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I always liked Tom Sawyer and had no clue it was co-written w one of the Max Webster dudes. Neil Peart's drumming is top shelf and highlighted on this album. They're a band playing three instrument rock / prog rock in the 80s and not adding anything new and interesting to the sound. I'm close to a plus 1 for Peart but Gary's consistently high pitched vocals take the bump off the table.
This is a definite step up from the hard rock/prog of the 2112 LP. The sound is more mature, and full for a trio, with minimal overdubbing. On some of Lifeson's guitar solos, Peart & Lee are jamming like freeform jazz musicians in the background. It's easy to see how they gained such loyal fans, especially among musicians. "Limelight" and "Tom Sawyer" are good 80s radio songs.
After 8 albums its safe to say that these guys have honed their chops to a fine sharp edge. All three musicians are at the top of their game, playing with virtuosic mastery. On this album they've perfected the mash up of power and prog rock . This is one of those bands that engender a fanatical following, just check out Paul Rudd and Jason Segel in I love you man where they play star struck Rush fanatics. Even if you hate the band, you probably can't help smiling when they play air guitar to Tom Sawyer and mimic Geddy's high pitched vocals. Limelight is the highlight for me on this album and Tom Sawyer and YYZ are also pretty good. This is a solid 3.5 stars but I may have rounded it up because they play for the home team here in Toronto.
bored, I feel like its nothing new, I have probably heard it before. like it was objectively good, not for me. Least fave song: witch-hunt favourite song: YYZ
My first introduction to Rush was in the late 90's when I was a teenager and I was listening to a DJ Qbert mixtape and he was mixing and scratching Tom Sawyer. Became somewhat of a fan but never listened to a whole Rush album. Solid album, Neil Peart is a drumming god.
Fun rock, has more of the synthey/spacey feel
第一首第一句印象深刻，但是后面的都不太爱听，我听不懂电子乐器solo。最后一首的前奏也还行，之前听过。
Hørt et par sanga. Orka ikke meir. Not my style. Sikkert bra elns.
2.1
Great album stacked with hits. 5 out of 5.
love the opening. Band has the patience to let the vocals carry without showing off their skills on their instruments (which they do so much of later).
I've heard a lot about prog rock and Rush over the years, mostly bad, but this was my first time listening to them. And it wasn't bad! Dare I say it was mostly enjoyable! I don't necessarily think that I will re-listen to it but I wouldn't be opposed to hearing it again.
Fuck yeah
Progressive rock.
Meilleur album de Rush, et fort probablement le meilleur album des années 80
Hook after hook
Tom Sawyer and Limelight; I first discovered these songs when I saw the movie I love You, Man.
Decent upbeat rock rhythms, but nothing that really stayed with me. No songs familiar to me from before.
Upbeat older rock, nice but not my style.
Pretty poor to be honest, no standout tracks.
This is the album that got me into Rush in the first place. Musically and lyrically brilliant. I know a lot of people who don’t listen because they do t like Geddy’s voice, but to think that three guys make all that music!! How can you not be impressed?
nicht so meins
A new wavey progressive rock gem. Stupid lyrics aside, highly enjoyable.
Not a fan
It's OK, but the singer sounds like a little goblin man and I can't get past it
Aquired taste. The more I listen to it the better it gets.
well, hello there "The 80s"
It was a good vibe but I can't say it was memorable...
Not to my liking.
Quite nice. Tom Sawyer and YYZ are good tracks. This is a good album overall.
Its like rock by the Chipmunks, voice gets on my nerves.
This is probably the worst Rush album. It's just....not good. At all. It actually hurts a bit inside because its so bland.
Classic
Never been a big fan of prog rock. Tom Sawyer is a good song at least
Never listened to a Rush album. Sure I recognized songs like Tom Sawyer and limelight, but others like Red barchetta and vital signs were surprisingly gods for a band as “weird” as Rush. Fun time.
Two stars because Bubbles loves them, and because they're nerdy Canadians, and because Alex Lifeson seems like a genuinely wonderful human. But while Geddy's bass is solid, his voice is everything bad about post-Zepplin male vocalists - nails on a chalkboard. They can play, "Tom Sawyer" is fun, and they're probably fun live, but this is barely listenable.
5 stars - Mike
OK
pre-listening takes: Tom Sawyer, vastly overrated due to radio overplay. I didn't know limelight was on this record. I have listened to a good bit of Rush and it may be a meme take, but 2112 is my favorite record from them. Never really listened closely to Peart on drums in Tom Sawyer before, but that's definitely the best part of the song Vital Signs actually a sleeper best on album pick
Awesome album.
An album of two halves, side one is back to back classics, some of the best songs written in rock music. Side two is objectively quite boring, both generally and in comparison to side one. Turn of after Limelight and it's one of the best EPs ever made!
I like Rush
Most overrated band of all time
I forgot how much I love this album. 4/5
moving pictures, a sonic crush, so influential was that rush.
I listened to a lot of classic rock from childhood through my teenage years, but I didn't hear about Rush until a coworker introduced me to them some time in the early aughts. I took a shine to them, but I never spent any time listening to whole albums of theirs, even though I have a couple of different ones on vinyl, including this one. The members of Rush are master instrumentalists, and their talent is on full display here. Neil Peart's drumming and percussion work creates a world of sound all on its own, and Geddy Lee's and Alex Lifeson's guitar playing are fantastic in their own right as well. The keyboards are fantastic too, and Rush really embraces the sound of the eighties, while putting their own thumbprint on it. Each song is full of great sounds, and while each song is distinct and stands alone well, the album feels like one complete work. My biggest gripe is that the lyrics on this album are kind of cheesy. I know the band was heavily influenced by Ayn Rand for a while, and this album unfortunately fell victim to that influence. However, this is a really good album, and a unique blend of hard rock and prog rock. I struggled whether to rate this album four or five stars, and I think I'll have to go with four stars. I stand by the fact that it's a very good album, but the cheesy lyrics take it down a notch for me. Also, most of the things that I rate five stars, I'm usually really excited to listen to again. I can't really say that for this album. Sure, I'll fire up Limelight and YYZ again, but I'd be okay never hearing Tom Sawyer again.
It's a classic. Tom Sawyer and YYZ? Just great.
It's okay, but probably not something I will listen to often in the future.
Great Album. 5
Fajny progresywny roczek, trochę jakby z półki dream theater ale z mniejszym rozmachem
Rather boring. "Tom Sawyer" has over 100mil listens on Spotify and it doesn't move me at all.
Camera Eye is perfection. Such a great album.
Intense ott 80s sounding rock
When it hits, damn. When it lags, it’s still worth it.
Great album. Tom Sawyer, yyz, and limelight are all fantastic as well as the spooky witch hunt and closer vital signs.
Classic frog. Recognised a few tracks
Loved the album. Badass songs that don't only have great drumming but great everything. I feel bad that the rest of the band is shadowed by Neil Perts Godlike drumming because the full band kicks ass
Sick ass album, the lesser known songs go hard too. Oh, God! There's no fucking drummer better than Neil Peart! - Chester Cheetah
I get it. It's catchy, but just as forgettable. It's the third bite of a piece of cake..
I own this on vinyl and have always loved it! Those opening moments of Tom Sawyer, awesome.
Classic prog rock sound, very grandiose in many cases. Limelight has a great guitar solo. Though I wouldn't give it a 5/5, something missing for me, or I just don't fully "get" this genre yet.
standard 70's fare.
Decent, a few good songs, but not much that leftan inpression. Knew Tom Sawyer beforehand, and like the song. I think I will listen again another time, and see if it grows on me
Tom Sawyer is classic Rush, but Rush was never my thing
Very good album. Already listened a few times. Very good hits, and non-hits are great. Good cohesive atmosphere across entire album.
I usually only listen to Tom Sawer, but there are a lot more hits here. This would be a good one on the electric guitar.
The kings of late prog rock at their best.
Can see why influential
Very very cool love it
Unsure: no tracks stick out in my mind substantially but that doesn't take away from how good this album was. I really found myself enjoying the guitar and it just felt like solid rock music. Going to have to make myself relisten to this album so I can have a proper take but honestly it wasn't too bad.
Limelightttt
Nice album but not my style
Okay
Not my preferred style
One of the best albums of all time. Contains one of the greatest songs ever performed.
I've never really cared for Rush, just wasn't my thing. Listening to this album didn't make me into a Rush convert, but I respect and appreciate the band a lot more than I did before.
I had no clue this album would be so polarizing! It's great. Just challenging enough, just pop enough, just cringe enough. Side one is all bangers.
A very enjoyable listen. The drums and guitar sound fantastic throughout (especially in YYZ and The Camera Eye), and the vocals and songwriting lean into dystopia in a cheesy yet very endearing way. Fav Tracks: Red Barchetta, YYZ, Limelight, The Camera Eye, Vital Signs Least Fav Track: Witch Hunt 8/10
A fun album- with great instrumentals
3.5 really
Great discovery. Progressive Rock from the late 70s/early80s.
YYZ is wel nice, interessante rythms 3.5
Can’t believe I’ve never listened to this album all the way through. Tom Sawyer was a huge song for me in high school. Cohesive album with clear musical themes throughout — a great one is the use of timing — lots of jumped/uniquely timed measures and great riffs. Good arc as well — I could tell when it was the final song without previously knowing. Found myself head bobbing the whole time.
Album #36 It's Rush - you either hate them or love them. And this, being their most popular and most accessible album is the hate it or love it album for Rush fans. I love the album, and always have. The first half is practically flawless, but it does weaken after Limelight. 4.5* rounded down. 4*
Hall of famers for a reason. Incredible musicians.
A bit shocked I liked this more than I thought I would. Lee’s voice is not my fave but it’s tolerable, and some of the tracks were listenable. Would prefer a heavier production and less synths. My ex is a bit of a Rush fanboy and he’s a musician who can’t enjoy a gig for scrutinising the musicianship, which says it all. Fave track is Witch Hunt by far
If not for geddy lee, rush would've probably been my favorite classic prog band. Still a five star though.
This is the last great album Rush put out in my opinion. The first few songs are just classics and the second half is excellent as well. I always think it's something of a feat when you can put a long song on an album and it doesn't feel like a long song. This definitely belongs on this list, but I could understand if Geddy's voice was a deal breaker for many.
Not bad now
This is what I imagine when I imagine Rush. It's pretty dang good, even if The Camera Eye almost took it down a notch.
There has never been anything that I have heard from Rush that would make me go out of my way to hear them. But, this album wasn’t so bad. I liked it just a bit more than I expected.
Tom Sawyer and Limelight are absolutely incredible songs. The album is quite good but the rest don't quite measure up to those two for me.
One of my best friends in high school was a huge Rush fan and listened to this often. At the time I didn’t really get it. I do now! Moving Pictures is a fantastically ambitious album - a great entry point to the baroque stylings of Rush. Incredible music from incredible musicians at the height of their powers. Terrific!
Great album, one of their best in my opinion
Great album. The first time I really liked Rush!
YYZ
Hard not to love this once you've warmed up to Geddy Lee's vocals. Very solid and consistent album through and through with some absolute classics.
Surprising, enjoyed it much more than I thought
Tom Sawyer // Limelight //
not bad but I don't like it and it's pretty forgettable
Old school rock, probably won't listen again but it was fine
This is one of those bands I had meant to listen to for a while. It's not ever going to be one of my favorites but I would be open to listening again if I'm in the right mood
2.5/5
Damn this is great , first 2 songs automatic like and add to playlist
Ei suuntaa ja katoavia ideoita helppoja improvisaatioita.. helppoja ratkaisuja.. Proge höpöilyä...
Own it. Great.
One of my absolute favourites
Verkligen inte för mig, gillade inte sångarens röst, tycker låtar är för långa. Inte för mig
Jag älskar rush. Typ det rock liknande band jag lyssnar mest på. Tyckte detta albumet var fett. Rip trummis Neil Peart. Favorit: Tom Sawyer
one of the best drumming performances of all time. 8.5/10
Not my favourite
Fun, not my favorite. Tom Sawyer was great.
Rush is one of those enigmas to me. They are exceptional in their technical skill. Their music is full of dynamics. Their lyrics are deep. Every single one of my musician friends loves them deeply. I don't know why they don't do it for me, but they don't. I think it might be because the lyrics are poems with music put to them rather than a song written with musicality in mind. Sometimes the song structure feels meandering. Other than that, they are great. I will give this album 4 stars. It's technically good enough for 5, but I don't like it enough to give it a 5.
Not my style
not my style, sorry but annoying voice and too musical? like the bass and drums, rip Peart
Unmistakable Geddy Lee vocals and driving, power trio, rhythms make this one of the seminal albums of the early 80's. It was a definite banger and guaranteed to energize the party every time it was thrown on the trusty turntable.
idk why but i like it
- Heard this before - Very good album but a bit inconsistent - Tom Sawyer is a great opener - Not usually a fan of (mostly) instrumental tracks but YYZ is great - Fav songs: Tom Sawyer, YYZ, Limelight
HEHEHEHHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEH
Although I haven't got fully hooked, I respect it. They have something of a brilliance in their music. 3.5/5.
I think Rush has created masterpieces in individual songs. Here, I really enjoy Limelight, while Tom Sawyer has been overplayed to the point I don’t want to hear it for many years, probably (perhaps if I had some Cheeto dust to snort…). Much of the rest of this sounds like show off prog to me without actually going anywhere that interesting. I don’t connect with it.
Great album
Cool album, I had heard of Rush but never really explored their discography.
Easy 5, love em or hate em. I'm in the love em camp and this album slaps.
Never been a fan of Rush, the singer’s voice turns me off. The album was alright though.
Perfect
Very very prog, with possibly the best rock drummer of all time. Musically innovative and impressive, but just a wee bit bloodless for me. Enjoyable and interesting, but doesn't move me like the best of the best of the list
An absolute classic! About as good of a first half of a record as you can get. Just absolute incredible musicianship from the trio. Moving Pictures is Rush at their best.
War immer vorsichtig mit Rush und komme auch jetzt nicht ganz hinter diese durchtechnisierte Musik, aber die Vocals sind echt interessant geworden und als Drummer machst halt Spaß Peart zuzuhören.
Fun. I didn't enjoy it as much as Paul Rudd does but it's good.
Idk what to say it's rush so I automatically love it
Good stuff. Classic good rock, some prog rock. Reminded me of the breakfast club/karate kid.
Very good! Great surprise
Wow. I didn’t realize I knew as many tracks from this. These are mostly all great. Witch Hunt sounds like a version of an 80s track from Ghost.
The songs I love, I still love. But I can see why people don't adore this album. I think for it to be a banger you have to already love Rush
Eh
The production is way too clean! There's a whole bunch of stuff I could like but it's way too polite. I'm betting that they'd sound much better live.
Awesome
There are a few great songs on this album including Tom Sawyer and Limelight. The rest are very good musically but unremarkable. Listening again, I am reminded how incredible the drums are, and how creative the overall band is.
I love rush
Fuck yea babyyy it's Rush!
First half is great, maybe a 5,music for music nerds with some amazing stuff from Neal Peart. Sadly by the end I'd had enough of the vocals and I think, for now, this is a 3 for me.
I’m literally begging for no more Rush.
Tom Sawyer was good. The rest of it was mostly repetitive synth-rock from there, with no real standout tracks
Good stuff. Great musicianship.
Not their best, but close. Definitely the best of the synthesizer era. (Not including Moving Pictures in that era). Just got my 40th anniversary box set a couple of months ago.
harto guitarreo
Never really liked prog rock, but tried to listen with an open mind. Nope, still don't like it.
Something I haven't listened to in its entirety in many years. It's not my favorite Rush album, but it has me excited for 2112 to show up.
How can it be less than four stars when it has Tom Sawyer, Limelight, plus a few other tracks that have some highlights?
It was pretty good, and then it just kept going.
Not a fan of geddy lee's voice. Excellent instrumentation but the vocals just kill the vibe for me
Enjoyed the album, definitely going to come back to this one every so often.
Fantastic. Love the interesting time signatures and chord progressions.
Spinal Tap/Trailer Park Boys vibes
I thought it was fine...my wife couldn't get through any of the songs...
Normally I wouldn't think a rock album would make for a good casual listening experience for focusing while doing work, I found this album to provide a pleasant sound background that was not distracting. Familiar songs like Tom Sawyer and YYZ were fun to listen to, and the other songs, while not sentimental, were still pretty enjoyable.
Enjoyed it quite a bit :)
Better than I thought to be honest, I've never been a fan of Rush, but I did like this one
Don’t know if there will be many albums I love as much as this one in the list. RIP Neil the best drummer and lyricist of all time
One of my favorite albums of all time. This is practically a greatest hits record.
Expected hard rock noise, this was pleasant album with Kraftwerk-start n the Camera Eye (-:
The greatest album ever drummed
This album is new to me. It makes me want to start working out, getting in shape, and rocking my body hard.
Had a couple bangers but didn't fall in love with the songs I wasn't familiar with. Will be listening again!
I was a Rush fan coming into this album, but had never heard it all the way through. This album is a tale of two halves. The first four songs are some of Rush’s all time greats. Starting an album with Tom Sawyer is strapping someone onto the front of a bullet train for their morning commute. The last four songs are just fine and definitely set the tone for what would become Rush’s signature sound. It was like they made side A to sell the record and side B to satisfy their creativity. Really great stuff. 5/5
Couldn't do it, made it about half way through the first track and wanted to jam a rusty knife down my earhole
I have a love hate relationship with prog rock but YYZ rocks
While side one rocks, side two slacks.
Meh
Love this album! A total classic! 5 Stars
Fantastic rock album. Strong production, cool composition, musicianship on a next level from all 3, and strong singles making it their most accessible work to one not particularly crazy for prog rock.
What a thrill again by Rush! Their second album on this list manifests my opinion that they are just the perfect combination of classic stadium rock but with a progressive edge that never is too weird!
Meh
Heard before: yes The first four tracks here are as good as it gets for pop prog rock. A perfect balance of the expansiveness, shameless curiosity, and virtuosity of prog, with the hookiness and restraint of great pop. Sure the lyrics can be a little on the nose, but the musicality - the forms, the playing, the melodies - more than carries the weight. And the production is immaculate - you can hear them as a trio build the sound. This hasn’t always been my favorite Rush, but let’s go prog nerds! Top tracks: Red Barchetta, Tom Sawyer, YYZ
I recognise Tom Sawyer, but i didn't know it was from them, the voice of Geddy Lee is very unique and powerfull, pretty good prog rock, accually probably one of the best (after Pink Floyd of course) In General, the music didn't stick to my mind, i'm not very into prog rock, but i didn't dislike it either. +they come from Canada and it was reccorded in Morin Heights, Québec, and i come from Québec so its pretty cool that a band that big reccorded a big success like this in Québec.
Ik kreeg er een beetje Supernatural heimwee van. Helaas staan op dit album alleen niet de nummers die ik ken.
Classic album, although I'm not a huge fan of Rush...
tbh it’s like a dad music album. it’s got hints of warm version of synths from dawn fm. overall it’s a pretty ok 6/10
DAMN I need to listen to more Rush. This album was great.
despite the high energy of this album, i found it quite underwhelming.
Brilliant album!
8/10
Not sure. Reminds me of Yes, Caravan, Camel, and various other British prog-rock bands. Not bad, but nothing really excited me.
First rush album! which is weird because many people I know say they are their favorite band. anyways so good!
every song starts out super strong but goes on just a bit too long. edit!
OBRA MAESTRA, PAPU
Технически классно, но не цепляет, 6/10
Pretty good.Best “prog rock” I’ve ever heard.I don’t super like geddy lee’s voice but it’s expressive enough.A but indulgent and some parts forgettable but cool guitar and drumming.Good album.
Fair but going on here
Nervig
The devotion to this band must be a North American thing. I liked a few tracks but overall the songs just blended together
This was a great rock album. Rush definitely has some of the best instrumentals that get you excited to hear some music. This album has some nice hits as well as this is probably their most commercial album. This has a little less prog rock and more just classic hard rock. Overall it was great and will definitely revisit. 8.0/10
This is not good cooking music. But that's exactly what it became anyway.
Someone once told me Rush was a creepy wizard band and I have never forgotten that. They are a combination of supernerd, theater kid, and band kid wrapped up into one. I've never been the coolest ice cube in the freezer but even for me this is a bit much. However, I will give credit that this album has some iconic songs that are essential 80s music knowledge. We all know which 2 I'm talking about. And there's some interesting musical styling going on. Personally though I think the best Rush song is Fly By Night. I'm on a tangent now but long story short, I don't need to listen to Rush again anytime soon, please and thank you.
B- Tom Sawyer - 4 Red Barchetta - 3 YYZ - 3 Limelight - 3 The Camera Eye - 3 Witch Hunt (Part III of Fear) - 3 Vital Signs - 3 So years ago I watched this Paul Rudd movie where he has no friends. He hires Jason Siegel to be his best friend. They’re only pojnt of bonding is that they like Tom Sawyer by Rush. Therefore, I added the song to my library and have been skipping it everytime it comes on. I was prepared to slap a 2 on that song and the album, but it was actually good. Hey, look at us. Who would’ve thought? Not me.
This sounds so much like the songs that play over the credits to 80s movies. Probably very good but not for me.
Lots of radio hits.
Has the hits, rush rules
This album is new to me; I like a lot of prog, for example Yes: Close to the Edge, King Crimson, Red, and had friends in school who liked Rush. My Dad also had A farewell to kings when I was growing up, which I liked. I'd heard Tom Sawyer before and thought it decent, but never sat down with the whole album. There's a shrillness about Geddy's vocals I don't love, and a general dated cheesiness to the sound overall. The vocals on this album are maybe a bit mellower, but I think it has a bit of that 80s cheesy prog sound rather than 70s. However, the songs are a lot of fun, surprisingly catchy. Rush always had that classic rock vibe to me. Big, enjoyable riffs, trebley guitar sound. There's good songwriting on display on this album. As this is a daily challenge, I listened to this album four times, despite my temptation to move on to the next. I'm glad the challenge wouldn't let me move on so quickly. Tom Sawyer is a good track, they most popular Rush song on Spotify. It's classic rock, really, but a good example. I prefer Red Barchetta which is a very accessible progish song. YYZ goes hard, the guitar reminded me of Satriani or Vai. Limelight felt a bit cliche at first, and I was surprised to see it is Spotify's second most popular Rush song, but it is a grower. Camera eye lost my attention a little bit at first, but it's another grower and I particularly enjoyed the latter half of the song. Witch Hunt is probably my favourite, I love the vibe on this one. Vital Signs is interesting, with a strangely ska feel, but perhaps the weakest song on the album. Overall, this sounds very much how I'd expect a Rush album to sound, but in a good way, with their sound condensed and accessible. I'm glad this challenge prompted me to listen all the way through the album, several times, which otherwise I probably never would have, especially in this age of Spotify. After four listens through, I'd rate this album 7.5/10. It's very good, not elevated to my favourites in the genre but really enjoyable and I'll return to it I'm sure. I've created a Spotify playlist of my favourite new albums from this challenge. This is the first album of my challenge and it goes on the playlist.
The run from 'Red Barchetta' to 'YYZ' to 'Limelight' is great. The rest doesn't grab me in the same way, but I like 'Witch Hunt' enough.
I should go back
Sometimes the vocals are jarring but all around its a very good, but pretty basic album. The instrumentals do not miss. The first half of the album is almost perfect, and the latter half is pretty decent. Definitely a strong 3/5 is felt, almost a 4, but not just quite there. Favorites: Tom Sawyer / YYZ / Witch Hunt
Would be immeasurably better with a competent singer
I've just never been a Rush fan, though I get why people would like them and respect their musicianship. Unfortunately this listen didn't bring me any closer to being a fan but I didn't hate it, just won't be adding it to my regular rotation anytime soon. Standout Tracks: Tom Sawyer, Limelight
Its good, really like the guitar over all good song writing, the voice is not My fav but i love Alex lifeson 3.5/5
Another solo wu tang album that is magnificently produced and has excellent flows. I still think I like liquid swords more but the first like 5 songs on this are all bangers especially shaken dog, the champ, and . The sheer star power of both the features and the production are also insane and works as a great bridge between old school 90s rap and more melodic 00s stuff, back like that and it’s remix with Kanye come to mind the most.
YYZ is so good!!
Absolute classic Rush album filled what you’d expect from them; great composition, insightful lyrics, and hit after hit.
good consistent album but none of the songs made me go wow
I'm not a Rush fan, but you can't deny the classics. A little full of itself in only a way a Rush album can be on the back-half, but solid throughout, and a killer lineup of songs on the A-side. Very good overall.
Really enjoyed this one, it has some amazing instrumentals. I'm a fan of Yes but have never listened to Rush before, I'll have to check more out. My top pick has to be 'YYZ' but the album as whole is definitely worth a listen. Another 4.5 star!
Really enjoyed this
It took a few listens to adjust, but this is actually excellent. 4+/5
Favourite song: Vital Signs
An odd one. Starts very 80s. Becomes increasingly prog. Ends very 80s.
I mean, you figure Rush has to be on the list someplace, and I guess that Moving Pictures is probably the most logical album to appear on a list of 1001 essential albums. Its a good album, and can be repeated endlessly. I'm not saying I like it, because I don't. But I recognize quality, and its very good. By the way, did you know that the British royal family owns like 90% of the land in Canada? 4/5
Reminded me why I don't like prog rock. Well made but not my jam.
Awesome Classic
Sorta expected this to be weirder and bigger.
so fucking iconic. one of the few good things to come out of canada. as most people know, canada is basically just america lite. it wants america’s culture so bad. everything anyone in canada does someone in the states is doing one thousand times better and is a thousand times more important. nothing about canada is significant or important. except for Rush. this album is so incredibly intricate without sacrificing memorability. one of their best for sure.
Kind of hard to separate myself from how much Rush I’ve heard and trying to listen to this with fresh ears. In the end, Rush is awesome.
Hits are solid. Everything else kinda meh
Listened to this more times than I can count. A masterpiece in which there is no filler whatsoever. Sheer musical and lyrical genius. And how can you not love an album called "Moving Pictures" which has a bunch of guys on the cover "moving pictures"?!
Moving Pictures is the eighth album by Canadian rock band Rush. This progressive rock album was a critical and commercial success, almost topping the charts in both Canada and the US. It remains Rush's best-selling album in the US and has been certified 5 times platinum. I had heard of the band Rush before, but I don't think I could have picked out any of their songs until listening to this album. They made a great album here that focused on creating "radio-friendly" songs (shorter tracks) and I think it paid off. It's an awesome progressive rock album.
Tom Sawyer is just an absolute classic song. The rest of the album is no slouch either though. I love the expanded instrumental palate of this album vs their earlier stuff.
Era justo y necesario que llegara este disco a mi. YWZ, Una gozadera. Si me guto 10/10
I mean, it's good. But also just kinda typical studio prog rock? It's a lot better than Genesis's stuff in the 1980s or what Yes or other prog rock bands were doing at the time (except Pink Floyd, maybe? I'm not super familiar), but it's also not that much of a standout. This is probably more due to my taste than anything, I always thought a lot of prog rock and studio rock in the 1970s-1980s were too clean for my tastes and they tended to work better when the principles were applied to poppier songs (but then again, I hated "Invisible Touch," so what do I know?).
Prog rock, classic rock and a dash of pop hooks mix to make a pure "rush" (sorry) of classic rock. This album can never fail to put a smile on my face. How did Geddy's voice get so high? Best Tracks: Tom Sawyer; Red Barchetta; Limelight
Rating: 6/10 Best songs: Red barchetta
Mark Twain would be proud, even if the music would be alien to him. I can see it now - "A Connecticut Yankee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame".
Corporate rock at its best. Every song is good to great.
Je connaissais certaines chansons, mais superbe découverte! La seule je trip moins c'est la plus populaire Tom Sawyer. Pas le choix de dire que j'aime le rock progressif!
Heard it before?: No Enjoy it?: Yeah it was really packed full of fulfilling vocals and guitar work, definitely worth revisiting Favourite song: Track 6 - Witch Hunt
Great album. Classic singles and great musicianship. Only disadvantage is that the quality fell off a little at the end.
One of my faves, Tom Sawyer, YYZ & Limelight are top songs, great listen!
Great album great band
Not really my vibe
3.5
Enjoyed the full album despite being only familiar with the radio hits.
Don't understand how this is supposed to be a prog-rock album except for YYZ. Still very good rock though. Highlights: Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, The Camera Eye
El treball on totes les virtuts i característiques de la banda van trobar el seu punt àlgid. Els arranjaments, les melodies, la grandiositat musical del trio i vocal de Geddy Lee. Tenen un bon grapat de discos Top, però aquí és on més van excel.lir
Middle of the road dad rock. Eh.
This Rush album is one that effortlessly blends complexity with accessibility. Geddy Lee's distinctive vocals, Alex Lifeson's mesmerizing guitar work, and Neil Peart's virtuosic drumming synergize very well, creating a sound that is uniquely Rush. Neil Peart takes centre stage on this album. "Red Barchetta" is a thrilling, high-speed ride through a dystopian future, vividly painted by Peart's imaginative lyrics. "YYZ" showcases the band's technical prowess with its intricate instrumental arrangement, particularly highlighting Peart's drumming prowess in an impressive display of precision. ”Limelight" stands as an anthem for artists grappling with the pressures of fame, featuring Geddy Lee's emotive delivery and Lifeson's guitar solos. Meanwhile, "The Camera Eye" takes listeners on a sonic exploration of cityscapes, transitioning between captivating moods. Lyrically the band switch from themes like social commentary in "Witch Hunt" to introspection in "The Camera Eye," Rush's lyrics offer a depth and introspection but argubly couldve taken a clearer path. The highlights and musicianship on this album is too high to not give this album a 4.
Not a huge fan of Rush but will keep an open mind.
Led zeppelin with synthesisers. Did pretty much nothing for me, one of my least least favourite classic rock flavours. Bumping this up to 2 stars because at least XYZ was an interesting track. Fav track : XZY
This did very little for me. All the elements of prog/heavy/glam I dislike were on show. Indulgent, underwhelming and long instrumentals were rife. Vocals I found largely irritating, although I concede this is purely personal taste. I did enjoy the final two songs. When the heavier elements were supported by a synthy back beat or were much more atmospheric. Infact the final two tracks were pretty stellar. I can see why people would get into this, just ain't for me. Strong 2 Fav track: Vital signs
Seems to be a clash on this between some really interesting and forward-thinking instrumental passages, and all the lame overblown tenets of classic rock we've come to expect. Those vocals, yeesh. I'd get into some cool syncopated rhythm and then be rudely interrupted by this insipid worm of a front person. That's a bit harsh but I wanted to use the term insipid worm. Two and a half. Fave track: Limelight
I tried listening to Rush in high school and felt really opposed to their style and sound. I thought Geddy Lee’s voice was annoying and the proggy syncopation and time signatures were abrasive. I wrote them off as a band I would never really gel with. I’m not sure what changed but this listen I think I finally get it. Of all the ‘best of prog’ we have seemingly been force fed over recent weeks, this one of my favourite listens. There’s terrific production that gives an appropriate amount of spotlight to Peart’s drumming, and great flow from track to track that it somehow doesn’t grow tired. The back to back of XYZ into Limelight especially got its hooks into me. Fully expected to be giving this a 3 star score or less but just can’t help but feel I will be putting this on quite a bit from now on. A strong four. Fave track: Limelight
Ok album but nothing special
I always thought he was saying "today's tom sawyer has a mean mean bride" "catch the mist, catch the myth / Catch the mystery, catch the drift" would translate to "?? the ??, blast(?) the ?? \ Fight the bullets, catch the ??"
Great album, by a great group....Rush found a niche and a sound all their own....and, have, probably the greatest Rock and Roll drummer in history, in Neal Peart!
1st of all it's "Y-Y-ZED" and 2nd of all it's impossible Good album
4.5
it actually slaps XD
Proggy classic rock. 3/5
Kinda went by me without making an impression. It is ok, i guess.
Excellent
Between Tom Sawyer and Limelight this is a classic.
This absolutely melted peoples faces back in the 80s
love this album. always have
Great classic album.
Today’s record was “Moving Pictures”, so I’ve broken my Rush-virginity. Unfortunately, this means I’ve regained my actual virginity. One star!
great set of tunes
rush my beloved
Discazo, tiene toda la energia y mas. instrumentalmente muy bueno y no t aburre ni 1 segundo
great
I like this one - never really listened to Rush but will listen again
Uh.. how do I go back and lower all my previous ratings? This is Rush's best, and I'm sorry to all other artists but that's just the way it is. Rock on Peart, you legend \m/
Thought this was great. Wasn’t expecting it at all - said this a few times about the more prog albums on this list but Qotsa/TCV owe Rush a pint or two! Never listened to them before, but were always on the list of ‘legendary bands I should check out’, especially after that Trailer Park Boys episode. Didnt outstay it’s welcome like some progressive records do, and was interesting enough to return to
Enjoyed a few parts of this but overall was a shade too classic prog for me. 'A' the band, who I loved as a wee nipper, were big Rush fans but I never bothered to seek Rush out. Not many similarities between the two. Guess we'll see if the next album is any better!
Prog Rock isn't really my thing, but I can appreciate that it is a pretty solid album.
I've not listened to much Rush but this is an awesome album. Neil Peart's drumming is legendary and works so well with the great guitar riffs. The album flies by with a tight 40min runtime, will definitely listen again. Highlights: Tom Sawyer Limelight YYZ
I've only heard of Rush from the trailer park boys.... Enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Quite progressive but very 80s in parts too. YYZ and limelight were the best tracks. YYZ reminded me of "yes" which we've had on this list I recognise Tom Sawyer and I'm not sure why. Some quality riffs. Feels like guilty pleasure music
Annoying. For me, sorry, this is boring. Music from another planet. A planet called air guitar hero? Seriously this was a bit album in 1981? Thin reedy lyrics. Huge drum kit presence.... Big guitars. Droning forever. I can just imagine the long hair. Alas, I have found a new band I don't like. I need an antidote to wash the taste out....
I wanted to run screaming from the room as soon as I saw that drum kit in the first film clip in the snow bunny chalet (perfect setting for all the wrong reasons). If anyone is out there and has seen Freaks and Geeks you'll know what I mean, just think Nick's kit. But I blundered on, my oldest son actually came out to ask what I was listening to, he was utterly bemused. The singer's voice is easily one of the worst I've heard in a long time, and that includes Shaun Ryder. Take a deep breath here, cause I'm wondering again if I've been if I've been too harsh on Stephen Stills....yeah nah! A bass solo, whoa. What about the song that I think is about a red car, big not big? I do have an inkling that the guitarist has some good chops and would probably be ok in another outfit. Seriously, where does this stuff come from, it's like one of those East German bands put together by the Young Pioneers so that they can be wie groovig! And what about the 11 minute epic, I mean I had to listen to it all the way through to fully appreciate just how awful it is, just when you think they might have the balls to put out an 11 minute instrumental that awful singing comes in. And why are these drop kicks writing about burning witches? What sort of rock and roll conversation are they having in the ski bunny chalet to produce that, and the film clip of the fair damsel being burned, heavy man, heavy. Maybe, just maybe, there are you know...witches man... And just while I'm having a conversation with myself, no no no, it is not that I am an aging arsehole who just hates everything, I just know my 22 year old self that hated everything would have hated this as well. Strewth this is shit.
I’m afraid this album confirms, rather than challenges, my thoughts about prog rock. That is, the musicianship is superb, the compositions incredibly clever, but the whole is somehow less than the sum of its parts when it comes to my enjoyment. 3*
Hey, I gave this a listen. Sounds great. Production must have been. Really good. But it’s just not my bag. I missed Rush totally. Probably the main reason was that I read an article about them early on & as soon as I read that they were Ayn Rand fans, I scrubbed them.But I can see why they were popular.
I want to like Rush, and this is the album I _would_ like if I liked Rush. But I just don't.
This album is full of Rush's most radio-friendly songs, which I have to admit I will always be down to jam to. However the band's transition from a very "proggy" sound to one that appealed to a wider audience I think is where they went downhill. I of course am biased because I'm a simp for A Farewell to Kings and Hemispheres. :') Anyway same thing with Pink Floyd this whole album is dad rock, which doesn't invalidate it as bad by no means, it's just a bit too slick and uninteresting for me. If you have complaints about this take on such a famous album you can contact HR
Classic. Loved every second
Esta banda medio la conocía aunque solo la escuché conscientemente por aparecer en el libro "Armada" de Ernest Cline en una playlist llamada "Raid the Arcade Mix". Por lo que veo en este disco están sus mayores éxitos pero el primero de ellos no me termina de convencer y en general ese tonillo de voz no es de mi palo.
Weird in a fun way, I might listen again
I really like Tom Sawyer, YYZ, and Limelight, but the other songs were different combinations of forgettable, boring and overlong.
Maybe a perfect prog rock record. Maybe every Rush album is a perfect prog rock record (or at least their first 9 albums). I have so much respect for this band - it's incredible that this band is able to create such a massive soundstage with only 3 members. The drumming is the best part of every Rush album for me, but there is so much to love about the bass lines, guitar solos, keyboard/synth grooves, and the imaginative lyricism that tells unique, creative and insightful stories with every track that includes vocals. Fave tracks: The entire album, front to back. YYZ takes the title of top track.
It's impossible not to give 5 stars to any Rush album I see. One of the greatest Prog rock outfits there ever was, backed by the incredible force that is Neil Peart, RIP. Fav Tracks: Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, Limelight, Vital Signs
Хорошее жесткое звучание, но в тоже время музыканты не потеряли мелодичность. Супер
Maybe I’m just basic but commercially successful Rush seems better than Rush for Rush’s sake.
Один из лучших (если не лучший) альбом Rush в их дискографии. Шикарный альбом, в котором Rush показали, что могут очень гармонично впихнуть клавишные в их музыку. Один из лучших альбомов прог-рока, слушается очень свежо даже в наше время. Ставлю 4/5.
One of the greatest rock albums ever made. Epic
i truly believe that Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, and Limelight is one of, if not THE, best 4 song run in any album ever.
Well it's very 80s innit.
this is the soundtrack to an action bromance film about two LAPD detectives with a really high arrest rate and their mission to take down the kingpin of the gang peddling the new illegal drug that has the streets hooked. i reckon the film is called "High 5" because there is a ridiculous amount of high 5s getting done. its a shit film so it makes sense that the soundtrack would be shit too.
Ian Fucking Rush
No notes. 5
rush
3 albums in a row that I know back to front. Not my favorite Rush album, but great nonetheless
What an album!
Bom, o vocalists tem um voz de mulher
Fav tracks: all of them