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ABlairican Pie · 02-25-2003, 11:31 PM

So which one is it?? One from the 70's, one from the 80's, or one from the 90's??

John 22 · 02-26-2003, 12:36 AM

Moving Pictures without a doubt. Permanent Waves is second for me.

Brian · 02-27-2003, 01:51 AM

CA, what was your previous name?

On topic

I never listened to a song much less an album by Rush, so I can't choose.

ABlairican Pie · 02-27-2003, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BJL

CA, what was your previous name?

On topic

I never listened to a song much less an album by Rush, so I can't choose.

My previous names were Blair's My Cherry Pie and Tad Warner.

BUT YOU ARE IN FOR SUCH A TREAT WITH LISTENING TO RUSH!!!!!
Their albums from the 70's had entire epics on album sides full of
cool concepts with GREAT music, (2112, Hemispheres)
their 80's albums were updated with more "commercial" sounds with keyboards and killer guitar work (Moving Pictures, Power Windows), and their 90's albums were more of a return to their basic heavy sound (Counterparts, Test For Echo). Their latest album Vapor Trails has no keyboards at all.

omalleyfan · 08-22-2003, 04:38 PM

had to vote for Moving Pictures. Rush circa 1980-1982 ruled

Rickenbacker · 08-22-2003, 08:02 PM

70's, 'prog' era Rush wins it for me. But not w/ 2112. (although it's a great album) A Farewell to Kings & Hemispheres lead the pack for me.

Early 80s Rush comes in 2nd.

The latest album kicks major arse though!

britt britt · 08-23-2003, 11:32 AM

I'm gonna say Moving Pictures. I love Rush!!

ABlairican Pie · 08-23-2003, 11:46 AM

Here are the lyrics from a song off 1985's Power Windows album, a song about the atomic bomb's impact.

MANHATTAN PROJECT
Words by Neil Peart, Music by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson

Imagine a time
When it all began In the dying days of a war
A weapon -- that would settle the score
Whoever found it first
Would be sure to do their worst --
They always had before...

Imagine a man
Where it all began A scientist pacing the floor
In each nation -- always eager to explore
To build the best big stick
To turn the winning trick --
But this was something more...

The big bang -- took and shook the world
Shot down the rising sun
The end was begun -- it would hit everyone
When the chain reaction was done
The big shots -- try to hold it back
Fools try to wish it away
The hopeful depend on a world without end
Whatever the hopeless may say

Imagine a place
Where it all began
They gathered from across the land
To work in the secrecy of the desert sand
All of the brightest boys
To play with the biggest toys --
More than they bargained for...

Imagine a man
When it all began
The pilot of "Enola Gay"
Flying out of the shockwave
On that August day
All the powers that be
And the course of history
Would be changed for evermore...

phoebe7165 · 08-23-2003, 03:32 PM

Sorry, I have to go with Chronicles. It covered not only the radio 'hits' but alot of songs you don't hear on the radio much or at all. Trees, Distant Early Warning, & Subdivisions all rock!!!

omalleyfan · 08-23-2003, 03:36 PM

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Originally posted by phoebe7165
Sorry, I have to go with Chronicles. It covered not only the radio 'hits' but alot of songs you don't hear on the radio much or at all. Trees, Distant Early Warning, & Subdivisions all rock!!!

the first time I heard Subdivisions, I thought he was saying "come form a big cast out". Oh well, I was about 10 when it came out, so I guess you can forgive it

ABlairican Pie · 08-23-2003, 03:44 PM

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Originally posted by omalleyfan
the first time I heard Subdivisions, I thought he was saying "come form a big cast out". Oh well, I was about 10 when it came out, so I guess you can forgive it

I remember over 20 years ago, where they used to have the old J.C. Penney's store in downtown Seattle, someone had spray painted those words from "Subdivisions" on a wall where they were doing construction:

"CONFORM OR BE CAST OUT!"

One of my favorite Rush songs. Also "Grace Under Pressure" is an underrated album, with songs like "Early Distant Warning", "Red Sector A", "Kid Gloves", and others.

omalleyfan · 08-23-2003, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
I remember over 20 years ago, where they used to have the old J.C. Penney's store in downtown Seattle, someone had spray painted those words from "Subdivisions" on a wall where they were doing construction:

"CONFORM OR BE CAST OUT!"

One of my favorite Rush songs.

I wonder if JC Penney actually realized that the song was actually speaking against self selling out?

Rickenbacker · 08-23-2003, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by omalleyfan
I wonder if JC Penney actually realized that the song was actually speaking against self selling out?

I always thought the lyrics were a view of the blandness of suburban teen life. (as it was back then, at least)

TJL · 08-23-2003, 06:16 PM

Gotta be Moving Pictures.

Red Barchetta, Vital Signs, Tom Sawyer...

Great stuff.

ABlairican Pie · 08-24-2003, 02:14 AM

"FREEWILL!!!!!"

View Poll Results: Which is the best Rush album?
2112	2	22.22%
Moving Pictures	6	66.67%
Test For Echo	0	0%
Other	1	11.11%
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02-25-2003, 11:31 PM	#1
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	Favorite Rush album!!!! So which one is it?? One from the 70's, one from the 80's, or one from the 90's??
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08-23-2003, 11:32 AM	#7
britt britt Catherine O'Hara Senior Member Join Date: Apr 28, 2002 Location: canada Posts: 2,690	I'm gonna say Moving Pictures. I love Rush!!
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08-23-2003, 11:46 AM	#8
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	Manhattan Project Here are the lyrics from a song off 1985's Power Windows album, a song about the atomic bomb's impact. MANHATTAN PROJECT Words by Neil Peart, Music by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Imagine a time When it all began In the dying days of a war A weapon -- that would settle the score Whoever found it first Would be sure to do their worst -- They always had before... Imagine a man Where it all began A scientist pacing the floor In each nation -- always eager to explore To build the best big stick To turn the winning trick -- But this was something more... The big bang -- took and shook the world Shot down the rising sun The end was begun -- it would hit everyone When the chain reaction was done The big shots -- try to hold it back Fools try to wish it away The hopeful depend on a world without end Whatever the hopeless may say Imagine a place Where it all began They gathered from across the land To work in the secrecy of the desert sand All of the brightest boys To play with the biggest toys -- More than they bargained for... Imagine a man When it all began The pilot of "Enola Gay" Flying out of the shockwave On that August day All the powers that be And the course of history Would be changed for evermore...

08-23-2003, 03:32 PM	#9
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	Sorry, I have to go with Chronicles. It covered not only the radio 'hits' but alot of songs you don't hear on the radio much or at all. Trees, Distant Early Warning, & Subdivisions all rock!!!
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02-26-2003, 12:36 AM	#2
John 22 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 24, 2001 Location: Louisville, KY, USA Posts: 22	Moving Pictures without a doubt. Permanent Waves is second for me.

02-27-2003, 01:51 AM	#3
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	CA, what was your previous name? On topic I never listened to a song much less an album by Rush, so I can't choose.

08-22-2003, 04:38 PM	#5
omalleyfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 12, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 199	had to vote for Moving Pictures. Rush circa 1980-1982 ruled

08-22-2003, 08:02 PM	#6
Rickenbacker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 507	70's, 'prog' era Rush wins it for me. But not w/ 2112. (although it's a great album) A Farewell to Kings & Hemispheres lead the pack for me. Early 80s Rush comes in 2nd. The latest album kicks major arse though!

08-23-2003, 06:16 PM	#14
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Gotta be Moving Pictures. Red Barchetta, Vital Signs, Tom Sawyer... Great stuff.
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08-24-2003, 02:14 AM	#15
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