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Bloody awful shit. Bailed less than a minute in.
This one has been getting even better since it came out senior year of high school.
Rush is polarizing? I had no idea. I feel like they had a lot of fun with this album and I think the lead singers voice is fantastic. Songs I liked: Red Barchetta, Limelight, Camera Eye.
Rush is truly a wild band. No one else like them. Virtuosity everywhere. Tough to knock it too much even if it's not for you.
Idk instrumentals are good, but I don't love the lyrics prob won't ever listen to again
Great album. Rush's best one. Love it
I got all my early music exposure, and probably most of my love for music, from my dad. My dad had one hard and fast rule: When any Rush song comes on the radio you turn the fucking dial. Period. Amazingly he still sticks to that rule at 78yrs old to this day. As for me, for some strange reason along the way I started liking one or two Rush songs, and then ultimately appreciating them as a highly influential band and iconic Canadian institution (I’m Canadian). My favourite Rush songs are not on this album, but Tom Sawyer and Limelight are classics, and the rest I found super interesting to listen to, if for nothing else but the musical mastery of these three on their respective instruments.
This was the Rush album I grew up with. Hearing Tom Sawyer and Limelight on the radio was an everyday occurrence. They were ubiquitous. And yet the band itself remained somewhat mysterious. Playground discussions of Peart’s drum solo on Tom Sawyer and the morse code opening of YYZ were routine. Some interesting nerdy production choices on this one: every time Peart grabbed a drum roll, instead of mixing/panning the toms traditionally from left to right, they were mixed/panned from right to left almost as if to match the visual of what would occur if the listener were watching him live. Masters of their instruments, it’s still pretty mind blowing today to know that these sounds were being performed by a trio.
Inject “Tom Sawyer” and “Limelight” into my veins and let me go quietly into the night on account of their bountiful rock. Unquestionably this oozes with musical talent. But if you understand the time signatures on this album, you are a nerd. Too difficult to adequately head bang to this, and at times it feels like experimental rock for its own sake. GOOD NOT GREAT
Rush is one of a kind. Their sound is instantly recognizable and I can’t think of anyone that successful replicated their vibe (at least not to the same commercial success). Their hits go deep with a few of the best on this album. Peart’s drum kit is unreal and Geddy Lee makes me want to slappa da bass mon. A couple fun facts: - YYZ is the airport code for Toronto. The opening rhythm of the song is played in Morse code for “YYZ” - The front cover is a pun. People literally moving a picture. Those cheeky bastards. - During the “Moving Pictures” tour Rush and the opening band, Max Webster, would prank each other. On one occasion, the Max Webster crew set up a duning table on stage and proceeded to serve the band a meal while Rush played. Good times.
I get it. Rush’s prog rock can be polarizing. Maybe this isn’t considered a great album by many. All I know is every time Tom Sawyer comes I reach for the volume knob and turn it up to 11. It’s a guilty pleasure and gets me right in the feels every time. Shocked this was their eighth studio album. Not sure I’ve listened to any of the other ones! Slapping’ da bass, an animal on the drums, and angelic vocals. What else could you ask for??? 4/5
A really good album, I liked the style of music. I'd heard Tom Sawyer before but didn't know who it was by so it was interesting to find out. I liked the other songs on the album that I hadn't heard, I especially liked Witch Hunt and Vital Signs.
Very familiar with this one. I don't think I ever listened to this one all the way through but I've heard most of these songs. "Camera Eye" and "Witch Hunt" are the only two I didn't know.
A lot of classics but the guys voice was annoying after a few songs.
Yes?
I've listened to this one many many times ... for a reason. I won't gush. I'll just click the five stars and we can all move on with our lives.
One of the first I got for my record player-- Tom Sawyer is good but don't understand how it can be their most popular song when YYZ, Limelight, and The Camera Eye are sitting RIGHT THERE. The drums on this are insane, they tie together the instrumental sections perfectly. Alongside the guitar on Camera Eye, it just evokes something man. Great great album.
I love these little visits to my high school years. This is my senior year, and you can hear the little influences of new wave, especially The Police in this album by Rush. They weren't a favorite of mine then, except for a few songs- but I have no problem listening to the superior musicianship of this band these days.
A very fluid album. Even though it’s only 7 songs, the album has a definitive beginning, middle, and end.
This is a great band for someone out there, but not my cup of tea. They have annoyingly complicated time signatures, which can be cool in metal music, but confusing with rock. This is some soft ass nerd cheese mountain dew neckbeard D&D type shit.
Like so much other 80s prog rock, this album suffers from a lack of tonal variety, especially on Side A. Geddy Lee's monotonous voice doesn't help. This get a bit more interesting in the last few tracks, but overall this wasn't anything special. Favorite tracks: Tom Sawyer, Vital Signs
Niks voor mij
I always start out listening to Rush thinking I’m going to hate it. Must be the voice of Geddy Lee, or my general aversion to prog, but something about the thought of them just makes me feel disgusted. Tom Sawyer in particular just sets me off on a bad vibe. But then as you get more into this album, the awesome riffs, bass playing, and drums on Red Barchetta and YYZ shine through. Limelight is a tight concise rock song, far away from the prog of their early days. The Camera Eye is pretty long, but it doesn’t feel indulgent. As I circle back around and listen a few more times, I realize I don’t hate Tom Sawyer as much as I thought and actually this album is very good. There is some really virtuoso playing, the time signatures are wild, and they wrap it all up with riffs that are borderline catchy.
Nah, not my cup of tea
Everybody knows and loves Tom Sawyer and the album just gets better and better from there.
8/10
Hard to rate this one since I have history with it. Better in headphones. Still love the syncopation.
Always been a band I respect more than I like. Loads of friends are mad into them, don't mind them being on, but I wouldn't put it on myself
I like this album but got old to me a long time ago
One of those bands which can play very good, which have ideas, which - of course - have their fanbase. But, sorry, I did not connect to the music. I suppose if you grew up with it, you will like it. But I do not!
Hah! I just listened to this a week ago. Very good album
YYZ goes hard. Lots of fun guitar so far. 10+ minute song lfg. Don’t love the singing, but it’s iconic. Neat!
Not my music
Good album, couple of bangers too. I enjoy this genre
just a killer album
TODAY'S TOM SAWYER MEAN, MEAN PRIDE love this shit. neil peart a legend.
6/10 Some cool tunes Good riffs
Overall I enjoyed the production, it has a prog feel with 80’s production. The one problem I have with the album is Getey Lee’s vocals. When he’s more reserved I enjoy it, but when he starts going overboard with the vocals that’s when it loses me
This is a five star Canadian classic. If you’re into that kinda thing. The way of the road.
It was just alright
Oh baby. Top 3 Rush album. I forgot how good Witch Hunt is. Forgotten amongst Tom Sawyer, YYZ, Limelight, etc.
5 - Obviamente! Chulada de disco
OK
Good album
2+ Stars (6/15)
When I was a younger man, learning how to play the drums, our reluctant bassist was completely infatuated with Rush. The bassist would much rather have been on guitar, shredding Tom Sawyer than whatever we were covering at the time. He was incredibly annoying. Turned me off of Rush for *years*. As an older man, listening to rush with fresh ears, perhaps it wasn't the bassist who was annoying. Perhaps we were annoyed by Rush all along. These guys are clearly stellar musicians. It's just not my taste.
With side one bookended by two of their best songs ever, this is one of Rush’s strongest albums.
Very strong start but a steep decline
Apart from the excellent Tom Sawyer, I'm not at all familiar with this album, and I wasn't sure why! After all, I was heavily into the previous albums, 'A Farewell to Kings', 'Hemispheres' and 'Permanent Waves'. So why not this? All the essential Rush ingredients are there, from Geddy Lee's distinctive vocals and bass holding everything together to Alex Leifson's inventive guitar, not to mention Neil Peart's outstanding drums. However, after giving it some thought, I realised that it was in 1980/81, just between the release of 'Moving Pictures' and it's predecessor, that I discovered Killing Joke and Bauhaus and, I would imagine, became very dismissive of all of my former musical tastes In a sort of cultural scorched earth policy. So, it's because of my unfamiliarity with the album that I can only give it 3*. Would I give it another spin? Probably, but don't hold your breath!
Это прог-рок полотно - как сложная задача по физике: Напрягался пока решал, в итоге решил, кайфанул от процесса, почувствовал себя профессором. И только спустя 5 минут понял - а нахуя она мне нужна, физика эта.....
Eh, not really my thing. Not bad though.
Lijkt een beetje op een combinatie van the Police en supertramp. Vocaal komen ze alleen net iets te kort maar muzikaal is het top
Beukers maar de stem is toch... matig.
Quite good.
Annoying
Limelight is a perfect song. This album is one of the best. 4.5
Prog met new wave to form beautiful musical alchemy. Rush got the balance right here between the guitars, synths, and complex drum parts.
я прихожу домой поздно вечером. включаю этот альбом и начинаю танцевать. и мне вновь хорошо.
Any album that includes Tom Sawyer is going to be pretty good. That is an absolutely exceptional Rock and Roll song. Beyond that, some other good underrated tunes, notably YYZ.
Great stuff. RIP Neal Peart.
I fucking love this album, and I love Rush. The band just has an endless supply of rocket sauce, to quote Jack Black. Chronically overlooked. 1) Drums. Neil Peart was called “The Professor” and it’s clear why. He’s technically perfect. Switching in and out of time signatures, different rhythms, transitions. It’s so academic and interesting but primal and toe-tapping at the same time. If Zeppelin was coming from below the belt, Rush comes from above the neck. 2) how do three guys make this much sound? 3) Geddy Lee’s voice must be fake. No person has a voice that high. 4) I think the only thing holding Rush back for me are the lyrics. They’re kind of dopey. But when you’re in the mood, they sound kind of badass, so whatever.
dad music
RIP NEIL PEART! This band is so insanely talented it blows my mind. when I was in 7th grade, my buddy Christian lent me his Rush Gold CD and I spent countless hours trying to learn how to play songs like YYZ and Tom Sawyer. Good times Anyways, I’m just here so I won’t get fined
big guitar hero vibes
Thank God for ‘I love you man’ cos they really put these guys on the map 😜 YYZ started off bizarre but that’s an eclectic song if I ever I heard one. Cool album
I kinda zoned out listening to it in the car. I think limelight was my favorite song, but a couple of them were a little strange. Not a bad album, but wouldn’t say it was amazing
Feel the power Kronk! Amazing album, I really enjoyed the drums and the ripping guitar. Lotta hits on here and some great vibes 9.4/10
Some high quality songs in here. Really only recognized Tom Sawyer but found myself enjoying the instruments. Wasn’t too familiar with Rush at all.
Lucky canadians, they have the Wainwrights...
Everyone of Rush's albums is an exploration of complex rhythms and experimental sounds. This one is no different and always a listening adventure
Rush is one of the last bands of the 70's rock era. I enjoy most of Rush's stuff and this is no exception. The camera eye was my favorite.
Handgemacht, solide. Packt mich trotzdem nicht so richtig! 3/5
Very enjoyable!
classic rock ain't my thing. some cool guitar work though
Wow I’m uninspired
Obviously... incredible
Great album
The first Rush album to achieve widespread mainstream success, Moving Pictures is a gem of an album. It has some of Rush's best songs (Tom Sawyer, Limelight - their first mainstream hit - and YYZ to name a few) but its strength is in its cohesion. While not a concept album, Moving Pictures hangs together like one. Songs flow naturally from one song to another without hiccups. Moving Pictures made Rush a household name. It may be the most "Rush" album Rush ever made.
Tom Sawyer
Definitely got some hits. Technically amazing. In terms of actual songs/nerd appeal? Pretty good prog rock power trio.
I can’t take them seriously. I think it’s their voices.
Great record. Classic and I will probably buy it at some point.
Like much of Rush, this is overwrought and overlong. Technically a masterpiece, but it doesn't appeal.
my favorite track was the instrumental one, called Y2K or some shit. not that I don't like the vocals, that song just went so hard and for what reason
I thought I'd like this one but it was just meh! I can't remember a single song, it all just blurred into one! There are much better bands in this genre
Iconic
I mean, side 1 is banger after banger. While side 2 is not as strong, it still contains such polished playing and production that I am giving out a 5.
I've never been fully on the Rush train, even during the height of my prog fandom. I enjoy 2112, and I overplayed Tom Sawyer for myself in high school (still have yet to recover), but when I tried some of their other stuff (namely Hemispheres and A Farewell to Kings), it didn't leave me chomping at the bit for more. Now, though, I'm years removed from being all prog all the time, and I think I'm in a healthier spot to fully love these guys. This album is a stellar listen. Production is excellent from front to back, which makes total sense for the perfectionists that were Rush, and the performances from all members make me wanna go back to my old proghead self. Tom Sawyer, as mentioned before, has not yet restored its position for me, but I can still see what makes it so beloved, and I can respect the fuck out of it. I also was reminded that Limelight exists, whose hook is timeless in how complex yet understandable it is, really brought together through Geddy Lee's iconic voice. Red Barchetta and Vital Signs were my other favorites from this record, just great performances for both. Every song on here is at least good, though some definitely stood out more than others, and I think The Camera Eye could have earned its runtime a bit better, especially given this is the band behind the 2112 overture. Pacing gripes aside for that one song, this is a splendid listen that I can very easily see growing on me in the future. I don't think this will send me into another prog phase, but it will hopefully stay in good rotation for a long time.
Such an inventive record. If it came out today, it would still sound fresh. RIP Neil Peart.
Haven’t heard of this. New Wave Rock from 1981. Was alright, good and bad bits. 3.
my first ever time listening to Rush, found it quite interesting and actually liked it.
wanted to listen to rush for a while now after enjoying other prog rock classics (still a beginner to the genre) but i really like this. i feel it sticks to a formula and is therefore great all the way through. still doesn't feel repetitive though due to the varying tempo making it have no downsides to me really.
It's rush. Pretty much exactly what I expected, couple of classic hits
Slappin the bass man! Actually rush kinda sucks except a few songs.
I liked a couple of the songs but overall it wasn't for me. I was a little let down because my exposure to Rush has been low, but I know some of my relatives say Rush is their favorite band.
i will not be rushing to listen to that again. the band got ruined for me by a bf in high school. i feel bad that i can't listen to it objectively.
i liked listening to this but none of it was rly memorable
super enjoyable! Idk what it is that distinguishes this from the other (boring) rock stuff but it feels diverse and interesting
honestly had no idea what rush sounded like and my favorite track was the one without vocals lmao
I can see my dad tapping the steering wheel off rhythm to songs in the car when I listen to this <3
sounds troll
It’s soooo good, an absolute prog heaven. Which might get pretty boring if it’s not a genre you can appreciate. This one is flying to my must-have list. [0132/1001]
Tom Sawyer Limelight
it's good
Not bad but also nothing that would justify puting it on this list.
This is great, truly. However, I always thought Rush was overrated. Geddy’s voice is annoying and Neil Peart is always claimed as the greatest drummer of all time, though he’s surrounded, encased, encapsulated, by a ginormous drum kit. They’re all very talented people, don’t get the wrong idea. And these songs are all innovative. Just not for me. 4/5
A Rush album without any of their long epics is kinda missing some of the experience IMO, still a fantastic album. Almost a 5.
This is an all timer. It’s just a FUN album!!
It’s Rush
Peak Rush, absolutely fantastic.
classic
Slappa da bass
Powerful band. Great album!
Great!
I think the only one I've heard on this album is Tom Sawyer but we'll see. Oh I lied, Limelight i've def heard too. The camera eye is almost 11 min long! Meh it was alright. 3 stars
Wow, never listened all the way through before. amazing album. want to listen to more rush now
Standout Tracks: "Tom Sawyer," "YYZ," "Limelight," "The Camera Eye," "Vital Signs" Lyrics/Vocals- 4/5 Instrumentals- 5/5 Vibes 5/5 Overall 5/5 I've heard "Tom Sawyer" before and that's about it, but there were so many amazing tracks on this album. Track-wise it's pretty short, but each song feels like many different songs wrapped into one. The instrumentation in this album was insane. So many cool things going on at different times, one would think it would create a cacophony of sounds but in actuality it created what I would consider to be a complete masterpiece.
Classic. Some of the best drums, bass, vocals, lyrics, production, synth. I mean it’s so good. 9/10
Ahhh, this rating might be unfair just because I KNOW this album and love this album. Tom Sawyer is so good Really enjoyable listen
A Couple of Insightful Songs I saved. Don't really like their style of music.
Some good songs. You can tell they are incredibly good musicians but the sound just isn't quite for me.
Good at what it is
What a banger! 4.5 stars
It's iconic.
Not a big Rush person but I’m always happy to see Canada represented on the list.
This was actually a fairly enjoyable album. Many of the songs were long, too long, but they were good. Tom Sawyer is a banger. Witch Hunt is very good (in a different way). I appreciated the mix of instrumentals. I wasn’t thrilled by the singing, and the lyrics were mid. But over good. 3.5
3.42. Some great tracks, mostly mediocre.
Really good album, peak prog rock
I can appreciate that this is probably a great album loved by many. But I did not love it.
Into it. How can you not love Tom Sawyer. Less songs than I thought but they are all really long
liked it, but having heard so much about Neil Peart on the drums, I was looking for a little bit more....YYZ stood out for me and nudges this up a star
front side is absolutely stacked, it's a goat album for a reason, last 3 tracks fit the tone of the overall record but don't hit as hard, no one's made a sound like this before or since including rush themselves.
I don't like the singer's voice and that made me not like the album. I liked "YYZ", though (because there's only music on that one).
Dad rock but really great. Definitely brought me back to roadtrips with my dad. No skips
So good!! Love this classic rock band.
4.5
Solid.
Album has a quintessential 70's rock sound to it, but also has some very interesting electronic elements in the beginning(so far) maybe considering it is an early 80's album this makes somewhat sense. Slow start with some good but not too interesting songs in the beginning but picks up around the song YYZ, the instrumentals are more unique and little bit experimental? However it kind of goes back to classic 70s rock after it.
good
I was in 10th grade when this album came out. It was a huge deal. I used to listen to it over and over. It was nice to hear it again
Oh my god, another favorite!!! Absolutely love this album and band, happily listening to this one today
Amazing headphones album Gateway to progrock
it was good
Not my cup of tea
I used to think I really disliked this album, but it’s actually mostly the fact that I dislike Tom Sawyer a LOT and that bled into the rest of it. I think all of the big prog bands fared poorly in the transition to the 80s, but Rush probably holds up better than the rest of them. The six non-Tom Sawyer tracks are all bangers.
I can see the appeal but it’s not my thing.
To me, Rush perfectly represent prog rock's transition into the 80's. This was already an album I've listened to many times and love. It may not be an "everyday" listen for me, but when I'm in the mood, this really scratches a certain itch and helped progress prog into a more accessible, mainstream format.
Somehow I've never listened to this whole album and now I'm pissed. Will definitely go on my rotation now. :-)
RUSH!! They say that you always remember your first love and when it comes to discovering rock ‘n’ roll, RUSH was it! They were part of many musical first for me my first cassette tape, my first CD and my first concert. I remember vacationing on a small private island on Lake Erie with my best friend where we met other vacationing teens…Quickly forging that elusive bond that only seems to happen during summer vacations… and we spent the week riding around on a tandem bike, listening to “The Trees” from Hemisphere. From that week on it was a mad love affair with RUSH. for me, Moving Pictures is a masterpiece of imagery and emotion about the human condition. Tom Sawyer I think inspires individuality and creative and critical thinking. Red Barchetta for me evokes reminiscent of my own memories both of that feeling of excitement and discovery you get from bonding with a beloved adult when you share the same interest as well as just happy memories of adventure. It’s at once both invigorating and comforting like doing something new with an old friend. XYZ is beautiful instrumental. Limelight, The Camera Eye and Witch Hunt is an evolutionary & cautionary tale about to be be careful what you wish for… fame, fortune and the love of the masses can quickly turn into fear, alienation and persecution if you’re not who they want you to be. That’s never been more true than now either cancel culture on full rampage. Vital signs to me is about finding and making a human connection and understanding in a very deep and meaningful way. I think it’s about seeking a balance to the hollowness, misunderstanding and isolation that comes with fame. That vital element that we all need to thrive. Love this album so much. Haven’t listened in years though so I was excited to see the suggestion!
Good old rock band. Took me back years.
Slappin da bass, man! Rush is cool. Super talented and a ton of sound for a core of just three dudes. All three of them are great musicians and, together, they created a unique and iconic sound. Great album.
gostei do instrumental e os solos de guitarra estavam bué bons mas o tipo de música não é para mim e a voz do gajo era annoying… mas overall um bom álbum para quem gosta de rock
Easy 5, peak Rush and always a fun album to listen to.
I shudder to think that bands, as we knew them are dead. People who grew up together or met when they were still young and poor and each had a talent and they just threw themselves into a community of effort at becoming something. Boy did these three become something. I LOVE this album.
4/5 pour sure 4.5 si les demi possible
Inicio de mis 1001 albumes que debería escuchar. La verdad podía haber seguido mi vida tranquilamente sin escucharlo.
a very interesting listen, didn't quite capture me enough to be a 5/5 but certainly a very solid album.
pretty good
good ones: Tom Sawyer, Limelight
I mean... filled with bangers, obviously. Can't remember having heard any track outside of TS, YYZ, Limelight before, and well... there's some great stuff there too. Was super into prog rock when younger especially, and just vibes-wise Rush was never quite my favorite -- generally preferred the more folk-y stuff (Genesis, Van der Graaf Generator, Jethro Tull), and Rush always sounded a bit more... I wanna say glam-rock adjacent. Nonetheless, the songwriting and powerful performances are undeniable.
Kändes jammigt. Lite mkt effekter. Nice trummor och bas. Sången sådär. Väldigt varierade låtar. Lite längre låtar än jag är van. Tänkte på Queen, Mars Volta, Foo Fighters. Dom hade flageoletter i några låtar. Rätt gött! 6/10
Familiar with Tom Sawyer.
I like it. nice pick for day 2
A classic in its own right. A few elements are a bit dated but overall an album that lives up to the hype even for non-fans of the band. Some absolutely brilliant composition and musicianship.
Great to hear these again it’s been years
It’s ironic that my husbands favorite album was the first album generated. We’ve been to Toronto and stood in front of the album cover building. Great music!
A masterpiece of an album by a legendary band. The first synthesizer hit of "Tom Sawyer" is on the Mount Rushmore of musical moments. Music for the ages.
Song: Tom Sawyer I have never listened to a Rush song, and I can safely say I don't think I'm a fan. It started out okay, but as the song went on, Geddy Lee's voice really started to grate on me. He has a very whiny tone, especially on the higher notes, and I could barely get through it. However, I liked the guitar & synths, the instrumental break & the guitar solo in the middle were my favorite parts. I'm still unlikely to listen again, but I suppose it wasn't all bad.
Ok album. Drums are good! Go Canada!!
I was on the fence about this one. I could appreciate the craftsmanship of the songs, the technicality of the drums, the cleverness of the riffs, but it felt like the end products were all less than the sum of their parts. Then Witch Hunt came on, and for 4 minutes and 45 seconds, I was no longer driving home on a dreary motorway. I was racing against time, against fate, against the forces of evil on a noble and righteous quest. Even the grim dullness of Birmingham could not undo that magic.
Another one I really enjoyed and wouldn’t be something I usually listen to. I’m definitely the opposite of El G, I just can’t give a bad review! Call me Arsene Wenger because I’m just throwing out 4’s (4th place) every time!
Will listen to more Rush.
Another album with a strong opening track. Tom Sawyer was the only track I knew going in and it didn’t disappoint. Also liked red barchetta, even though it was a long track, which I usually don't like. Limelight is also a song which I might listen to again.
Is every tune on this LP great? Well, almost every one is. Was kind of neutral about RUSH until semi-recently... after having been introduced to COHEED AND CAMBRIA, who clearly went to the University of Rush.
2/5
70s math, prog rock. In theory I should like it but I just can’t get into it.
Very fun prog rock/glam rock album. I can see why Rush is such an iconic band. 4/4. Favorite Track: Limelight
I hate Rush.
Approx. 40 minutes. Enjoyed the high energy sound, drums, and vocals. Standout song - "Tom Sawyer". (7/10)
I used to love rush. i’ve always loved Tom Sawyer and still do. But, the music is a bit too hard now for these 63-year-old ears. But their music is amazing.
Great album
Always
I like the drum sound…rhythmically…especially the base drum. Red Barchetta is about a profane car. What effort the music seems to have, it’s just about a car. Makes it lifeless and cold. I like the music…but I would like it without the lyrics a bit more.
This is obviously goofy in certain ways, but it doesn't stop it from being really good. A band like rush needs to exist to fill this weird niche.
LOVED IT
Lots of drums, clearly talented musicians. Vocals not my favorite, definite 80's vibe.
not so down with this... it's not awful but i don't really wanna hear it again
It grew on me after a couple listens, it definitely has its moments instrumentally and lyrically! Sounds like something that would be on the radio in gym class- I wouldn't be upset about it but I wouldn't actively listen.
Pleasantly surprised this was only 40 min runtime, was expecting it to be at least double that. The standouts "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight" are really good and carry a more mainstream sound and structure than the rest of this prog rock record. Enjoyed the drumming, really impressive.
Not really my type of music but if I ignored the vocals the instrumentation was actually pretty good. I really like YYZ.
This is as easy as it gets to rate an album. I must have listened to this 1001 times in high school, along with lots of other Rush albums. Coincidentally, I am just reading Geddy Lee's memoir and am at the chapter about this very album. Absolutely nails the best of the band and just flat-out sounds incredible. Every song is fantastic, love the mix of longer and shorter tunes, brilliant musically and lyrically. My fave line on the album, and one that made an impact on me as a young man: Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand/Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand. I am an unabashed fan of this band, and this is one of those rare albums that is adored by critics and fans and that really stands as one of the best albums in the group's catalog. LOVE it.
Side one is five stars. Iconic songs and performances. Neil's lyrics are awesome. It's amazing and fun and I love it. Things go south a bit on side two. The compositions aren't as strong, and the band's prog tendencies get a little much for my liking. But damn, when it hits, it hits as hard as any album.
Rush was a lot of the soundtrack I heard pouring through my brother’s walls as a kid. I dug it and would get lost in their album covers when I’d sneak in his room and look at his albums. This one most certainly moved me. Later I’d come to Rush on my own. Probably through this album with Tom Sawyer playing endlessly on the radio. Andre really introduced me to their brilliance as musicians and songwriters and …. readers. We watched a documentary of the band that now allows me to hear more of their brilliance---like Neil's drums. Limelight demonstrates the substance of the band. I'll get lost any day in a Rush album...
prog rock
80s rock… a little musical-ish, but not bad
Yeah, Prog Rock! What a fan I have been in my time in the early 80ies. Always more drawn to the Genesis / Pink Floyd / Yes / King Crimson. I tapped into Rush occasionally but it was sort of too technical for me. Rush always came across like an act where virtuosity came before songcraft. Relistening today just confirmed it, 40 years later.
I'm enjoying this right now, I like the vocals and the guitar. But I have to listen to it again when I can really focus, because I feel like I'm not appreciating it properly.
nicht so meins, guter grundgroove. rock halt.
Interessantes Album beim zweiten Hören. Aber warm werde ich trotzdem nicht richtig
Stunning album that made me fall in love with rush . And paul rudd
Tosi hyvä ja kiinnostava levy, en ollu kuullukkaa enne. Varsinki YYZ bängäs.
Such a classic album.
Side 1: 5/5 Side 2: 4/5 Side 1 is amazing...side 2 doesn't compare, but overall it is still very good. Standouts: Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, Limelight, YYZ Overall: 4.5
The frames carried by the red suited men to the museum may very well contain the pictures of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart, for their Moving Pictures is not only their finest hour but perhaps the purest distillation of what made their band Rush the kind of late 70s/early 80s prog rock institution that still amass acolytes and curious listeners to this day. From the moment Tom Sawyer starts (an opening track that should be considered amongst the absolute best of all time), Moving Pictures takes its place and asserts its dominance for all of its allotted forty minutes. A damn good place to start if you want to get into the band.
Classic Rating: 4.5
Just to much 80s Synth and rummgeniedel. Plus they are Ayn Rand fans, YUK!
I know this album well. I've been listening to it since the 80s
Just not my style at all
01) Tom Sawyer - 6,5 02) Red Barchetta - 6,5 03) YYZ - 6,5 04) Limelight - 6,5 05) The Camera Eye - 6,5 06) Witch Hunt - 6,5 07) Vital Signs - 6,5 TOTAL: 6,50 (65/100) I mean, every song sounds the same. His voice is... special. Unfortunately, I wouldn't say in a good way. Maybe song #3 is the best, because of the before mentioned reasons? :-P
Track 1. To my ears an average rock song with electronic sci-fi (synths?) added. 4/10 Not a fan of the general sound Track 2. More high energy feel to the song, average solo doesn’t add to the track much. To my ears has a very movie soundtrack feel to it. 6.5/10 Track 3. More of a metal feel to the start of the song which i prefer. Purely instrumental i liked 6.5/10 Track 4. Again with the whiney sounding vocals, not a big fan of them. However this album continues to provide a nostalgic vibes to the 80s. However i enjoyed this song 7/10 Track 5. Slower start to it, initial instrumentals start with a electronic modern feel and turn to a darker more metallish vibe. Whiny vocals continue. The lyrics are about cities? Hard to work out with the nasaly vocals 3/10 Track 6. At this point just waiting for the end of the album after track 5, dark atmospheric start if the song befitting the name. Better song, however the songs have a cringey quality amplified by the vocals, very much a product of its time 5.5/10 Track 7. Electronic start again with the synths, stronger song than most, instrumental and vocals make it a more enjoyable listen 6.5/10 Overall 4/10 some listenable tracks but overall not my kinda album
The first 4 tracks were absolute highlights of my 20's. Neil's drumming inspired me to start playing again after having to give it up for a few years. One of Rush's finest albums overall.
Classic Rush! Always a great listen, no matter the mood
Classic album. Top notch drumming 🤌🏻
This is siiiiiick! Wow. Am I a rush fan?? A band I totally ignored. This is really really cool. There's a lot more going on under the surface. Something about this is in the sweet spot of prog, rock, adventurous, great sonics. I need more listens but my first reaction is, AMAZING. 4/5
Enjoyed listening to it
4 songs get 5 stars, 3 songs are solid 4 stars so it gets a 5. This is about as good as a prog rock album gets.
It's Rush. Was this the beginning of a really dark, synthesizer-heavy sound for them? Yes. Was it still better than 99% of the crap that would be 80s music? Hell yes. If you don't get it, then fine. If you don't like it, then that's okay too. You can be a little b**** and listen to your Yaz, Madonna, and Fresh Prince all that you want. And don't forget to push up the sleeves of your Miami Vice suits while flipping up the collar of your hot pink Izod shirts.
Really enjoying Limelight! YYZ was good too, very math-y at the start of course Tom Sawyer is a great song as well The Camera Eye is fun too Vital Signs also good
Great
Couple of good songs but generally leaves me cold. Don’t like the singer's voice.
I'm not a huge fan of Geddy Lee's voice (though I don't hate it either), so the instrumental YYZ is the best track for me. Second best morse code rythymed song (after the theme tune to Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em).
Bland MOR rock.
It's quite an accomplishment to make an album like this. That being said, it doesn't speak to me at all. I don't hate it. I appreciate the effort. There's good parts. The voice is probably an acquired taste that I haven't acquired yet. Favorite song: YYZ
Nja, det här är väl inte min grej riktigt.
Not every track hits as hard as Tom Sawyer but holy shit that song (prog) rocks.
только за Тома Сойера уже 4+ (трек из радио в детстве)
не шизика, которую я ждал, но на выходе тож норм
don't like. music and lyrics all very silly. music: hated. (⌐■_■)
A Prog Guy friend said this one is the best entry point into Rush. I can see it. Being a Canadian, I’ve heard their singles a million times on the radio, but associated their overall work with long, drawn out epic type prog. Was delighted this was 40 minutes long and all but one song was to-the-point. Still not exactly my thing, but a fun listen. Great bass stuff, too.
Progressive rock.
Admittedly, this is not really mu cup of tea. But I do really like the full on prog elements on this music. It feels like a step beyond Led Zeppelin, while opening the door for 80s metal and prog rock. Though, I do feel like this sound gets appropriated and is not fully appreciated. When listening in this avenue, you can really see and feel the vision of the artist and what they were going for. It works.
Rush, distilled into a radio-friendly format. I particularly enjoyed the interplay between Lifeson, Lee and Peart.
Pretty classic!
Rush’s guitar riffs are so dumb. You can tell Alex Lifeson hates playing rhythm guitar, his rhythm parts are lethargic and chunky, devoid of any nuance. Stereotypical lead guitarist mentality, tons of flare on leads, but rhythm parts played so boringly that it feels like checking a box. But it’s not just him, this entire band plays in a cold, clinical style in order to show off their technical prowess and their songs end up devoid of any urgency or emotion. Fucking Asia is more enjoyable to listen to…and I cannot stand that band.
as is with any popular rock trio all players are amazing but the fact that its prog and mostly serves to flex their musical abilities theres a serious lack of catchy melodies or things to take away from the album, im constantly impressed by rush’s musicianship but im not really itching to listen to most of these songs again fav song: tom sawyer, yyz
this album is kinda lame 80s Placebo
i like yyz but idk it’s ok it’s not that memorable to me
Whitest music on earth
The first 3 songs were strong and interesting to listen too. The back half of the album felt bland and several songs went on for too long. I’m not too fond of the lead singer’s voice and I found it annoying after several minutes.
Favourite tracks: yyz; limelight; tom sawyer; red barchetta; camera eye
All of the rush songs I know are on this
Rush is a band for whom I like the deep cuts much more than the hits. “Tom Sawyer” is one of the weakest songs on the album, and “Vital Signs” is a downer of an ending. But the rest of the album is great. “YYZ”’s reputation is 100% deserved.
This is a fun, great album - start to finish - it’s not pretentious or complicated. Just straight solid rock music with proggy hooks. Limelight has been a darling since the first time I listed to it driving around Toronto. I love it!
Oh boy. The reputation of this album precedes it. I've seen it come up in a few lists and given a few attempts to listen but never found a reason to come back. On this listen, the best track was easily YYZ. The second best was The Camera Eye, which despite its length had some really engaging moments. The thing that drags this album down into oblivion for me though is the lyrical and vocal performance. The lyrics are trite and cringeworthy, and the vocal delivery takes the interesting musicianship and sends it to the dumpster. Which is a shame. With a few tweaks, this could have been one of the greatest and most celebrated bands. All the ingredients were there but they were squandered on a mediocre recipe.
Ganz nett, aber nichts hängen geblieben. Wie leider so oft.
Love it. Great sounds. Great writing. Once you get over Geddys voice you can really appreciate the craft.
To me this was unremarkable.
Despite a Standout in Witch Hunt, this album leans very heavily into instrumental work that just doesn't resonate with me.
Obviously I knew "Tom Sawyer" and I knew "Limelight" even though I never knew the name before now. Prog Rock is hit or miss for me. There's a reason why the popular singles ARE the popular singles, and the others are more obscure.
This was the last of what I consider the Classic Rush era. A bit more produced than their previous releases, which takes away from the heaviness of the songs, it still resembles classic Rush more than the later 80's Rush. While a casual fan favorite, and perhaps the most enduring of Rush albums, it is classic, but not their best. For fans of raw progressive rock, pick up Fly by Night, 2112, Hemispheres or Permanent Waves as an inroad to exploring the best of Rush. A fantastic album nonetheless.
Neil Peart is the best. Tom Sawyer is one of my absolute favorite songs. The vocals, the bass licks, the solos. It's all just so fucking good.
All killer no filler
Little known fact about Rush: The band was initially the brainchild of a consortium of Canadian music retailers strategizing to increase demand for music lessons and to sell more gear, particularly an overstock of kick drums and 5-string bass guitars. The rest is history. True story.
Best Song: YYZ. That bassline is pure adrenaline to my Canadian soul. Worst Song: The Camera Eye. This kind of expansive pseudo-epic is fine, but it lacks the energy of the tracks that preceded it so it has the overall effect of grinding the album to a halt. It's a fine song on its own (in fact the guitar solo at the end really rips), but it's undermined by its own placement. Overall: Grandiose, proggy but not too proggy. Each member of the trio really has their opportunity to shine here. Good shit.
I always find funny that Americans consider this iteration of Rush as "classic prog", for me (a European) their music was more of an "extremely technical power pop". However, it's very fine "extremely technical power pop". Neil Peart makes you want to drop everything out and learn playing drums like him. (I don't like numeric ratings, I just give 3 to anyone)
Good, but not my favorite
I was planning on giving this album 2 stars while I was listening. I felt the first few songs sounded the same. Then I listened to the last two songs on the album and they changed my mind. I was surprised that Rush's lyrics are deeper than I previously believed. I'm not a fan of the entire album, but there are a few standout songs.
I totally get why big prog rock fans would love this album and I respect that Rush is really good at the Proggy, spacey tunes. This is actually super great at times but Rush in a big serving for me is too rich, too much and I know this is unfair but 3 stars
Feels outdated :(
Some talented musicians here, Peart a better drummer than lyricist, Lee a better bassist than singer. Despite this, you can see why their fans hold them close.
Starts off really good but not as much a fan of the later stuff.
They named a song on here after an airport.
Never liked geddy's voice, and i think neil peart writes better lyrics when he's writing fantasy short stories. The playing is outstanding though, so it evens out 4 stars.
Good listening.
Never was a big fan of Rush. I always saw them as one of the more "bland" prog rock groups. They seemed to make a lot of pop-oriented hits in their time. There is no shortage of those on this record. Many 60s and 70s bands scrambled to maintain relevancy in the 80s. Rush was able to modify their sound to suit the new decade's pop sounds. Although I'm not a huge fan of this record, the drumming was outstanding as always.
For some Sawyer and Yyz, a solid 4
3/7, 43%
I listened to it but don't remember shit
I'm a huge prog rock nerd and have an incredibly unpopular opinion: Rush is... not good. No, they don't suck but considering how good they are in many rankings I find them incredibly overrated. That goes for this album as well. 'Moving Pictures' is fine enough but when it comes to high nasal singers and complex musicality they are nothing compared to Jon Anderson and Yes. The album gets better later but it can't be saved from being medicore - especially considering that so many better releases came beforehand.
There are some good things to be said about this record. The obvious point is the musicianship. It is impressive. Geddy Lee's bass tone is frigging amazing. It truly bends my mind to think that this is a three-piece. The proggyness of offends me, though. Songs about Tom Sawyer??? No. I can't deal with it. I find that so off-putting that I can't see myself listening to it again, despite all the positive things it brings.
Album swung high and mellowed at times. Enjoyable ride, potential trip album. 9/10
Added 4/7. Decent songs. Big arena sound for the most part. YYZ and Tom Sawyer are classics
Decent. Rating 3.
The music was quality, but I found the songs cheesy and kinda pretentious. I was already familiar with Tom Sawyer and YYZ thanks to Guitar Hero! It was alright but probably not something I would choose to listen to. Listens: 2 Fave Track: Witch Hunt Rating: 3
Couple classic songs. Good length to enjoy without over doing it.
5/5. One of the best albums I have ever listened to. Every single song is a standout. What a masterpiece by Rush!
Solid riff, it's got classic that old school rock sound
Yep
Rush does not disappoint
Amazing.
So much pomp! So much circumstance. The length of these songs and the altitude of emotion and all of them was really just too much for me to bear. I see now, after all these years, where they got their name. They are alive! This is happening! So is that! And the other thing! All of it! Put all the levels up! Every line is building, every chorus is a climax. You can feel it in your veins. Can you imagine the exhaustion they must’ve felt at the end of the show? There’s no “Let’s go grab a quick bite.” More like get me to the hospital for IVs and some incantation‘s to the gods of rock ‘n’ roll to restore their glam prana. Canadians, amirite.
Fun to listen to and there’s some impressive drumming throughout! Solid rock and roll and I have naught but respect for the dudes. I was hoping to have my mind blown by one of the deeper cuts though and didn’t happen.
I enjoy rush but only a few songs
this was many’s introduction to this band (including yours truly) due to the success of a trio of radio singles: “tom sawyer”, “red barchetta” and “limelight”… and what an introduction it was. i understand that geddy lee’s vocals are an acquired taste, but setting that aside, this album is a masterclass in musicianship. solid guitar work from alex lifeson. the aforementioned geddy lee on vocals, synths, and bass. and the greatness of neil peart on drums as well as main lyricist. i don’t know if this is their best album, but it’s pretty damn good. highlights: “red barchetta”, “limelight” “witch hunt”.
Thought it would be better. Coming out of that Spirit album into Tom Sawyer was a breath of fresh air, but the rest of the album is not as good as Tom Sawyer.
Better than I thought but not by much. I like some Rush songs but I’m pretty indifferent about them overall.
Fantastic album, probably Rush at their best, Tom Sawyer and YYZ, superb.
One of my favorites ever
I really like the bassline and guitar riffs in this album. Not one song standing out but a great listen
Fantastic. Outstanding songs on here.
4,6,7
I LOVE RUSH. This album is nothing but HEATERS from start to finish. One of the many Rush albums I would personally consider perfect. YYZ is one of the best songs ever made. RIP to the greatest drummer to ever live Neal Peart.
like the hard rock, hate the 80's in the sound
no words....RUSH is one of my all time favorite bands
This is an easy 5/5, YYZ is so good, and its one of my favourite songs to play on guitar
Good
Prog rock for people that don't like prog rock
Nothing wrong with some good prog metal. Rush did some good prog metal.
menos pior do que imaginei mas ainda nao
listening to this and just thinking to myself "...what is so special about this?" do people think this is objectively good music? This does not fit my definition of objectively good. There's nothing really fascinating to me except for the fact that its prog in the 80s but like ok??? damn all prog rock sounds the same. I will say though, the opening track is good. And the little switchup on YYZ is decent also! Like this record its pretty decent its just uninteresting to me, and lacks overall depth that I crave in music. The second half of the record is 100% better than the first half, however A4 (Limelight) is by far my fav song. i also think this might be a slight grower but only SLIGHT. The closing track is also great and a wonderful way to end the album.