintessential 80s rock.
Love it
I didn't realise this is what Rush sounded like. I always thought they were some kind of thrash metal type affair. I know I've already listened to one of their albums so far, but I'd clean forgotten what that sounded like, such was the impression it left on me. This to me has all the annoying trappings of prog, but maybe with more conventional song structures? There's some nice bits in here. I like the synths, and some of the musicianship is good... but as with other prog albums, a lot of this feels way too earnest. It seems to take itself very seriously, yet it's kind of silly and lacks substance. 2.5 rounded up.
Pretty solid rock
It was good but I didn't really hear it.
Good rockin' fun! Too bad album wasn't available on YouTube Music.
Come on! the best.
Classic
No issue with prog rock , but i find this mostly uninteresting and really don’t like the singers voice .
People seem to have written a LOT of words about this one. I'll just say that I was surprised that it's not very heavy. I'd assumed all those denim-jacketed fans were listening to something a lot more aggressive, back in the 80s. It's very upbeat. Excellent drumming, melodic bass. They sound very comfortable in what they're doing, and a sense of creative fun comes across. Not really for me; I'd had enough after side 1, but I can see why they inspired such devotion.
Less grim than I anticipated, having made some very unfavourable judgements about the band in my teens, based purely on their fans’ aesthetic. Would I deem it a classic? No, though I understand why some might. Would I seek it out again? No. Is my life enriched by hearing it? No. Did it make me filled with rage that I’d wasted 40 minutes of my precious remaining life having to hear it? No. So a 3.
Love rock n’ roll; great drumming.
Ooh! Another Rush album, goody. They seem to have a knack of kicking off an album with a classic track or two. Or in this case four. Tom Sawyer is one of their better known tracks, followed by one of my personal favourites Red Barchetta, and YYZ a superb instrumental (which has been covered excellently by Kinky Wizzards I might add), and then the superb Limelight. A great album not quite worth a 5 but a solid 4.8.
I did groan when I saw another album by Rush pop up, as I really wasn’t keen on the last one. But this was so much better musically. I’m not keen on his vocal but it was overall worth a solid 3, and probably another listen some time
I suffer from for apathy for this sort of proggy soft rock. I didn't like the vocalists' voice. It all just passed me by in a disinterested haze. I'm not saying the musicianship and songwriting is bad, it's just boring. As it didn't make my flesh creep like some on there, it gets a 2.
爽！但还是有点吵
Rush est sans contredit unique et facile à identifier. Les guitares semblent aussi hautes que la voix, c'est un drôle de mélange entre les percussions lourdes et rapides, et la mélodie haut perchée, presque discordantes
3.4 - Great for one song, but feel like it just becomes them doing the same thing slightly differently. Technically great, but just got a bit bored
I really enjoyed this. There’s a hardcore Rush fan hidden somewhere inside me. Fave Tracks: Tom Sawyer, Limelight, The Camera Eye 4.5/5
Na minha conta, o valor do baterista não superar a chatice do vocalista.
Very nice short and sweet. Can definitely bring this to people that don’t know about this album
Limelight is the best song. Don’t tell my dad I didn’t give this five stars.
This is one of my absolute favourite albums ever, and it probably has been since I bought it on CD at 13 years old! Now, 15 years on, I am amazed at every nuance that comes through on each new listen. As an example, I only recently started listening seriously to the lyrics (cause the music contains more than enough food for thought). And my god, Neil Peart is a brilliant writer, in addition to be one of the most complete drummers in popular music history. Geddy Lee masters every his three roles with ease. While someone critics his voice, I find it is so clear that the lyrics don't get muffled (as they often do in music with this thick of a sound). And once again, that serves the music well. And come on — just his bass playing and ability to make bass lines that are as virtuosic as they are a perfect fit for everything else going on. And then there is Alex Lifeson. As a guitar player myself, I owe so much to this canadian baby-faced man. His amazingly unique chordal playing, solos that are everything experimental rock bands have tried to be ever since, and still manages to restrain himself in service of the bigger picture. For the album itself — three huge radio hits, one of the most virtuosic unison pieces in all of prog, lyrics that still ring eerily true today and one of the most clever album covers of all time. WHY IS THIS NOT IN THE TOP TEN ON HERE???
I did not enjoy the song structures. I did not enjoy the lyrics. And above all, I very much did not enjoy the vocal. I knew going in that I have an aversion to this guy's voice, I find it really grating. The parts of this album I disliked the least were the bits where he moved away from the mic. There's some entertaining guitar here and there, which is why it didn't score 1, but even that wears out its welcome by going too far. I will never willingly listen to this again.
5/10, listenable, not really my jam, liked a couple of the songs but prob won’t listen to most again
Até agora está a ser espetacular
My favorite RUSH album. This is the first album that I listened to back in 1981 when I was 14 years old. I have seen RUSH several times in concert and they remain one of my favorite bands.
Fine music that’s good to passively listen to but I wouldn’t choose to listen to it
Terrible
3 stars for the drum fills alone. Prog rock is strange.
The songs may not be for everyone, as evidenced by Rush's lack of female fans. And Geddy Lee's voices is sometimes too high to be heard by human ears. But, dammit, these are some fine musicians right here. Even non-fans have to acknowledge Neil Peart as one of the greatest drummers of all time. Four and one-half stars. The pun-filled cover art is definitely worth a half-star.
I have a soft spot for Rush. What else can I say.
I didn't enjoy this one at all. Just a bit too weird and a bit slow for me.
Enjoyable, proggy.
Excellently recorded, virtuoso playing, and the vocalist isn't as screechy as I remembered. But I have no space for this in my life.
awesome
Prog rock doesn't usually work for me, but this album is very good. Solid, punching instrumentals and verses effectively intersperse with the guitar and synth work to really build an identity into each song. The balance really shines here.
Far dorkier than I thought.
Terrible I couldn’t finish it
Good rock band from the 80’s. Unique songs, unique voice. Some decent songs.
Occasionally reaches Spinal Tap-esque levels of cheesiness, but this moves and works cohesively.
I don't think there is a single person who dislikes Tom Sawyer, such a cool song. It's been such a long time sense I've listened to this album I forgot how good the album Is as a whole. Red barchetta is really solid song. YYZ is one of the best instrumentals ever recorded. There are so many great parts throughout like when the synths come in, the chicka chicka guitar part halfway through, or just that main riff. I've never been the biggest fan of limelight, but it's a good rush song and i like the chorus. I think Witch Hunt is the most underrated songs on the album. I just love that main riff, and when the synths come in *chef's kiss*. Vital signs is the only song I don't really have an opinion on. It is fine. Somehow I wrote all of this without praising the excellent drum work. RIP Niel. I like the three way pun on the album cover (you can only understand the 3rd if you can see the back sleeve). Low 5.
The first half goes so hard
W zasadzie tylko Tom Sawyer się wybija, ale reszta albumu też jest bardzo przyzwoita. Solidne 3/5
Flashback to 1981! Lyrically, some of the best storytellers in the biz. Peart's drumwork perfectly moves the listener's heartbeat along through the plot, the climax, and the conclusion of every track. This is my favorite of their work, and as a standalone I rate highly. Given the entire body of their work, I get weary of the synth sound and Geddy Lee's nasal shrill.
Very talented musicians, respect the hell out of Neil Peart...but I just couldn't get past Geddy's vocals.
Greatest trio. Welcome prog rock?
A couple of classics but somewhat boring rest of album. 2/5
Meh, I like a song or two but not an entire album I guess
I'm not a big Rush fan. I think of Rush as a band whose lyrics have little meaning to me because I have never played Dungeons and Dragons nor do I understand much about the Lord of the Rings movies. I appreciate their great playing, Geddy Lee's voice does not bother me and they do have some good songs. I am very Rush Neutral. I can appreciate them in the same breath I make fun of them. For me, this is their best album because it removes a lot of the long masturbatory solos and excess that I feel plagues some of their other albums. I'm glad you can play your instruments well, but no, I am not interested in hearing a song about medieval times. In fact, this album is on my personal list of albums that must be heard before I die. I think the first four songs are so strong and though Vital Signs does include the word "shape shifter" which should turn me off, I think this is really great. Recommend for those who don't hate Rush. Even if you do hate Rush, I get it, but gives this album a try anyway.
Fine album with clear sounds, but nothing so special that it needed to be on this list imo
Good! Not my style but good, I really liked "Witch Hunt" and I am going to try some of their other albums now.
Enjoyed it, was never a rush fan, but it's a great album
Tom Sawyer, YYZ, Limelight are all timeless classics 10/10 album
Amazing
Not my cup of tea
Overall a good album. Some of the songs drag on, but liked a few of them. 3.5/5 Might listen again
Didn’t this album already come up???
Tom Sawyer is a great song, the rest of this is alright. Nothing against Rush, but also just not that into them.
I'm Canadian, so have heard at least the singles thousands of times but I think this is the first time I've listened to a rush album all the way through. I didn't like the sound as much as earlier prog, but this was still decently good
En 4’er det meste af vejen, men de sidste to numre falder af på den YYZ 10/10
YYZ kæmpe banger! Generelt en ret goofy plade men egentlig ret fed
XYZ var lige et throwback til 8./9. Klasse og Guitar Hero 2
Thanks. No thanks
Not for me, but well done
I get that Rush is/was incredibly talented but I just don’t enjoy their music or the vocals.
Never got into Rush but looking forward to a listen. Golly, they certainly have crammed a lot of notes into this. I 'get' it, Tom Sawyer is musically really interesting. Actually, it all is interesting, but it just doesn't hit the spot for me. Can see why some would love it.
3☆/5 09.07.2024
Always heard of Rush and never listened to them. Sounded like a tame version of Iron Maiden or similar. Not my jam but cool.
Rock on. Neil Peart is a rock god.
от подобного есть ощущение, что мне надо было родиться лет на 30 пораньше, чтобы реально понравилось. возможно, если бы мой отец не был фанатом тэйлор свифт, ему бы понравилось. но имеем, что имеем, 5/10
One of the best albums of all time. Song ranking: Red Barchetta, Limelight, YYZ, Camera Eye, Tom Sawyer, Vital Signs, Witch Hunt Truly every song is great.
Really liked it. Fun assortment of rock songs, some with banging guitar riffs. Blend of synth in there too. My favorite parts were admittedly where there was no singing. The lyrics didn’t do anything for me. After the first two songs, Rush went on a home run. Standouts: YYZ, Limelight, The Camera Eye, Witch Hunt, and Vital Signs.
Classic Rush. Classic rock radio alas played these songs to death.
gamers rise up
Rock, 1981 -> 3
Good prog rock. Update: I fell in love with Rush, they are just brilliant. Professor Peart's drumming, Lifeson's wild guitar work, and Lee's crisp bass tone and unique voice are incredible. Fav track - Red Barchetta
3/5 Some cool guitars in here.
Awesome! Had never listened to Rush and this was a great introduction. I think the first half is a bit stronger than the second.
Metal fílingur sem var of penn og pródúseraður fyrir minn smekk en alveg la la inni á milli.
Very good
Gear: Fostex TH610 Artwork: 🖼️🏛️🎩 Mix (2011 Remaster): 🎧😘🤌 Musik: 🇾🇾🇿❗ Wertung: 🖼️🖼️🖼️🖼️🖼️/5
You know an album’s good when the instrumental song on it is a banger and not some transitional track or some forgettable portion of the album. Full transparency, I’m not even a big Rush fan (Geddy Lee’s vocals can sometimes get on my nerves), but this album has some of my favorite songs, imo. As mentioned, YYZ is a wonderful instrumental song and Tom Sawyer and Limelight and classics for a reason. I like the first side better than the second side, but this album overall satisfies that Prog rock urge of mine. Favorite track: Limelight Other Hits: YYZ, Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta
Neil Peart is one of my favorite drummers, if not my favorite. The way he sets the tone for the band with Geddy Lee's voice is fantastic. This album has some real top songs from them as well, Tom Sawyer and Limelight being the standouts, but the rest of the album is also worth listening to. Definitely an album and a band I will be coming back to.
There is a part of me that would honestly give this album 4 stars, because even though the songs are all great and there are so many classics, I actually feel it should be longer and should have more to fill it out. As it is, though, it is quick, to the point, and then it leaves. But, due to the classic songs and influence, and the fact I can listen to it at any time, I have to give it 5 stars.
The first half of this album is nearly perfect.
Catchy. I liked this one 4 ⭐️
I’ve always struggled with these 70’s/80’s prog bands. As big of a music fan as I am, I’ve just never “gotten it”. That said, Rush is one of those bands that are beloved by a lot of people I respect - musician’s musicians, they say. So I resigned myself to give this album a really honest effort. And I tried, guys. I really did. But I just can’t convince myself that I like this. Idk if it’s Lee’s voice or something else, but this is the first album in this project that I actively dislike. Up until now, there have been albums that I thought were just ok, but this is the first album that I will rate below a 3. Maybe just chalk it up to me not being enough of an real musician to appreciate what they’re doing, but I’m sorry…this was just unpleasant to listen to. Also, hearing YYZ gave me PTSD remembering the countless hours spent in my teens trying to beat that song on Expert on Guitar Hero (I eventually got it). 2/5 Highlights: Tom Sawyer (I guess?)
Rating: 8/10 Great album overall. The musicianship, production, and mixing are all fantastic throughout. Some of the band's best songs are on this album and the rest of the songs are at least decent. Wish the songwriting was better on Side B but still a great album. Favorite songs: Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, Limelight. Worst song: The Camera Eye.
I guess this is what’s called prof rock but with such distinct 80’s synths that I can’t take it seriously. Fine I suppose
Tom Sawyer rules, the prog stuff is also cool, I was just hoping for more Tom Sawyer tier stuff and didn’t get there.
Spent a lot of my youth trying to play YYZ.
So...I don't feel like this album changed my life or anything. But hearing everything after only knowing "Tom Sawyer" put things in perspective. Rush is...pretty solid.
Rush isn’t everyone’s “cup of tea”. But they are fantastic musicians and this is a fantastic album
Now that’s a real beauty, eh? Top-shelf stuff!
Typically listen to exit… Stage left when I listen to this music from Rush. This album has a very pure musical quality to it. Each instrument is played to the upmost. And even with the other virtuosos, it’s hard to overstate how amazing Neil Peart is.
Love these goofy hosers.
I like it. Pleasantly surprised.
Grew up on hard rock - in the 70's -- 80's. Never had this album, but it was a classic and holds up. I don't know why, but I'm going up to 4 based upon product value and its place in rock lore.
So many hits! What a treat! Everybody in the band was at the top of their game for this album. Prog rock doesn’t get much better.
What a winner.
The first album I ever bought as a teenager, and haven’t listened to it since
Some nice points of songwriting, with some low points of filler. Sharp engineering and crisp sound.
Yuck
I didn't really enjoy this one, nothing special and a bit tedious.
Holy shit. I for real cannot believe I never gave these guys an honest chance. I was today years old when I discovered the glory of YYZ (8/20/2024). If you read any of my other reviews, it should be pretty obvious I'm a giant old metal head. And yet... Seriously, this was so good I listened to it a second time straight away, still bummed when it was over. Rush is unbelievable.
just solid fresh prog rock/metal
Quite good
7/10
Alright have a seat everyone, THE PROFESSOR is here to show us how it's done! RIP Neil you absolute legend.
I am not a big Rush fan. I like them okay. But not a lot. I've never listened to a whole album at once. I liked this. Enough. I still wasn't blown away. My opinion of Rush is not changed by this.
Shout out to Limelight
One of the weirder discoveries from this process is that i weirdly dont hate this cheesy wholesome stadium rock and ive really enjoyed the previous rush albums. This one was a bit too proggy for me but was still vaguely enjoyable.
Dramatic and grand. The virtuoso playing of the instruments with emphasis on the drums , together with the haunting high pitched beautiful singing voice.
One of the easiest 5-star ratings I've ever given. Absolute classic! I don't have much to say. Tom Sawyer was one of the anthems of my adolescence, XYZ is one of my favorite instrumental songs and Limelight is beautiful! In fact, all 7 songs are absolute classics. Probably one of the best albums in history.
He leído algunas de las terribles críticas de algunos usuarios de este sitio (o aplicación) a este LP, y si bien estoy de acuerdo de que este trabajo de ninguna forma es un "álbum que debes escuchar antes de morir", puedo llegar a entender por qué el autor de este libro tomó al decisión de incluirlo en su lista. Es innegable que Rush es uno de los principales impulsores de la "popularización del género del progresivo", con un sonido que llegó incluso a actos legendarios como Genesis. Si bien esto dió espacio a muchas propuestas "fallidas" que enfurecen a los puristas del estilo impuesto por actos como King Crimson e incluso Jethro Tull, está claro que Rush empujó al progresivo a avanzar de cierta forma y a ampliarse para buscar nuevos públicos. No hay nada de malo con un poco de pop, alivianen la sangre muchachos. PD: La mejor pista claramente es YYZ, y no lo digo sólo porque soy un Zentenial que creció con el Guitar Hero.
Love an album with a killer opening. I think I judged this harshly based on thinking this was yet another 80s dad rock album, but I dug the tracks. 4* Highlights: tom sawyer, yyz, the camera eye
Another band that has been growing on me as I’ve done these long lists.
Pretty good, will relisten. nothing special about it though 3/5
I don't know. Is it his voice? I just never got into them. Have to pass on them ... again.
Good album
Solid group of songs
First time listening to Rush! It was kind of epic.
Must listen if you're into Prog. Even though by this point Rush wasn't writing the long epics, this is still must listen.
Notable tracks: Tom Sawyer, Limelight
It was good, would listen to it again
Good album. I imagine you'd either love or hate this one, but it is a thumb up from me!
Moving Pictures flows like a journey through a sci-fi dreamscape. The music is a blend of sharp, precise rhythms and expansive melodies. It’s like listening to Pink Floyd, but with a harder, more precise edge. The music moves with urgency and restraint, creating a tight, controlled energy. There’s a sense of meticulous craftsmanship, but it never loses its raw, human feel.
progg, ekkert sérstakt.
i've never been the hugest rush fan, but i had a good time listening to this one. the big songs on here are the highlights to me 'tom sawyer' 'yyz' and 'limelight.' the more album cuts were fine but i felt they were nothing to write home about. as i said before, rush has never been my favorite flavor of prog, but it's serviceable enough. not great, not bad. good.
Growing up I had relegated Rush to prof-rock fodder for D&D kids without ever really giving them a chance. But what I realized later in life is some music takes time to mature. For me, I would not have appreciated Rush when I was younger, and this album is perfect evidence of that. It has long been thought to be their best album, and as their official “best of” pulls heavily from this album it’s pretty accurate. Tom Sawyer is a masterful piece of art that showcases each of their skill. YYZ is a musical madness that has left musicians salivating for more; Limelight is one of my favorite songs they did. But I also loved Camera Eye and Red Barchetta, two songs that don’t get credit I imagine solely because of their radio-unfriendly length. This album is both a journey, a masterpiece, and a gift to the world.
You could argue this is a 5-star album just for the drum fills on Tom Sawyer specifically the fills at 2 minutes 30 seconds. The first 4 songs are awesome! The last 3 songs are kinda meh. I'm not sure if this is peak Rush but it is definitely one of their high points. YYZ is the airport code for Toronto. Rush showing their Canadian roots and pride!
Finde ich teilweise gut, Rest ist Gedudel. Habe etwas Mühe mit Rush.Trotzdem:Ganz ok ***1/2
This is the period where progrock becomes corny, and I’m not in for the ride. Great musicianship all around, but the songs are not going anywhere, and I’m not fond of the vocals either.
Being a huge Coheed and Cambria fan, it's super fun seeing where Claudio undoubtedly got so much influence. There's prog but then there are bands like Rush or Marillion that feel deeper to me. Like there are more layers of storytelling, and the music does so much of the heavy lifting. Extra little pockets of feeling and energy. Feels like reading a sci fi novel. Added Limelight to my library.
Didn’t listen to whole album. Wish I knew the significance of the album aside from its hit status. Hits don’t make a great album in my mind.
not my jam
I cannot support this band
Rush. One of the most musically talented bands that just happens to make some of the least interesting music.
Meh. You got Tom Sawyer and Limelight. Other than that not much else.
Work of art, set the bar for 80s rock
Never heard of rush, but I apparently know one song of theirs some red album that is. I read that one review about how Rush destroyed prog rock and that's gonna stay in my mind for a long time, 80s were a bad time for such music apparently. Well because of that I have low expectations, but also I do like hard rock if it's unique in some ways. Though if the voice is bad(as that person said) and production sucks, I'll simply won't like it, for example, Van Halen is hard rock, but the songs were catchy and asking for a second listen. Anyway I hope this won't be as bad as I already think it is. First song, their most listened song, so it must be good. Ooh alien spacey start. Great lyrical delivery already. Now rock came in. I don't like his voice tbh, it's not suitable for rock I think. He's kind of whining, it's giving clown of The Crown. I do love the way he talks fast. This futuristic instrumental break is quite uncalled for, but I like it. Electric guitar is not at its best to me. Getting weirdly boring somehow. The uniqueness of his voice is kind of intriguingly satisfying. The song slowly faded away. Not impressed, but I hope it gets better. Second song, same kind of future sounds again. It's slower for now. Liking the beat it's kind of nostalgic. He has a county voice I think, a rather annoying at some point, idk why I keep talking about it tbh. Sonically it's basic. The lyrical delivery is edging me because it starts good and ends too badly. Guitar is progressing. He's in both of my ears now, basically sounds different after the break. Idk if I like this, it's not fully bad, just not IT. It's tooooo long too, I wish it sounded at least better or had a plot twist as in song's movement changed. His voice is distant and I hate that. It's outro now finally. First song had this little goodness in it, this just sounds like a mix of common and overused production. Third song, loved the start, unexpected. Kind of angry instrumentals, love that too. No lyrics? I was gonna say his voice will ruin it and now it can't, HA. Not a good direction they took with this one. They must have had a bad lyricist, seven songs and one is already instrumental. I liked this clown like sound, now they're fighting between ears. It was fast paced for a moment. Back to how it was before. Ooooh drums did a little dilly dallying. Electric guitar came into play, sounded the best when only it was playing. Liked that it wasn't all the same throughout the song. Outro is coming and before that it has the worst part of the song on repeat, changed it into even worse instrumentalisation. Ooh dramatic ending love it. 4th song, basic start and same way it continued. Sorry again about his voice, it must be a grower or I can't take it sometimes. There are songs that make me feel like, I want to sing them, this guy has no emotion hence I'll find no joy singing along with him yk. Honestly tho when do I listen to this, it's not sad, happy, energetic... Do I just try to dance to it, probably that's the solution. Don't get me wrong tho, I love this genre, this guy just ain't hitting it. Chorus had a melancholic delivery almost, but an overall bad one, might be catchy on the second listen. Pretty boring if I had to sum it up, might be a grower. 5th song, AAAAAH 11 MINUTES? Future like sounds for now. Gonna be a long time before the beat hits I assume. It's slowly kicking in tho. Slightly more use of instrumentals. It doesn't even sound good, I hate songs that need second listen to see its goodness. Like not expecting what comes next is weirdly off-putting right now, but knowing that after this there's a good part would be relieving. It's dramatic now almost, would suit an action scene. Veeery bad guitar use, nevermind I find it catchy now. I'm slowly liking this, oh a beat change. I wish he didn't start singing UGHHH I HATE THIS VOICE. That guitar part is very good now, like I get it get it. There's three in the group, can't the other ones sing sometimes, ik that's not how it works, but I need smth different. I'll get used to it... It sounds too good sonically to have this guy on it vocally. Future sounds came back. That previous dramatic sonical part and then my favourite guitar play. Are they seriously doing the same thin.. he sings again? There was no need we're so close to the end. Electric guitar is having a trouble in a good way, oooh it just got better, one of the coolest outr.. it wasn't an outro apparently, since his voice came in. Ended quite miserably if you ask me. Bell sounds at the end. 6th song, spooky start. I LIKE THE NAME. The bells on the right, the screaming, the dramatic drums. The witchy bells GOD I LOVE THIS. I feel like a witch waiting to kill all those people trying to kill me. EWWWW HIS VOICE, HONESTLY FUCK OFF. It had such a potential, and now there's this basic ass fucking rock playing instead of the witchy sounds they've had. AAAAAH I HATE YOU RUSH WTF IS THIS, WHAT ARE THEY DOING, NO. This is not the witch hunt song I was playing 2 minutes ago. Sonically it's kinda better now, but there's also his voice, so it's well balanced out(hate it). I'm just gonna add this song and only play the first 1 minute of it, suck it Rush, and shame on you for ruining this song. The ending has organ in it I think, so kinda better. 7th song, catchy start, nevermind the rock ruined it. They have this future like production which they ruin it by this basic ass guitar and whatever other instruments are bad use, not even talking about how much the voice ruins it. Oh finally a good lyrical delivery from him, it was connected to the sonical part and that made it better. Is this permanent wave I can't tell, I have never seen a catchy chorus in it, it's just this same flow that once in a while barely changes. Ooooh the instrumental break is quite different from what they've done before, god he started singing, and he's saying the same thing, just stfu. Idk if I actually don't like this voice or it's a principle now. I need time to let it grow on me I hopefully think. Song faded away miserably. Welp, I'm not really sure how to rate this. The voice ruined every(except one) song. If that part was good I'd rate it 4, but I shall not. Sonically it was well different, though it was also very boring at some points. If I could rate only the instruments, it would be 4 at least, but that voice, ugh that voice. I could forget about that and just be like it doesn't exist, no that would be wrong. I'm rating this 3. They had a good chance with the witch hunt song and ruined the fuck out of it, other's just sounded good, nothing special, though I did added some of them in my playlist. Still I didn't have high expectations and therefore the low ones were met, I do hope their other albums sound better, if they are here even.
8 de 10. Lo calificare con números porque aun no sé que decir.
this is one of my favorite albums ever. god i love rush
It's not bad. I can see why people who really like Rush like them though. They have a distinct feel.
This was the first Rush album I ever heard in full and it made me stop and go "oh huh I guess these guys are more than just Tom Sawyer"
H*ck yeah
It's a strong album, Tom Sawyer and red barchetta are both classics but we prefer permanent waves by a fair margin.
Unbelieveable, ive heard most of these songs before but had no idea all these bangers were on the same album and the album was so short and sweet. Such a clear no brainer 5 star album!
Boring prog rock, can't understand the fascination with this 2*
Masterpiece- My favorite Rush album
No Huck Finn song?
This was the first album growing up that I really, really noticed the drums. And Getty Lee’s voice is unbelievable. This is true progressive rock. It brings back memories and is a good listen.
music good, voice bad.
Limelight is a song that I always enjoy but seem to forget exists!
I played YYZ for a practical music exam in school. I'm pretty sure the examiner found it to be pretentious to even bring a bass to one of those and he certainly didn't appreciate Rush. I totally nailed it, though. Four stars. Unlike the review he gave me.
One of the best albums on this list to me. Every song on here is great and I've been a big fan of this one for a long time. 5/5
Tom Sawyer Limelight
Tom Sawyer is classic Red Barchetta is adventurous YYZ is virtuosic Limelight is challenging Camera Eye is expansive Witch Hunt is thought provoking Vital Signs
Not bad but nothing special here
What about the voice of Geddy Lee? How did it get so high?
All the things a lot of listeners abjectly hate about Rush, I love. Too many notes? Check! Geddy Lee's voice? Check! Bombastic overreaching themes? Check! "It's prog oh my!" or "It's nothing like the beautiful precious prog of the 70's oh my!" CHECK AND MATE! To the haters: let people enjoy things. Maybe it's not your taste, maybe the Rush fans you've met are weird, maybe you have a belief system about Rock® that Rush doesn't quite fit into. Let it go and move on to the next thing. Rush play with their hearts. Yes, it's really technical, which can be a turn-off for a lot of people. You don't listen to classical or jazz either then, probably. Who cares. Let it go. Let us have our fun! This was (kind of) the last album in Rush's golden era starting with 2112. It has the most popular hooky material they ever did, without a weak spot across the entire disc. "Vital Signs" is the harbinger of what was to come, a turning point for band and fans alike, as the music moved away from the spacey prog-like shenanigans they feasted on for so long toward more personal, simpler compositions. Very straightforward lyrically, unlike much of the earlier catalog, replete with metaphors and sci-fi as it was (not that we don't have metaphors here, but their meaning are very clear this time around). There's no long-form time-signature changing vulgar display of chops like "La Villa Strangiato" here. Cool moment in the sun for a band who really created their own path, and did so without hurting anyone or themselves along the way.
It's cool I guess, just not my style and Geddy's voice is still grating.
Top 3 of Rush albums and the best mix of prog and rock that has ever been released.
This is Rush at their best. Every song on here is amazing. Great, cohesive album. No notes.
# 280 : They've done a pretty decent job. I think Its OK, I could listen to it, some of the songs are pretty iconic and everyone knows all the words. Prog Rock at its (almost) best! Fave Track : Tom Sawyer
More enjoyable than the other one
Classic
2.5
Great album but Rush isn't my thing
iconic album
love Limelight and Tom Sawyer, never really got into their deep catalog
Great rock album. Geddy has a unique voice. So much fun.
Opens with a banger! Although his voice grates on me after an album, I quite enjoy it. 4/5
It was a classic 80s album
Was a tiny bit disappointed to get this so early in the challenge after having 2112 already as well. I had enjoyed 2112 so much, I kind of was hoping to get this one later so I could look forward to it longer. Nonetheless was pretty thrilled to see it. This one is a little bit of a tough to rate one for me. While I still really enjoyed this album I did not love it as much as 2112, at least on first listen. I didn't find the music particularly catchy. I was masterfully played, and there is just some incredible stuff here musically. But did any of them come off as catchy "get stuck in your head" kind of stuff? Not very much at all for me on first listen. Additionally, while I really liked the vocals on 2112, I found them the weaker part of the album here. I still don't mind them, and even like them on certain songs/in spots. But, there were times I admit that I would have loved an instrumental version a little more. Despite all that, do I still think this is a very good, worthwhile album? Absolutely. That drumming alone makes it worth it, but the rest of the music too is just too good to not hear at least once. I am hoping too on a second listen I might change my mind about some of my gut reaction. This gets a 4 in the end for my overall feeling on it. But from the perspective of hearing rock be very well played I think it's a 5.
What can be said about this album? It's iconic. A masterpiece from start to finish. I wonder if these guys had any idea of what they were creating when they were writing and recording this album. Can you imagine?
This album has to have one of the most if not the most recognizable sounds for an album to kick off with. Neal's drums are the throughline of this album for me. They elevate every song to another level. Geddy's bass groove that he lays down on YYZ is just stellar. Alex's opening guitar riff on Limelight is just as iconic as Neal's drum opening on Tom Sawyer to me. I guess I've never listened to this album all the way through before since I don't recall ever hearing Witch Hunt or Vital Signs before but I've heard every other song on the album. As a kid I ignored Rush and would change the radio station every time it came on the classic rock station. What the heck was wrong with me?? Now I gotta go get this on vinyl.
Excellent prog rock record. I feel like the sequencing is weird as hell but songs are hard to argue. The drums! This 🪨 s
I don't like much 80s music but at least Rush is something different. Cheesy as hell, for sure, but cool intricate music that doesn't sound like the other tripe of the era is worth at least three stars.
I hate Rush. I can’t stand this guys voice. I have tried to listen to them a number of times. Can’t do it
Could this be the best album ever? Why do I feel so empowered listening to it? I need more of a RUSH every day
I love Rush. The kick in to Tom Sawyer at the start of this album is fucking iconic. YYZ is one of my all time favorites "discordant noise, followed by tasty jams" as Waffle once put it. Great album.
I know they supposedly have the greatest drummer of all time but I’ve never been able to tolerate this album
A bit prog rock.
Excellent album
My only exposure to Rush was from the movie, “I love you Man” with Paul Rudd. His character was OBSESSED with Rush. An interesting first listen.
I liked it almost begrudgingly. Who knew prog rock could be so engaging. Tom Sawyer starts the album off strong and nothing was as good as that, but it was close.
Canadian legends, words cannot express how much I love this band. Perhaps the most talented trio in the history of music.
My partner likes Rush so I do too. It’s like that.
What a treat to get this on Canada Day. I mean, it'd be a treat to get this any day, but on Canada Day, specifically? Man, oh man. 'Cuz simply, this is one of the best Canadian albums ever released. Seriously, from the crashing opening synth of "Tom Sawyer"—damn thing's a jump scare if you're not paying attention—it's Rush at the top of their game, right on down. Like, 2112 the song is a masterpice, but as an album? Really feels like "2112 and five other songs," as good as those other five are. But MOVING PICTURES here, it's the whole package. You got your radio-ready songs like "Red Bachretta", and you got your proggier stuff like "Witch Hunt", but neither side is any more or less important than the other, y'know? It's rock damn solid. And to touch on the radio-ready material—like that's a bad thing? Hell if a prog band has some songs with hooks and that're catchy. Sorry they're not writing neo-jazz classical epics about By-Tor and honewdew, y'know? Like, my apologies, but it really stings me that the top-rated review of this album—which, I'll be up front, I didn't read in full because I come here for reviews, not creative writing exercizes—seems to be saying that Rush killed prog going into the 80's. At least that's what I gleam from the paragraph where Geddy Lee stabs prog rog to death—prog rock, who used to be about jazzy suites or whatever. Truthfully, I haven't heard enough 80's prog rock to comment on how it fared or has aged, but just talking about this album—no. No. Hard no. This might be Rush's greatest album, far as I'm concerned. This or 2112, but either way, MOVING PICTURES is a landmark album. It's simply incredible. I don't know how someone can hear "YYZ" or "Lifelight" and think this album's so bad they hafta write a whole fairy tale to express how much they don't like it. I mean, maybe I'm just mad at the form of the review. The fairy tale thing. Really, if they dislike the album that much, fine. In fact, I'd love to know **why** someone dislikes those songs as much as they do. But in the way they chose to present it... I'unno. It just strikes me as incredibly pretentious; like they think they're **so smart** for not liking this album and saying so in this way. And, y'know, apologies as well for ranting on so long about that. MOVING PICTURES has the kind of reputation where it doesn't need defending—by anyone, let alone me—but as someone who cares about hearing people's opinions, wether I disagree with them or not... It just frustrates me. So, lemme bring this back around: without any spite, I meant what I said about this album. It really is that good all around. Now, sure, I might return to the 70's hard rock sounds of 2112 a bit more than this album's synth thing, but that's not to undermine it. It's a classic from my home country, plain and simple. At the end of the day, that's really all that needs to be said. (And, hey, this album doesn't have influence from Ayn Rand, so that's another positive.)