What is your favorite RUSH album?

coastalite · 01-02-08, 19:29

It's tough a tough one for me, but I'd have to say Permanent Waves.

The poll does not include any LIVE albums, compilation albums, or cover albums.

Nzo · 01-02-08, 19:31

rush-moving pictures
black sabbath-vol. 4 or sabbath bloody sabbath
Led zeppelin- the first album, houses of the holy
iron maiden- matter of life and death
nirvana- in utero
beatles- the white album

oibchip · 01-02-08, 20:26

I don't have a favorite...It just depends on my mood. I have been a rush fan since elementary school though.

I guess that if I had to pick it would be Grace Under Pressure or Signals though.

Then again Farewell to Kings rocks too...hell they are all pretty damn good to me. I'm stickin with the first statement "depends on the mood".

ShroomGuerilla · 01-02-08, 22:39

"Cloooser to the Heeeart!!!!

carl · 01-03-08, 18:05

Hemispheres!~ The album is a total trip! Me & a buddy bought the 1st album back in '74 cuz the dudes on back had long hair and looked cool. Been atotal fan since. First tour was Farwell to Kings(Dec. '77 Edgar Winter opened!) Haven't missed atour since! Definetly some excellent mind music,took me out there and set my feet back on the ground a many of time. The total professionalism put out at a live performance is inspiring to say the least.One of the top bands of all time in my opinion!

rocketman · 01-03-08, 19:55

Have loved Rush since I was a child. They were the first concert I ever saw. As far as picking songs, it is too much like picking a favorite color. It all depends on the mood. A good song can make you feel a certain way if you let it. Rush has a few of these.

wildburr · 01-03-08, 20:13

Hard to have a favorite, Geddy is one of my influences as a bass player. But Moving pictures was a big album in my high school years.
yes I did say album, my kids have no idea what one is.

coastalite · 01-04-08, 03:15

The new "Snakes & Arrows" is really good, too.

I must have listened to it (at least) 50 times by now.

They are by far one of the best live bands on the planet (IMO).

carl · 01-04-08, 17:42

To bad ya can't vote more than once on this one, listened to "Fly By Night" on my way home from work and man is that one kick ass - rockin album.Word has it on RUSH - Official Website the boys are going to be touring again this summer~SWEEEET! hope to see ya all out at the show!

coastalite · 01-05-08, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl

To bad ya can't vote more than once on this one, listened to "Fly By Night" on my way home from work and man is that one kick ass - rockin album.Word has it on RUSH - Official Website the boys are going to be touring again this summer~SWEEEET! hope to see ya all out at the show!

by-tor and the snow dog... love that song.

wow, i didn't know they were extending the tour. thanks for the heads up!

kvlt · 01-10-08, 13:36

i can't claim to have heard all of the albums listed but its got to be moving pictures for me.
how can you beat yyz?

legoair · 01-10-08, 16:10

I'm in love with practically all their albums, however Power Windows is just superb. Grand Designs, Manhattan Project, and Marathon are timeless for me.

Close behind would probably be 2112, A Farewell to Kings, and Moving Pictures.

oibchip · 01-10-08, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvlt

i can't claim to have heard all of the albums listed but its got to be moving pictures for me.
how can you beat yyz?

If you like YYZ..Ill bet that u would enjoy La Villa Strangiato from the Hemispheres album.

It really does rock

YouTube - Rush - La Villa Strangiato at Pinkpop 1979

coastalite · 01-10-08, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by legoair

I'm in love with practically all their albums, however Power Windows is just superb. Grand Designs, Manhattan Project, and Marathon are timeless for me.

Can't argue with you there. Power Windows is incredible. One of my all-time favorites is on that album: "Territories".

carl · 01-10-08, 20:16

Territories is an all time fav, love that line "Better People- Better Food-and better beer" ,pretty much sums it all up! Also a cool little tidbit, La Villa Strangiato is supposed to be a musical recreation of Alex's nightmares!

Lazlo · 01-10-08, 20:50

Exit Stage Left isn't up there. That one and Moving Pictures are my favorites. I like them all really.

Freaky · 01-10-08, 21:24

Roll The Bones......but like everyone else I like em all.

Rush was my first concert as well, haven't missed a tour since either. Their live shows are amazing.

coastalite · 01-11-08, 02:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazlo

Exit Stage Left isn't up there.

Yeah, sorry... the poll does not include any LIVE albums, compilation albums, or cover albums. The stuff on the live albums is good, but the original versions can already be found on their studio albums.

kvlt · 01-11-08, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by oibchip

If you like YYZ..Ill bet that u would enjoy La Villa Strangiato from the Hemispheres album.

It really does rock

YouTube - Rush - La Villa Strangiato at Pinkpop 1979

can i please take this opportunity to reccomend yyz on guitar hero? you have not experienced the true majesty of rock til youve sat there with a little plastic guitar making clicking noises trying to get 100percent (fucking impossible i might add)

carl · 01-11-08, 17:17

yeah,my son jams on the 'guitar hero',some. He can get a 96% on medium on YYZ. Did you Know, YYZ is the 3 letter identity code for Toronto International Airport & the beggining part of the song is actually morse code identity signal for the airport! I love all the little subliminal stuff these guys throw at ya!

Itchyass · 01-11-08, 17:20

Was the Farewell to Kings tour. First microdot experience too............
Profound experience that changed me forever. I love those guys!!!!
Man, I miss those days

rocketman · 01-11-08, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl

yeah,my son jams on the 'guitar hero',some. He can get a 96% on medium on YYZ. Did you Know, YYZ is the 3 letter identity code for Toronto International Airport & the beggining part of the song is actually morse code identity signal for the airport! I love all the little subliminal stuff these guys throw at ya!

I actually knew that one. He plays the code on cowbells or the chimes. Neal is a pretty interesting character. I started to read ghostrider but set it down due to required reading, I cant wait to get back to it.

kvlt · 01-12-08, 08:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl

yeah,my son jams on the 'guitar hero',some. He can get a 96% on medium on YYZ. Did you Know, YYZ is the 3 letter identity code for Toronto International Airport & the beggining part of the song is actually morse code identity signal for the airport! I love all the little subliminal stuff these guys throw at ya!

i did not know that, very interesting. i do think that some of the subliminal stuff has inspired quite a few prog bands to try too hard to be clever

Lazlo · 01-12-08, 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by coastalite

Yeah, sorry... the poll does not include any LIVE albums, compilation albums, or cover albums. The stuff on the live albums is good, but the original versions can already be found on their studio albums.

Makes sense!

meleusis · 02-11-08, 21:56

I voted for "Permanent Waves"....from "Hemispheres" to "Signals" are my absolute faves, but Waves just seems to have the right balance of everything that makes Rush so kick-ass...to my ears, anyway.

I must say, "Counterparts" was excellent, but everything after that to the present just doesn't grab me like the classic stuff.

coastalite · 02-12-08, 01:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by meleusis

I must say, "Counterparts" was excellent, but everything after that to the present just doesn't grab me like the classic stuff.

Do you have "Snakes And Arrows"? It's hard to say, but, it might just be their best ever. It's a masterpiece. There's a great article by Neil Peart I found hidden on their website:

http://rush.com/thegameofsnakesandar...Essay4.S&A.pdf

Crust · 02-15-08, 13:00

Dang, this poll is tough!

I mean Red Barchetta...come on!

Then you got, Natural Science.

Then you got, Between the Wheels.

Then you got, Resist.

Then you got, Territories.

And so much more spread all over the place....But if I gotta choose one, it would be A Farewell to Kings, CTTH was our wedding song.

tobynutz · 02-18-08, 03:56

who's rush lol? no, seriously

smirk · 02-21-08, 00:17

I went with Hemispheres but it was a tough call. Just got a new copy of it after I gave mine to a bass student of mine a while back, great album. La Villa is one of my all time favorites by anybody.

I will definitely try to see them again tis summer.

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View Poll Results: What is your Favorite Rush Album?
Rush	1	2.70%
Fly By Night	2	5.41%
Caress Of Steel	0	0%
2112	12	32.43%
A Farewell To Kings	5	13.51%
Hemispheres	5	13.51%
Permanent Waves	2	5.41%
Moving Pictures	5	13.51%
Signals	1	2.70%
Grace Under Pressure	1	2.70%
Power Windows	1	2.70%
Hold Your Fire	0	0%
Presto	0	0%
Roll The Bones	1	2.70%
Counterparts	0	0%
Test For Echo	0	0%
Vapor Trails	0	0%
Snakes And Arrows	1	2.70%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

01-02-08, 19:29	#1 (permalink)
coastalite Son of a Beach Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 292	What is your favorite RUSH album? It's tough a tough one for me, but I'd have to say Permanent Waves. The poll does not include any LIVE albums, compilation albums, or cover albums. __________________ "The waaaaaaaaiting is the hardest part!" ~Tom Petty

01-02-08, 22:39	#4 (permalink)
ShroomGuerilla Myco-Monkey Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 383	"Cloooser to the Heeeart!!!! __________________ "The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking." -Albert Einstein

01-03-08, 18:05	#5 (permalink)
carl STONE FREE Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 391	Hemispheres!~ The album is a total trip! Me & a buddy bought the 1st album back in '74 cuz the dudes on back had long hair and looked cool. Been atotal fan since. First tour was Farwell to Kings(Dec. '77 Edgar Winter opened!) Haven't missed atour since! Definetly some excellent mind music,took me out there and set my feet back on the ground a many of time. The total professionalism put out at a live performance is inspiring to say the least.One of the top bands of all time in my opinion! __________________ Life is but a candle and a dream, must give it flame! Last edited by carl : 01-03-08 at 18:21. Reason: add more content

01-02-08, 19:31	#2 (permalink)
Nzo Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 424	rush-moving pictures black sabbath-vol. 4 or sabbath bloody sabbath Led zeppelin- the first album, houses of the holy iron maiden- matter of life and death nirvana- in utero beatles- the white album

01-02-08, 20:26	#3 (permalink)
oibchip Space Lord Modulator Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5,054	I don't have a favorite...It just depends on my mood. I have been a rush fan since elementary school though. I guess that if I had to pick it would be Grace Under Pressure or Signals though. Then again Farewell to Kings rocks too...hell they are all pretty damn good to me. I'm stickin with the first statement "depends on the mood".

01-03-08, 19:55	#6 (permalink)
rocketman GATE KEEPER Join Date: Feb 1971 Posts: 3,291	Have loved Rush since I was a child. They were the first concert I ever saw. As far as picking songs, it is too much like picking a favorite color. It all depends on the mood. A good song can make you feel a certain way if you let it. Rush has a few of these. __________________ robbing a man of his cherished delusions does not make you any wealthier, it just makes him poorer. H3

01-03-08, 20:13	#7 (permalink)
wildburr Chemist Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,911	Hard to have a favorite, Geddy is one of my influences as a bass player. But Moving pictures was a big album in my high school years. yes I did say album, my kids have no idea what one is. __________________ When it comes to religion, I subscribe to the church of shit happens, now get over it. *~ Over Easy*

01-04-08, 03:15	#8 (permalink)
coastalite Son of a Beach Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 292	The new "Snakes & Arrows" is really good, too. I must have listened to it (at least) 50 times by now. They are by far one of the best live bands on the planet (IMO). __________________ "The waaaaaaaaiting is the hardest part!" ~Tom Petty

01-04-08, 17:42	#9 (permalink)
carl STONE FREE Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 391	To bad ya can't vote more than once on this one, listened to "Fly By Night" on my way home from work and man is that one kick ass - rockin album.Word has it on RUSH - Official Website the boys are going to be touring again this summer~SWEEEET! hope to see ya all out at the show! __________________ Life is but a candle and a dream, must give it flame!

01-10-08, 13:36	#11 (permalink)
kvlt Mycophiliac Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 18	i can't claim to have heard all of the albums listed but its got to be moving pictures for me. how can you beat yyz?

01-10-08, 16:10	#12 (permalink)
legoair Mycophiliac Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8	I'm in love with practically all their albums, however Power Windows is just superb. Grand Designs, Manhattan Project, and Marathon are timeless for me. Close behind would probably be 2112, A Farewell to Kings, and Moving Pictures.

01-10-08, 20:16	#15 (permalink)
carl STONE FREE Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 391	Territories is an all time fav, love that line "Better People- Better Food-and better beer" ,pretty much sums it all up! Also a cool little tidbit, La Villa Strangiato is supposed to be a musical recreation of Alex's nightmares! __________________ Life is but a candle and a dream, must give it flame!

01-10-08, 20:50	#16 (permalink)
Lazlo old hand Join Date: Mar 1970 Posts: 7,052	Exit Stage Left isn't up there. That one and Moving Pictures are my favorites. I like them all really. __________________ How can you have any pudding, if you don't eat your MEAT?

01-10-08, 21:24	#17 (permalink)
Freaky Magik Mod Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,518	Roll The Bones......but like everyone else I like em all. Rush was my first concert as well, haven't missed a tour since either. Their live shows are amazing. __________________ Get On The Good Foot

01-11-08, 17:17	#20 (permalink)
carl STONE FREE Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 391	yeah,my son jams on the 'guitar hero',some. He can get a 96% on medium on YYZ. Did you Know, YYZ is the 3 letter identity code for Toronto International Airport & the beggining part of the song is actually morse code identity signal for the airport! I love all the little subliminal stuff these guys throw at ya! __________________ Life is but a candle and a dream, must give it flame!

01-11-08, 17:20	#21 (permalink)
Itchyass Mycophiliac Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	My first concert..... Was the Farewell to Kings tour. First microdot experience too............ Profound experience that changed me forever. I love those guys!!!! Man, I miss those days

02-11-08, 21:56	#25 (permalink)
meleusis Mycophiliac Join Date: Jul 1972 Posts: 53	I voted for "Permanent Waves"....from "Hemispheres" to "Signals" are my absolute faves, but Waves just seems to have the right balance of everything that makes Rush so kick-ass...to my ears, anyway. I must say, "Counterparts" was excellent, but everything after that to the present just doesn't grab me like the classic stuff. __________________ 'Tis an ill wind that blows no minds" - Malaclypse the Younger

02-15-08, 13:00	#27 (permalink)
Crust Void Lurker Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 108	Dang, this poll is tough! I mean Red Barchetta...come on! Then you got, Natural Science. Then you got, Between the Wheels. Then you got, Resist. Then you got, Territories. And so much more spread all over the place....But if I gotta choose one, it would be A Farewell to Kings, CTTH was our wedding song. __________________ ...This is a test of the Emergency Broadcast System.

02-18-08, 03:56	#28 (permalink)
tobynutz Mycotopiate Join Date: Dec 1972 Posts: 1,086	who's rush lol? no, seriously __________________ look, somebody puked in the fridge. aint that great, its where the beer lives

02-21-08, 00:17	#29 (permalink)
smirk Theory geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 21	I went with Hemispheres but it was a tough call. Just got a new copy of it after I gave mine to a bass student of mine a while back, great album. La Villa is one of my all time favorites by anybody. I will definitely try to see them again tis summer.