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Classic album, although I'm not a huge fan of Rush...
8/10
Pretty good.Best “prog rock” I’ve ever heard.I don’t super like geddy lee’s voice but it’s expressive enough.A but indulgent and some parts forgettable but cool guitar and drumming.Good album.
This was a great rock album. Rush definitely has some of the best instrumentals that get you excited to hear some music. This album has some nice hits as well as this is probably their most commercial album. This has a little less prog rock and more just classic hard rock. Overall it was great and will definitely revisit. 8.0/10
Has the hits, rush rules
This album is new to me; I like a lot of prog, for example Yes: Close to the Edge, King Crimson, Red, and had friends in school who liked Rush. My Dad also had A farewell to kings when I was growing up, which I liked. I'd heard Tom Sawyer before and thought it decent, but never sat down with the whole album. There's a shrillness about Geddy's vocals I don't love, and a general dated cheesiness to the sound overall. The vocals on this album are maybe a bit mellower, but I think it has a bit of that 80s cheesy prog sound rather than 70s. However, the songs are a lot of fun, surprisingly catchy. Rush always had that classic rock vibe to me. Big, enjoyable riffs, trebley guitar sound. There's good songwriting on display on this album. As this is a daily challenge, I listened to this album four times, despite my temptation to move on to the next. I'm glad the challenge wouldn't let me move on so quickly. Tom Sawyer is a good track, they most popular Rush song on Spotify. It's classic rock, really, but a good example. I prefer Red Barchetta which is a very accessible progish song. YYZ goes hard, the guitar reminded me of Satriani or Vai. Limelight felt a bit cliche at first, and I was surprised to see it is Spotify's second most popular Rush song, but it is a grower. Camera eye lost my attention a little bit at first, but it's another grower and I particularly enjoyed the latter half of the song. Witch Hunt is probably my favourite, I love the vibe on this one. Vital Signs is interesting, with a strangely ska feel, but perhaps the weakest song on the album. Overall, this sounds very much how I'd expect a Rush album to sound, but in a good way, with their sound condensed and accessible. I'm glad this challenge prompted me to listen all the way through the album, several times, which otherwise I probably never would have, especially in this age of Spotify. After four listens through, I'd rate this album 7.5/10. It's very good, not elevated to my favourites in the genre but really enjoyable and I'll return to it I'm sure. I've created a Spotify playlist of my favourite new albums from this challenge. This is the first album of my challenge and it goes on the playlist.
The run from 'Red Barchetta' to 'YYZ' to 'Limelight' is great. The rest doesn't grab me in the same way, but I like 'Witch Hunt' enough.
I should go back
I'm not a Rush fan, but you can't deny the classics. A little full of itself in only a way a Rush album can be on the back-half, but solid throughout, and a killer lineup of songs on the A-side. Very good overall.
Really enjoyed this one, it has some amazing instrumentals. I'm a fan of Yes but have never listened to Rush before, I'll have to check more out. My top pick has to be 'YYZ' but the album as whole is definitely worth a listen. Another 4.5 star!
Really enjoyed this
It took a few listens to adjust, but this is actually excellent. 4+/5
Favourite song: Vital Signs
I mean, you figure Rush has to be on the list someplace, and I guess that Moving Pictures is probably the most logical album to appear on a list of 1001 essential albums. Its a good album, and can be repeated endlessly. I'm not saying I like it, because I don't. But I recognize quality, and its very good. By the way, did you know that the British royal family owns like 90% of the land in Canada? 4/5
I mean, it's good. But also just kinda typical studio prog rock? It's a lot better than Genesis's stuff in the 1980s or what Yes or other prog rock bands were doing at the time (except Pink Floyd, maybe? I'm not super familiar), but it's also not that much of a standout. This is probably more due to my taste than anything, I always thought a lot of prog rock and studio rock in the 1970s-1980s were too clean for my tastes and they tended to work better when the principles were applied to poppier songs (but then again, I hated "Invisible Touch," so what do I know?).
Prog rock, classic rock and a dash of pop hooks mix to make a pure "rush" (sorry) of classic rock. This album can never fail to put a smile on my face. How did Geddy's voice get so high? Best Tracks: Tom Sawyer; Red Barchetta; Limelight
Je connaissais certaines chansons, mais superbe découverte! La seule je trip moins c'est la plus populaire Tom Sawyer. Pas le choix de dire que j'aime le rock progressif!
Great album. Classic singles and great musicianship. Only disadvantage is that the quality fell off a little at the end.
Enjoyed the full album despite being only familiar with the radio hits.
Don't understand how this is supposed to be a prog-rock album except for YYZ. Still very good rock though. Highlights: Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, The Camera Eye
This Rush album is one that effortlessly blends complexity with accessibility. Geddy Lee's distinctive vocals, Alex Lifeson's mesmerizing guitar work, and Neil Peart's virtuosic drumming synergize very well, creating a sound that is uniquely Rush. Neil Peart takes centre stage on this album. "Red Barchetta" is a thrilling, high-speed ride through a dystopian future, vividly painted by Peart's imaginative lyrics. "YYZ" showcases the band's technical prowess with its intricate instrumental arrangement, particularly highlighting Peart's drumming prowess in an impressive display of precision. ”Limelight" stands as an anthem for artists grappling with the pressures of fame, featuring Geddy Lee's emotive delivery and Lifeson's guitar solos. Meanwhile, "The Camera Eye" takes listeners on a sonic exploration of cityscapes, transitioning between captivating moods. Lyrically the band switch from themes like social commentary in "Witch Hunt" to introspection in "The Camera Eye," Rush's lyrics offer a depth and introspection but argubly couldve taken a clearer path. The highlights and musicianship on this album is too high to not give this album a 4.
I tried listening to Rush in high school and felt really opposed to their style and sound. I thought Geddy Lee’s voice was annoying and the proggy syncopation and time signatures were abrasive. I wrote them off as a band I would never really gel with. I’m not sure what changed but this listen I think I finally get it. Of all the ‘best of prog’ we have seemingly been force fed over recent weeks, this one of my favourite listens. There’s terrific production that gives an appropriate amount of spotlight to Peart’s drumming, and great flow from track to track that it somehow doesn’t grow tired. The back to back of XYZ into Limelight especially got its hooks into me. Fully expected to be giving this a 3 star score or less but just can’t help but feel I will be putting this on quite a bit from now on. A strong four. Fave track: Limelight
Great album, by a great group....Rush found a niche and a sound all their own....and, have, probably the greatest Rock and Roll drummer in history, in Neal Peart!
4.5
Between Tom Sawyer and Limelight this is a classic.
This absolutely melted peoples faces back in the 80s
love this album. always have
I like this one - never really listened to Rush but will listen again
Thought this was great. Wasn’t expecting it at all - said this a few times about the more prog albums on this list but Qotsa/TCV owe Rush a pint or two! Never listened to them before, but were always on the list of ‘legendary bands I should check out’, especially after that Trailer Park Boys episode. Didnt outstay it’s welcome like some progressive records do, and was interesting enough to return to
I've not listened to much Rush but this is an awesome album. Neil Peart's drumming is legendary and works so well with the great guitar riffs. The album flies by with a tight 40min runtime, will definitely listen again. Highlights: Tom Sawyer Limelight YYZ
I've only heard of Rush from the trailer park boys.... Enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Quite progressive but very 80s in parts too. YYZ and limelight were the best tracks. YYZ reminded me of "yes" which we've had on this list I recognise Tom Sawyer and I'm not sure why. Some quality riffs. Feels like guilty pleasure music
This album is full of Rush's most radio-friendly songs, which I have to admit I will always be down to jam to. However the band's transition from a very "proggy" sound to one that appealed to a wider audience I think is where they went downhill. I of course am biased because I'm a simp for A Farewell to Kings and Hemispheres. :') Anyway same thing with Pink Floyd this whole album is dad rock, which doesn't invalidate it as bad by no means, it's just a bit too slick and uninteresting for me. If you have complaints about this take on such a famous album you can contact HR
Maybe I’m just basic but commercially successful Rush seems better than Rush for Rush’s sake.
Один из лучших (если не лучший) альбом Rush в их дискографии. Шикарный альбом, в котором Rush показали, что могут очень гармонично впихнуть клавишные в их музыку. Один из лучших альбомов прог-рока, слушается очень свежо даже в наше время. Ставлю 4/5.
Bom, o vocalists tem um voz de mulher
I mean it is just a classic. "Tom Sawyer" is an all time great song and the rest of the album is super solid as well. Neil Peart is one of my favorite drummers of all time and this album just shows off his talents so well. "XYZ" shows off some insane bass shredding and makes me as a bass player want to bow down even further to Geddy than I already do. And I feel bad at this point for not mentioning Alex Lifeson so I will, dude can play! This is just a great album.
Great album, Geddy Lee’s voice has grown on me. Good progressions, fantastic bass lines
Progressive rock.
Excellent album.
This is a really great album. It has my favourite Rush track Red Barchetta and the also wonderful YYZ, and also 2 big radio hits Tom Sawyer and Limelight. A solid 4
Highlights: Tom Sawyer, Vital Signs
Tom Sawyer i YYZ bardzo fajne, druga część albumu już nie siadła tak dobrze. Muszę pochwalić za bardzo dobry remaster i jakość nagrania.
Fine Progressive album
Goede tunes
Fun, upbeat prog rock. The songs blend together at times, but are all enjoyable. Great instrumental track (“YYZ”) too.
Sitä hyvää Rushia. Kyllå mää tiiän
Solid, enjoyable album. Sounds like something I would have blasted on vinyl in college while cooking a meal with my then-boyfriend. 3.5/5; rounded up to 4.
Propre
Slappa da bass!
Never been a huge Rush person but this was quite good
3.5/5
The 2 huge stand outs here are "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight". The rest of the album is good but not "classic" in the way that those two songs are.
Classic rush sound, but with a pop sensibility. Shorter songs, but good prog vibes. Obvious classics with Tom Sawyer and YYZ
Less good than I expected, but still a classic prog 80s album.
Tom Sawyer, Limelight
8/10. Very good Rush album, maybe a 9
Progressive rock
Best prima rock met wat elektronische invloeden, maar klinkt een tikkeltje outdated
One of my favorite bands is Coheed & Cambria, so of course I love Rush! I like that this record covers a lot of ground musically without ever feeling too forced or self-indulgent. Drums are incredible. Bass is sublime. I think the vocals are my least favorite part, but luckily there isn't too much singing in between the longer musical passages. Great record.
Never really been huge on Rush but appreciate its construction and the skill therein
Prog rock masterpiece. The guitar composition is just incredible as well as the general instrumentals. YYZ is a great instrumental to rock out to, with songs like Tom Sawyer, The Camera Eye, and Red Barchetta all being excellent prog rock songs. 4.4/5
Never got into rush. I always thought they were kind of cheesy even compared to other prog rock bands. This album is awesome though and It was super fun to listen too. Really cool trio sound. And the playing is great. Tom sawyer and limelight are so classic. Yyz is kind of overtop.
Wow I had a lot of fun listening to this. not sure if/when I’ll come back to it but so crazy. I never really got into rush; I usually don’t get too excited about super math-y music but this one is really cool. love all the noise. YYZ totally unhinged, I loved the shattering sound whatever that is. Limelight is a really cool tune too, guitar tone is awesome!! It’s like Led Zeppelin if you replace all the magic with science and math. Every song is an epic journey
Rush is one of those bands that I like even though I forget that I like them. They sound much bigger than a 3 piece, which I think results from the fact that they are absolute virtuosos on their instruments, particularly Neil Peart. Geddy Lee has a strange voice, but it cuts through the noise well, and his lyrics are consistently good. Alex Lifeson is also incredible, and is the member of the group with the most screen time in the Trailer Park Boys. It's wild that what is largely considered to be Rush's best album was the 8th one they released. There's a lot here, though. Lots of hits on this album, but all of the songs are good. I wouldn't particularly describe this album as the type of rock that I enjoy, since they do a lot of prog rock which is definitively not my genre, but the product that they put out is undeniable 4/5
It was alright. I know it's rock but it's also kinda cinematic
Bombastic spiky rock, a good listen
Favorites: Red Barchetta YYZ Limelight The Camera Eye
Pretty good, had some problem with the mixing on the third track but other than that most songs sound different
synth heavy rock
Technically very impressive, but I don’t have the attention span for Rush. All the songs are very good, but I zone out after a bit, let alone 11 minutes!
Rush's sound included a lot of the electronic elements of Pink Floyd, but with higher energy. "Tom Sawyer" makes the case for one of the best song openings in history, and certainly Top 50 all-time rock songs. Those are just facts, the placement can certainly be argued. Overall, the grooving melodies of Rush are on full display here, a truly enjoyable album by one of the more correctly rated rock bands ever. The only regret (not about Rush, but more about the decade) is that the 1980s would undergo significant changes in musical trends heavily tilted toward the electronic elements whereas this album struck such a clean, and minimally compromising balance between that and real instruments. Overall, the album is a solid rock album that is so solid that maybe it should be perfect, but there's the feeling that it is not as close to that as it should be and for that, the review settles on 4/5.
Incredible album, rush goes hard
Great sound, unique vocals - good listening experience throughout the entire album
Great music. Great musicians. Great playing
4.25
Solid melodies and great guitars. The only reason I don't give five stars is the songwriting. The songs blend together into an off-brand Styx album.
notes - canadian prog rock band - 8th album, most critical and commercial success - tom sawyer, limelight, vital signs - legendary drumming, great understated guitar playing, bass holds it together - im not a massive fan of geddy lee’s vocal register but you get used to it quickly in context - the production is absolutely fantastic, held up really well other than some cheesy synths - prog techniques packaged in a mainstream way fav song - tom sawyer - perfect blend of all the best things about this album least fav - the cameras eye - liked certain sections but not the song as a whole 4/5
Rock progresivo. Música muy buena. Voz, no tanto.
Great album. Really enjoyed and would listen again
Some good progressive rock
listened to again held in high regard by many, but if i'm being honest Tom Sawyer and YYZ are the only songs i really love on this one
4/5 i like, very nice how much?
"Everybody got to elevate from the norm". Right on, Rush, Right on. Yet another band I didn't listen to much - makes me think of the show the Goldbergs, where Johnny listens to Rush and only Rush. I liked this - and "Witch Hunt" was the perfect way to kick of October. I'll be coming back to this one.
fucked Thought was a female singer for half the album Intriguing. Is that a keyboard or a theremin?
Cheesy but who cares. Vocalist is eh. Awesome synths. I think this remaster is pretty bad. YYZ is great.
Had heard the chatter about this band but not heard anything of their output. Rather different to the chatter but a solid uplift on progressive rock.
pretty good
Tom Sawyer is still my favorite song by them but I was surprised how much I recognized of this album. Rush is a bit weird but not too weird, which I like.
good
This is prog-rock at it's finest. The musicianship is outstanding and the way the layers of bass, drums, and guitar add to one another is stellar from track-to-track. However, I couldn't bring myself to give this 5 stars due to one reason: Geddy Lee's vocals. It was just too high-pitched, nasally, and generally off-putting for me to truly LOVE these songs. Also, to me, the best songs on this albums are the ones I already knew due to radio play.
Liked Tom Sawyer, but not the biggest Rush fan
so much fun
It gets a *Mouah* out of 10/10
Liked it
Sezione ritmica pompatissima. Chitarra invadente ma non troppo. Bellissimi scambi tra basso, batteria e chitarra. Testi diretti e genuini, ma nulla di eclatante.
Mixed bag. Tom Sawyer, XYZ and Limelight are awesome. Other songs are so so
I really enjoyed this album! I think one of the things that I like is the unpredictability of each of the songs. Definitely not your standard repeat of chorus. Definitely Not my usual type of music; glad I listened!
I downloaded Tom Sawyer and YYZ in like 1998 because someone had renamed them on Napster to Dream Theater. So I've known those songs a long time but I only heard the full album maybe 2 or 3 years ago. It's not bad overall, but I struggle with the vocals. It's like a really shit Robert Plant impression. They have other albums where he sounds far more bearable, thankfully. But the drumming really is fantastic here. Prog rock drums usually are, and this is no exception. Songwriting is usual proggy jam stuff, and I like a good bit of tasty wank. All in all a solid 4/5 - would be a 5 with a better singer.
Already know Tom Sawyer and YYZ but not familiar with the other songs here. Love Rush though! Didn't even realize that those 2 songs weren't on my Spotify already. Added witch hunt and limelight, limelight especially struck my fancy with the synth chords and chorus.
Progressive rock, 1981. The most successful and critically acclaimed record by Rush, which also contains the biggest hit by this iconic trio: "Tom Sawyer". It is definitely one of the best projects of this band, but my favourite one is "Permanent Waves".
The thing that stands out is how short this is for a prog album. And tightly packed with some of their most iconic works. And again I did really enjoy it, maybe just a hair below the line for a 5.
I’ve given Rush an honest try before, they just never clicked for me. Decent, but...something’s missing
Rush - not my favourite album of theirs - that would be A Farewell to Kings - but highly representative of the band's exceptional talent. Starts strongly with Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta and YYZ, but after that there is nothing that particularly stands out.
Undeniably musical geniuses... although, I still find Geddy's voice irritating. While I enjoy listening to this album, I will probably never play it with a purpose. Slapping the bass!
It's really extraordinary how this trio managed to make such a huge sound for themselves with Moving Pictures. The ability and precisions that each of these artists brings to their performances is on another level of greatness, most notably on the tracks 'YYZ' and 'The Camera Eye'. And yet the album still feels totally accessible and easy to connect with, which is quite the achievement for a prog-rock album.
Estos señores son garantía. Además de la conocida Tom Sawyer, el resto de las canciones son buenas y el disco tiene mucha energía de pies a cabeza. Witch Hung es la que más me gusto sin contar Tom.
One of the classic rock bands, that I really like. I used to listen to Moving Pictures a lot back in high school. This was a very important part on my 'discover the music' journey. And although 'Working Man' is my favourite Rush song, this album still delivers a lot of positive emotions. The trio from Canada strike a nice balance between number of catchy riffs, monumental guitar solos and great drum work. At the beginning I couldn't buy Geddy's Lee vocal, but it grews on you with time. "Tom Sawyer' is that quintessential Rush song, that has everything to offer. I was ready to give this album five stars, but after another listening session, I realized that there is not much interesting songs after the great instrumental 'YYZ'. None of the songs on side b got stuck in my memory and the drop off in quality is visible. But it is still a very stron four.
I love Rush. I rarely see a band live more than once but these guys, I've seen them 3 times and I regret not seeing them more often. It's really easy to see why this is this album is one of their biggest hit, if not the biggest. It has an arguably perfect A side filled with immortal classics. I'm not as enthusiastic about the B side to be honest, but it's still very good. Just not as legendary as the first one. Rush forever.
This is a more commercial rush and therefore there are some catchy songs in here but it lacks rushes formula and is not their best work
Rush pack the stuff that makes them fun into a slimmer case; Thankfully don't shy away from the more ridiculous facets.
There are several songs that are really well known. Tom Sawyer is their best song. I did not wear any New Balances while listening to it. I would listen to it again.
It's very hard to listen to the album without thinking back on the Fall of 1994. I was a freshman in a dorm living in Arizona when I met a quirky bright Brooklynite named David. He had grown up playing chess in Central Park and somehow made it his mission to teach me. So every night, I'd head down to his room and we'd play chess. And he taught me everything. He was constantly talking and always high strung. I didn't realize immediately that he was high on crystal meth. Anyhow, to the sounds of this album more often than not, I learned chess over a period of months. Finally I beat David at chess and then that was it. He never spoke to me again and he dropped out of school shortly thereafter. This is a long way to say that it's impossible for me to really judge the album on its own merits. But the gift of learning chess that came along with it is a debt I will always owe David-- and Tom Sawyer.
Nav ko teikt
Good music. I like a short album
Abwechslungsreich. Lebendig.
Bit fast but soon caught up whizzed by..
Þetta er svo geggjuð plata. Elska þetta. Ef eitthvert ykkar vill splæsa á mig góðri fimmtugsafmælisgjöf í haust, þá væri Rush safnið á vinyl mjög vinsælt.
This was great!
I like the music, some songs are really really good.
Tää on about ainoo levy johon oon Rushin kohdalla oikeesti tutustunut ennalta. Ei tätä turhaan pidetä raskaamman taiderokin klassikkoka. Hienoa on se että instrumenttaali voi olla niin kova korvamato kuin YYZ on 4/5
Ihan hyvää progea, etenkin ottaen huomioon että se on kasarilta. Kuuntelisin uudestaan.
Ah mitkä upeat kasarisaundit! Vaikka progepuolella ei kaikista teknisintä tiluttelua, kuitenkin riittävän kiinnostavaa ja ylipäätään todella hyvä levy.
I liked it
Iconic prog with some absolutely incredible instrumental work, with Geddy's vocals sounding as powerful as ever. The first side is exceptional but I did feel the album tailed off slightly in the second half
Good album, but like earlier work better, real 80s sound ofc. And yes, u have to like the singing hehe
Fav Song: Tom Sawyer
There are moments of greatness here, but it's not perfect. In my opinion it's the last good album Rush made. All in all, It's a classic record that deserves all the praise it gets.
The best of Canadian Prog Rock
Good album, some guitar solo at one moment. It's a good-for-driving album for sure. Thank you
Solid, no complaints. Every song on this album rocks.
Tom Sawyer: The best opening song on an album - ever! What a way to start. Side 1 of the album is classic and I know it well and love it. Side 2, isn't nearly as "popular" as side 1, but it is still a great listen. Every time I fly through the Toronto Airport (YYZ) I think of this album and that classic instrumental. Standouts: Tom Sawyer, Limelight, Red Barchetta, YYZ, Vital Signs 4.5/5
I'm not a huge Rush fan but this may be my favourite of theirs
outrageously complicated music, and played in a good spirit of dedication and a smidge of humour
What can be said about Rush that hasn't already been said about the light bulb or the printing press? Giving light and a voice for those awkward white kids who needed their air guitar to be superior to the more popular awkward white kids doing air guitar to Journey.
Drumming is great
Really good stuff. The musical talent is off the charts and the lyrics are interesting and inventive. I think I have to be in the right mood to listen to this but when I am it's a great listen.
great set of tunes
I can't imagine how weird this must have seemed back then...and I love it.
An enjoyable album one I would listen to again
On the one hand, one of the great all-time opening tracks (“Tom Sawyer”), great side 2 opening tracks (“Limelight”), epic drumming and intense opera singing -- net-net: three all-time songs out of seven total. On the other, some all-time prog-rock excesses -- including epic drumming and intense opera singing and attempts at otherworldly composition -- all pretty easily caricatured Spinal Tappishly). Another way of putting this: this band’s (and record’s) greatest strengths and weaknesses are hopelessly intertwined. So, my mesmerized sixth-grade self was right in that the good stuff holds up extremely well. But the concept (if there was/is one) I missed then collapses by the end of the record now. I always feel like Rush wanted its audience to pay more attention to the stuff people were inclined to skip (and not just on this record). Still, three out of seven -- and because “Vital Signs” is much better than I recall (major Police influence) -- let’s make it 3.5 out of 7 and 4.5 out of potential five stars.
The drums in this album are incredible, they really drive each song. It's a great progressive-rock record, very well put together. Favourite song: Tom Sawyer.
groovy baby
I actually quite enjoyed it. Who doesn't love some funky time signatures?
Joan of Arc burning on the stake. Dogs playing poker. The back cover of 2112. Integrity. That’s what Rush has, in spades. And chops, man. Chops galore. And all accomplished with just three guys. Those other big trios- Cream, ZZ Top, Grand Funk- all undone by large servings of drugs/alcohol and service to even large egos. But not Rush. It took nothing less than the death of their drummer for Rush to rightly pull the plug. Let’s talk about prog rock for a moment. The early evangelists of punk rock did their best to convince me that I could not be a fan of both prog and punk. The battle line was drawn, they asserted. Choose one or the other. I think the major beef among the punks was that prog was just too hard to play! There were also some philosophical arguments involved about the music industry and censorship and such; but, initially, at least, the punks just felt that prog rock had lost all touch with the early rock n’ roll of, say, Chuck Berry. Hey, I can play ‘Johnnie B. Goode,’ and I could teach it to you pretty quickly, too. And our new little band would sound good enough to raise the garage door and play for the neighbors and passerby. Try doing the same with ELP’s ‘Toccata,’ off the 'Brain Salad Surgery' LP! You can’t. I can’t. But I still love ‘em both. I dig the fast tempo, three chord blitzkrieg of the Ramones, I really do. But I also never stopped loving the prog rock of King Crimson or Jethro Tull. It was my little secret. Another thing: music is math. It’s lot of other things, too, of course. But at a very fundamental level, it is math. And prog rock is music for math nerds. Like me. The ever changing time signatures so characteristic of prog give me a boner. I love figuring them out and then air-playing along with the band. Sometimes, though, prog ventures a little too far towards the math- Yes, being a great example- and too far away from the rock. Rush always got the balance right. They never let the prog overwhelm the rock. And that’s one of the reasons why they’re my favorite prog rock band. Geddy Lee can shred a bass like nobody’s business. And I don’t want to hear all that shit about how awful his shrieking vocals are. I happen to find his voice quite beautiful and melodic. (Listen to a little Motorhead if you want to hear a truly awful lead vocalist.) Alex Lifeson- why is he not mentioned in the same reverent company of guitarists like Hendrix and Clapton? And with the possible exception of John Bonham (THE greatest rock drummer of all time), who’s better, cleaner, faster, more creative than Neil Peart? Who even has as many drums on his kit? (Actually, I googled it and the answer is: Terry Bozzio, who played with Frank Zappa in the late-70s to early-80s. But Neil still has a lot of drums, too.) And then there are those thoughtful lyrics that Peart also wrote. Sure, he gets a little too preachy, at times, like on ‘With Hunt,’ cautioning against the dangerous effects caused by mob mentality. But mostly, his lyrics a tremendous sensitivity: ‘I feel the sense of possibilities. I feel the wrench of hard realities. The focus is sharp in the city (‘The Camera Eye’).’ Or the famous lyric from one of this LP’s big hits, ‘Limelight’: ‘Living in the limelight, the universal dream. For those who wish to see, those who wish to be, must put aside the alienation, get on with the fascination, the real relation, the underlying theme.’ You can’t get that kind of wisdom from the other top acts of 1981- Hall and Oates, or Pat Benatar, or REO Speedwagon. And finally, the bonus: Rush always look like they were having a ball; and, not at your expense, either, or anyone’s else’s. Certainly not the music industry’s nor the critics, who have yet to confess that they were just wrong, and you and I, the fans, were right. At this point in their career, even following the success of the LP prior to this one, 'Permanent Waves,' their label still wouldn’t cover the expense of 'Moving Pictures' intriguing cover, and Rush made up the difference from their own pockets! Good people, Rush- a band I would have loved to have been a part of, as small a part as mine would have been to play; that is, if I could only learn to play the castanets in 10/8.
Neat
Well, I fucking love Rush. The coolest all around band ever. This is a great album but there is so much more to Rush.
4/5. There are a couple bangers, but like, Yes is better
Tom Sawyer - A classic Pretty good but short, prob 4/5..
No esperaba que me guste tanto! igual porque tan largas las canciones?
creative epic prog-ish rock with some spacey vibes. would listen again
Great album!
A masterclass in prog composition and execution. Each track bursts forth with memorable melodies underscored with amazing technical prowess. Even on the more subdued and less notable back half of the LP, Lee, Pert, and Lifeson still deliver outstanding performances that continue to offer hidden intricacies.
4.2 - I'm not big on prog rock but I loved listening to this album. It's got some of Rush's most recognizable hits like \"Tom Sawyer\" and some extended jams like \"The Camera Eye.\"
Rush. Besser als Gedacht.
I think I just found out I like Rush! Whoa
This is the second album I have gotten on this list that I have heard all of the way through before! This is truly a record that needs to be played loud in order to experience it fully (which I vividly remember doing at Naismith during winter break). It's amazing to hear the amount of detail that three guys can put into their instrumentals and vocals, and the production here really allows for everything to stand out. Rush is fantastic, and this is probably their most famous album due to it including their most popular song. I have always enjoyed Tom Sawyer, and I feel it is the perfect opener as it kicks off everything with a bang. I personally think that Limelight is the strongest track on this album (it's been on my Starred list on Spotify for quite sometime), but there are no songs here that I would consider bad. My only knock to this album is that the second half is somewhat weak compared to the first half, but it is still very enjoyable throughout. 4/5. NOTE: It is an odd coincidence that a band I saw this past weekend (Outhouse) jammed YYZ acoustically. It would have been absolutely amazing to hear Rush do that live.
It was funny that this album popped up as #2 because I was thinking about the movie I Love You Man this week and how they were super into the band Rush and told myself that should explore this band. Could this be fate? 1. Tom Sawyer 4:36 - Unlike Pearl Jam's Ten I was immediately into the first song. Love the whole composition of this song even the interlude with the funky bass line and the high pitch guitar notes thrown over it. 2. Red Barchetta 6:10 - this song has a dissonance to it which I did not like at first, but it is a long song and by the end I was on board with it. 3. YYZ 4:25 - Super impressed with this song. No vocals but it pulls it off great . All the instruments are fire. The bass line is super impressive, drums are on point, and the guitar is great. Adding this to my library without question. 4. Limelight 4:19 - decent but I felt like Tom Sawyer and YYZ were stronger. 5. The Camera Eye 10:56 - Buckle up for an eleven minute song. Surprised me by being engaging throughout. 6. Witch Hunt (Part III of Fear) 4:45 - Appreciate what they are doing artistically here. Liked the spooky vibe. 7. Vital Signs 4:46 - Another solid track, I really liked the transition from Witch Hunt into this song which is something that I would normally miss because I don't usually sit down and listen to albums front to back. Consistently impressed by the compositional choices made in this album. The album's relatively short 40 minute run time surprised me in a good way. They kept it to the point and didn't include any fluff in this thing which is refreshing. The sounds that Rush manage to get out of their instruments impressed me throughout with some especially memorable bass lines. Score: 4/5 I am glad this was my intro to Rush. Their discography is huge making the task of finding where to start kind of intimidating. 1001 made the choice for me though and am thrilled with the result. Great album.
first repeat artist. i'm into it
Epic.
Probably one of the greatest exponents of Progressive Rock, Rush have created many iconic tracks, melodic and tight, retaining an accessibility that others in this genre often lack. This album is a fantastic example of a band at the heights of their powers. A great recording. Top tracks: Tom Sawyer, Vital Signs
Three top hits by Rush adorn this album (Tom Sawyer, YYZ, and Limelight. The album slogs a little when it hits "The Camera Eye" which is a little over 10 minute long 80's power ballad but it ends with a reggae inspired "Vital Signs" to round out the album. A very solid listen if you know Rush at all.
Never listened to an entire Rush album before this. I'd only ever heard the "Greatest hits" on radio. YYZ rocked my socks Excellent rock album amd glad it was my first diving into this.
Rush joined the wave of prog rock in the 70's and really hit it big with their concept album 2112. Since then, they've been putting out bonafide classics. By 1981, they really hit the big time with Moving Pictures, featuring all their biggest songs like Tom Sawyer, Limelight, and the famous instrumental YYZ. This record rocks. I think a part of it is just awesome prog stuff that is clean and concise. Rush doesn't wank around too much, getting to the point and then moving on. This is their strongest point and probably the thing that sets them apart from their contemporaries. Maybe it's because I'm Canadian, but I've heard Rush on the radio plenty before, but I've never heard King Crimson, Genesis w/ Peter Gabreil , or 70's Yes on the radio. That's not to say commercialized or marketable = good, but that there's a certain widespread accessibility to Rush (aside from Lee's vocals, sorry) that you wouldn't find otherwise in prog rock. That being said, perhaps the 80's were a turning point for prog rock. After their heyday in the 70's it seemed as though things were moving towards a more pop-rock sound (or New Wave, in the case of King Crimson). But Rush would hold their own, continuing to make prog rock into the 80's, for better or for worse. Anyway, album is frontloaded to fuck lmao
Tom Sawyer is epic. the best of my youth. Prolly the only song I could immediately identify as a Rush song. I dated a drummer that was obsessed with Rush and I seem to have pushed all of this music and everything from that time of my life out of my brain and listening to this record brought it all back. YYZ and Limewire are good. Familiar. Witch Hunt is good jams. I think there might be an amendment to the constitution that says you must enjoy Rush or you go directly to jail. For that reason, I have to rate Moving Pictures at least a 4. Is it on my 10 albums to bring to a deserted island? Nah. Can I appreciate it for it’s musicality and contribution to American Rock music? Sure. Will I sing along and nod my head in time to these songs the next time I find myself at a suburban backyard BBQ? Hell yes. Geddy’s voice grates tho. Just saying.
Limelight is the personal favorite out of the album, the songs have a solid continuous sound with a distinct and memorable singer. 23/30
A treasure of a band.
Good album, I like the vibe. Feels like hearing the roots of many hard rock bands that came after. Will relisten, won't buy
Buen disco de rock conceptual y algo de psicodelia. Complejo en muchos aspectos, pero todo un trabajo digno. Voz característica. En ocasiones, muy instrumental.
Really enjoyed this album- particularly the drumming. Was a lot more accessible than I thought it was going to be, and some moments of balls to the wall rock as well
Tom Sawyer speaks for itself. While weird, it's a seminal song of the time. Red Barchetta. Holy crap, can we say near perfect? This song was laid down in one take. YYZ, Limelight, and The Camera Eye round out a good run of Prog Rock. Witch Hunt and Vital Signs are the weaker tracks that finish off the album. 3.75 / 5.
Stabil
"Slappin' the bass" - Oh Rush, you crazy Canadians. First off, I thought it was kinda lazy (or crazy) that a 'full length album' only contained 7 songs. Regardless, I was happy to begin with the album, Moving Pictures. I was lucky enough to see Rush at The Forum in '97 during the Test for Echo tour and I remember it being packed and enduring an incredibly long drum solo... like 20 mins., while maintaining a strong contact high. Anyway, the album. There are some great songs on this. Limelight, Red Barchetta and of course Tom Sawyer are timeless, but even the ones that didn't get a lot of radio play are still an easy listen... that is except for XYZ. This song, XYZ isn't fun, doesn't cook and is difficult to get in to. Rush needed it on this album, though. It's the only song that can absolutely labeled as 'prog rock' and allow the album as a whole to maintain some unique classification. XYZ, the last three letters of the alphabet almost seems like a well-calculated afterthought. Without XYZ, this album was intended for everyone. Including it seems like a ploy to gain new fans but keep a home with the old ones. Ironically, that's the only track that I couldn't listen to.
Best Rush album, indicating its one of the best prog rock albums out there. This is also one of the most mainstream prog rock albums out there, with three of the tracks being popular radio staples. These are all very strong tracks, invoking the energy, innovation, and diversity that prog rock ought to represent. Red Barchetta and Witch Hunt best represent how the music should accompany the storytelling. However, I always find prog rock (besides Pink Floyd) to be exhausting at a certain point, and this album is no exception. The last minute was YYZ did not contribute much, The Camera Eye was unneccessarily long, and The Witch Hunt did not have a good payoff to what it was building up. Also, wanted to just note my entire life I always thought the vocalist Geddy Lee was female until about half a year ago.
This album is amazing. I'm sure it's not gonna be everyone's jam, but I really dig it. I've always meant to listen to more Rush, because I like prog rock and like what I've heard from them, and their influence on those who came after is immense. "Tom Sawyer" is my least favorite song on the album - by a lot. In fact, that's gonna keep it from being a 5 I think. (The excessive synth from "Tom Sawyer" is confined to that song.) This is the first album from this experiment that I've listened to more than once.
Idk know if this is technically classic rock, but thats what it is in my head. Very fun
Feels a bit like dad rock, but I can appreciate the musicianship. Neil Peart was a mad man, and I enjoyed listening to his approach to rhythm.
The technical work is amazing - these guys are fantastic musicians. There are some really catchy riffs in here. I enjoyed this a lot more than I remembered the last time I listened to this album. Honestly, every song was pretty good. The only downside is that personally, I'm not a huge fan of his vocals.
Marvellous progressive rock gem
YYZ - Na das ist doch ne fette Bassline
Very interesting sound, didn't really captivate me but Limelight was cool. The Camera Eye was definitely my favorite song from the album. These guys are a Canadian rock band in Toronto formed in the 60s!
I really should listen to more Rush. Great power trio. Neil Peart was a “fuck you” drummer.
very good with some classics. Would probably give 4.5 stars if able.
отцы, хули. душевно наваливают. в некоторых моментах прямо поп-песни, даже к прогу отнести сложно, но потом начинается дрочилово на пять минут. но вообще годнота, слушается очень легко, в душу западает, вокалист красава вощще. не 10, конечно, но как, грится, стронг 8 ту э лайт 9.
Pretty good prog. Listenable with some well known hits. 3.75 out 5 rounded up to 4*
Can't deny the originality of this band, but never liked Geddy Lee's singing, sounds like Terrence and Philip. I'm pretty sure that's where South Park got the idea...
Classic album and still sounds good today. One of my favorites as a kid!
Not bad
I thought it was alright.
Really enjoyed it! Need to listen more tk them 🤘🏻
if its progressive, me like
The drums hit hard, love the musicality. Voice doesn't do it for me but they are still so good despite.
A revered prog rock album with complex arrangements/performances from each member. 8/10, the lyrics are a bit stinky.
Love this record. Back half drops off a little bit.
Good classic rock
I’m finding this one okay. I don’t really love it, but I don’t hate it. I can manage to listen through it without wanting to turn it off, but it’s not something I’d really choose on my own.
I distinctly remember not caring for Rush in the past but that was a fun listen. Maybe it's just the vocals I'm not in love with. The instrumentals are damn good.
I used to not like this because it wasn't weird enough. We all have regrets sometimes
It’s Rush! Not my favorite album by them, but is quite good.
*air drum solo*
Classic, always loved by dad
i’d say it was enjoyable
Some 14 year old version of me lurking in the nether resources of my mind wants to give this 5 stars. All of Rush's typical borderline pomposity and borderline ridiculousness is on display but it all holds together in a near-perfect pre-millenial airbrushed sci-fi lozenge.
Very good prog rock album however Tom Sawyer is the de facto hit song from it overshadowing everything else.
Very good use of instrument effects and ambient sounds.
Wow, I can't believe I hadn't listened through this yet! So inventive, fun to listen to, and well-produced. Way to go!
I had a writing professor that made us watch a 13-minute video of a Rush song performed live.
I always feel like Rush leans a bit too much into cheesiness, and it gets worse on deeper cuts. But the first half is basically a greatest hits. Limelight is such a great song.
Great album, i would probably put a 4.5 if I could, but I guess it'll be 4 for them today
Terrific album, particularly the first four tracks. Things fizzle out a bit once we've passed Limelight, but the whole album is still worth repeated listens.
Fuck Tom Sawyer is a good song. Fuck Red Barchetta is a good song. Carried by the first half of the album, although I enjoyed Witch Hunt. I wouldn't say the bottom of the album is bad, but it just starts so fucking strong with Tom Sawyer and Barchetta that it is hard for the rest of the album to match in quality. It's Rush, what can I say. Drums are fucking spectacular and riffs are clean as hell. Lyrics are great as the band comments on fame and societal pressure throughout the album. Favorite song Red Barchetta/Tom Sawyer. Least favorite The Camera Eye, goes on for too long for what it is. Overall 7/8.
Tom Sawyer, YYZ, and Limelight are solid tracks
I liked it but i felt it was uneven.
This album has very good vocal, instrumental and making wonderful feels, but today this album can't be compared in progressiveness of sound with recent albums
SENSACIONAL
Slappa da' bass man.
8/10
I went into this only knowing rush from the movie “I love you man”, so I was kinda excited to try listening to rush and I totally agree with them, I mean “Tom sawyer” is a banger. Whilst obviously when it comes to prog rock you have to like the genre or else this will just be a weird album not worth listening to, but I quite liked this album. For starters it was 40 mins long which is just a perfect time for me, it flowed well between songs and was relatively consistent in both song quality but the overall sound of each song (no individual song felt out of place). I think my favourite songs on here also included “limelight” and “witch-hunt”. Although prog rock can be pretty polarising for some people, it’s personally growing on me as a genre. This album deserves a 3.5/5 stars.
Not a Rush guy. This was decent though.
good
Sterk 3. Mulig dette er litt strengt siden de første sangene er gode og XYZ er klink 5, men synes ikke de klarer å holde nivået etter dette. Kommer nok ikke til å ta opp albumet igjen
I enjoyed this for Neil Peart and Neil Peart alone
Really wanted to love it. For Clint and Rick. Something about it just doesn't let me settle in. I'm even in Canada, eh? I'll keep trying to connect I guess It was described to me as a religious experience, I think that may say a lot about my feelings toward religion.
meh
Witch Hunt sure is an interesting deep cut. Love the guitar work, that voice though grates on me after a while.
Overall, I kinda liked moving pictures. (I think I might be a prog rock fan… so earnest without irony or fear of corniness.) The instrumentals were super fun, but I had trouble getting into the vocals. I may be tainted by years of parody on that part.
Number: 261 Familiarity: Well-versed (4) Rating: 3 Before: ======= Nice! I mean Tom Sawyer? Really? It's got to be one of the most iconic Prog Rock songs ever. That's an easy 5 and Limelight is probably a 5 as well. As for the rest of the album, I'm not sure. This was never one of those albums that I would sit and listen to the whole thing that much. I'm guessing it's going to get a 4 overall from me. Let's see. After : ======= I did give Tom Sawyer and Limelight a 5 but all the rest were a 3 including The Camera Eye, which is vey long song. So the weighted average which considers song lengths came out to 3.4. Seeing how I have no desire to listen to the entire album again, I'll have to go with 3 on this one.
As with the other Rush album I listened to, it's a band I can fully respect and admire without falling in love with them myself. Favourites: YYZ Vital Signs
Starts stronger than it finishes, side 1 is great if you.like this sort of thing, side 2 is pretty much Rush by numbers (and those numbers are 13/7). Having said that this IS one of their more consitent records and it is regarded as a prog revivalist classic by the sort of people who like this sort of thing if only for the first 4 tunes..... I have always preferred their live albums, (Exit Stage Left was recorded whilst touring this album) i even went to see them once (the support act was much better). Geddy Lee's singing style is an acquired taste an not really one that I ever truly acquired, they would be alot better with the deep baritone of Fish as a vocalist, although this would make them Marrillion Neil Peart was a phenomenal drummer and it is his playing that stands out on this (and all other Rush) record/s. 'What about he voice of Geddy Lee? How did it get so high? i wonder if he talks like a regular guy? I know him and he does" I have a love/hate relationship with this band and i rarely miss an opportunity quote Malkmus
I actually liked this far more than I thought I would. Generally I find prog rock a bit pretentious, music trying to be too clever for its own good and failing in what should be the key aim of music which is to make you feel something. However, I actually quite enjoyed this album, particularly Limelight and Witch Hunt and I can recognise the musicianship which was excellent throughout. They must have caught me in a good day. A solid 3 from me
Exactly what I expected. It was a fine overall album
Musically, I respect Rush. I think they’re an incredibly talented set of musicians. But I think this is just a band I can’t seem to get into. I have a weird relationship with prog rock. I respect the art, but I don’t have the patience or focus to appreciate it. I need music that promises immediate satisfaction, I don’t get that with this genre.
Music for well-intentioned men who frequently make mistakes.
I'd listen to Tom Sawyer again but there's too many instrumental parts in the rest of the album for me personally
2,5
I was prepared to hate this, but it was much less dreadful than the previous entry by Rush that has come up for me. I actually quite liked a lot of it musically - I found myself air guitaring in the kitchen. But the lyrics and vocal style make it impossible for me to take it seriously. Way too reminiscent of Spinal Tap.
Great musicians but not really into the lyrics or Geddy lee’s voice
# Album Name: Moving Pictures # Artist: Rush # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: Tom Sawyer saved this from being a 2. Prog rock is not my thing. # Top Tunes: Tom Sawyer # Would I listen to it again? No
Bardzo miły poranek spędziłam w towarzystwie tej płyty. KC prog rock.
First off, the top rated review for this album is my favourite on the site I love to complain about Rush and yet I always enjoy listening to them It's great music to do boring stuff to, which is damning with faint praise After a couple of replays I had to go and listen to Dream Theater to hear the same sounds but with some emotions in the songs
Dazzling musicianship for songs that occasionally offer thrilling and memorable moment, but always outstay their welcome.
Classic. Not my favorite, but influential and enjoyable. 3+
Rush.. cool band, a little too wanky, little too theatrical for me, but I can't deny their chops. This is probably their most accessible record, and I can definitely access them, they just don't particularly move me one way or the other. Do I hate it when they pop up on an oldies station? No. Am I particularly begging to hear Tom Sawyer again? Not really.
Arbejde imens jeg hørte det, ikke noget som stak helt vildt ud. 🤷
Jammins
Limelight 5/5
Eh bien, c'était plutôt sympathique, mais ça m'a semblé un brin léger pour du rock progressif. Je m'attendais à quelque chose de globalement plus osé, mais d'après ce que je lis, cet album est plus radio-friendly et plus accessible que ce qu'ils ont pu sortir auparavant. Du coup, je suis pas sûr que c'est l'album de Rush le plus intéressant ? Je sais pas vraiment, je connais mal le groupe.
It's 1981 and the future has arrived. The future of what exactly is unclear but something has changed. Rush had been taming their more outlandish tendencies for a couple albums - no Cygnus X-1 or La Villa Strangiato to be found here. The one instrumental indulgence - YYZ - is held to just over 4 minutes and it almost humable. Turns out the Ayn Rand celebrants have some pop chops in their vast arsenal. A lot of notes are played and innumerable drums are hit but they also find some solid grooves amidst the many time signatures. Strangely this now takes you back to a simpler time and a future that seemed more hopeful. And we could use some more Tom Sawyers right about now...
Can't tell if I like or hate Rush. Listening to the whole album did not help answer the question. I'll put Tom Sawyer on the playlist, but I'm not thrilled about it.
Rush sucks!
The instrumentals are absolutley amazing, but the vocals aren't my thing. They kind of fade into the background as I focus in on that amazing rickenbacker bass tone
A lot of criticism (to some extent fairly, in my opinion) has been levelled at Geddy Lee's voice, and their sometimes swollen track lengths. The instrumentation is left to pick up the pieces, and it does so well, but doesn't quite carry the album to higher than a 3.
It's fairly good 80s rock music, and whilst 'The Camera Eye' is an absolute standout, the rest simply doesn't quite do enough to excite.
Sounds very Canadian.
Tom Sawyer - I heard this track first in a film (‘I Love You, Man’) a while ago and thought it was great fun! Great rock production here. Hints of Led Zeppelin influence I feel. That ancient folklore or at last distant past reference being recalled here. Red Barchetta - slightly more upbeat, almost poppy. This one has a bit more of a narrative to it. Like a family drama or something. Feels as if it’s an ode to a family member. Nice soloing. YYZ - dissonant riff here. Instrumental. Very cinematic opening. Not sure if I dig it but it’s certainly memorable! Very strong guitar work. Peart’s drum fills are really quite something. Limelight - a strong opening riff, almost reminiscent of AC/DC. I almost recognise this one. It feels very classic rock. The Camera Eye - the most prominent use of synths (premiered on Tom Sawyer). This also feels very cinematic. Possibly too long, at 11 mins. For my attention span anyway! Witch Hunt (Part III of Fear) - Folkloric, prophetic feel to it. Feels like a political song. The drums here again brilliantly convey the epic breadth of their sound. Vital Signs - I didn’t care for this one particularly musically but interesting lyrics. Fairly cryptic lyrics. Open to interpretation. Quite epic feel coming back again! Overall review: this is not the usual genre I go for, but there were times that I was gripped by the dexterity of the players and the production. Really coming along for the ride. I did feel as if there could almost be more variety in it and perhaps some shorter songs, but overall a positive introduction to the band for me. Perhaps an even slower tune could’ve perhaps helped, I’m not sure. They do have proper talent undoubtedly. It’s definitely of the era. Favourite songs: Red Barchetta, Limelight
Är det fel att älska rush och inte gilla geddy lees röst
Yeah this was okay background music, didn't thrill me but it was alright. Felt a bit dated and of its time.
We are back in Spinal Tap town, it's been a while. Once again, I'm just not that into prog like this. it's fun and camp and all that, but it just leaves me cold. I think if I'd got into it a bit younger when you're more up for BIG EMOTIONS then maybe, but not today sorry.
fine
If it had Fly By Night it would have all three Rush songs I find enjoyable and then some other songs that are, like, fine
This isn't bad but Geddy Lee's voice is a barrier to me enjoying this band more. Neil Peart's drumming is outstanding.
Rush is…fine. I like them enough but I also don’t quite get the hype. An enjoyable record. Not a must listen to, in my opinion
Good drumming, not entirely my vibe though. Best song was Limelight!
Nostalgic. Fine.
Har gått en dag och redan glömt det här albumet. Kan ha och göra med att jag försökte göra libabröd samtidigt, eller så var det helt enkelt för att det var riktigt tråkigt. Inget speciellt som sa någonting, inte heller dåligt. Så mycket 5/10 det kan bli
No sé che, por momentos entré y por momentos salí. Bastante épico, eso me gustó. Quizás si lo escuchará más le daría un 4, porque es realmente bueno, pero tiene una cosa de metal ochentoso que no me encanta.
Rush’s "Moving Pictures" carries a massive reputation, but this listen proved disappointing. Despite its legendary status, the instrumentation feels formulaic and uninspired rather than ground-breaking. The structured progressive rock tracks lack the creative spark expected from such an acclaimed album. Additionally, the lead vocals quickly became annoying, making it difficult to connect with the music.
Didn't like them then, don't care much for their sound now.
I would love this band, and I've been around since they first came out and have seen them live once, if it weren't for one thing. Their singer. I know it's probably me, but his voice has always been like fingers on a chalkboard when I hear it. It's too bad because the rest of the band and even Geddy Lee's bass playing is amazing
Knew of Rush, but this was a first time listen and it was quite enjoyable. A lot prog rock for me falls into the pitfall of trying too hard to be different and sounding a little corny tbh. Here though, I think the experimentation makes from some really cool songs. Vocals are for me the most underwhelming part of the album, however I don't think they're terrible just a bit lackluster compared to the crazy instrumentals Favorite tracks being Tom Sawyer and YYZ. Ladder being my favorite overall with some fucking heavenly guitar work.
3/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/rush/moving-pictures/ Not really my thing. Very boomer rock. Some progginess here and there, some hard rocky stuff here and there. Overall however just quite middle of the road. Never bad, never more than just enjoyable.
Ready to be done with Rush. I REALLY appreciate Neil Peart. But Geddy Lee bugs me the more I listen to him. It’s like a balancing equation. The more I come to love Peart the more I despise Lee. It makes listening to Rush super hard. I can’t just get into it. Unless they’re on an instrumental roll. And this is speaking to Lee as a vocalist. I actually can’t say anything about him as a bass player. Except I fully believe he deserves all the respect he has gotten. He’s so, so distracting as a vocalist that I end up focusing on how much I dislike that. This is the best Rush album I know, and honestly, it usually ends up disappointing me. 3 Boolean: True - I mean Neil Peart deserves a listen, regardless
Anfangs eher meh aber dann doch ganz nice. So ne solide 3,5
Reasonable, but not particularly memorable. Decent in places.
This was ok, nothing special, wou;dn't revisit.
I love progressive rock, unfortunately this is not the only good Rush album (2112).
Not as good as I remember
Decent prog rock, but nothing mind blowing Fave track: Limelight
Another fun throwback, but it won’t be on repeat
at times led zeppelin-esque
Well I’ll begrudgingly give this a little bump because if Rush has anything impressive to listen to, it’s on this album. That is to say Tom Sawyer is on this album. Rush are the epitome of a hard rock band that is decidedly NOT metal. They’re too dorky for that. They have no teeth and not much worth singing about.
Rush is such a mixed bag for me. I classify Rush as “prog for everybody,” and sometimes it seems like they try too hard to be “prog.” Moving Pictures is a decent album by a talented band.
Net geen 4
(4/7) good energy
Better than a lot of 70s rock but still not my thing
Got PTSD from playing YYZ in rock band
Pretty dang ok. I liked rush a lot more when I was in junior high. But now it's all good. I did meet Geddy Lee at a wedding once and he was a very nice guy.
I had another Rush album not long ago and I don't rate it highly. It wasn't what I was expecting. This album is more like it, more of the music I was hoping for. It's not great to me, but still good.
Was solid, kinda only suits wrestling movies with a group of brothers that almost all die. Not a huge vibe to just listen to on your off day, voice kinda gay but tom sawyer is good
estuvo bueno, rock normal de la época
Good album, particularly the first 1/3.
3 outta 5
[3/5] complicated prog rock. can see the appeal. outstanding instrumentals and lyrics but the strained voice just doesn’t agree with me. 3.5. track notes: 1. scooby doo space invaders. interesting drums 2. everything goes so well together 3. speeding through duty free to buy a big toblerone 4. trapped in the gentle whimsy of prog rock 5. ufo x infomercial x getting things done in the yard x big city life 6. perpetually relevant lyrics 7. strong start, like a strobe to the brain.
While not being my favourite album in Rush's discography, they remain one of Prog greats and it displays very good highlights with very impressive drumming and synth work throughout. It is very dynamic and this makes it be a cool listen that is much more accessible that some of the rest of their discography. As there are some glaring omissions in Prog Rock, I might swap it for a different album in my own list. 8/10 [SWAP?]
2.5/5 First songs forgettable Long ass one is awesome and the rest is cool but wouldn't really Realisten to it
Tom Sawyer and YYZ are so good but their sound is so annoying. Chorus pedals on everything including the drums? And what about the voice of Geddy Lee? How did it get so high? I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy.
Highlights: Tom Sawyer, YYZ, Limelight, Vital Signs Considering that this is a prog rock album, it doesn't surprise me that it has a 10 minute song, but unfortunately that's one of the ones I didn't like. Same goes for the second longest song on the album at 6 mins. Add another shorter one into the mix and we are already over 50% of me not liking the album. Longer tracks are generally really hit or miss for me as they have to be dynamic and change enough throughout their run to keep the listener engaged (which these were not). The shorter tracks were enjoyable, so I can't say the album is bad as a whole.
Highlights: Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, Limelight, Witch Hunt, Vital Signs Decent listen. I liked the synths and the guitars, but the vocals were sometimes a bit too much. Honestly, I would love an instrumental version. I guess I just expected a less "epic" vocal with these instrumentals because most other vocals from that period are more grounded. It was a toss-up between a 3 and a 4, but I don't really see myself revisiting it anytime soon, so it settles on a 3.
кто так и не запомнил как звучит Том Сойер? ит ми
It has a couple of fun songs but nothing that blew me away.
Can definitely hear the influence on things I like more. Didn’t enjoy the vocals very much.