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This has a classic 80s sound, I feel like people who really love sci fi stuff in the 80s wouldve loved this as well.
Odd and uninspiring.
Well, I've finally sat through a Rush album in its entirety. 2/5
não achei nada de mais o álbum, rock legal, algumas músicas instrumentais gostei mais do que as cantadas pq não curti muito o estilo vocal do vocalista.
Acho que foi o primeiro álbum que eu achei bom, desde o vocalista até o instrumental mas por algum motivo, que não consigo apontar exatamente, não "clicou" muito pra mim. A música que mais me interessou foi a instrumental e não teve nenhuma que não gostei efetivamente. Acho que é um álbum sólido, que demonstra o estilo da banda, sem enrolação e consigo entender o motivo de ser uma banda famosa/consagrada - mas não acho que vou adicionar nas minhas playlists.
I mean it is just a classic. "Tom Sawyer" is an all time great song and the rest of the album is super solid as well. Neil Peart is one of my favorite drummers of all time and this album just shows off his talents so well. "XYZ" shows off some insane bass shredding and makes me as a bass player want to bow down even further to Geddy than I already do. And I feel bad at this point for not mentioning Alex Lifeson so I will, dude can play! This is just a great album.
idk it was ok ig. average! i liked vital signs. not really . best of the worst.
I've been meaning to listen to Rush for years, so glad to know that they live up to the hype. Limelight is an absolute classic
Masterpiece
Great album, Geddy Lee’s voice has grown on me. Good progressions, fantastic bass lines
Rock progresivo. Una canción conocida. Ni fu ni fa.
Progressive rock.
Prog rock
Excellent album.
This is a really great album. It has my favourite Rush track Red Barchetta and the also wonderful YYZ, and also 2 big radio hits Tom Sawyer and Limelight. A solid 4
I could listen to this alright.
Highlights: Tom Sawyer, Vital Signs
Tom Sawyer i YYZ bardzo fajne, druga część albumu już nie siadła tak dobrze. Muszę pochwalić za bardzo dobry remaster i jakość nagrania.
Fine Progressive album
Goede tunes
Not my style
Classic
If the intro on 'Witch Hunt' was just 20 seconds shorter, this album would be as perfect as Neil Pearts drumming.
The 80’s saw progressive rock groups exploring radio friendly material, leaving the 20+ minutes suites and incorporating more elements from pop music. Yes - 90125. Genesis - Invisible Touch. Pink Floyd - … Maybe not Pink Floyd. For Rush that album was Moving Pictures. A perfect collection of songs that I am nowhere near growing tired of. I begin smiling at Pearts first beat on “Tom Sawyer”. And that feeling doesn’t leave me until “Vital Signs” has faded completely.
Classic
Great listen. Very eclectic
Fun, upbeat prog rock. The songs blend together at times, but are all enjoyable. Great instrumental track (“YYZ”) too.
Sitä hyvää Rushia. Kyllå mää tiiän
Solid, enjoyable album. Sounds like something I would have blasted on vinyl in college while cooking a meal with my then-boyfriend. 3.5/5; rounded up to 4.
Unfortunately, I think I hate Rush.
When you have Red Barchetta, Limelight, Tom Sawyer and YYZ all on the same record, it's difficult to rate anywhere lower than 5/5.
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Slappa da bass!
More of a 3.5 - fun to listen to since I was familiar with a number of the tracks.
Never been a huge Rush person but this was quite good
Never listened to Rush before. Was somewhat underwhelmed, though the guitar was good.
3.5/5
The 2 huge stand outs here are "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight". The rest of the album is good but not "classic" in the way that those two songs are.
Classic rush sound, but with a pop sensibility. Shorter songs, but good prog vibes. Obvious classics with Tom Sawyer and YYZ
Terrific album that I have listened to many times. Excellent musicianship between all three guys without overplaying, precise songwriting, great lyrics, legendary riffs. Such a unique band and overall sound. God damn legends. R.I.P. NEIL PEART
Many call it a prog rock gem but I think that the album has more accessible rock songs than prog. Perhaps I still need a few listens of this album, because I'm not 100% sold on it - yet.
Less good than I expected, but still a classic prog 80s album.
Tom Sawyer, Limelight
Nostalgisk og nice
Maybe I don’t hate prog after all! Or maybe CanCon rules have made this music part of my life for years. Whatever it is, between the incredible Neal Peart drumming and Geddy Lee’s bizarre voice and fantastic bass playing this works for me from beginning to end.
Deserves five stars just for Neil Peart's drumming
Love prog rock, love the musicality of this album, can't stand the vocals. It's frustrating, but it started with Rush's other album '2112.' I could never get into it because it just felt too shrill for me. Because of that, I never got into Rush or tried any of their other albums. So I was a little excited when this came up. I thought, maybe, that things would click a little better with this album, but in the end they just didn't. The vocals were still off-putting to me, and made the album unenjoyable to listen to.
I imagine that folks who prefer other genres will still like this album. It's amazing how so few can do so much.
Cool as f opening. Then goes into long long guitar solos which I hate
Rush are... Fine. I liked some of this. Not really my thing I guess?
9/10 I love this album i just wish the lyrics were less corny
8/10. Very good Rush album, maybe a 9
Great album. I remember listening to this while hanging out after coming back from the thrift store in the summer of 2017. 9/10
Progressive rock
Starts off very strong, kinda trails off by the end. Rush was never really a full album band for me. This is another 3.5 that I have to round down to a 3. Also, I think Limelight is an overrated song. Standouts: Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ
I like the pomposity of this - knowingly clever and clearly demonstrating prowess. At the same time, only Tom Sawyer has a hook, and that is a pretty proggy hook. Won't be putting the album in heavy rotation, but that mad jazzy rocker is in the 'liked songs' folder.
Absolute classic, easily one of the best albums of all time
Not for me
Best prima rock met wat elektronische invloeden, maar klinkt een tikkeltje outdated
One of my favorite bands is Coheed & Cambria, so of course I love Rush! I like that this record covers a lot of ground musically without ever feeling too forced or self-indulgent. Drums are incredible. Bass is sublime. I think the vocals are my least favorite part, but luckily there isn't too much singing in between the longer musical passages. Great record.
Never really been huge on Rush but appreciate its construction and the skill therein
Now that’s what I call rock n roll. I got past Geddy Lees jarring vocals and Neil Pearts occasionally silly lyrics so now I just love this album. YYZedd is the highlight of the album.
9/10
Prog rock masterpiece. The guitar composition is just incredible as well as the general instrumentals. YYZ is a great instrumental to rock out to, with songs like Tom Sawyer, The Camera Eye, and Red Barchetta all being excellent prog rock songs. 4.4/5
I have tried to get intro Rush mulitiple times, but I have always failed. On paper, Rush ticks all the right boxes for me: rock with a prog edge, great instrumentalists, great production values. But in reality they just ... don't. There is something about their songs (at least of that era) that just leaves me unengaged. Even though I can hear their brilliance on an intellectual level, it just fails to reach or move me more directly. Which is a shame. I guess that means 3/5.
Never got into rush. I always thought they were kind of cheesy even compared to other prog rock bands. This album is awesome though and It was super fun to listen too. Really cool trio sound. And the playing is great. Tom sawyer and limelight are so classic. Yyz is kind of overtop.
Wow I had a lot of fun listening to this. not sure if/when I’ll come back to it but so crazy. I never really got into rush; I usually don’t get too excited about super math-y music but this one is really cool. love all the noise. YYZ totally unhinged, I loved the shattering sound whatever that is. Limelight is a really cool tune too, guitar tone is awesome!! It’s like Led Zeppelin if you replace all the magic with science and math. Every song is an epic journey
It's like a musical theater rock album. I don't know why it made me laugh. Maybe I'm losing my mind.
I approached my second Rush album on here with trepidation, after all 2112 didn't leave me feeling very optimistic. My overall verdict is that they are an incredibly talented band (minus the singer), that too often make unfortunate choices with their music. Most of this album is decently listenable, and then YYZ just goes way harder than it has any business doing, that song single-handedly earns these Canucks 3 maple leaves. If only all their songs were instrumentals... 🍁🍁🍁
Haha, man vet hva jeg syns om dette albumet. yyz er jo fuckings legendarisk. 5/5
Rush is one of those bands that I like even though I forget that I like them. They sound much bigger than a 3 piece, which I think results from the fact that they are absolute virtuosos on their instruments, particularly Neil Peart. Geddy Lee has a strange voice, but it cuts through the noise well, and his lyrics are consistently good. Alex Lifeson is also incredible, and is the member of the group with the most screen time in the Trailer Park Boys. It's wild that what is largely considered to be Rush's best album was the 8th one they released. There's a lot here, though. Lots of hits on this album, but all of the songs are good. I wouldn't particularly describe this album as the type of rock that I enjoy, since they do a lot of prog rock which is definitively not my genre, but the product that they put out is undeniable 4/5
Finally something to give five stars to. Every band member going full out every track. Awesome rock, songs have good movement, creativity, and hype.
Not exactly my thing but definitely not bad. Each song was quite unique and had good production.
Just don't get this. Voted the best album of the 80's on Facebook? It's not bad but then again it's mediocre.
It was alright. I know it's rock but it's also kinda cinematic
Pozabila sem, da se včasih niso bali pisati dolgih pesmi. Sicer pa o tej skupini ne vem ničesar, čeprav sem ime že slišala. Ni zame tole.
-got bangers -great proggy diatribes -bass fucking slaps -Peart is crazy; 80s drum mic’s sound great -lyrics can lose me on some songs but others are super hooky and catchy -incredible quality for such a concise record
I’ve never listened to Rush. The vocalist has a nice enough voice, and the writing is catchy in spots. I don’t see myself returning to this one.
Bombastic spiky rock, a good listen
Once upon a time, there was a very nice style called Prog Rock, that just looooooved to have little musical adventures, going to the jazzy woods one day, sailing over the experimental lakes on another one, or climbing on the back of their friend Hard Rock, the gentle giant of the East, on yet another one of those innocent years from the early seventies. Some mean, mean children mocked Prog Rock sometimes, but Prog Rock didn't care. First because *other* children still liked Prog Rock well enough. But most of all, because Prog Rock was a good-natured, spontaneous sort of style. And in the land of music, as long as all styles were sincere, creative and artful, they were liked well-enough. Once in a while, Prog Rock took herself a little too seriously, that's true. But her heart was always in the right place: all she ever wanted to do was to create a world of musical wonders for other children to enjoy (wonders named King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis, Soft Machine, Robert Wyatt, Procol Harum...). Who could blame Prog Rock for all that, really? Little did Prog Rock know that the Eighties were looming on the horizon, and that they had sent to the land of music a band of ruffians known as Rush, led by Geddy Lee, the wicked witch of the west. Geddy Lee had a voice like nails on a chalkboard and a brain the size of a pea. But if he couldn't sing gracefully, or write interesting lyrics, he was still shrewd enough to find ways to get what he wanted from the lands of music. He went to Prog Rock and said: "Look at our trinkets, child, and listen to our nice "modern" sounds--do you like them?" "I'm not sure," Prog Rock answered. "But people say I have an adventurous spirit. Maybe I could try them, as weird as they seem to me now. Maybe I could turn them into something good." "Yes, maybe," Geddy Lee replied. "But please, don't overthink it--make the same weird sort of time-signatures you usually enjoy, sure. But don't ever make anything that would be too mesmerizing or graceful in terms of melody. Fill your creations with *stuff*: soulless technical prowess, dumb heavy-metal guitar solos, flashy shenanigans... *That's* the most important thing to do for our masters the Eighties." "The... Eighties?" Prog Rock asked. Out of the corners of her eyes, Prog Rock saw that one of the Rush members was trying to ride on the back of Hard Rock, the gentle giant of the east. Hard Rock was shaking and fiercely resisting. Prog Rock felt a lump in her throat. Something was going awfully wrong here... "What... What are you here for?" Prog Rock asked Geddy Lee. "We're here to make music with you," Geddy Lee answered with a sly pout on his lips. "How about giving me a little kiss, for starters? I'm sure this will make the most beautiful sound ever." "I'm... I'm not sure I want to," Prog Rock stammered with fear in her heart. "C'mon... Just one little kiss" "No." But Geddy Lee had already grasped his hands around Prog Rock's waist: "C'MON YOU FUCKING BITCH, GIVE ME THAT FUCKING KISS NOW, OR I'M GONNA KILL YA" All around him, the Rush members suddenly produced machine guns and started to shoot everything around them. Horrid sounds started to be heard throughout the lands of music. Most of the children were horrified--but *a few* of them liked those tragic sounds, oddly enough. Some of those kids were dumb and mean, as suggested earlier. And among them, a few actually liked shallow and soulless creations. Geddy Lee looked at Prog Rock in the eye: "Give me what I want, or I swear to you, I'm gonna make you squeal..." But Prog Rock resisted, just like Hard Rock did. Mad with anger and frustration, Geddy Lee took out a knife. For one second, it flashed under Prog Rock's eyes. It is said that when Geddy Lee stabbed Prog Rock, a horrid and hackneyed synth sound resonated all around the lands, the same sound that can be heard in the first seconds of "Tom Sawyer": "Tcccccchhhhhhiiioooooooooonk..." And so Rush plundered and pillaged the lands of music. But they were only the *first* harbingers of doom. Marillion came not long after, for instance. And *other* styles in the lands would quickly be violated and emptied of their true meaning, just like Prog Rock after her lifeblood left her when Geddy Lee stabbed her to death. And that, kiddies, is how the Eighties took over the lands of music and murdered several important styles. Other survived and thrived after the Eighties' demise, fortunately. But that's a story for another time, I guess... The end. At least, the end of Prog Rock, sadly. Number of albums left to review: 690 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 151 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 71 Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important): 87 (including this one)
Not my cup of tea
These fuckers always just give me a hangover. And I don't even drink.
I've never spent the time to really listen to Rush, but my significant other considers them their favorite band, so I've been exposed to various songs by them for years now. So, after finally giving one of their albums a full listen, I've got to say I'm super impressed. I mean, it was slightly in good standings already, as I knew Tom Sawyer, YYZ, Limelight, and to a lesser extent Red Barchetta, which makes up more than half the album (number of songs wise), but I enjoyed the stuff I didn't know as well. I will say none of the songs really hit me with a strong feeling like other Prog Rock songs do (other than YYZ, that song has always, and will always, be one of my favorite instrumental pieces), but it was still all super solid and it's hard to say an album is anything but a five star when each song is good. It's a light five star, as I don't think the new songs will stick with me unless I give them a few more listens on my own time, but still a very good album I'm happy to have heard.
So this was not the first Rush album I owned. Neither is it the first one I bought (that goes to "Hold Your Fire" in 1987). The one thing you can really hear in this album is the embracing of the 80s sound, which is very different from how they were even 2 albums ago. Compare the style and sound to "Hemispheres" or "A Farewell To Kings." Let's get this out of the way: yes, "Tom Sawyer" is overplayed on the radio. But it's a well-crafted song. Their most well-known hit, and the band didn't mind playing it every night, because it's still a hard song to play well. "Red Barchetta" ... I have always liked the middle portion "wind, in my hair..." it's just such a great car song. "YYZ" what a great instrumental, really shows off all of their chops. "The Camera Eye" I always felt this was a bit of a weaker epic song in comparison to "Natural Science". Their last "longer song," but it still gets stuck in my head. "Witch Hunt" - it's interesting how that became part of a trilogy for the next few albums. I don't know a lot of bands that did this type of thing (Dream Theater did, for their 12-Step Suite). Both Rush and Portnoy played the suites / trilogies during one tour. Would have been cool to see either. "Vital Signs" is such an underrated song. It was nice to hear them pull it out for the last tour. I got to see the band play the whole "Moving Pictures" album live back in 2011 (wow it was that long ago?). I am not a fan of bands doing a whole album live, but it was still cool to hear. Rush is one of my favorite bands of all time, so this album ranks pretty high for me. I like other albums of theirs more, but I do come back to this one pretty frequently. So... yeah, 5 stars for me.
Yep, Canadian but nope, not a Rush fan growing up. I really only came to appreciate them during my second musical odyssey in the late 2000's (first one late 90's, latest one over the last few years including traversing this list). And this is the album I started with because of side one and how accessible it is. I can still get tired of Tom Sawyer (overplayed) but their musical mastery on it is undeniable. Red Barchetta is probably my favorite (maybe of all Rush songs) because of its mix of early Rush hard rock stylings (great Lifeson guitar riffs) and later Rush prog rock stylings (several subtle twists and turns though not as distinct as a 10min epic). And if you pay close attention, you hear all the Peart percussion layers and Lee multi-instruments. I'm not usually a fan of instrumentals but YYZ is crazy good - so much musical dexterity and mastery packed into a 4min song. Limelight was a big reason I started with this album; always a fan when it was on the radio even when I turned my nose up at other Rush songs. So Side One is perfect but what about Side Two? Less so, but The Camera Eye grew on me quite a bit (true prog and great musicianship again). Witch Hunt is a bit plodding; good but doesn't hit the same heights as side one songs. Vital Signs is sneaky good; a little unusual in its ska sound but Lee's synth kept me around for the other instrument layers (including Lifeson riffs) and Peart's lyrics make you think (as they often do). It is not a 5-star album in my opinion, but 4 stars might not do it justice either. Rounding up.
Rush is a band that pretty much shaped my musical identity for years to come. Funny enough, I think Moving Pictures was the 6th Rush album that I bought, with Hold Your Fire being the first (it was their newest album at the time). I already knew I was a fan before hearing the album but if there was even the slightest doubt (there wasn’t!) this sealed the deal. Every track is a classic. “The Camera Eye” has my favorite Alex Lifeson solo on it. I think he called it his Holdsworth solo in some interview I read from the past. Neil’s lyrics have evolved from the fantasy-based stories of previous releases and only continue to get better on each subsequent release after this. I could go on about how awesome each track is but for anyone reading this if Rush is your thing you already love it and if not, nothing I write about how awesome it is will sway any opinions. 5 stars isn't enough for how much I love this.
Full disclosure: I'm a huge Rush fan. Moving Pictures is the obvious pick for the 1001 Albums (2112 is in the list also) and deservingly so. Side one is absolutely perfect - every song a masterpiece. Tom Sawyer with its iconic opening chord and, well, iconic moments throughout. Red Barchetta - a great song for an afternoon drive with the windows down. YYZ - Want to pump up any Rush fan? Tap out morse code for Y-Y-Z. This is stupidly one of the first songs I tried to play on bass guitar. Thought I sucked because I couldn't play like Geddy Lee. Duh. Even more stupid, the Grammys chose the Police's lame Behind My Camel as best rock instrumental over YYZ. Seriously?? YYZ is a perfect instrumental and a showcase for the band's amazing musicianship. Limelight - the greatest song ever written about not wanting to talk with fans. Neil Peart turns misanthropy into a hit! Seriously, I love the guitar parts in Limelight. The second side is very good, but not as great as Side 1 (nobody's perfect, I guess). It's also not nearly as accessible to non-Rush fans. The Camera Eye was never one of my favorites - it's good, but to this day doesn't draw me in and always feels too long. Always liked Witch Hunt and its lyrics are as relevant as ever. Finally, Vital Signs is a fun track and a good hint of what was going to come on the next album. If someone were to ask me which Rush album they should start with I'd give a different answer depending on what they like, but you generally can't go wrong with recommending Side 1 of Moving Pictures. I've never gotten tired of this album and never will. Easy 5.
Didn't really get into this one, although by the end of the second listen I started to see some of the progressive elements in songs like The Camera Eye, Witch Hunt, and Vital Signs which are probably my favourite from this album.
Rush didn't seem to make much of an impact in the UK - not among my friend group, anyhow. I never listened to them back in the day. Perhaps I'd look on them more fondly if they were getting a nostalgia bump? That not being the case, this leaves me a little cold. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Fave track - "Tom Sawyer", I guess? Seems familiar to me - definitely seen it used in soundtracks, but didn't know it was Rush.
I liked 2112 very much, and I was expecting something similar here, but I found just a good album and nothing else. Good listening session, but forgatable
Okay, this album was a roller coaster of emotions and not in a very good way. The best thing about this album is the instrumentals they got that in point but, the vocals and lyrics just don’t back it up as well. Tom Sawyer and red barchetta were so good but the vocals just ruined it for me. There’s a reason why YYZ in which he vocalist says 3 lines got nominated for a Grammy for best rock Instrumental. The last 2 songs I actually liked the vocals but they diminished the quality of the instruments so it just felt a bit odd. Vital signs surprised me since everything worked well in it, I think is my favorite song from it. I guess they saved the best for last. 7/10 would be a 8.5/10 if the vocals did Justice from the start.
I can appreciate it, but it's just not my jam.
I was so excited to see that I finally got this album. I love Rush, but I somehow haven't sat down and listened to this album before. It was great. I know some people are bothered by it, but I love Geddy Lee's voice. I adore prog rock, so I'm excited to see what other prog albums are on this list. I'm sad that there isn't more Rush on this list than just the two albums, but I understand why. My favourite songs are YYZ and Limelight.
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Mistäköhän se Rush-hype syntyy?
Favorites: Red Barchetta YYZ Limelight The Camera Eye
Pretty good, had some problem with the mixing on the third track but other than that most songs sound different
I liked i because it was really something different from what I'm used to listen.
yeah man yeah rush is basically all of the most talented people you know all put into a room, but they don't really mesh together. i love moving pictures, and i love the band rush, but oftentimes it just feels like they're waiting for one prodigy to be done so they can have their turn to solo. lee, peart and lifeson are all so talented, but they're less of a cohesive unit and more of a bunch of dudes. somehow, they still managed to make an incredible album with one of the most iconic songs of all time. tom sawyer's 7/8 time signature is iconic, and it will stand the test of time. also, none of the lyrics make sense. doesn't matter. fucking banger
synth heavy rock
So so, I'm not too into the genre, but it was pretty good.
Technically very impressive, but I don’t have the attention span for Rush. All the songs are very good, but I zone out after a bit, let alone 11 minutes!
Not my favorite or nor do I think it's the best Rush album but it was the first Rush album I ever heard. I was probably about 10 years old, sitting in my best Friends room when I the needle drop and I heard the first note of Tom Sawyer, I was a fan a fan for life after that. Therefore this album get's a 5 star from me, though it's probably a 4.5. I hope 2112 and perhaps my favorite Rush album Farewell to Kings makes the list but Moving Pictures seems to be the choice made by non die-hard Rush fans.
Love this record! Neil Peart’s virtuosity on drums is astounding, and I’m a fan of his lyrics as well. Lee’s vocals are some of my favorite on this record especially Limelight along with Lifeson’s guitar.
While Tom Sawyer is great (the reason this isn't a 1 star), the rest of the album shows all of the excesses of Rush. 11 minutes songs that never get to the point. Meaningless lyrics that flow into meaningless instrumentals.
Whoops, missed rating this one. It's Rush, so it's going to be really good musicianship. The first half is better than the second, by a lot.
Amazing album. Great guitar, bass, and drums.
Rush's sound included a lot of the electronic elements of Pink Floyd, but with higher energy. "Tom Sawyer" makes the case for one of the best song openings in history, and certainly Top 50 all-time rock songs. Those are just facts, the placement can certainly be argued. Overall, the grooving melodies of Rush are on full display here, a truly enjoyable album by one of the more correctly rated rock bands ever. The only regret (not about Rush, but more about the decade) is that the 1980s would undergo significant changes in musical trends heavily tilted toward the electronic elements whereas this album struck such a clean, and minimally compromising balance between that and real instruments. Overall, the album is a solid rock album that is so solid that maybe it should be perfect, but there's the feeling that it is not as close to that as it should be and for that, the review settles on 4/5.
To my core, I am a Rush hater
Love this album, another find from my 2022 dive into Prog. This has the perfect balance of short punchy radio hits in Tom Sawyer and Limelight, and longer more intricate tracks. The musicianship is great throughout, fantastic drumming from Neil Pert in particular (goes without saying really). I think I first discovered Rush from watching Freaks and Geeks actually, so this brought up some nice memories of Justin Segal's drumming scenes.
Incredible album, rush goes hard
Too difficult for me but good
I maintain Rush is dorky but it's dorky in a fun way
Great sound, unique vocals - good listening experience throughout the entire album
Great music. Great musicians. Great playing
No. Not a Rush fan at all.
Net iets meer up-tempo dan gemiddelde progressieve rockmuziek. Filmmuziek met leuke synthesizer geluidjes. Ik vind het heel goed te luisteren. ***
4.25
Solid melodies and great guitars. The only reason I don't give five stars is the songwriting. The songs blend together into an off-brand Styx album.
notes - canadian prog rock band - 8th album, most critical and commercial success - tom sawyer, limelight, vital signs - legendary drumming, great understated guitar playing, bass holds it together - im not a massive fan of geddy lee’s vocal register but you get used to it quickly in context - the production is absolutely fantastic, held up really well other than some cheesy synths - prog techniques packaged in a mainstream way fav song - tom sawyer - perfect blend of all the best things about this album least fav - the cameras eye - liked certain sections but not the song as a whole 4/5
похоже на ледзеппилин и многое другое
hmmm
Prog hard rock, fantasy-vibes
5 baybee
I Love You Man
Rock progresivo. Música muy buena. Voz, no tanto.
Rock music your normal dad would praise as "when they still made good music". Not my dad though
Great album. Really enjoyed and would listen again
Some good progressive rock
I don't like the voice of the singer.
My favorite Rush album. So many great songs. Neil Peart is ridiculous. So many awesome rhythms on this album. One of my favorite of all time.
Un album extrêmement particulier de la part de Rush. Après avoir rendu en préambule un vibrant hommage au personnage emblématique de Midi les Zouzous avec le célèbre refrain "♫ Tom Sawyer c'est l'Amérique pour tous ceux qui aiment la liberté. Il est né sur les bords du Mississipi, Tom Sawyer c'est pour nous tous un ami. ♫" chanté dans un français parfait, le chanteur quittera le studio et ne reviendra que par intermittence pour nous chantonner quelques âneries supplémentaires. Étonnant.
Cet album est passé en coup de vent, tellement que j'avais oublié de l'écouter, lui préférant l'album des Cocteau Kate Bush Twins generé juste après. Un choix qui était probablement le bon, puisque je viens de perdre 40mn a réécouter cet album moyen de plus.
10/10
listened to again held in high regard by many, but if i'm being honest Tom Sawyer and YYZ are the only songs i really love on this one
Not bad, not my fav.
Great record. I loved it.
Started out ok, went off the deep end.
Very unique sound and some bangers on this album
Listened to this twice through. Looking at other comments in guessing I just didn't get it. I'll give them props for this being 1981 but aside from that, it just didn't sound very special to me.
Excellent!
This one was killer!
4/5 i like, very nice how much?
Nothing to say here. Masterpiece.
"Everybody got to elevate from the norm". Right on, Rush, Right on. Yet another band I didn't listen to much - makes me think of the show the Goldbergs, where Johnny listens to Rush and only Rush. I liked this - and "Witch Hunt" was the perfect way to kick of October. I'll be coming back to this one.
fucked Thought was a female singer for half the album Intriguing. Is that a keyboard or a theremin?
Cheesy but who cares. Vocalist is eh. Awesome synths. I think this remaster is pretty bad. YYZ is great.
Not really my cup of tea
Bollox
Prog rock yawn
I'm so glad someone is taking Spinal Tap seriously.
I wasn't too familiar with Rush, I guess I was in need of some prog rock today, as was digging on the guitar work. Enjoyed it, but doubt it's something I'd frequent.
Had heard the chatter about this band but not heard anything of their output. Rather different to the chatter but a solid uplift on progressive rock.
pretty good
RIP NEIL
I don't like Rush
Tom Sawyer is still my favorite song by them but I was surprised how much I recognized of this album. Rush is a bit weird but not too weird, which I like.
good
I honestly don’t love instrumental breaks in songs like in Tom Sawyer. To me they kind of break up the song. I still liked it though. I think it would have made my playlist without those. Also not a huge fan of fade-outs, but I get that they used to be a lot more popular than they are now. I also don’t really love songs without vocals like YYZ. They’re fine, but not something I would listen to unless to just put on in the background and kind of tune out. I liked the vocal section of the camera eye but it was WAY too long with too many instrumental sections for my taste. Not my taste overall.
This is prog-rock at it's finest. The musicianship is outstanding and the way the layers of bass, drums, and guitar add to one another is stellar from track-to-track. However, I couldn't bring myself to give this 5 stars due to one reason: Geddy Lee's vocals. It was just too high-pitched, nasally, and generally off-putting for me to truly LOVE these songs. Also, to me, the best songs on this albums are the ones I already knew due to radio play.
Why did I believe Rush was an instrumental band?! Wow, these lyrics suck and are sung in super uninspired melodies. So yeah, The Camera Eye is pretty neat, some cool changes – OH FOR FUCK'S SAKE HE'S SINGING AGAIN! Not shaming anyone for being into the dorky, corny stuff, but this is not even the best of that genre, and they're not singing about elves preparing to war and running through meadows admiring the fantastical flora and fauna even though they sound like they should. I like the idea of Rush according to what fans will tell you, but I love none of this; We have Math Rock and The Mars Volta now, old men! Best described by the fact that you will likely call it prog rock if you like it and hard rock or classic rock if you don't.
Out of all the progressive rock giants of the 70s, Rush had perhaps the smoothest and most creatively fruitful transition to the 80s. They may have a slightly more polished sound on Moving Pictures, but they still retain their musical proficiency and intricate lyrics exploring themes like alienation and technology.
A previous favourite of mine - an absolute classic of the prog genre. Recommend Limelight in particular to anyone
When I was in my late teens I had - for some unfathomable reason - all the Rush albums up to this one. I heard this one and now have no Rush albums.
One the classic Rush albums. 7 superb tracks.
Liked Tom Sawyer, but not the biggest Rush fan
My first Rush album, and it was more or less what I expected. Sometimes enjoyable, sometimes meandering, always technically excellent. My favourites were Limelight and Vital Signs, which might be the least proggy tracks. Coincidence? Probably not.
Bit generic nothing stand out here
so much fun
One of the best albums ever
Here we go galaxy here we go! 👏👏 Slappa da bass, man
The holy triumvirate can do no wrong
I think "Wane" would be a better name for this band. Blah.
Tom sawyer knocks it up to a 3.
Good fun. Tom sawyer and limelight are both tunes, close to a 4 star for me.
Enjoyable nonsense
trying it but 2 or 3 is early guess.
obviously a 'classic' but i don't dig it. don't really like the singer, synths, or butt rock guitar. i might be able to fux wit some of their earlier stuff.
It gets a *Mouah* out of 10/10
One of my favourite bands of all time, with one of the best Rock records of the 80s. Side A is the perfect album side in my opinion.
Another prog band I wasn't into because I'd been lied to that all prog was bad. Constantly skipped past Rush in record shops while looking for R.E.M. 12"s. Only Rush song I heard until relatively recently was something about trees, and I was not a fan. Tom Sawyer is fucking ace. Strangely first got into this by playing it on Beat Saber after Neil Peart died. So that very much dates my lateness. Love the shifting rhythms. Geddy Lee's vocals are going to be the sticking point for me here I think, because they're pretty annoying. Can not argue with his bass work though. YYZ is epic. Ungh, couple of tracks later I've got to admit I'm drifting off. I think I'm very much hit or miss with Rush. Witch Hunt grabbed my attention back, decent. Now there's some sort of Sting reggae shit going on. Ah, the last track. Ok, overall, not for me, but some great individual tracks. Not an entirely unexpected reaction, to be honest. Ha, everybody got mixed feelings. You are correct.
Rush is undoubtedly one of the greatest progressive rock bands of all time and this might be their best album. The musicianship on this album is insane. While Neil Peart is known as one of the greatest drummers of all time, Alex Lifeson’s idiosyncratic guitar lines and Geddy Lee’s piercing voice and acrobatic bass lines complete the package. Rush carved out a very distinct sound and this album proclaims that from the opening of Tom Sawyer to the very end.
Liked it
my first concert, pretty cool novel like stuff but does get a bit boring after a while
This kinda sucks 2
Sezione ritmica pompatissima. Chitarra invadente ma non troppo. Bellissimi scambi tra basso, batteria e chitarra. Testi diretti e genuini, ma nulla di eclatante.
Mixed bag. Tom Sawyer, XYZ and Limelight are awesome. Other songs are so so
While I can appreciate that Rush is very musically talented, I cannot get over my dislike of them. That voice is like a cheese grater.
I really enjoyed this album! I think one of the things that I like is the unpredictability of each of the songs. Definitely not your standard repeat of chorus. Definitely Not my usual type of music; glad I listened!
A couple really great songs. The rest of the album is meh.
I’m a simple man I hear prog-rock, I give five stars
Eugh what did I think of this - something dads in the 90s listen to and not my cup of tea.
SLAPPA' DA BASS MAN. Funnily enough I watched I Love You Man just the other day. Not a terrible album but it's pretty repetitive.
I downloaded Tom Sawyer and YYZ in like 1998 because someone had renamed them on Napster to Dream Theater. So I've known those songs a long time but I only heard the full album maybe 2 or 3 years ago. It's not bad overall, but I struggle with the vocals. It's like a really shit Robert Plant impression. They have other albums where he sounds far more bearable, thankfully. But the drumming really is fantastic here. Prog rock drums usually are, and this is no exception. Songwriting is usual proggy jam stuff, and I like a good bit of tasty wank. All in all a solid 4/5 - would be a 5 with a better singer.
Already know Tom Sawyer and YYZ but not familiar with the other songs here. Love Rush though! Didn't even realize that those 2 songs weren't on my Spotify already. Added witch hunt and limelight, limelight especially struck my fancy with the synth chords and chorus.
Progressive rock, 1981. The most successful and critically acclaimed record by Rush, which also contains the biggest hit by this iconic trio: "Tom Sawyer". It is definitely one of the best projects of this band, but my favourite one is "Permanent Waves".
One of the tightest prog albums out there. It isn't my favorite from them, but the catchy shorter songs and excellence on Neil Peart means this wouldn't be anything but a 5.
The thing that stands out is how short this is for a prog album. And tightly packed with some of their most iconic works. And again I did really enjoy it, maybe just a hair below the line for a 5.
Absolute classic.
Loved it in my younger days.
I’ve given Rush an honest try before, they just never clicked for me. Decent, but...something’s missing
Rush - not my favourite album of theirs - that would be A Farewell to Kings - but highly representative of the band's exceptional talent. Starts strongly with Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta and YYZ, but after that there is nothing that particularly stands out.
Undeniably musical geniuses... although, I still find Geddy's voice irritating. While I enjoy listening to this album, I will probably never play it with a purpose. Slapping the bass!
Great album. Love the musicianship of Rush. And what about the voice of Geddy Lee? How did it get so high? I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy? 4.5/5
some great songs, some just too long prog rock
Love me some Rush. This album has a few classics on it with Tom Sawyer and Limelight. YYZ and the other primarily instrumental tracks are great, and really benefit from playing at a high volume through headphones. I only wish this album was longer!
It's really extraordinary how this trio managed to make such a huge sound for themselves with Moving Pictures. The ability and precisions that each of these artists brings to their performances is on another level of greatness, most notably on the tracks 'YYZ' and 'The Camera Eye'. And yet the album still feels totally accessible and easy to connect with, which is quite the achievement for a prog-rock album.
just not in the mood for rush, really i mean wtf
Estos señores son garantía. Además de la conocida Tom Sawyer, el resto de las canciones son buenas y el disco tiene mucha energía de pies a cabeza. Witch Hung es la que más me gusto sin contar Tom.
Vuelve a pasarme que, después de escuchar un disco de Rush, lamento no haberlos empezado a escuchar antes. Conocía Tom Swayer (de hecho de la época del CRTV del ITAM) pero no había explorado más y qué entretenido disco es. Más allá del virtuosismo para ejecutar, este disco no se pone aburrido nunca. De hecho escuché la versión del 40 aniversario, que luego se sigue con un concierto completo, y también lo disfruté mucho.
One of the greatest albums ever. The tracks flow well together and are fantastic at creating swells of energy. This album is one that I'd recommend to anyone at all interested in Prog music. Yes > Rush but this project is second only to Close to the Edge.
this is awesome
One of the classic rock bands, that I really like. I used to listen to Moving Pictures a lot back in high school. This was a very important part on my 'discover the music' journey. And although 'Working Man' is my favourite Rush song, this album still delivers a lot of positive emotions. The trio from Canada strike a nice balance between number of catchy riffs, monumental guitar solos and great drum work. At the beginning I couldn't buy Geddy's Lee vocal, but it grews on you with time. "Tom Sawyer' is that quintessential Rush song, that has everything to offer. I was ready to give this album five stars, but after another listening session, I realized that there is not much interesting songs after the great instrumental 'YYZ'. None of the songs on side b got stuck in my memory and the drop off in quality is visible. But it is still a very stron four.
Who doesn’t love RUSH?!
p483. 1981. 1970s Canadian-American prog-rockers, and that in itself should be enough warning. I can't stand Geddy Lee's vocals, he sounds like his testicles have only just dropped. You could put him in a room with Jon Anderson and Roger Hodgson and have your own boys choir. And as with all things prog-rock, there is excessive musical wankage. Not my thing at all.
Perfect
I love Rush. I rarely see a band live more than once but these guys, I've seen them 3 times and I regret not seeing them more often. It's really easy to see why this is this album is one of their biggest hit, if not the biggest. It has an arguably perfect A side filled with immortal classics. I'm not as enthusiastic about the B side to be honest, but it's still very good. Just not as legendary as the first one. Rush forever.
One of the best albums on this list. The canadian masters have spoken in a high pitched voice and we, mere mortals, listened with great enthousiasm.
I'm a prog fan, so...easily a 5 stars. Awesome vocals, arrangements, musicians at their best.
Very important album for me. I discovered it when I was a young teenager and it marked me for life. I still remember the first time I heard Tom Sawyer... That's when I really became aware of the instrument that is the synthesizer. I was also stunned, inevitably, by the creative and insanely skilled Neil Peart. I was equally fascinated by Alex Lifeson's badass guitar and Geddy Lee's unique vocals and versatility. This record opened my mind to music and was an invitation to discover rock in the broadest sense. Damn, let's say it, I love these guys from the bottom of my heart.
A top 100 album
I want to like Rush, and this is the album I _would_ like if I liked Rush. But I just don't.
This is a more commercial rush and therefore there are some catchy songs in here but it lacks rushes formula and is not their best work
Rush pack the stuff that makes them fun into a slimmer case; Thankfully don't shy away from the more ridiculous facets.
There are several songs that are really well known. Tom Sawyer is their best song. I did not wear any New Balances while listening to it. I would listen to it again.
top 100 album GOAT 9.9/10
It's very hard to listen to the album without thinking back on the Fall of 1994. I was a freshman in a dorm living in Arizona when I met a quirky bright Brooklynite named David. He had grown up playing chess in Central Park and somehow made it his mission to teach me. So every night, I'd head down to his room and we'd play chess. And he taught me everything. He was constantly talking and always high strung. I didn't realize immediately that he was high on crystal meth. Anyhow, to the sounds of this album more often than not, I learned chess over a period of months. Finally I beat David at chess and then that was it. He never spoke to me again and he dropped out of school shortly thereafter. This is a long way to say that it's impossible for me to really judge the album on its own merits. But the gift of learning chess that came along with it is a debt I will always owe David-- and Tom Sawyer.
This was my dope smoking long haired roommate's favorite band. It aged well.
Not my cup of tea but I respect it. They have a unique sound.
Nav ko teikt
No es mi estilo pero estuvo bien
Good music. I like a short album
Abwechslungsreich. Lebendig.
Bit fast but soon caught up whizzed by..
don't like this album.
It seems appropriate to play this while playing video games. I’m playing Lego Avengers with Guardians of the Galaxy. It ties to well with them. I’m not into jam rock really.
I can see what fans are into, it’s just not for me. Drums sound separate from the rest of the music, somehow.
Þetta er svo geggjuð plata. Elska þetta. Ef eitthvert ykkar vill splæsa á mig góðri fimmtugsafmælisgjöf í haust, þá væri Rush safnið á vinyl mjög vinsælt.
This was great!
3, raw
"It's a Saturday night, I have no date, but a two litre bottle of Shasta, and my all Rush Mix-Tape. Let's Rock" *Space Invaders shooting sound plays* - Fry, Futurama This is my one and only intro to Rush, and was mildly disappointed that the record didn't really come with a Space Invaders overlay. But in all seriousness many songs in Moving Pictures would work well in any playlist (or mix-tape - let's keep that theme going), for a huge gaming sesh or even a workout sesh. For a band's eighth studio album that ain't bad at all in my books. Best: YYZ Worst: Witch Hunt
I like the music, some songs are really really good.
Loved it, quintessential.
"Witch Hunt", "YYZ" and "The Camera Eye" are probably my faves. This album just never gets old for me.
Not my type of music
Canada Rocks. Great Album
Le côté A est solide. Le côté B est plus faible. J’ai beaucoup écouté ça jadis. Ça me plait beaucoup moins aujourd’hui... mais la nostalgie fait son oeuvre.
Un classique. Probablement l’album le plus accessible avec Permanent Waves. J’ai personnellement un grand attachement à cet album ayant joué YYZ en secondaire 3 et Limelight en secondaire 5. La voix de Geddy Lee n’est pas toujours trop aiguë et les basses sont superbes. On rentre tranquillement dans les années 80 avec cet album, mais pas trop.
Love this album.
Did I just play Guitar Hero or Rock Band? It's really hard to listen to this album and not pretend to press buttons on a plastic guitar. It's also near impossible to see this album outside this frame.
Well, Tom Sawyer was unexpectedly short and tight. When it went into 7/8 time I was thinking, here goes 12 minutes of my life! Limelight was also very good. Everything else was a bit dull for me. Incredible musicianship, not much in the way of tunes. But it'll do.
Rush’s prog rock masterpiece
Genre: Progressive Rock 5/5 A total Prog Rock titan, Rush's Moving Pictures is one of the best in Rush's catalogue, one of the best rock albums of the 1980s, and one of prog's best and most complete full-album experiences that the genre has to offer. Full of 80s flair and production elements, Rush still sounds like Rush, as the 3 virtuosos play their respective instruments to absolute pieces. Geddy's voice is maturing into its middle register, and his bass sounds chunkier and cleaner than it ever has before. Lifeson's guitar work on this album is some of his best, full of catchy licks and harmonic pinches, featuring some truly compelling solo work throughout. However, the true driving force behind this album is Neil Peart on drums and lyrics. From the cymbal crashes leading off Tom Sawyer to Vital Signs' fadeout, Peart is eloquently banging the fuck out of the drums, and also providing us with some of Rush's most poignant and recognizable lyrics. From the very beginning of Moving Pictures, we're greeted with what is easily Rush's biggest song, Tom Sawyer. While some may find it overplayed, this is a rock song that doesn't quit AT ALL throughout its run time. We're taken on quite the musical journey in just 5 minutes, as hard rock gives way to technical mastery in the form of an off-time musical break, showcasing Rush's jamming at its ultimate best, and providing us with some truly wonderful drum fills from Neil. As we move along to Red Barchetta, a sci-fi tale with a magnificent soundtrack, then to YYZ, Rush's most concise exercise in self-indulgence and a real instrumental treat, then to Limelight, another hard/pop rock gem from the boys featuring themes of introspection and fear of the unknown, we can all realize we're in for quite a treat. And that's just Side 1. Side 2 is just as captivating. Rush's pop-prog epic The Camera Eye is a great track, featuring some of Rush's catchiest guitar riffs around. Witch Hunt and Vital Signs, two deep cuts that would serve well as some other rock group's lead singles, end the album on a high note, with tinges of tribal and disco music making its way into the equation. It's all so, so good, and a real treat to anyone who considers themselves a fan of rock music. One of rock and roll's biggest and best musical statements.
Tää on about ainoo levy johon oon Rushin kohdalla oikeesti tutustunut ennalta. Ei tätä turhaan pidetä raskaamman taiderokin klassikkoka. Hienoa on se että instrumenttaali voi olla niin kova korvamato kuin YYZ on 4/5
Ihan hyvää progea, etenkin ottaen huomioon että se on kasarilta. Kuuntelisin uudestaan.
Pelkäsin etten siedä yhtään, mutta olihan tää hyvä.
Ah mitkä upeat kasarisaundit! Vaikka progepuolella ei kaikista teknisintä tiluttelua, kuitenkin riittävän kiinnostavaa ja ylipäätään todella hyvä levy.
I liked it
Iconic prog with some absolutely incredible instrumental work, with Geddy's vocals sounding as powerful as ever. The first side is exceptional but I did feel the album tailed off slightly in the second half
Gold
Good album, but like earlier work better, real 80s sound ofc. And yes, u have to like the singing hehe
Perhaps they started as a Led Zeppelin kind of band, but from 1976-1987 Rush released 9 classic albums in a row with their own unique sound (every single album from 2112 to Hold Your Fire). Moving Pictures is a superclassic: one of these albums where it is difficult to pick out the best songs.. well thought-out lyrics, guitars, bass, synths, vocals...everything ties perfectly well together.
I expected to be able to give this 4 stars, but when listening to it again, I quickly got irritated by the music, not to mention the high-pitched vocals. I think I might actually prefer the earlier albums.
Too clean and well produced. Sounds like it's shiny almost. Too studio for me
One of the best rock albums of the 80s, genius!
Rush. Bubbles favourite...
I just found this very tiresome after a while. Didn't really give me a Rush.
If there are only two Rush albums on this list, Moving Pictures should be one of those albums. I have listened to every Rush album released within 10 years on either side of Moving Pictures, and I have listened to Moving Pictures many times. I found Moving Pictures for the first time more than 5 years after it was released, but it was already a classic. Moving Pictures is Rush's bridge between Prog Rock and the pop side of Rock and Roll. "YYZ" (why-why-ZED) is there so you don't forget that Rush has heavy metal heritage as well. "Tom Sawyer" is one of the best opening album tracks of ALL TIME. Throughout the album, all three members of the band give you so much to listen to. Yes, there are only three people in the band. The first half of this album is some of the best music Rush has ever made. The second half isn't as strong, but it's still worth listening too. The album is an easy repeat. "Tom Sawyer", "YYZ", and "Limelight" are some of my all-time favorite tracks from Rush, but I have regularly come back to "Red Barchetta" and "The Camera Eye" for a re-listen. "Witch Hunt" is the weakest track on the album, but it's still a good track and at worst a minor imperfection in the total quality of the album.
I just can't get into rush.
Loved this album!! Saved!
I didn't think I liked rush but this was enjoyable. Some decent songs well played
Fav Song: Tom Sawyer
There are moments of greatness here, but it's not perfect. In my opinion it's the last good album Rush made. All in all, It's a classic record that deserves all the praise it gets.
Absolutely classic!
***
I had a Rush phase early on in high school and this was the prime album of it, although I did listen to most of their older albums at some point. I love this album, but I was perplexed when they started emulated The Police. I love the fact that my grunge band blew away a Rush cover band at a charity gig. Everyone wanted that grrrrrrUHNGe sound at that point.
IYKYK
30 albums in and not finding I’m not a fan of prog rock. Tom Sewyer and Limelight we recognizable and fine, but not something I can ever see listening to on my own.
Its basically rush. A little bit epic. A little bit naff
The best of Canadian Prog Rock
Rush was part of my adolescence. 2112, A Farewell to Kings, and Hemispheres, were never far from my turntable. Unfortunately once Moving Puctures arrived, Rush was part of my past. I had moved on to punk, new wave and alternative though those three mentioned still have a place in my heart if not on my turntable. So how dod I like Moving Pictures? Not very much. The songs I knew; Tom sawyer and Limelight suffered from over exposure and among the other songs nothing really grabbed me....perhaps with a few more listens....but I somehow doubt it. 3 🌟
Good album, some guitar solo at one moment. It's a good-for-driving album for sure. Thank you
My college roomate of three years had YYZ set as his alarm in the morning. It’s really a shame since it’s a great song, but I can’t stand it anymore.
Never knew that the sound of '80s rock could be turned into a progrock journey. Rush particularly did this well in their famous "Tom Sawyer". The idea of using synths to amplify a spacey atmosphere is not that new (probably, this was 1981 after all), but I never heard anyone did it as well as Rush. "YYZ" is also a notable mention. This instrumental track reminds the listeners that they're still a progrock band, with top-tier instrumental prowess. It's rhythm is apparently inspired by the morse code of "YYZ". dah-dit-dah-dah dah-dit-dah-dah dah-dah-dit-dit. Can you hear it? The rest of the album is okay. It got some occasional WOW moments. But overall, the album sounds like a complex version of '80s mainstream rock. It's just okay. I dunno, maybe it's Lee's voice.
Solid, no complaints. Every song on this album rocks.
I'm never really sure what to make of Rush. I don't love it but it's definitely interesting.
Awesome as the first time I listened to it
Je comprends pas quel est le big deal avec Rush, cet album est assez moyen Prefs: Tom Sawyer, The Camera Eye, Vital Signs Moins pref: Witch Hunt
I sure do love this stuff. A fine expression of what music can be. And certainly a singular experience live.
Tom Sawyer: The best opening song on an album - ever! What a way to start. Side 1 of the album is classic and I know it well and love it. Side 2, isn't nearly as "popular" as side 1, but it is still a great listen. Every time I fly through the Toronto Airport (YYZ) I think of this album and that classic instrumental. Standouts: Tom Sawyer, Limelight, Red Barchetta, YYZ, Vital Signs 4.5/5
3 1/2
I'm not a huge Rush fan but this may be my favourite of theirs
I don't think I had ever listened to this entire album, just tracks here and there. I wasn't aware that "Tom Sawyer" was the *opening track* to this masterpiece. An absolutely amazing rock album, through and through.
outrageously complicated music, and played in a good spirit of dedication and a smidge of humour
Great
What can be said about Rush that hasn't already been said about the light bulb or the printing press? Giving light and a voice for those awkward white kids who needed their air guitar to be superior to the more popular awkward white kids doing air guitar to Journey.
I’m never going to like Rush. World stop trying to guilt me into it. I hope that is the last time I have to suffer through F’ing Tom Sawyer. I’m giving it a 2 only because I don’t want to water down me giving a 1 start for when I inevitably get stuck listening to U2.
Drumming is great
Really good stuff. The musical talent is off the charts and the lyrics are interesting and inventive. I think I have to be in the right mood to listen to this but when I am it's a great listen.