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9/10
Classic!!!
YES!!!! Great album
Easy 5. This is one of my personal favourites, and it is not just because the name is a pun. There is not a single weak track, and it is all in a relatively compact package of 40 minutes. Personal favourite is probably camera eye and limelight.
fave song: YYZ now we're talkin
Canada you did it again! Starting out with a song like Tom Sawyer I just knew this album would be great. Prepare to be sick of me because I feel like that guy from The Goldbergs.
only ever heard Tom Sawyer before. i liked 2112 when i last listened to Rush so i think this will be pretty good too Tom Sawyer - 5/5 Red Barchetta - 5/5 YYZ - 5/5 Limelight - 5/5 The Camera Eye - 4/5 (it's good but loooong) Witch Hunt - 4/5 Vital Signs - 4/5 Average score: 4.6/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ scratch that. this is a huuuuge improvement of their overall sound since 2112. some of the tracks being long, but even the 10-minute track The Camera Eye was so good i was willing to forgive the track length for the most part
I am on a run of amazing classic rock albums. Lynyrd Skynyrd yesterday, Rush today, Pink Floyd tomorrow. This album is awesome, especially the front half. Tom Sawyer might be the quintessential Rush song, just an amazing track that never gets old. But to follow that up with Red Barchetta, YYZ, and Limelight is equally amazing, and really showcases both their playing and songwriting abilities. Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neal Peart are incredible musicians and when they come together it is just magic. Complicated rhythms, time changes, etc., and yet it all fits like a challenging jigsaw puzzle. Yeah the back end of the album wanes a bit, but not extensively, and it's really hard to keep up with that super high bar. Also, Witch Hunt (Part III of Fear) is a great track in its own right. Just a masterpiece of a record and a clear 5 stars.
Yes, I'm a prog-loving nerd who was in marching band in the 1980s. Yes, I listened to a LOT of Primus in the 1990s. Yes, I'm compelled to give this a five because otherwise the ghosts of my past, present, and future will haunt me forever if I don't. Also, this album is fucking great.
Among the very first albums I owned. Everything is good, Tom Sawyer and Limelight are great, and Red Barchetta and YYZ are super cool fantastically great.
"Moving Pictures" is one of those albums that could be a greatest hits collection all on its own. Especially side one. I could on and on about the musicianship, the lyrics, how profound the messages are, but it's self-evident from the start.
5*
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This is a fantastic album. The vocals aren’t for everyone, but it does a great job at blending prog with more accessible rock, and has big hooks and choruses. Interesting enough to maintain engagement without being too weird to non prog fans.
Fantastic album no skips
First impression: it's giving regular show which i literalllly loveee that show with my whole being!!!!!!! BRUH THIS IS LIT AF!!!!!! Can't believe I never listened to it in full, I'm having a great listening experience.
Waiter! Waiter! More prog rock please!
Очередное открытие. Люди очень сильно заморачиваться по сложности музыки.
Classic, great starting point, got a new appreciation for some of the songs with a dedicated listen
Can't be much better than this!
I've never understood the popular image of Rush as dour, self-serious capital-M Musicians. (I suspect Stephen Malkmus had something to do with it.) Yeah, they obviously care about craftsmanship - you don't get to be technical virtuosos on the level of Neil, Geddy, and Alex without some real commitment to your art - but how do people not hear the sheer *joy* that dedication brings? How do you listen to Alex's swoony solo on the centerpiece "Limelight," with Geddy and Neil playing perfect contrapuntal rhythms underneath, and not feel something exhilarating? How do you not hear Neil going nuts on "YYZ" - itself a jammy nod to the trio's home airport, played for the best of jammy reasons, i.e., just for the hell of it - and not just smile and shake your head in disbelief? Similarly, Neil's lyrics get a lot of shit from various quarters on account of being too pedantic or not "poetic" enough, and yet the stories he tells (or rather has Geddy tell for him) are indelible - and inspiring. "Tom Sawyer" and "Red Barchetta" and the rest are fundamentally tales of people trying to preserve their souls in the face of the world's indifference - and they *succeed*. Even when the subject matter turns darker (as on "Witch Hunt") the mood is never hopeless; the point of warning about the human capacity for murderous conformity is that the warning might be heeded. I could listen to this forever and never get tired of it. I could bang out the fills at the end of "Limelight" on my steering wheel until I'm ninety. I can make sure my mind is not for rent for as long as I have one. And yeah, call me parasocial or weird all you want but I call Geddy, Neil, and Alex by their first names, because their music makes me feel less alone in the world, and how else would you define a friend than that?
Awesome album!
Cant believe I had to go 5 star....for a long time I thought I didnt like Rush because of Geddy's voice, but man this album cooks. Really well-produced, great fidelity and just so much sound for a three piece outfit. "Red Barchetta" is an awesome song, and it has pretty much all their other best songs - "Limelight", "Tom Sawyer", "YYZ". This is the challenging music you aspire to when you want to rock out with your friends in HS.
Dom är ofta rätt töntiga (på ett bra sätt?) men topparna är för höga och detta är för nostalgiskt för mig för att det ska kunna bli nåt annat betyg.
One the greatest 80s rock albums for sure. Every song is catchy, and a banger. There's a mix of synth and guitar and the drums are so damn good. I love this album.
Why have I never listened to this whole record before? What an incredible album. I had heard the hits before and liked them but never sought out the whole record. Brilliant prog rock. Absolutely loved. Production is spot on, and builds the energy. Songwriting is great, with so much prog mixed in with great melodic tunes. Would rank as a top 10 record I’ve had on this list so far.
Obra prima do rock, a bateria do Rush é um espetáculo a parte.
Actually so good. Woah.
8.93/10 banger 5/5
bn raro xq tenía las primeras 5 rolas (puro hitazo, namames esa cara A) para el rock band y eran de las más divertidas para tocar xq neil peart es dios, así que 75% del disco lo tengo memorizado y el otro 25%, las últimas 2 canciones, es creo la segunda vez en mi vida que las oigo. buenas rolas tho, no se xq no compré el disco completo
I'm maybe biased, but I can't picture myself a person who would dislike it. Must be a persons who hate themselves, hate all other people and only thing that they like in their life is Radiohead. Unless you're one of these, you shouldn't stop here. A Farewell To Kings, Hemispheres and Permanent Waves are not on this list, but are one of the biggest achievements in music in the history of humanity.
Bout time we got Rush. There should be at least 2 more Rush albums on the list.
An amazing rush record with absolutely amazing instrumentals (especially drums!). You can’t beat geddys voice. There’s 2 tracks on here that are a bit on the lengthy side but otherwise this is rush at their best.
a classic rock album, YYZ was my first introduction of Rush.
Primo
In the immortal words of Garth - “we’re not worthy”.
Got rushified
It’s aight
I first came into Rush via some roundabout recommendation from hearing them talked about in holy tones in the book Ready Player One (we all have regrets, OK?) and I recall at the time being really turned off by the vocal delivery and weird prog-rock-y cheesy-synth stuff. What the fuck was that? Turns out I was a dumbass, because Rush fucks. From second one of that Tom Sawyer sawtooth to the fade-out on Vital Signs is a whole rollercoaster ride. Fav tracks: Tom Sawyer, YYZ, Rush
GOD. Larga vida a RUSH
Rush pulled off something that apparently no one else could -- progressive-rock rhythms, heavy guitars, modern (at the time) synths, and bright vocals, making a blend that still sounds fantastic. An amazing album.
I own this album, and my first inclination was to give it a solid 4; I really enjoy this album, but I'm no Rush superfan. But I'm rethinking this after listening to this again, and reading the quick Wikipedia blurb about the album. "Canadian prog rock band", it says, which they are. But I think this album is one that both is completely of the genre, and transcends it at the same time, which is the mark of a fantastic album. The basics are there: Every track is great, intricate, but insanely listenable. 5 it is.
Absolute classic....
Fantastic album, the combination of catchy songs, prog crazyness and memorable moments is hard to match, even casual listeners can enjoy half of the album, no just prog heads.
What an album!!!!!
So nice, for the first time Rush listened since my greatest Love died. He was a big Rush fan! This memory was gorgeous.
delightful. individually and collectively very technically impressive, and the writing and arranging show it off without being annoying. the mixing is extraordinarily competent but perhaps a bit too sterile.
tom sawyer go brrrr
No one is more shocked than me at how much I enjoyed this. Every time I heard Rush prior to this listen, my thought was it sounded like awesome music with the vocals being done by a drowning cat. But I really liked this. This is an excellent album full of complex music with unreal execution. I need to go buy this one on vinyl now. And this is shocking because I thought for sure this was going to be a 1 star record for me.
Yippee!!! This album made me really nostalgic for the CD. In my parents minivan they had a 6 CD changer and whenever I drove it I would scroll through the police greatest hits, Blizzard of oz, holy diver, Beegees greatest hits, some local hair metal band from when my dad was a kid, and finally moving pictures. Fuck the other stuff in comparison, this album was the only one I wanted to listen to. I have to have listened to it over 40 times. It’s just good prog, every song is interesting, they’re all three the best musicians on their respective instruments, and they managed to not make a single too long, too boring song on this one. Just perfect all the way through.
This is an album I grew up listening to and I love it as background noise. It gives a nice, easy atmosphere
Was good. I like his voice. Limelight is a 10
4.5/5
9/10
Masterpiece
Always nice to have a reason to listen again.
Mother fucking Rush
Aura, six seven, 67, 6 7, six and seven, six & seven, seis sete, 20 + 20 + 20 +7, hound dog house remix
Neil peart estragou um pouco
é rush, os cara são foda.
One of the best Rush albums of all time. Side A is perfect, and Side B closes strong. I was wondering when I was going to see Rush pop-up on this list, and I absolutely hope it's not the last!
Almost a greatest hits album
What a classic. Varied song structure, tuneful melodies, extraordinary musicianship, interesting storytelling
This is an album I am very familiar with, by a band I love. Therefore, I don't need to listen to it per se, but I want to. Obviously, it's an absolute classic of an album. Rush were always one of the better lyrics bands of the classic rock era, and this album doesn't disappoint on that front. Neither does the musicianship, as all three members are in peak form on this record. In terms of iconic singles, this record is unrivaled in the Rush catalog. It's perhaps the record that best blends Rush's artistic vision with the commercial trends of the day. However, it's not my favorite record of Rush's; 2112 is uncompromising in its vision and is perhaps the best encapsulation of Rush as a band. This, however, is still a record that has withstood the test of time to become an icon of early-80s rock music.
This album took the brave stance of shredding on every track
De lo mejor que hay. Top álbumes que me llevaría a una isla.
One of the greatest albums ever
Classic!
fye
Идеальный альбом от и до. Абсолютно без слабых мест.
Anything Canadian is likely going to get four stars and above. I’ll give this one five and verify later this week.
One of the best Canadian bands!
Tom Sawyer, Limelight, YYZ, Vital Signs, Witch Hunt - this is a great Rush album among all the great Rush albums. Rush is always good; this is a 5.
The musicianship is off the charts here. Three dudes just absolutely crushing it.
This may be the easiest 5 stars I've given yet. How did 3 guys make this much noise? Geddy Lee doing vocals, bass and keyboard at the same time?? And Neal Peart is undisputed as one of the greatest and most innovative drummers in history. With only 7 songs there are 3 all time classics (Tom Sawyer, YYZ, Limelight)
Incredible album, the best of the best
I was in junior high school when this album came out. I was such a huge Rush fan, that in the art class I was taking I made a needle point of the Rush name and star logo. I might even still have it somewhere in a box in my attic. This is a banger of an album, and I still listen to it from time to time today. Some of the lyrics are corny, but the music is spectacular.
Easy contender for greatest Rush Album, and easily cemented Rush as one of the best Prog Rock bands of all time. They reinvented themselves and it catapulted them into a new era. Neil Peart has never hit thinbs sticks really fast so well.
The first Rush album I ever owned. Still one of their best.
Wouldn't call this Rush's best album, but it is a masterpiece nontheless. To transition from prog epics and so much experimentation of A Farewell to Kings and Hemispheres, to an almost pop rock sound that still has all the progressive elements seamlessly intertwined through the songs. Masters at their absolute peaks, doing something that was the same, but very different. 5/5
A masterpiece except for YYZ.
very catchy, rock, stranger things "master of puppets" vibe. 4/5 stars. instrumentals great
Absolutely love this album, first listen, however Tom Sawyer has been a favorite and the first Karaoke song I ever did. These three earnest people from Canada create a special sound, each with their own time to shine. Lee, Lifeson, and Peart are legends.
Loved this album as a kid. Still great.
funny i get this the day after i said if i was introduced to more prog as a teen i would like it more...i get the prog band i did like as a teen. Honestly another 5 star for me
Absolute Cinema
The song YYZ has morse code in its instrumental that spells out ‘YYZ’ which is the identifier for Toronto International Airport. Pretty much sums up the quality from the rest of the album.
Every song is amazing! Almost a perfect album.
When I first started playing Rock Band, I only had heard the singles and YYZ. The album was released for the game and I loved it! As any great prog album, take it at its whole. 4.5/5
they just wanted to play at the rivoli!
Love Rush, prefer their later stuff but this is a classic for a reason.
esta increible, es musica que no esta saturada, tiene un espacio para cada cosita.
Huikeaa musiikillista ilotulitusta, ihan mahtavaa! Rummmut… ihan tajutonta, niinkuin toki kaikki muukin tällä levyllä. Rush on melko vieras mulle joten tämä oli eka vähän syvällisempi hyppy Rush-maailmaan. Kannatti hypätä. Just sellaista musaa, mitä tykkään kuunnella, kun on omaa aikaa eikä kiire mihinkään. Maailman parasta! 5/5
Amazing album by an amazing band. Saw them play in McNichol's Arena way back in the day. This album was their apex. They had some great stuff prior to it, then declined after it.
I can't get that guys review out of my head of the story of prog rock and how Geddy forced himself upon it; it's crazy that we all see and hear the same things so differently. I've always loved this album, and it's the first album in quite a while that I recognize. It feels like one of the few rests that Bilbo, Gandalf and gang get in the Hobbit; I get to fill my stomach with good food and sleep a while here. Favourites have always been "Limelight" and "Witch Hunt", both with Lifeson's epic riffs ringing out, Peart's insane drum's and Lee's voice piercing through. It continues to show me how we really do live in a world where someone's trash really is someone else's treasure; more people find this a treasure.
Fantastic album, really like all of the songs here.
All Rush. All the Time.
No estaba al tanto de la música de Rush, pero Moving Pictures es una excelente manera de empezar, un álbum bien logrado en todos los sentidos: lírica, musical y vocalmente, todo suena diferente pero al mismo tiempo cohesivo. No soy fan del género, pero aún así tuvo algo que logro atraparme de principio a fin.
First 4 songs carry
What a great rock album.
hell yeah
One of the favorites....
My most middle-aged man trait is how much I love and adore Rush, and while Moving Pictures isn't my favorite from their catalog (Signals I love you mwah) it is definitely either 2nd or 3rd (it's a close race between MP & Hemispheres) and its for good reason. I mean you have the huge hit of Tom Sawyer but also the all time classic of Limelight and imo the best instrumental track of their career in YYZ Also notable are the final two tracks of Vital Signs and Witch Hunt, two incredible tracks that do not get their praises sung enough
It turns out I like rush
This is a fascinating album. Incredibly well performed and written. Very unique in its presentation. The mix is absolutely stellar - everything can be heard so clearly and it's such a full sound. It's engaging, fun, curious, diverse, intelligent, and attention demanding. The long instrumental sections don't even once register as missing anything because they're just good. I struggle to find anything really wrong with this. 5.0/5
One of the best rock albums everrrr
An excellent example of Progresive rock that leans heavier on the rock side. Some of the best drumming ever put down on a record.
Incredibly showstopping perfect no notes
5/5. Todella kovaa progea omaan makuun. Levy soitossa kokonaisuudessaan kuten muutkin albumit Rush:ilta.
Tämän levyn basso- ja kitaralinjat tulee jo selkärangasta ku sen verta moneen kertaan soitettu Rock Bandissa ja kuunneltu vielä siihen päälle. Hankala arvioida "objektiivisesti" ku niin paljon historiaa kyseisen lätyn kanssa. On ollut soitossa ja tule edelleen olemaan soitossa.
Tom Sawyer is one of the GOAT songs. YYZ is one of the GOAT songs. This album is pure fire.
I mean, it’s Rush
A perfect blend of prog rock and a more mainstream sound. Rush's most iconic A side, and some of their best hidden gems on the B side. Spellbinding musicianship and ever-relevant lyrics make this one of the best albums ever made
‘Limelight’ is a favorite of mine but not sure I’ve listened to this album all the way through before. ‘Tom Sawyer’ is another massive hit as well, this was a great listen. 4.5/5
This is so great. Really fun, really inventive, really nerdy. Rush rule.
man, what a great album. this is rush's best work imo, and is chock full of excellent tunes. i wish the camera eye weren't 11 minutes long but the lyrics are cool at least. and shout out to vital signs, which is a great song that doesn't get the attention it deserves considering the rest of the absolute bangers for the first half of the album. favorites: tom sawyer, red barchetta, yyz, limelight, vital signs
One of my all time favourite albums, I’ve loved Rush since I was a kid (I have all 19 of their albums on CD, this one being my favourite). An absolutely beautiful progressive rock masterpiece. Amazing guitar work, and some of the greatest drumming you’ll ever hear. Perfection.
Album #44: Moving Pictures - Rush Genre (W): Progressive rock, hard rock Singles: Limelight, Vital Signs, Tom Sawyer I have not listened to this album before. Thoughts: From a progressive rock band becoming more radio friendly, Rush does a great job transitioning. The songs are still expertly arranged, and the trio are still as fabulous as on 2112-Hemispheres. Red Barchetta shows its age, with air cars being portrayed as bad guys and a gas vehicle rebel portrayed as the good guy, but the music itself makes up for it. YYZ is one of the best instrumentals of all time. The Camera Eye, being one of the last longer songs Rush did, feels like a nice sense of closure to the progressive days. Witch Hunt is a bit of a frightening tune, but that’s a good thing. The mood is expertly crafted. Vital Signs is a great outro too, with masterful complex playing from all three members, especially from Peart and Lee. Favorite songs: All of it!!
Obviously
Me hizo sentir como Dean Winchester, todo su álbum es un viaje adentro del Impala con mi hermano al lado. ¿Y la canción instrumental? ¿Y la canción de 10 minutos? Brutal.
Great album
Que cosa que no me esperaba, wow Rock clásico que a la vez se siente distinto, con una voz y estilo muy distintivo. Me encantó Favs: las 3 primeras
RUSH! Except for the synth phase, any Rush album is instantly ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
First 5 songs are amazing, last 2 are good. I would say there is not a weak link here and since I have never been put off by Geddy Lee's voice and enjoy prog and hard rock, this is an easy 5/5
this was one of the very first albums i bought with my own money when i started deliberately listening to music that wasn't videogame osts so it was probably already getting a 5 just out of personal connection but also i still just love it as an album.
My all-time favorite album.
Great album, and a true classic
So epic
HOLY MOLY. This was an experience that I wish I had recognised as savoury when I first listened to it a couple years ago. This puts the creativity of prog to the test and proves RUSH as strong contenders for possibly the greatest to ever do it. It's that fun and that striking to the point where I feel the nitty gritty parts that I may feel conflicted with simply don't matter. I have no power to say anything else
2/6 Classic progressive rock album. One of Rush's best and not a bad song on it
Apparently I love Rush
The wailing is a feature, not a bug.
This is Rush perfected.
Awsome album. The sounds the groove the mixing, all just clicks and works. Hardest part was to choose best track but I suppose I'll go with Red Barchetta.
First time listening to the full album and it just rocks. Favourite track: YYZ, but The Camera Eye is gonna stick with me forever too
9/10 Very lovely record, the production is so rich and has so many nice little touches that I appreciate.
Fucking spectacular.
ey mera chimba, rush le metió durísimo, me parcecio un álbum demasiado cool, durísimo
interesting album. good discovery.
Great album!!!
This just happens to be on my top ten albums. Probably because I’m a product of the early 80s. Likely because it’s so damn good to listen to.
Where do we start? Many Rush albums are worthy of inclusion here, but if you had to pick just 1... this is it. The success of Moving Pictures, and the heavy use of Geddy Lee's synths, certainly colored the trio's sound for the rest of the decade. If there was any question they'd gone soft, though, Tom Sawyer hits us with heavy riffs straight away and the production is impeccable: everything clear and distinct, with just enough crunch. Red Barchetta follows and the legendary instrumental YYZ. The bass steals the show, jazzy and intricate, but the guitar solo is unforgettable and Peart gives his usual drumming masterclass. Then it's Limelight, maybe even better than Tom Sawyer. A breathless first half. A couple of deeper cuts next, The Camera Eye showing they still have a 10 minute prog epic in them. It's purposeful though, and darker at times, with a slightly off kilter guitar solo near the end. Witch Hunt has an eerie intro and doomy riff, the keyboards big and symphonic. Finally, Vital Signs. A sort of new wave sound that neatly bridges to their subsequent 80s output, and a great vocal hook. 40 minutes, 7 songs, all killer.
Absolute masterpiece, top 10 album out of all of these
“Moving Pictures” is high on my list of albums that you absolutely must hear. In my opinion, Rush is one of the greatest bands of all time, and this album is their most important work. The only thing better is seeing them live—Rush are also a trio on stage, and even more spectacular than Neil Pearts elaborate and ultra-precise drumming and Alex Lifeson's super-wide guitar sound is Geddy Lee, who actually manages to handle vocals, bass, and keyboards without missing a beat... Back to the topic: Among the seven monumental songs, I would particularly like to highlight “Tom Sawyer” and “YYZ”. Oh, and don't forget "Limelight"! And did I mention “The Camera Eye” and “Vital Signs”? "Red Barchetta" is also worth a mention, of course, just like the brilliant "Witch Hunt". I think you get the idea: literally every minute of “Moving Pictures” is rock history. Jack Black likes that.
who can't love this?
I find with Rush it's better not to take them too seriously despite Neil Peart's furrowed brow when he's writing those lyrics. I like the honesty of Limelight up to the point in the last verse where he seems to be suggesting all human interactions are performative. Sheesh Neil, who hurt you? It's odd to me that people hear something cold and clinical in their fiddly music. I hear a lot of joy and exuberance.
Speaking of Canada, Anne Murray has a new album out. Puts Moving Pictures to shame. 5
Each song tells a story, with or without lyrics. True musicianship and brilliance from 3 of my favorite Canadians. RIP Neil 🙏
Perfect musicianship throughout this excellent album. Red Barchetta will always be my favorite song to enjoy while driving down a rural road on a sunny summer day. Any time I hear YYZ, my brain becomes thoroughly distracted and I can focus on nothing else but the music - there's just so much complexity to savor and consider. The album falls off a little after Limelight, but it's still classic early modern Rush and has that sweet 80s progressive rock sound that I do so enjoy. As much as I appreciate Rush's former albums for their longer and more fanciful progressive songs, I think Rush made an excellent change with Moving Pictures to shorten their songs and tighten their focus, leading to a greater variety of sounds within each album and providing the world with some of the best 80s prog rock in the albums that would follow. For leading this change in direction, Moving Pictures receives 5 stars.
Yeah, it's worth the hype
The one that introduced us to them!! An all-time classic!!!
OG prog weirdness, absouely love it
Absolute masterpiece. Smooth like hot butter in a pan. No fillers, all bangers. This is the album to show someone who wants to know what prog rock is.
I loved how it sounds and it's concept 20/1/26
Baller. Some nostalgic shi
Already listened to many many times before starting this list, an 80s classic and a personal bass guitar playing inspiration.
53/1089 4.6229* A classic album from a trio of technical masters. The opening 4 songs could go head-to-head against any album's first 4 and hold their own. If you never heard Tom Sawyer or Limelight, give them a listen. If you like rock and/or roll and have been living under a rock, now is you chance to be blown away. Even the back side, save for the 10 minute opus, holds its own. 2 great tunes on the back and they weren't all released as singles. Hits...opening four songs.
Great record. One of the best of the 80s.
When people talk about long or progressive albums taking you on a journey, none of them do it quite like this one. Moving Pictures is truly a prog rock masterpiece that is so rich and full of unforgettable moments. Every part feels essential to the album's progression as it has many highs and lows that as already mentioned take you on one hell of a musical journey.
Possibly the finest Rush album. Each song rules and stays just as long as it needs to, even when it's 11 minutes. Insanely creative and sonically awesome, and absolutely worth a listen
Day 157 Rush are one of those band that always come up on those ‘music you’ll like’ random playlists on music streaming services, but because I’m an idiot I’d always skip for some reason. I’ve missed out big time, I loved this album and will definitely be checking out the rest of their stuff. Highlights Tom Sawyer Vital Signs
Fantastic album, I always enjoy hearing this one.
Their best album? To a lot of Rush fans - yes. Mixing guitar and keyboard and moving into the 80s with a different sound I LOVE this. We should be able to give 10 ⭐️ not just 5. I don’t know how to review this album it’s so good.
Canadian classic. I'm not the biggest prog-rock fan, but this album is a definite exception.
Grear album and introduction to Rush.
They don't make albums like this anymore... awesome ten minute song, great base lines and grooves throughout, love the synth effects on everything.
As if I needed an excuse to listen to Moving Pictures on a random day... More than 5 stars. Playlisted: Red Barchetta, The Camera Eye, Vital Signs.
Absolutely perfect album. I own this album on CD and vinyl and I've heard all of these songs before, most of them thousands of times. I loved everything about this record and I listened to it 3 times today. Five stars, easily.
Not even my favorite Rush album, still a solid 10/5
Easiest five stars I’ve given yet
Me gusto
HAHAHAHAHA FINALLY SOME RUSH! Will absolutely be a 5 star from me.
A great album.
This rocks.
Overall Rating - 4.64/5 (9.28/10). Incredible album. Goes from face-melting instrumentals to SF to observational ballads.
Such an enjoyable album, the music is all thrilling. Unexpected.
"I feel a sense of possibilities. I feel the wrench of hard realities." - Neil Peart I don't know of another album that makes me want to somehow play air guitar, air drums and air bass simultaneously. Liked Songs Added: Tom Sawyer Red Barchetta YYZ Limelight
Classic album and Canadian gem. I think I can tell why this is one of their biggest albums, commercially and with fans. I enjoyed the whole album, the drumming is phenomenal, overall still sounds great. Will be an album I revisit again. Favourite song: Limelight, that song is just so catchy
Very sonically engaging! Definitely want to listen to more and this album again!
I’ve loved this album for years, and it is always good to hear again. Not my favourite Rush album, but a solid 5 nonetheless. The recording and production still sounds so fresh and clear. Musically, it’s untouchable. I know Rush don’t appeal to everyone, but between 1977 and 1993 they made some superb albums and this is one of their best.
An incredibly important album to me. Rush were one of the first bands I got really deep into before really getting obsessed with music, and their music has stuck with me through all that time. This is a perfect example of the blending of their earlier proggy sounds with a melodic, poppy hard rock sheen that would follow them through the 80s. Just fantastic stuff all around. Also, the top review of this album is insane. What level of hatred would possess one to write a fanfiction about Geddy Lee attempting to defile and murder a personification of prog rock??
Excellent stuff start to finish. I can’t believe there are so many haters in the review section. This has been one of the highlights of the challenge for me. Awesome start with Tom Sawyer and it never really dropped in quality afterward.
Forgive me, father, for I did not think this album was a 5 in the past. It was always missing something for me. However, on this listen, with good sound and my full attention, I was much better able to appreciate the bass and the low end that really flashes things out. I agree that The Camera Eye is probably the weakest part, but they are relentless before and after and this album overflows with iconic riffs and tracks.
Sumptuous and refined. I saw Rush touring this album, and they were at the top of their game I feel. Five stars.
I had heard a few songs, but man is Rush a great band. This album tickled all my musical brain cells. Tom Sawyer ★★★★★ Red Barchetta ★★★★☆ YYZ ★★★★★ Limelight ★★★☆☆ The Camera Eye ★★★☆☆ Witch Hunt ★★★☆☆ Vital Signs ★★★☆☆ Average Album Rating: 3.7/5.0 ★★★★☆
Outstanding rock and roll...very inventive
One of my favourite albums from the start of the 80s. Rush were still holding on to Prog Rock ideals, when others wer falling by the wayside! Genesis I'm looking at you! The Camera Eye is a brilliant "two-piece" track although the strongest track is usually reserved for side one opener Tom Sawyer.
I see mixed reviews abt this album. Some are calling it amazinf and some are hating the sound of the guys voice. Yo personally this alvum was fucking awesome I Think limelight is one of the best songs ive ever heard omfg just the general vibe of this album ks fucking amazing Immediate 5 stars. Introduced me to an amazing band wgf
This is prog rock that I like! Favourite songs: Tom Sawyer, Limelight and The Camera Eye.
Moving Pictures was an absolutely fantastic album. I really liked 2112 already and this album more or less feels like a sequel to that meaning it feels like a "We will do whatever we want" sort of album. Though unlike 2112 the songs were not as out there from each other and felt a bit more like they were sticking to a brand which unfortunately gets rid of some of the uniqueness of that album. I still think that this album is really good though with some excellent guitars and bass, some cool electronic elements and the vocals were great too. This album also had a perfect pace which made me like it even more. This may not be Rush's best album but i still loved it. Best Song: YYZ Worst Song: The Camera Eye
Super epic album. It's been like two decades at least since I listened to the whole thing, and it definitely sticks up to the test of time as a progressive rock/metal masterpiece. The hits are next level--Tom Sawyer is one of rock's alltime greats. Limelight, Red Barchetta, also classic. The other tracks aren't just filler either--a lot of good stuff on this album. 5/5
Album #9 Rush: Moving Pictures As a Canadian, I have always felt that we have consistently punched above our weight in the music world. There was always at least one prominent Canadian artist or band at the peak of every genre, and in Canada, those artists would become especially heralded. The older generation had Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, and Joni Mitchell, who are three of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. Then came the Bachman-Turner Overdrive and the Guess Who, who were commercially successful hard rock bands. The 90’s were dominated by women with Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, and eventually Avril Lavigne becoming some of the biggest pop stars in the world. And eventually the 2000s would birth some of the most celebrated and influential indie bands of all time, with Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, and Godspeed You Black Emperor. Even today, Canadians remain at the top of the charts with Drake, Justin Bieber, and the Weeknd being some of the highest-selling artists of all time. Yet when the question comes down to who was the greatest Canadian band of all time, there are only two answers. The first answer is the one most Canadians would give you: The Tragically Hip. The Hip were by far the biggest cultural music act in Canada, despite having little to no impact overseas. They were far from the most technically talented musicians, but they made music that spoke to the souls of Canadians. Then the answer which most non-Canadians would give you, Rush. Rush never seemed to be as celebrated by the Canadian mainstream; in fact, they were actually the biggest in the United States and Europe. They were almost the inverse of the hip, three incredibly talented top-of-the-line musicians, who made extremely complex and technical prog rock. Though this led to them being undervalued at the time, it is my opinion that this will lead to Rush becoming far more relevant in the long-term. Countless bands have cited Rush as an influence, whether it’s because of Geddy Lee’s bass, Neil Peart’s drums, or Alex Lifeson’s guitar. As far as three-piece bands go, Rush was pound-for-pound the most talented. Though this led Rush to become more of a music-nerd band due to their long and intricate music, there was one album which was able to propel them into the mainstream, Moving Pictures. This album almost reads as a greatest-hits album, containing some of their most popular songs, including: YYZ, Red Barchetta, Limelight, and of course, Tom Sawyer. There is absolutely no filler at all on this album, with each song containing sounds that sound out-of-this-world, combined with thought-provoking lyrics that make you want to sing along. In my opinion, this is Rush’s magnum opus, and a very strong contender for the greatest Canadian album of all-time. Rush is a band which should be treated like gods in Canada, yet for most they are just another band on the Classic Rock station. Best Tracks: Limelight, Tom Sawyer, The Camera Eye Worst Track: None Score out of 10: 10
I like Rush but I can go years without taking a notion to listen to them and I don’t really get why cause this album is bloody brilliant. I’ll be keep this saved and in the New Year I will make a point of going through their discography. Top Track - Tom Sawyer is an absolute classic but I really enjoyed The Camera Eye as well
Even though I've heard this record many times, I'm not that familiar with Rush the band. My understanding is that Moving Pictures is widely considered their masterpiece. I can't confirm, but the idea tracks. They are a power trio that sounds like an orchestra. This record is all about synths, grooves, and sick fills from the drums and bass. But for all the excesses of this record, every note hits. It's all packaged perfectly, passion and precision, nerdy hard rock, prog, and even new wave. I listened to this album on vinyl and the files from the MOFI SACD. Both listening methods were excellent, but for different purposes. The SACD files were better for headphone listening, but for this record, I preferred listening to the vinyl over the loudspeakers. I often found myself verbally exclaiming, "Got damn!" The opening synths on Tom Sawyer sound downright menacing. The instrumental tracks sent me to space. Even though the players' virtuosity is constantly on display, Moving Pictures is not a subtle album. Every song is over-the-top, absolutely excessive, but always under control, always tight. BTW, the opaque red 40th-anniversary vinyl I got for like $20 at Walmart is a fantastic version. I really need to listen to more Rush. Five stars.
This is one of the most joyous 40 minute experiences you'll ever have in music. The perfect balancing act of technicality, quirkiness and catchiness. Going to let my 5 star rating speak for itself here as I'm running on fumes today, and don't have much to splurge out onto my screen. Somehow I don't have this on vinyl, but that's going to be rectified immediately.
9/10 I’ve heard this album a few times before and it’s one that I do pop back to now and again, so nice to get a prompt and listen to it with my critical ears on. The record kicks off so, so strongly. The synth patch set’s the tone and atmosphere straight off the bat, and the whole of Tom Sawyer that follows on from that is truly excellent. There are hooks and riffs galore, some fun with irregular meters and some brilliant, brilliant musicianship. And after that, they don’t really let up for the whole of the first side. There is so much to enjoy about it on pretty much every level. The compositions are interesting and engaging, particularly as they throw themselves through so many rhythmic changes, always sounding so fluid and natural, which is a remarkable achievement. The performances from the whole band are excellent. Guitar possibly takes a bit of a back seat, but that's no problem when you’ve got Peart and Lee doing their thing. And the production is just top tier. Everything has its place, there's room for all of the parts to breathe, but it also sounds so full and dynamic. They blend in synths in a really natural way, with nothing ever sticking out as being placed in for the sake of it, and they know when to act with restraint. Geddy Lee’s vocal is possibly an acquired taste, but it really works for me. The focus of this band is on the musicianship and his vocal is strong enough to do what it does without dominating, while still being competent and engaging where it needs to be. The second half of the record does seem to lose a little bit of focus here and there, but there is still so much quality packed in, it's just a tiny bit more stretched out than the barnstorming opening half. It may also be that this second half rewards repeat listening, particularly on a longer song like The Camera Eye, so I’m willing to give it a few more spins over the coming weeks to see if it grabs me a little more over time. Either way, I’m sure I’ll be dipping back in and out of this now and again, regardless. Tom Sawyer - Straight from the off, this is epic. The opening synth patch gives it so much weight and tonal interest. It’s got great dynamic changes throughout and it has that 80s futuristic sound that’s so evocative but somehow doesn’t feel dated. It’s stuffed full of killer riffs and hooks, some really fun messing around with time signatures but it never loses the stylistic thread. It’s also super tight and well produced and everyone in the band has some really great moments. A monumental album opener. Red Barchetta - This starts off more subtly but gets super thick and heavy when it gets going. Neil Peart’s drumming drives this along at a pulsating clip and they make some really interesting and engaging developments, throwing in some really great rhythms and riffs. It packs a lot in to 6 minutes, but never drifts into the territory of losing its thread. Another solid track. YYZ - This is heavy metal jazz. To produce something like this when your starting point is the morse code identifier for Toronto’s main airport is musical mad scientist stuff. Every performance on here is just outstanding. They’re super tight while also sounding really organic, which is a great sweet spot. There’s enough variation and development to really engage the ear throughout. Limelight - There are so many time signature changes through this song that it’s ridiculous. What’s more ridiculous is that it sounds so natural and smooth while doing everything it does. Geddy Lee’s bass work is a particular highlight here, but his vocal is great too. There are some great hooks in here, which can be hard enough to achieve when you’re writing in a straight time signature, but it’s so impressive here. There’s an edge of cheese to this, but it’s one I’m really here for. Love this track. The Camera Eye - A song of this length can be hard to pull off. The intro is a slow burn, but it builds nicely and has lots of interesting tones that it plays with as it develops. And then it kicks in and the riff is so good. It’s got a nice rounded, weighty tone to it that’s great. There’s so much to like about this. Again, they throw in those cool time signature changes, but everything is anchored so well by the rhythm section. All of their transitions are so smooth too. It’s supreme musicianship and production. It does perhaps drag the idea on a little too much, but it’s still enjoyable. Witch Hunt - This has got a great atmosphere to it. It’s more sparse than earlier tracks for quite a while, but it builds really well. It’s got a great groove to it, which is perhaps a bit of an underrated element of Rush’s work. It’s less memorable or hooky than other tracks, but it makes up for that in vibe, at least for me. Vital Signs - They skitter along through this. It’s got a frenetic edge to it and rhythmic edge that reminds me slightly of The Police in places. There are some solid riffs in the choruses and again, the band are all really tight and throw in little flourishes of quality all over the places. It feels a bit less focused than some of the earlier tracks, but there’s still a lot to like about it.
Wow. Excellent choice. Rush at its best. Aside one is rock n roll perfection. Side 2 reminds the listener what Rush does best - prog rock. The album successfully straddles these 2 Rush identities. True classic
Fucking banger Jesus Christ. No fat and so many classics. One of the funniest album covers ever too hahahah. I think I prefer the prog pop stuff from rush over the 70s prog stuff
This is pure gold! 5/5
Beloved classic.
Wonderful album by my favorite band. It might not the my favorite album, but definitely the one that put them on the map.
After the first listen I had this pegged as a 4/5, but another listen pushed it to a 5/5. I’m not a huge fan of Geddy Lee’s voice, yet I can’t imagine this album working without him. The whole record is a burst of energy—tight, dynamic, and fully enjoyable from start to finish.
Prog Rock moves into the 80’s gracefully with impact to spare!
The best album from my all time favorite band
Prog rock goes 80’s. Honestly surprised I hadn’t received a Rush album on here yet. Not much to complain about here either, as is usually the case for me with prog rock. It’s a pretty filling album complete with mega-hits (Tom Sawyer & Limelight) a lesser appreciated ode to a car (Red Barchetta) and even an instrumental track that I didn’t find intrusive (YYZ). I more so want to appreciate the musicianship displayed all throughout, ESPECIALLY the bass. The late Neil Peart rightly gets his flowers for his performance on drums and Lifeson gives us those iconic Rush riffs, but Geddy Lee (who is also the lead vocalist mind you), did a great job making the bass melodic and prominent here. Feeling generous here, as this is one of the few tolerable prog rock records out there.
Rush in their prime. An absolutely legendary album.
I’ve listened to and reluctantly fallen in love with several of these songs over the years. I tried to resist it, the production style and ostentatious drum fills represent so much of what I dislike about 80s music. But ultimately resistance is futile…these songs are just too much fun. These are tracks that are so tied to the specific performance on the record that they aren’t conventionally good compositions that could or should be covered by anyone else. Really, the only “good” song might be “Limelight,” which at least has a pleasing and straightforward structure to it. It brings up interesting questions about the nature of a record: is it the preservation of a fleeting moment in time, does it lay the foundation for a permanent form? All that being said, you don’t need to think about any of that to enjoy the album. I admit that even though I knew the first four songs almost as well as Neil Peart, I had never listened to the entire album before. So I walk away with “Vital Signs” as a new highlight for my air drums setlist.
Groupe et album connus. Cet album fait partie de mes préférés toutes catégories confondues ! C'est celui qui l'a fait découvrir Rush. Et celui qui m'a fait découvrir individuellement chaque instrument : je me souviens d'avoir pour écouté l'album en me concentrant spécifiquement sur chacun des instruments. En particulier j'ai découvert que la basse pouvait être bien plus qu'un simple support rythmique pour le reste du groupe ('YYZ' en est le meilleur exemple, il faut aussi écouter les lignes de basse pendant les chorus de guitare dans 'The camera eyes' ou 'Limelight'). Je ne me serais probablement jamais mis à la basse sans ce groupe ! La batterie est également extraordinaire, d'une variété sans limite. En live les chorus sont tous simplement à tomber ... La guitare est tout aussi intéressante, les parties de synthé aussi. Et chaque morceau a son moment qui le rend unique et inoubliable. Bref, cet album a révolutionné mon approche de la musique, il mérite la note maximale. =>5/5
A classic, no notes.
Riffs and instrumentals are so good, lyrics are so powerful, this is truly an all around a great album
Oh hell yeahs
M A S T A P I E C E, får varje album runt omkring att verka megaröv, lyssnar på det så sällan för det är så perfekt så jag ens tappar lusten att lyssna på annan musik. 10/5, no notes, alla låtar är *chef's kiss*
the best!
An absolute classic. The singing isn't my favorite but it works. I appreciate this album so much for how much it has influenced. Crazy they were doing this in 81.
This is all time. Its a classic. Every song is good. Obviously, Tom Sawyer and YYZ are the strongest. They blow my mind every time. I was really into Limelight this time around. That song is really cool and powerful. I don't really gravitate to Rush very often. Though I've listened to this record many time, its still just not really my jam. However, its undeniable how freaking good and tight this record is. Its perfect. The drums are incredible, the guitar is transformative, the bass is all over the place. It just rocks. They landed the plane.
Great classic rock album
This album is just so flippin good.
Great Songs: Tom Sawyer, Limelight, The Camera Eye, The Witch Hunt, Vital Signs Good Songs: Red Barchetta, YYZ Mid Songs: Bad Songs:
Superb album. Their most accessible and arguably their best.
Loved everyone of the songs!
Just magnificent.
Amazing album, loved every second. Such a great example of artistry in their genre.
Day 2: Best tracks: Tom Sawyer, Limelight, YYZ, Vital Signs No skips! I’ve loved this album since high school, and it holds up 25 years since I first heard it, start to finish. Moving Pictures is the most apt album title in Rush’s discography. Each track is full of imagery and is never boring. 10/10.
Such a complete album.
Yksi kovimmista ja ikonisimmista progerokkilevyistä mitä on tehty. Vaikka tämäkin levy on tullut rullattua satoja kertoja läpi, niin tuntuu että jokaisella kuuntelukerralla sieltä löytyy vieläkin uusia puolia, sointuja, säveliä ja kilinää! Tom Sawyer täydellinen aloitusbiisi joka asettaa kuulijan yksisarvisen musiikkihevosen satulaan
Parhaat palat Rushista ja vielä erinomainen live veto Temples of Syrinxistä. Aivan mahtava kokonaisuus.
- sem fillers, traz novas ideias o tempo todo, com texturas, ritmos e arranjos diferentes - músicos habilidosos e produção muito boa - além disso tem várias pedradas, como tom sawyer, yyz e vital signs
Now you’re talking! Definitely belongs on a list of greatest albums of all time. An iconic album.
Before this I really did not like Geddy Lee’s voice, but man, this is an absolute banger through and through. Did not know YYZ was Rush, also, so there’s that. Maybe this is what growing up is
Wonderful album front to back. An absolute classic.
Ahhh I'm a sucker for progressive stuff.
5 stars no notes. My favorite Rush album.
This record is very good. It’s taken some time, me and Rush, but I’m making up for lost time.
This, and Signals, are peak Rush in my opinion. Red Barchetta, baby.
Increíble
O álbum que já começa com um hit gigantesco e mesmo assim mantém o nível altíssimo nas outras faixas só pode ser 5 estrelas. Celest Phoenixcall .
Easy 5. This album is an all time classic! Compently put together and just a good time overall.
Much like a lot of the entries on the 1,001 albums to hear before you die, I was late getting into Rush. There was a time when Geddy Lee’s voice irritated me so much, I couldn’t enjoy the music. I guess after some loud concerts and several decades of listening to headphones/earbuds, my hearing eroded enough that I learned to appreciate Lee’s voice. Beyond the uniquely high voice, there wasn’t anything not to like about Rush. Great songs, weird lyrics, Alex Lifeson’s guitar work was impeccable and drummer Neil Peart was a god among men. Hell, old Neil even wrote the bulk, if not all, of the lyrics to Rush songs when he joined the band. By the time Moving Pictures came around Rush was at the height of their powers. I’m not sure they were exactly radio superstars, but they sure as heck fire became radio superstars with the rise of classic rock stations. I’d swear I’d heard 5-6 of the songs on Moving Pictures on the radio. I know Tom Sawyer and Limelight were classic rock royalty, but Red Barchetta and the Camera’s Eye both sounded so familiar. What’s funny is, Vital Signs was released as a single, but I have no memory of hearing it on the radio. I have a hard time listing my favorite song from the album because it's full of my favorite all-time Rush songs. Tom Sawyer and Limelight get all the pub, but I love Red Bachetta as an album track. It’s about a future where cars are illegal, but the singer has an uncle who keeps a red barchetta at a farm in the country and the singer goes out there sometimes just to drive and feel the wind in his hair. I mean, it's a great story, and a story quickly becoming reality, it seems. Limelight is about Peart’s trying to adjust from going to a “nobody” to being a “somebody.” While Tom Sawyer just makes me think of “The Modern Day Warrior” Kerry Von Erich. The album has an 80’s feel to it. Rush subtly introduces synths to their music without you even really noticing. They were great at changing their sound from album to album just enough that you wouldn’t really notice for like three albums. If you’re a rock fan and have never heard Rush, this album is a great start. If you’re not a rock fan but want to see why Rush fans are insane, this album is a great start. It’s arguably a perfect album with no filler. As for hearing it before you die, you should listen to it before I finish typing this.
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I really enjoy Rush because they can create a massive wall of sound with just three guys. And they're all incredible players of their respective instruments.
It's a masterpiece of prog rock. Solid from front to back.
Album 926 of 1089 Rush - Moving Pictures (1981) Rating : 5 / 5 Today’s album was Moving Pictures by Rush - and this is the one I’ve been waiting for. It’s long been near the top of my list of favorite albums, and hearing it again didn’t disappoint in the slightest. The songs, the performance, the production - all top-notch. It’s one of those rare albums that hits every mark and still feels fresh no matter how many times you’ve heard it. This listen hit differently because I’ve been anticipating it for so long. The memories it brings back are just as powerful as the music itself. Some albums become great because of nostalgia alone, but this one doesn’t need that crutch - it’s truly great on its own merits. The musicianship is off the charts, with Geddy, Alex, and Neil each showing exactly why they’re legends. And yes, it still inspires plenty of air-drumming, air-guitar, and air-bass moments all these years later (am I right, Mike Hughey and Tim Lambdin?). If you know, you know — Moving Pictures isn’t just an album, it’s an experience. For me, this one will likely sit right at the top when this whole project wraps up.
Frábær.
Fitting I got this one considering they just announced their new tour with a new drummer. Speaking of drummers, all drummers/wannabe drummers need to listen to this one. Neil Peart's stick work is mind blowing and this is one of the best drum albums of all time. A pure classic. Oh Canada! 🇨🇦
Very tight, very technical, very intelligent, and very bloody good. Love the drum work.
Classic Rush. Some of my favorite songs from this album
Repeat listen
5/5
Really fun listen on this one. Some classics and the whole thing really cements why Rush is so well regarded.
Possibly the best Rush album, which is saying a lot. Right off the bat is my personal favorite Rush song, followed by another solid track. Then YYZ, one of the best rock instrumentals. And then another solid track with Limelight. If the album ended right there it would be a solid 5/5. While the rest isn’t as good as the first four tracks, they’re no slouch, either. A masterclass in what a rock album should be.
I had never listened to an entire rush album. This was great.
I dig this era of Rush. All the way through it's a radio friendly prog that hooks me in. This is the era I'd have loved to have seen them live.
Cool blend of synths and guitars. Sounds very 80s, but I can tell how this album influenced a few artists who came after.
This is one of the best prog rock albums of all time
My #1 album of all time!!! Perfect!!
Rush always delivers. While not as technical as some of their other albums, I still enjoyed all the tracks.
I was familiar with the hits like Tom Sawyer and Limelight, but was delightfully surprised at how solid this album is from start to finish.
YYZ SUPREMECY 10/10
OH HELL YES. this is my FAVORITE Rush album! YYZ is one of the best instrumental songs of all time. fun fact: YYZ is the airport code for Toronto’s International Airport! neato, huh?? Red Barchetta is about a world where cars are banned and a kid takes his grandfather’s hidden car, a red Barchetta, on a joyride! FUCKIN’ NERDS. but i love this record. i got super into it a few years ago and it became a favorite for me. blaze up and listen to this classic Prog banger!!
This is Rush at their peak. Some might say they sold out their prog roots a bit with the shorter more radio friendly songs. Can it even be a prog album if at least one entire side of an LP isn't just one song? Seriously?! Whatever you think, this is a great album.
Bangers from start to finish. Niel Peart is the man.
this is a great one! a bit dated (or maybe I just listened to this too much in middle school) but excellent tracklist
#691. Fantastic. 5/5 yarp
almost gave them -1 for the fact that the 5 minute guitar interlude is a tribute to toronto pearson airport (cursed and terrible place)
best A side of all time????
The decision to hit the same moog pedal note so many times in quick succession during Tom Sawyer is legitimately baffling.
good shit
Amazing album, i never thought i would enjoy is this much, love the riffs and the lead singer voice is unforgettable and powerful. Plus Tom Sawyer as an intro to this album fit so amazingly and is really a beautiful introduction to the album
Fantastic.
Are you kidding me? Rush virgin and this is a Gordie Howe hat-trick.
This shit is perfect man.
If you give this album less than 5 stars, they revoke your Canadian citizenship. I don't make the rules, I just obey them, like a good Canadian.
20★
This is not a hi-fi album. If you listen on good headphones, it's pretty flat and uninteresting mix-wise. But that's ok, because they weren't mixing for 2025 audiophiles. This is mixed for radios with a physical tuning knob so you're never quite on the right spot. For tape decks, and best case scenario your buddy's sick aftermarket speakers his uncle helped him put in. You listen to this on tape, and it's a 10/10 iconic album. Otherwise sorry, but you're missing out
Masterpiece of 80s prog rock. Top track: Red Barchetta
One of the best prog rock albums ever. Start to finish, not a misplaced note!
what more is there to say
YOOOO BUDDY LET'S GOOOOO
Moving Pictures is a pristine and potent sonic experience. The level of audio quality here is as sharp and poignant as the band’s instrumental abilities. The drum sound on this album is simply immaculate and the band is able to massage in synths with shimmering brilliance. Oh, and is there a better A-Side in the history of rock music? One of my favorite albums of all time by my favorite band of all time. 9.5/10
Rush: Moving Pictures: Holy shit. This is an amazing album. It is intricate, intense, and incredibly fun to listen to. It is flawless. Every song grips you. The drumming and guitar work is insanely good, and the vocal melodies are also fantastic. Really just amazing honestly. 10/10
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: 22/1001 What an iconic opening to set the tone for the album. My favorite part of this journey has been contextualizing the music I grew up listening. Hearing tracks like Tom Sawyer and Lime Light tucked between the stellar instrumentation of YYZ and hooky nature of Red Barchetta just amplified a love for the sound Rush captured here. The first half of the album is an absolute masterpiece of sophisticated lyrics, unique sound, and captivating, powerful music. Through the second half, I find less resonance, but was still enthralled with the cohesive quality that was constantly evolving and ever captivating. Podium: 1. Tom Sawyer 2. Red Barchetta 3. Limelight Honorable Mention: YYZ This is all the hallmarks of a good album and would improve any listening session. I think I gravitate towards the first half of the album out of familiarity, but it's so consistently good and cohesive throughout that any song on here is worthy of its own listen. I give Moving Pictures by Rush 4.5/5 stars for those reasons.
One of my mom's favorite albums. One of my uncle's favorite albums. So, it's always been one of my favorites, too. Literally just seeing the cover art made my heart skip. I fucking love this one. Easily in my top three rock albums, ever. Neil Peart: greatest rock drummer in history. Geddy Lee: perhaps the greatest rock bassist in history. Alex Lifeson: also there. Drags a little with "The Camera Eye" and "Vital Signs" doesn't do much for me. But this is probably the strongest side A in any rock album I've listened to to date. Fave songs: - Tom Sawyer - Red Barchetta - YYZ - Limelight - Witch Hunt
A classic. The whole thing is brilliant and brilliantly-played.
neal peart is a beast
Rating system is purely by how many songs get added to my Liked list. I had this one on vinyl in high school, instant 5 star for me.
A prog rock masterpiece. Tom Sawyer, YYZ and Limelight are classic rock songs.
Widely accepted as their best work and listed at 379 on the 500 Greatest Albums of all time, #43 on the 100 greatest Heavy Metal albums of all time. Certainly my favorite and very very close to a perfect album.
One of the albums of all time
I grew up really not liking Rush because they were too nerdy for me; there was never an edge or heavy qualities and that's what I was really attracted to. I also have always thought that Geddy Lee's voice was so tough to easily enjoy, it almost sounded like a cartoon character. As I've grown up though I've really come to appreciate the band and the compositions, and his voice has grown on me. These songs slap. They are technical, they are catchy, they are impressive on a whole. All members of this band are masters at their instruments and are not only masters but are so creatively rich. "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight" are certified rock bangers. I actually had forgotten that this album also has "YYZ" on it, which is one of my favorite prog rock songs ever. This album is a 5/5 for me. The songs are packed with good ideas and fun moments to make for a complete and exciting experience. Listening to it through nice studio monitors plus headphones today was a real treat. They are masters at making tasteful technical rock.
Amazing prog rock!
Rush is a band that I know is very good, but I’ve never made them one of my favorites. There’s a lot about Rush that I like and that should make them one of my favorite “classic” rock bands, but they usually end up as a band that I like but don’t love. All that said, Motion Pictures is a ridiculously good album. It sounds amazing: I’m not a music producer or sound engineer but my ears tell me this is an expertly recorded and mixed album. Tom Sawyer is a stellar banger, and YYZ always brings back great Rock Band memories. Limelight is great as well. This was a reminder that I should dive deeper into Rush, maybe I’m old enough for them to become a band I love.
198/1089 - Geddy's voice is at a lower pitch than in 2112. Fantastic musicianship from the trio and cool OB-X effects and layers. YYZ is a really fantastic song and this album reminds me that there's cool music in every genre. Even though I may not like prog rock and metal very much, I do like this album a lot which has elements of both genres.
Excellent. One of the best ever
The best
Brilliance personified!
This album was my introduction to Rush in high school by one of my oldest friends. Since then, as I've aged I've gained more appreciation for their music and it was so good to come back to this. Its prog rock at its finest.
When I was in grade 12 I was doing a report in English class about Macbeth. I wanted to quote Limelight (All the worlds indeed a stage and we are merely players) at the start of the essay and didn’t know how to cite it. My teacher totally kept a straight face when I told her the quote and how I wasn’t sure if I should credit it to Getty Lee or Neil Peart. So Mrs H, wherever you are, thanks for not making me feel stupid when I attributed a literal Shakespeare quote in a Shakespeare essay to Rush Also this album slaps so fucking hard
A classic album. First heard it back around 40 years ago, as Tom Sawyer was constantly played on the radio. It still shows Rush as accessible, technical, epic, and lyrically clever, just like their previous albums combined.
One of the best Prog Rock bands with a classic record. I really enjoy it every time I listen to it. RIP Neil Peart
Phenomenal album. Top to bottom. Absolute classic. Musically, lyrically… Neal Peart was a genius. This is an all-time great.