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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.
10/10
Great record. I loved it.
Very unique sound and some bangers on this album
Excellent!
This one was killer!
Nothing to say here. Masterpiece.
RIP NEIL
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
One the classic Rush albums. 7 superb tracks.
One of the best albums ever
Here we go galaxy here we go! 👏👏 Slappa da bass, man
The holy triumvirate can do no wrong
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.
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.
I’m a simple man I hear prog-rock, I give five stars
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.
Absolute classic.
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
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!
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
Who doesn’t love RUSH?!
Perfect
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
top 100 album GOAT 9.9/10
Loved it, quintessential.
"Witch Hunt", "YYZ" and "The Camera Eye" are probably my faves. This album just never gets old for me.
Canada Rocks. Great Album
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.
Rush’s prog rock masterpiece
Gold
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.
One of the best rock albums of the 80s, genius!
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.
Loved this album!! Saved!
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
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.
Awesome as the first time I listened to it
I sure do love this stuff. A fine expression of what music can be. And certainly a singular experience live.
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.
Great
4.5 - Fought myself for a while on this one. Big fan of Rush and have heard this CD before, so trying to weigh against my existing biases. The Camera Eye s the only one that lags behind the bar, but it's 1/4th of the album! It's still a good song, but Rush sets a high bar. In the end, there's too much good stuff on here.
So many good songs on this album. It may be Rush's best, certainly their most accessible. I mean what can you say about this music? It's a perfectly executed album by one of the most talented bands of that era. The band is absolutely at their best here. The arrangements are tight and the musicianship is ridiculously good. This is smart music that also rocks, which is a pretty rare thing. Fave Songs (All songs, in order from most to least favorite): Vital Signs, Limelight, Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, Witch Hunt, The Camera Eye
Wonderful album
Such a fantastic and easy album to listen to with two huge hits in "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight". 9/10.
Amazing - one of my top albums of all time. Top 10 album for me!
Easily one of my top 5 favorite albums of all time. It's tied for my favorite album by my favorite band. Rush is a band where all three members understood the assignment pretty much 100% of the time. I could go on about this album longer than anybody probably cares to listen. I love it so much.
Mi è piaciuto. Ma credo di averlo già sentito in passato.
👌
Classic. Maybe their most perfect album after 2112.
Awesome. Cool prog rock originals, great walking music or just music to put on when you want a good vibe.
A long time favorite. Canada's greatest rock band. Favorite song: YYZ
Brilliant! Fuck yes! Starting my day with Tom Sawyer is exactly what I needed. Rush is awesome, this album is awesome, it is undoubtedly a 5 star record. The musicianship on display here is mind-blowing. Neil Peart rules!!
One of my favourite albums ever so a bit biased here. A really great album to listen to while driving, though Red Barchetta might come with some speeding tickets. Every song is great, though can understand why some might find the vocals or synths a bit annoying as its not for everyone. The guitar solos and riffing is excellent, the bass parts are so beautifully complex, and the drumming stands out so much. An air guitar, bass and drum staple. The lyrics are awesome and meaningful too. Limelight might be my favourite song ever. Rush are practically ignored in Australia as you would never here them at house parties growing up, find their cds in music shops, or hear their songs on rock music stations who cherish their contempories and other hair metal and pub rock bands. Maybe they were not as commercial, or just too nerdy. Either way, I wish this was more exposed here as they would've been very important to me as a misfit in high school.
Ахуенно, хочу такого побольше
Canadian prog rock
Dit is één van mijn go-to albums als ik in een prog of 80's vibe zit. Tom Sawyer en limelight zijn masterpieces en dit album is gewoon zo goed. Vocals zijn in mijn ogen uniek en instrumentaal klopt dit album gewoon volledig.
Love it!
*****
All killer, no filler. A prog classic. So much to enjoy.
Classic coming of age album for me!
Progrock is altijd wel wat speciaal. Deze kon ik wel erg goed smaken vanwege de iets 'hardere' sound. Leuke verrassing
Best album ever. Rush at the pinnacle of their creativity
Loved this album, peaked Rush.
Very easy 5. All 3 of these guys are masters of their craft. Neil Peart is one of the greatest drummers of all time, AND Geddy is one of the very greatest bassists of all time. All the instruments are endlessly interesting to listen to. I really like the songwriting on the album. I think the synthesizers mix quite well with their brand of rock. Geddy's voice is quite interesting; there are songs where I love it, and moments where it kinda irks me lol. YYZ is one of the most badass instrumental tracks I've ever heard. I like Witch Hunt and Limelight a lot. Many of the prog bands I adore from the 70s diminished in the 80s; there are a select few that didn't just fade away, but their popularity even increased in the new decade: most notably Genesis and Rush (and perhaps Yes to a smaller extent). My very favorite Rush albums are from the 70s, but this is an 80s staple.
Excellent prog rock.
Badass
One of the best Rush albums! love every track
Never a fan as a teen, so I'd never heard the entire album. Oddly enough, my favourite song is the lengthy Camera Eye. The album is a solid rocker - didn't need to add, as it's already part of my music collection.
Cool
THE BEST !!!!
Best album ever
Finally got to hear this
tom sawyer ftw. rock band sent me.
Nice complexity and great sound!
ROCKBAND. Rush wasn't one of the old rock groups my dad raised me on (Journey, Ozzy, Cheap Trick, etc.), but I knew Tom Sawyer and YYZ from Rockband and love those songs. Honestly the rest of the album was really good as well, imo it was really clear that this album (and Rush in general) definitely influenced rock and other genres of music, really interesting to hear such an iconic album for the first time and hear things (guitar tones, musical sequences and patterns, etc.) that I've 100% heard in other, more recent music.
Tom Sawyer is a great first song. XYZ is a good jam. Limelight is glorious. Witch hunt is a social commentary still relevant today. Good album: 6.72 out of 10
Obviously a 5 star album
Excellent
Vraiment trop bon, le meilleur album de rush avec 2112 5*
Classic. Every song is in the perfect interstice of Rush's prog and pop.
Didn't think I liked Rush that much!
Yeah. I know this one. Red Barchetta is the okayest track, and that’s saying it all.
Really good! Was only familiar with Tom Sawyer, but that was excellent.
Just a great album. Not particularly prog, lots of tight, accessible rock songs.
A banger of an album. RIP Neal Peart.
Absolute classic full of Rush hits. Sure, the lyrics are pretty ridiculous, and Geddy's vocal style are odd, but that's what makes Rush, Rush. Front to back classic good Rush. 5/5
Potente. A pesar de no ser fan del rock progresivo me pareció una genialidad.
I mean..it’s Rush..cmon now
Masterpiece? What more needs to be said. Whole thing is killer, including the 2nd half, which contains the less familiar tracks camera eye and witch hunt. Listening to moving pictures has really improved the shitty day I’m having
Legendary
CLASSIC! Five stars all the way.
Classic album. Tom Sawyer still invokes air drumming. RIP Neil Peart
Absolute classic. No bad songs on this album.
A masterpiece. Prog rock finally delivers an album that pure rock fans can "get on board" with. Their musicianship is undeniable - probably the tightest three piece unit outside of jazz. The lyrics are evocative and deep. Tom Sawyer is the perfect lead-off, gently drawing in a more traditional listener with the rock side of things before the album fully reveals its "prog- ness". Limelight perfectly captures the conundrum of what it means to be a rock star, capping it with the vow to never give up their passion for their craft to placate the masses. YYZ is one of the best rock instrumentals ever, showcasing each of the band members individually, but also exemplifying the aforementioned synchronicity. A couple of the songs might be hard listens for someone not as on board with the prog sound - The Camera Eye and Witch Hunt is a tough back-to-back - but I was surprised that the 10 min of Camera Eye was over before it felt long to me. This album definitely has a spot in my rotation, though some of the individual songs might throw off a shuffle of more general music.
Worth a listen. Popular for a reason
Quintessential Rush album. I am pretty sure every Rush song I own is from this album.
A classic
Rush is awesome
Prog rock masterpiece
Its great its everything its toasted its wonderful
really good album.
Gotta love me some prog rock
Rush. Moving Pictures. Tom Sawyer, Living in the Limelight, AND YYZ. That's it. That's the tweet.
A rush masterpiece.
Amazing record, easily 10 years ahead of its time.
🤘🏻
One of the greatest
never knew tom sawyer was by rush
Excellent Album. Very good sound, good rock.
An absolute classic for sure!
Bass solos
My favorite Rush album
Stone classic.
sim
Best one yet. A treat.
Great album one of my favourites, some good songs and some great songs. Limelight could not be more relevant today than the day it was written.
Another deserving classic. The first side play like a best-of, and the second side adds depth to that. A highly capable prog band that somehow managed to connect with a pop audience. Lovely
Not bad
Best: Limelight Runner-Up: Tom Sawyer Third: The Camera Eye Post-listening: I used to listen to this album on vinyl at Grandma’s house when we would go over there in the basement. Just felt right. So I already knew the tracks but never realized The Camera Eye was 10 minutes long and essentially three movements in one song. Gotta love Rush! One flaw with this album; Tom Sawyer and Limelight steal the show so much it’s hard to want to listen to the rest. Rating: 9/10 Stars: 4/5
Great drums and bass. The vocals are still a little odd for me but the playing is amazing.
Listened twice through. Pretty good
Pretty wonderful
“There is no fucking drummer better than Neil Peart!” - Chester Cheetah
god i love Rush
Love Limelight. Album sounds like prog for 5 year olds, which is a good thing, actually.
Ahead of its time. Memorable tracks especially in the first half. Not as much energy in the second half but still no fillers imo. 8.5/10
Some great prog rock I'd been meaning to get round to listening to for a while, but the vocals are absolutely atrocious. Luckily, I'm a drummer, and Tom Sawyer is an undeniable drumming classic, so I'll only take one star off for those vocals.
I really enjoyed this as it had a lot of variety and was prog rock like without being too far up its own arse (perhaps I should have used a word like accessible) No songs on here that feel like they go on for days meant I could enjoy the musicality without wondering if half the day had passed. This meant I had the chance to listen to it a couple of times straight through to get my initial View. I will play this again.
Opening with their biggest hit, this record is front-loaded and the quality diminishes as the record goes on. "Tom Sawyer" is perhaps Rush's biggest hit and a rare prog song that feels suitable for rock radio. "YYZ" is one of my favourite instrumental tracks, as I find the energy infectious and it is very impressive how much they pack into a 4 minute track. The playing is incredible throughout as can be expected when you have three virtuosos of their respective instrument playing alongside each other. Neil Peart's drumming was particularly impressive and I am nowhere near as knowledgeable to talk about his technique in depth, but I do know that it sounds great to my ears. Geddy Lee's vocals are an acquired taste and some of the lyrics may cause a few eyerolls, but this is only a minor inconvenience when it comes to enjoying some Rush.
Gros classique
Love, love, love!! They have a futuristic sound which is really cool. I will always enjoy listening to Tom Sawyer, limelight, and yyz. The rest of the songs weren't bad either.
For some reason it feels mind shifty to say that I like Rush, and I'm far from a superfan, but this was my kind of style. It was short, dynamic, fun, and shamelessly had fun moments. The vocalist's voice reminds me of "old school" music, but in a good way.
Such an iconic sound. The intro to Tom Sawyer (and the album) is something else. I never thought I'd knock an album for being slightly too short. They packed a lot of kinetic energy in 40 mins though. 4
One hell of a first album to roll. This album is groovy all the way through. I especially enjoy tracks like Tom Sawyer and limelight but the camera eye is a standout for me. Lead singer sounds like Pink Floyd on The Wall. Love this album.
I’d give this album a 6 just for Tom Sawyer - their hits are gigantic, mega iconic and the avg. ‘fillers’ are equally as average, but who cares Neil Peart was in my opinion a GOD and any chance to hear him is a gift - every time jaw to the floor in awe of him
I avoided Rush for many years after I read that they were fans of Ayn Rand. Having realised that wasn't accurate, I'm playing catch-up to some extent. I know, it's not quite metal, not quite traditional prog but I find myself quite liking it anyway.
I really enjoyed this one. Specifically the instrumental track I thought was top notch.
I never understood why Geddy Lee's vocals put off so many listeners. He's far from a technically proficient singer, but his voice is pleasant enough. Speaking of technical proficiency, though, what a masterful showcase of instrumentation this is, especially when it comes to percussion. Hell, it's some of the best instrumentation you'll ever hear in your life. What's more impressive, however, is how gorgeously constructed it is, entirely free of aimless wankery present in some of my less preferred, yet equally gifted prog counterparts. I also have to compliment the wonderful addition of the synths. Their inclusion is the key to achieving the particular mood the band is going for, but they never impose themselves on the tracks. The result is an album with character and personality, one you won't forget so easily. Favourite track: Limelight
Ok cool I guess I like Rush now.
Moving Pictures значит? Ну после такого мне теперь обязан выпасть 'Pictures at an Exhibition', хыхыхы Это в общем-то, проговый альбом от проговых Rush но уже в те времена, когда проговики постепенно пытались перекатываться в поп (да, Genesis и Yes, смотрю на вас) пытаясь быть радиофрендли, и соответственно, для поклонников жанра становясь "уже не торт.." А вот торт ли оно,чичас я изложу. Не знаю, то ли это потому что вокал Гедди Ли мне всегда казался каким-то смешным, то ли мне просто Rush особо никогда не нравились, но здесь чувствуется вот это компромиссность и "формульность", что-ли. Я люблю когда прог-рок (да и не только) это про: "А давайте попробуем эту сумасшедшую, возможно нелепую но интересную хуйню? А давайте!!" И ребята делают, создают с ощущением задора и первооткрывателя. Здесь у меня ощущение: "А давайте сделаем прог-рок альбом, но шобу купили" И Я НЕ ПРОТИВ ТАКОГО ПОДХОДА, но просто я не попадаю в ЦА. Это конкурентоспособный, качественный рокешник. The Camera Eye - весьма интересная, монументальная вещица. А попадись мне в шаффле какой-нибудь Limelight - я даже не скипну, оно приятно и нормально звучит, но по-настоящему меня просто не трогает, как piece of art, как говорится. Посмотрим, каков будет 2112, когда он мне выпадет.
Moving Pictures is easily Rush's best album, and probably among the best in prog rock.
Super proge-rokk, mis on tekitanud palju auto-trummareid. Tom Sawyer, YYZ ja Limelight on mh legendaarsed lood. Siinne masterdamine on ka vägev, paljud üritavad seda bassitooni emuleerida. 4.1/5
A good album. Songs were long but not repetitive. I've heard all but maybe the last two songs before. I do most of my listening in the car, though, and this would stress me out in traffic.
Tom freaking Sawyer
Slapa da bass man
Here for Tom Sawyer and Limelight, the rest of the album was a good listen.
buen dadrock me agradó, probablemente lo vuelva a escuchar
Unquestionable talent and timeless hits. 3 of the best to ever play their respective instruments
esse aqui é legal, bem animado, I love guitars
Nice, progressive psychedelic rock, 1, letzte, und limelight sind mir am meisten hängen geblieben. Texte scheinen auch cool zu sein, habe aber nicht sooo genau drauf geachtet. Stimme ist auch interessant! Gefällt mir! Wahrscheinlich Vorreiter von diesem Sound? Könnte vllt noch ein wenig eingängiger sein, aber vllt passt das auch nicht dazu
Déjà écouté avant. J'ai beaucoup de sympathie pour Rush, pour leur talent de musiciens et pour leur son heavy prog complètement assumé, quitte à parfois tomber dans tout ce que le prog peut avoir de complaisant et/ou d'un peu ridicule. Sur Moving Pictures, ils assaisonnent leur son caractéristique par des synthés tout ce qu'il y a de plus new wave (là aussi, sans avoir peur d'utiliser des sonorités qui, il faut bien le dire, n'ont pas toujours bien vieilli depuis). Le résultat est tout à fait plaisant, bien aidé par la voix de Geddy Lee, qui, l'âge avançant, semble bien mieux contrôler ses aigus, que l'ont pouvait généreusement qualifier de "clivants" sur les précédents albums du groupe. Un très bon album du genre, où l'on entend déjà les ferments de ce que deviendra le prog, chez Porcupine Tree ou même Dream Theater, dans les décennies qui suivront. Top : YYZ Flop : Vital Signs
Med låtar som Tom Sawyer och yyz kan det inte gå fel. Mycket stabilt album.
Wasn't a Rush fan as a kid but they've grown on me over the years. Great album.
The riff writhe around, and the guitar tone mixes with the synthesizer wonderfully. The man’s voice is very dorky, like the guy from Styx, and I always wanted to shove the guy from Styx into a locker
It’s a good thing Geddy Lee is talented because he looks like a guy that would review video games on YouTube in 2009.
Revisiting high school Billy’s prog phase is nostalgic and cringe. The drums are amazing and the guitar and bass playing is good. Love all in all the song structures. But man the lyrics are kinda bleh. “His mind is not for rent/ to any god or government” Me having just read the Fountainhead at 15 thought I could base a whole life philosophy off of this stuff. Loses a star for lack of subtlety
Okay, I can't be too impartial here, I've heard all these songs too many times. I'd never in a million years describe myself as someone who likes prog rock, but I like what is on here and that makes sense because everyone calls this their most accessible album. The first side of this album is far, far stronger for me than the second side and in fact that's what I added to my music library: "Tom Sawyer," "Red Barchetta," "YYZ," and "Limelight." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
i never know what to expect from prog. especially because i'm not actually very familiar with rush. but this kills back to back and im especially a fan of the camera eye for being great through all 11 or so mins. very much enjoyed this which i didnt actually think i'd be saying
Not a 5 but 2 of 7 songs were outstanding.
Lite för nördigt för att nå hela vägen upp.
Great album.
These guys can play. Not a big fan of the voice but I really appreciate the ability to play. As Krieger said in Archer, "first of all it is YYZED, and second of all no I can't get it. It is impossible. No Neil Pert stands alone." 7.75/10 Top song... Tom Sawyer
I've been converted! Repeat Play: 8/7/2026
Rush put the Rock in Prog Rock, which makes them simultaneously too prog and not enough prog, depending if you're asking someone who likes rock or prog.
Not too bad! Already knew Tom Sawyer and YYZ and used to listen to Rush a little when I was younger. Not sure if prog rock is appealing for me these days; we'll see EDIT: Actually a four. Neil Peart, man.
Proge rokkia. Raskasta ja syntikat mukana. Hyvää musaa mutta pitää olla raivokas meininki.
Got a few to get through, so it’s time to be ruthless. Or so I thought, because this one demanded a full listen. 3.5/5
Cool album! Great instrumentation here. Was familiar with Tom Sawyer of course, Vital Signs is new to me and quite good. I liked it!
This is very up my alley, I’ve listened to the majority of the songs separately but never at a full album and it did not disappoint!
Bra! Bättre än jag trodde till och med. Tom Sawyer är förstås klockren men så även Red Barchetta och Limelight. Jag gillade även The Camera Eye. Flera bra låtar från ett och samma album, då blir det bra totalt sett också. Bra röst och trummorna är grymma förstås!
I love Rush’s 80s era
Very shocked I enjoyed this for the most part.
3.5
Not the biggest Rush guy, but they have a few records I love including this one. This feels taken from outer space, like aliens making prog. The guitars are bursting with energy and make the songs super lively. Every riff hits, the guitar work is truly amazing. Tom Sawyer is the big highlight, one of the best prog songs of all time, but really all the songs are great.
Quite dense and intense music. There’s a lot going on here. 4
The 80s seemed cool
I am starting to appreciate Rush more. That was an unintentional pun. The singers voice takes some getting used to, but musically it is one of the best bands out there. It is clear why the drummer is revered by his peers.
Very fun high energy jammy rock
I still remember the firsts time young me heard this I was blown away. Such a great album.
Suena bien, me gusta la voz. Ya había escuchado alguna vez Tom Sawyer y no sabía que pertenecía a este grupo, jamás se me ocurrió investigarlos un poco. No esperaba que el album fuera bueno sinceramente. Sobre Tom Sawyer, me gusta eso que hacen con la guitarra en descenso, está genial. The Camera Eye es un 9/10 junto con Red Barchetta. Me gusta bastante como suenan. Lo volvería a escuchar con gusto :)
Very 80s sounding which can be unique and refreshing but can easily get repetitive. I feel like many moments on this album capture the unique sound perfectly while others just become overwhelming with synth sounds. No matter how complex a song is or thinks it is, it has to be interesting for complexity to really work. Overall pretty strong and consistent, though I don’t know how much I’ll revisit it. I don’t get the limelight hype, it’s a standard 80s song, higher quality than others but nothing spectacular.
I like prog rock, but I don't really like Rush. There are maybe 10 total Rush songs I like, and the rest I don't really care for. (My complaint about Rush is mostly Geddy Lee's vocals.) I've got this album in my library because it's one of their albums that has a few of those "Rush songs I like" on it. If this album were only "Tom Sawyer," "YYZ," and "Limelight," I'd rate it a 5/5. Alas it has those other tracks which just don't do it for me, so this score is an attempt at representing that disconnect.
I’s like fine & has some hits/familiar tracks on it but I’m not blown away
A little progressive for me. I understand the appeal. I could really enjoy this record but I’d have to be in a mood and today I wasn’t. Logan should revisit. (With some weed)
За один только Vital Sings можно поставить 5. Но пока 4. Пока.
Always want to like this band more than I do. A couple of great songs here that help the rating. 3.5
Half of the album is greatest hits caliber songs. Other half is strong as well.
Music was excellent. But by god that voice is something. 3.8/5
If I hadn’t heard YYZ before I’d probably give this a five just by that alone
An album with not only one of the great bass tracks ever, also one of the great drum tracks as well. The Gods Of Prog rock...this isn't even their final form!! Also when you listen to this: go ahead and pick the 40th anniversary expanded edition- you'll thank me.
This is more my kind of music. Great classic Rush album!
Just a phenomenal rock album that feels like both a product of its time while also feeling way ahead of it's time. Tom Sawyer is obviously a classic but XYZ was a standout for me.
Well I though I wouldn't not enjoy this album. But I did! I enjoyed it so much I give it: 4/5
À réécouter je pense.
With every album, prog moves closer to the heart.
Cool visuals. Nice progressions.
Me encanta que en medio de todo el virtuosismo y la perfección sonora cabe el sentimiento. No es un un skip pero las buenas (casi todas) son excelentes.
Moving Pictures by Rush was a really pleasant surprise for me. Progressive rock is not normally my thing at all, but this album is short, sharp and gets straight to the point. There’s no unnecessary indulgence here, just great songs and brilliant musicianship. I ended up giving it two or three listens throughout the day to really form an opinion, and I enjoyed it more with each play. It’s an easy rock album to put on and enjoy, with catchy songs, fantastic guitar work and enough complexity to keep things interesting without disappearing too far into prog excess. What struck me most was how modern it sounds for an album released in the early 80s. There’s an energy and precision to the playing that feels way ahead of its time, and you can hear the influence this album has had on countless bands that followed. This is exactly the sort of progressive rock I can get behind — ambitious and technically brilliant, but still focused on writing great songs. Favourite tracks: “YYZ” and “Limelight” are both superb tracks Least favourite tracks: Every song on the album was worth listening to, and even on the second and third playthroughs I never felt the urge to skip anything Album artwork: Cool album cover
Very fine prog with little amount of pop
It's 3.75
The baseline on Limelight is worth the stars on its own. But that Morse code thing? I just wish I had someone to tell.
Un banger cet album, il fait comprendre pourquoi les gens aiment rush
Exactement ce pourquoi j’ai commencé cette liste, parce que par exemple je n’avais jamais osé écouter Rush. Quelle erreur. Playlist pick : Tom Sawyer
Rush. I felt I had to speak now. They are so polarizing for so many reasons- most particular the testicle- crunched voice of Geddy Lee. Let’s set that aside. Musically, at least capabilty, come on. They’re 3 absolutely peerless musicians. They’re incredible. The Professor. Lurch. Geddy. Some of the most acrobatic- but still accessible- hard rock bands ever. Lyrically, sometimes brilliant. Sometimes evocative. Sometimes very very deeply connective. Others… a bit weird. Occasionally trite. Although I enjoy Rush, I don’t particularly like them. Although I think the three men that are Rush are stellar writers, people, musicians, activists and altogether great men I just can’t have an emotional connection to the music. I feel 13 when I hear them. Every time. And that’s both good and bad. They’re incredible but bland. So inspiring musically and so uninspiring emotionally for me. And now the vocals. They’re incredible cat scratch, balls in the stomach, helium and cocaine and gravel gargled mediocrity. But they really don’t bother me. I can get past them. Every time. It’s the Rush-ness that I can’t connect with. I have found deep emotional connection to other bands with trite lyrics, other bands with acrobatic music, other bands with slightly annoying vocals. It’s always a the same barometer for me: do I ever proactively put Rush on? Nope. Never (except when I was a teenager amd even then rarely). Do I rock the fuck out to Sawyer, YYZ, Radio, Freewill, Strangiato??? Fuck yeah I do. Do I ever grunt and turn them off, no I do not. So this album is pretty great. Impactful. Drove musicians and rock music leaps forward. Inspired drummers and guitarists and bassists from many incredible bands to pick up their instruments- and for all of that it’s great. Is Tom Sawyer stellar? Limelight? Camera? Barchetta? Yep. So 7/10 I suppose, with a round up this time. And as soon as I finalize this review I’ll turn the rest of the live album off and move on to something else and forget all about them.
I’ll always think of Rush as my one history teacher’s favorite band. He had good taste in music. Tom Sawyer and Limelight are fantastic songs. The rest of the album is pretttyyy goood but not mind blowing. Vital signs is close though. It’s a seriously great album.
This album was awesome. Great hits, and the non hits shredded.
I have not listened to Rush intentionally for nearly 30 years at this point. Their music doesn't really resonate with me anymore but I can still appreciate it. This record is where they turned the corner from prog to rock, though side 2 retains a healthy dose of their prog DNA. Side 1 is impeccable, 4 excellent songs that are very much “mainstream rock” without compromising or “selling out”, whatever that means exactly. I can't imagine anyone complaining that Tom Sawyer or Limelight are overt attempts at hits. It's still Rush, at its core and in its heart. YYZ and Red Barchetta are great album tracks. Side 2 doesn't resonate with me at all, and I struggled to finish the record. But the first four tunes elevate this one enough to overlook that
me gustó! muy ochentero pero en ciertos aspectos incluyen ciertos riffs o incluso en el inicio de varias canciones que me dan vibras como de aliens, mis favoritas “witch hunt” y “vital signs”
I looked back at this album fondly in my memory, and while there are some incredible songs on here god DAMN if it isn’t front loaded. Tom Sawyer, YYZ, and Limelight are in my opinion some of the best classic rock songs ever, but the other songs on this album are not doing a ton for me. They aren’t bad, but they all kind of mesh together in my head. Luckily the average here is still very high but it’s no where near the close to perfect album I thought it was
This album contains Limelight and Tom Sawyer, which are songs that everybody knows and loves. The drumming is excellent. Overall, I’m not a huge Rush fan.
Rush often gets pigeonholed into progressive rock. That’s not a good thing. Moving Pictures showed us a new approach from Rush that was more accessible to the uninitiated (specifically Tom Sawyer and Limelight), and that was good. The band are as talented as any of the legendary rock bands and have been more or less consistent with making legendary music. This holds up to the rest of their catalog and may be their masterpiece ( although I would choose 2112 ). 4.25 stars
I'm a sucker for rock - even some prog rock. From Tom Sawyer to Red Barchetta, YYZ, Limelight (!!!), and into the first half The Camera Eye... Wow. Just wow. The album started to lose its luster for me at that point - still excellent, but a bit repetitive, a bit less dynamic... Still, I thoroughly enjoyed this, will give it another listen, and likely will increase my score down the line. That first half of the album was simply transcendent. 4.5/5
Heard the tracks on side A a million times, think I’ve only heard the tracks on side B live when they did the run-back tour of this album and I just wanted to see them live. It’s this sort of great hybrid of prog craftsmanship and skill with more pop-leaning melody-making and all those synths and all that which you’d expect and enjoy if you’re on board with Geddy Lee’s voice. Lyrics can be a bit “who knows what’s going on” when you catch them, but you can still catch the vibe enough from the music, which is always the real spirit of Rush to me.
I've never loved Rush, but this album is better than a 3. Barely. Maybe it's my familiarity with the "hits" that brings it up a notch . . . but it would just feel a bit wrong to go 3.
4/5 - Hard to separate my nostalgia for side A from my opinion on a fresh listen. I truly understand why I liked this when I was 16, but how do you listen to the cheese of Tom Sawyer today and not still love it while also recognizing it's pretty dreadful? Red Barchetta, YYZ, and Limelight are all so good. Even so, I have to give this a 4, but I can't tell you why, other than it's just not a 3 or a 5.
Liked it, not usually that into prog rock.
This was a super fun album! Even if you haven't listened to Rush before, there's at least a few songs you'll enjoy here.
Sounds like guitars talking but in a good way! Having a full on conversation with each other and stuff. Like I saw one movie a lifetime ago where the MC played this album to hit a high score in a particular game and I totally get it now...the flow state you can get into while listening to this and doing an activity is insane!
I piesa - momentat sunteul nu i atat de original, nimic nu m a dat pe spate, dar ritmul e bun versurile catchy, vocalele peste baraj. II piesa - nah, sincer cam interesant, imbina country cu rock ul, aud power chords, dar vocalele sunt foarte country like. Imi placr melodia care persista in spate. III piesa - wtf s a schimbat vibe complet. E un instrumental care mi da idei de libertate si razvratire din iarecare motiv. Chitara si bateria sunt insane. Chorus u e insane. F bun chitaristu, pinch harmonics rup rau. IV piesa - extrem de buna, iubesc versurile, se leaga de felul oamenilor si relatiile superficiale, instrumenatlul on point, chiar e forate bun albumul V piesa - vibe uri de prog rock momentan VI piesa - interesant intro. Foarre bune versurile, exprima ideea de opinia majoritatii si cum tinde spre ura si excludere. VII piesa - din nou complet diferita, versurile iarasi interesante pe subiectul necunoscutului si experientelor noi.
Meget cool og accessible progressive hard rock album! Har hørt det igennem nogle gange et år eller to tilbage. Tror b-siden kræver et par gennemlytninger mere. A-siden står lidt skarpere og er mere mainstreamvenlig. Albummet er meget godt mixet og har super punchy trommer og catchy riffs
It's a good album made by great musicians.
This album was basically a battle between me and the guitar, and the guitar won. I went in thinking, “Okay, cool 80s vibes,” and ended up really appreciating the musicianship, especially the riffs and solos. There were moments where I literally stopped what I was doing just to listen to the guitar. Witch Hunt was my favorite track, and Red Barchetta was a pleasant surprise. That said, not every song grabbed me. Some parts felt a little boring, and while I can absolutely understand why Moving Pictures is considered a classic, I didn’t connect with it enough to start saving tracks or replaying the album regularly. This is one of those records where I respect it more than I love it. Great musicianship, great production, and some genuinely impressive moments, but not something I’d personally reach for often. 4/5 stars.
Cool and accessible hard rock album with prog tendancies for the most part hidden.
Üllatavalt intelligentne proge rock
Very good album. Second Rush album in this project. Previous one (2112) was also very good (between 4 and 5 stars). I'm not a huge fan of the voice, but I really love the instrumentals. Overall, I enjoyed most songs, especially, "YYZ", "The Camera Eye", or "Red Barchetta". This may be 5 stars if not for the last two songs (which, in any case, are still pretty good) and the vocals.
Rush is maybe kind of lame in the prog rock way, but they’re still fun. I like this *shrugs*
Remarkable. A legendary opening (& to paraphrase Drumeo, birthplace of a million air drummers) followed by the brilliant & underplayed Red Barchetta & YYZ, plus lyrics on issues like fame & intolerance as relevant today. Only regret, it feels like an album with an A & a B side.
it's a classic for a reason.
Très sympathique, l'album m'a fait découvrir un genre plus expérimentale de hard rock.
Rush is super polarizing but this is one of the more accessible,albums, which isn't saying much. Tom Sawyer and Limelight (and less so YYZ) are probably the only songs many people know of Rush, I didn't realize they were on the same album. I enjoyed it for sure and would listen again.
Hell yeah brother. Dolby Atmos mix of this is phenomenal Tom Sawyer total classic, YYZ for some reason I know really well in particular, and is the reason I know the Morse code for Y and Z off the top of my head. Honestly had never heard the rest aside from maybe limelight once?
I’d never listened all the way through. Strong album.
A classic.
Better than 2112, liked this, felt like video game music at parts and you could hear the precursors to 90s pop rock
Highlights: Tom Sawyer, Limelight, The Camara Eye and YYZ. 4.1
Det är något som irriterar mig lite med Rush men det här är ju faktiskt väldigt hög kvalle
Även om hela imagen kanske känns lite väl pampig ibland så lyckas det allt som oftast ändå låta riktigt härligt.
Tom Sawyer är en banger och resten också rätt coolt!
Not into the timbre of Geddy Lee's voice. Never have been. The musicianship is, of course, outstanding however.
6.4.26 General Thoughts: Really funky and interesting. Some pretty incredible compositions, and a rather interesting performance from the lead singer. Beautiful riffs. Can tell why this is a prog classic. Favorite Song: Red Barchetta Rating: 4.5/5
Trying to figure out EXACTLY why but i liked this IMMENSELY more than 2112. Maybe it’s just a little more shine on the production? Maybe it’s the fact there were multiple tentpole songs i already knew, but i’m not sure. This one really worked for me.
I liked this.
I like Rush not so much this album but I would listen to it
Fun. I never got into Rush, but I heard them plenty on the radio. They haven’t outstayed their welcome. Good songs, complicated music, enjoyable but not annoying.
A few years back I went through a bit of a Rush phase, and my favorites were Fly By Night and Farewell to Kings. This one I thought was fine but not great. But many, I really liked this one. Much better than I remembered.
Pretty cool and good.
Pretty good!
Favorite Track: YYZ
Сара 3,5 Марко 4,5
Loved it. Has to be my favourite album cover.
Very good but none of the songs individually stood out much.
Actually some v cool songs
Leuk album! Technisch super goed!
Fan fucking fantastic
Not really into this kinda music but cmon you can’t deny how awesome this is
Iconic album by a Canadian national treasure of a band!
I loved hearing songs I recognized like YYZ and Limelight. I didn't know they were from this album. Such good classic rock vibes. Tenor with thrashing guitar gets me when it's from this period.
Friday May 22nd, 2026. I really enjoyed this album. It is a nice mix of unique style and traditional rock the I enjoy. It can almost sound pretty ethereal. I also really like the cover art. My favorite song of the album was Red Barchetta. 8.5/10
I really don’t think there’s anything wrong with album. Rush’s lead vocalist is incredibly fun to listen to, the instrumentals and production are on point, and the song writing is really good. Even the 10 minute long song “The Camera Eye” keeps my attention just because it’s done well. I like this album a lot but I don’t quite love it enough for a 5, though that’s something that could change with time.
I don't like prog rock generally but I do like Rush specifically. It rocks but it's still weird. I can listen to it endlessly and just take the ride. That being said, this album has a few of my favorites from Rush and the rest are just okay. Solid 4 stars
Big step up on the last Rush record especially on the middle stretch, they bring in kind of a new wave esque sound in places which really helps and I liked this a lot
Good. Exactly what I expect from Rush
#354/1001. Somehow, I’ve never liked or not liked Rush. Indien’t have any Rush-fan friends, and while I got a bit into King Crimson and other progressive rock the genre never felt my own. The most times I’ve concentraded on their music is their documentary, and now listening to this album. And yet I seem to know a lot of their songs, and they still sound refreshing; they are of a certain era, but don’t sound dated (unlike a lot of other music from the same era and genre). So out of respect and out of hope I might some day become a rush fan, a 4.
Some highlights here for sure. Enjoyed this one and got to give it praise for making an 11 minute track not feel tedious. Idk I liked it for more than just Tom Sawyer; at least 3 of the tracks were very good and memorable. I’m usually not too impressed by 80s rock and synth sound but Moving Pictures was a pleasant surprise. Love the album art too.
It's the one with Red Barchetta and YYZ
I have come to the conclusion that this is the best Rush album. Also, Neil Peart deserves his reputation. But I do not want to listen to Rush. Still. This album gets a 4. Musicianship goes a long way in my book. Boolean: yes, yes I am glad I heard it. Now let’s move on.
Du rock comme on l'aime, avec des grosses parties instrumentales bien kiffantes dans chaque morceau, des grosses lignes de basse, et un accent mis sur la musicalité plus que sur le bruit ou les hurlements (#okboomer)
Denne har jeg på vinyl 🎉
Klassiker.
Really liked my favorites from this album, the rest were 3 stars imo so that averages to 4! Favorites: Tom Sawyer, Limelight, YYZ
Another classic from Rush filled with great songs. They knew how to put together very tight and well crafted music.
If I’m being honest, I don’t feel like I enjoy Rush quite as much as when I was in high school. But cmon man, what do you want from me? 4.5 Stars
Tom Sawyer and Limelight 5 stars, the rest, 4 stars
3.5 stars
Great progressive rock.
Great album, classic prog hit. In the scheme of 1001 great albums, it absolutely merits a 4, but in the realm of prog, I think there are more interesting bands/albums and really only is a 3. However, the international impact of this album + the ingenuity of Lee, Peart, and Lifeson combined is absolutely incredible.
Somehow I've never actually listened to an entire Rush album. Good stuff. Put "XYZ" in the list of 'Best Rock Instrumental Tracks (not composed by Alan Parsons)' along with Haken's "Nil By Mouth" and Porcupine Tree's "Wedding Nails".
8/10 Love it all the way through.
A few kinda good songs then the rest is amazing
Muy bueno
Energetic and trend-setting, the sounds of Rush engage the listener into a trance of synth and drums and guitars
2026.05.06
Álbum muito legal que tem bastante conteúdo pra oferecer, marca varios aspectos do rush mt bem.
definetaly one of the best prog rock albums of all time
Alright. It's Saturday night, I have no date, A 2 Liter bottle of Shasta, and my all Rush mixtape. Lets rock.
Rush is one of those bands that you never know the name of but has a CLEAR sound. They really take you on an experience. Highlights: Tom Sawyer, YYZ
Tom Sawyer, baby!!! What else is there to say? Great album. 4 Stars
pretty good
Some really good songs on this album. Really liked the voice of the singer. Sometimes a bit too busy for me music wise, but otherwise really good. Liked the guitar work!
Too many bangers to give this less than a 4.