UltimoGuitarist Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Only thing I'm finding is that each of the songs are longer than they need to be. Like, without some changes to make the song sound different throughout, it just gets repetative at times. But other than that, so far we're doing well. Caravan = way better than the original. Probably still my favorite song on the album at this point. It destroys face. BU2B = Again, way better with the remix. Sounds more solid and smooth. Clockwork Angels = Did nothing for me on the first listen. I'd give it a 1/10 at this point. Maybe it will get better after more listens. Anarchist = immediately awesome, but as I said before, It doesnt need to be 6 minutes. I think the song was justified after about 4. Still though, excellent track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Henry Gale Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Wreckers is one of the best things they have done in years. Not only is it catchy, lyrics are great, instrumentally it's really interesting (especially the break down at the end). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigershark2112 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I'm on Carnies right now, and this song is AWESOME! It has new Rush sound, with a 'The Pass' solo and Permanent Waves guitar tones during certain parts! I think this is my fave so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainOfSyrinx Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Caravan sounds the same.. now getting into the new stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unattractive Truth Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 About half way through. So far, so good. I like The Anarchist and Carnies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimoGuitarist Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Rush-O-Matic @ Jun 4 2012, 11:14 AM) Other than the new intro for BU2B, what differences are you all noticing between the original single release mixes and the album mix for Caravan & BU2B? You serious? Like have you not heard it, and youre asking? Or have you heard it and just don't notice? Well, theres some phaser effects, new vocal backups, theyre clearer, some of geddys bass playing is more intense during the solo than the original in caravan. bu2b has a much better mix and theres a few other noticable things. EDIT: Half way thru and all initial actions are that this is all great except the title track. Edited June 4, 2012 by UltimoGuitarist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtull Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Up to Seven Cities of Gold...love the bass intro. So far, I've liked everything I've heard...though Halo Effect was a bit slow. I'll need to dig into the lyrics more on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush-O-Matic Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 QUOTE (UltimoGuitarist @ Jun 4 2012, 10:19 AM) QUOTE (Rush-O-Matic @ Jun 4 2012, 11:14 AM) Other than the new intro for BU2B, what differences are you all noticing between the original single release mixes and the album mix for Caravan & BU2B? You serious? Like have you not heard it, and youre asking? Or have you heard it and just don't notice? Ha ha, well there's always option C - I've heard it and can't tell if I'm hearing new things because I'm listening on a different setup than normal and wanted to know what you guys are hearing. Like, if I had a way to listen to it, I might be hearing a little more bass punched up in the Caravan mix, with keyboards more prominent in the non-vocal sections; an extra spoken vocal "death" at the end of BU2B that I didn't remember; and, hypothetically, things like that. And, I might not be sure if I'm hearing things, especially if my original single copies I bought are on my home computer and I don't have a way to compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkingBig Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 QUOTE (UltimoGuitarist @ Jun 4 2012, 10:15 AM) Only thing I'm finding is that each of the songs are longer than they need to be. Like, without some changes to make the song sound different throughout, it just gets repetative at times. But other than that, so far we're doing well. Caravan = way better than the original. Probably still my favorite song on the album at this point. It destroys face. BU2B = Again, way better with the remix. Sounds more solid and smooth. Clockwork Angels = Did nothing for me on the first listen. I'd give it a 1/10 at this point. Maybe it will get better after more listens. Anarchist = immediately awesome, but as I said before, It doesnt need to be 6 minutes. I think the song was justified after about 4. Still though, excellent track. Totally agree, great post. But RUSH wrote and recorded the songs to their ear, not mine. I respect that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainOfSyrinx Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Clockwork Angels is so complex. Love the verses. Choruses are great. Lovin' it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALifeson85 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 OK - my initial reactions... Caravan - Just as awesome as it was 2 years ago. Noticed a few little subtle changes, but nothing major. BU2B - I like the added intro. Still awesome and heavy as ever. Clockwork Angels - LOVE IT...and dammit, I'm stickin' to it The Anarchist - Pretty rockin' Carnies - Another "LOVE IT" tune Halo Effect - Nice mellow song... Seven Cities Of Gold - Not bad...Geddy's basswork is killer though BU2B2 - Short. Simple. Filler? Prehaps...but a neat little segue... The Wreckers - AWESOME. Headlong Flight - Yep - STILL an amazingly rockin' tune Wish Them Well - Definatley the "weakest" track on the album. Not horrible, but not great, either. The Garden - GREAT closing track. As Storm Shadow commented, it's very "purdy" Overall...GREAT ALBUM! Better than Snakes & Arrows, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainOfSyrinx Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 QUOTE (ALifeson85 @ Jun 4 2012, 10:10 AM) QUOTE (RUSHandOSU @ Jun 4 2012, 10:08 AM) QUOTE (ALifeson85 @ Jun 4 2012, 10:00 AM) Seems like so far I'm the only one who actually really LIKES the title track... dude im digging the title track right now LOVE the chorus +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALifeson85 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 And for anyone commenting on how the title track has too many/weird melody changes - I actually LOVE that...very Dream Theater-like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Its funny how Neil said Wish Them Well was the song they put the most effort into and that he hates the song because of it, and it turns out to be the stinker on the album. He said they dropped it once or twice, and it should have stayed there. Its just too kind of Foo Fighters to me. Doesnt fit in with the rest of the songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 There are too many power chords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Henry Gale Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 QUOTE (trenken @ Jun 4 2012, 07:32 AM) Its funny how Neil said Wish Them Well was the song they put the most effort into and that he hates the song because of it, and it turns out to be the stinker on the album. He said they dropped it once or twice, and it should have stayed there. Its just too kind of Foo Fighters to me. Doesnt fit in with the rest of the songs. I actually dislike Halo Effect more than that one. I agree with those that say this album is too long. Most of the songs don't justify the length, and go on too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilb1972 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) So how long before these end up on YouTube? Edited June 4, 2012 by wilb1972 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Henry Gale Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 QUOTE (wilb1972 @ Jun 4 2012, 07:35 AM) So how long before we can hear these end up on YouTube? Youtube really degrades the quality. Why would you listen to it on Youtube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainOfSyrinx Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 The Anarchist is.. effing sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilb1972 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 QUOTE Youtube really degrades the quality. Why would you listen to it on Youtube? Because I have no other way of listening since I can't download these, ahem.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 my impression after the first listen is that alot of it isn't my cup of tea. i like headlong flight and the garden sounds ok but i'll have to go back and give it another listen with the headphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimoGuitarist Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jun 4 2012, 11:33 AM) There are too many power chords. And this is a bad thing because......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 QUOTE (wilb1972 @ Jun 4 2012, 11:37 AM) QUOTE Youtube really degrades the quality. Why would you listen to it on Youtube? Because I have no other way of listening since I can't download these, ahem.... You could wait a week and buy the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainOfSyrinx Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I remember reading that Carnies would be considered the heaviest Rush song of all times.. I'd respectfully disagree. Still fantastic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 QUOTE (UltimoGuitarist @ Jun 4 2012, 11:40 AM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jun 4 2012, 11:33 AM) There are too many power chords. And this is a bad thing because......? I'm being sarcastic in reference to a previous thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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