deslock Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 After almost two months (about 100 listens), my new Rush album euphoria has warn off and I've concluded: Clockwork Angels is the best album ever recorded. Yes, you read that right. My ranking and ratings of the songs:(5.0 stars) Clockwork Angels(5.0 stars) Headlong Flight(5.0 stars) The Anarchist(5.0 stars) BU2B (4.5 stars) Carnies(4.5 stars) Caravan(4.0 stars) BU2B2(4.0 stars) The Wreckers (3.5 stars) Seven Cities of Gold(3.5 stars) The Garden(3.0 stars) Halo Effect(3.0 stars) Wish Them WellTruth be told, it's not as consistant as Power Windows or Moving Pictures, and I've pulled Halo Effect and Wish Them Well out of the rotation. Some might argue that having a couple good-but-not-great songs should preclude the album from being considered "the best", but the remaining 10 songs are over 57 minutes (and the top 6 songs alone are longer than all of Permanent Waves or Hemispheres). The combination of jamming, improvisation, groove, hook, solos, fills, great lyrics, pleasant singing, and feel is simply incredible. I've been a fan for over 25 years, and I've never felt this way about a new Rush album (Snakes and Arrows and Counterparts are awesome, but Clockwork Angels is just on a different level). Of course, this is all IMO and I know many here don't hold the new album in such high regard. But I wanted to share my opinion with those who would understand the magnitude of what I'm feeling, even if they don't agree with my opinion. Normal people just can't grasp how monumental a new Rush album is Anyway, thanks for reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2s Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 my new Rush album euphoria has warn off and I've concluded: Clockwork Angels is the best album ever recorded. Good joke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwoods89 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Can't wait to get my copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Have you heard some better albums that haven't been recorded? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitallware Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 It can't possibly be the best album ever recorded, time continues to flow my friend and hopefully there will be many more good albums by Rush and other true musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) I'll label it as one of my top 100 best albums ever, not labeled in a particular order. Edited July 28, 2012 by Union 5-3992 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 QUOTE (deslock @ Jul 28 2012, 04:11 PM)After almost two months (about 100 listens), my new Rush album euphoria has warn off and I've concluded: Clockwork Angels is the best album ever recorded. Yes, you read that right. My ranking and ratings of the songs: [*](5.0 stars) Clockwork Angels [*](5.0 stars) Headlong Flight [*](5.0 stars) The Anarchist [*](5.0 stars) BU2B [*](4.5 stars) Carnies [*](4.5 stars) Caravan [*](4.0 stars) BU2B2 [*](4.0 stars) The Wreckers [*](3.5 stars) Seven Cities of Gold [*](3.5 stars) The Garden [*](3.0 stars) Halo Effect [*](3.0 stars) Wish Them Well I did an average of all your song scores - the average is 8.54. My average is 8.41, and that's only because I gave BU2B2 a 1 out of 10. Your average is BARELY above mine, and this is your top album of all time? For me it's only somewhere between 8-10 among Rush albums, and it probably doesn't make my top 100 of all time album list. So does that mean you don't have any albums that you give a 5 out of 5 to every song? I have quite a lot that rate that highly. I don't want to squelch your enthusiasm, as I agree it's a great album, but best ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorherman Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 CLOCK WORK ANGELS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) The latest and greatest. Fine if someone thinks this way, it's all individual taste. You can get tired of doing the learning to like game most had to do with Rush albums in the last ten years or more. Clockwork Angels was immediate gratification. Edited July 29, 2012 by softfilter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tombstone Mountain Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 QUOTE (deslock @ Jul 28 2012, 06:11 PM) After almost two months (about 100 listens), my new Rush album euphoria has warn off and I've concluded: Clockwork Angels is the best album ever recorded. Yes, you read that right. My ranking and ratings of the songs:(5.0 stars) Clockwork Angels(5.0 stars) Headlong Flight(5.0 stars) The Anarchist(5.0 stars) BU2B (4.5 stars) Carnies(4.5 stars) Caravan(4.0 stars) BU2B2(4.0 stars) The Wreckers (3.5 stars) Seven Cities of Gold(3.5 stars) The Garden(3.0 stars) Halo Effect(3.0 stars) Wish Them WellTruth be told, it's not as consistant as Power Windows or Moving Pictures, and I've pulled Halo Effect and Wish Them Well out of the rotation. Some might argue that having a couple good-but-not-great songs should preclude the album from being considered "the best", but the remaining 10 songs are over 57 minutes (and the top 6 songs alone are longer than all of Permanent Waves or Hemispheres). The combination of jamming, improvisation, groove, hook, solos, fills, great lyrics, pleasant singing, and feel is simply incredible. I've been a fan for over 25 years, and I've never felt this way about a new Rush album (Snakes and Arrows and Counterparts are awesome, but Clockwork Angels is just on a different level). Of course, this is all IMO and I know many here don't hold the new album in such high regard. But I wanted to share my opinion with those who would understand the magnitude of what I'm feeling, even if they don't agree with my opinion. Normal people just can't grasp how monumental a new Rush album is Anyway, thanks for reading. It is magic...is it the best EVER recorded? It's not even the best concept album ever recorded...but...it is magic...and it is every bit the equal to AFTK...PeW... That's sayin' something. Glad you love it because it may be the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomesickAlien Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 QUOTE (deslock @ Jul 28 2012, 06:11 PM)After almost two months (about 100 listens), my new Rush album euphoria has warn off and I've concluded: Clockwork Angels is the best album ever recorded. Yes, you read that right. My ranking and ratings of the songs: (5.0 stars) Clockwork Angels (5.0 stars) Headlong Flight (5.0 stars) The Anarchist (5.0 stars) BU2B (4.5 stars) Carnies (4.5 stars) Caravan (4.0 stars) BU2B2 (4.0 stars) The Wreckers (3.5 stars) Seven Cities of Gold (3.5 stars) The Garden (3.0 stars) Halo Effect (3.0 stars) Wish Them Well Truth be told, it's not as consistant as Power Windows or Moving Pictures, and I've pulled Halo Effect and Wish Them Well out of the rotation. Some might argue that having a couple good-but-not-great songs should preclude the album from being considered "the best", but the remaining 10 songs are over 57 minutes (and the top 6 songs alone are longer than all of Permanent Waves or Hemispheres). The combination of jamming, improvisation, groove, hook, solos, fills, great lyrics, pleasant singing, and feel is simply incredible. I've been a fan for over 25 years, and I've never felt this way about a new Rush album (Snakes and Arrows and Counterparts are awesome, but Clockwork Angels is just on a different level). Of course, this is all IMO and I know many here don't hold the new album in such high regard. But I wanted to share my opinion with those who would understand the magnitude of what I'm feeling, even if they don't agree with my opinion. Normal people just can't grasp how monumental a new Rush album is Anyway, thanks for reading. I hope you're not serious with this. CA is a good, but not great, album. If you think it's the best ever recorded, you must have a very limited collection of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jwoods89 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 How would you all rate it next to Snakes and Arrows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 QUOTE (jwoods89 @ Jul 28 2012, 06:12 PM) How would you all rate it next to Snakes and Arrows? http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=75900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorherman Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Jul 28 2012, 08:25 PM) QUOTE (jwoods89 @ Jul 28 2012, 06:12 PM) How would you all rate it next to Snakes and Arrows? http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=75900 Hope Rush comes to New orleans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorherman Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 QUOTE (deslock @ Jul 28 2012, 06:11 PM) After almost two months (about 100 listens), my new Rush album euphoria has warn off and I've concluded: Clockwork Angels is the best album ever recorded. Yes, you read that right. My ranking and ratings of the songs:(5.0 stars) Clockwork Angels(5.0 stars) Headlong Flight(5.0 stars) The Anarchist(5.0 stars) BU2B (4.5 stars) Carnies(4.5 stars) Caravan(4.0 stars) BU2B2(4.0 stars) The Wreckers (3.5 stars) Seven Cities of Gold(3.5 stars) The Garden(3.0 stars) Halo Effect(3.0 stars) Wish Them WellTruth be told, it's not as consistant as Power Windows or Moving Pictures, and I've pulled Halo Effect and Wish Them Well out of the rotation. Some might argue that having a couple good-but-not-great songs should preclude the album from being considered "the best", but the remaining 10 songs are over 57 minutes (and the top 6 songs alone are longer than all of Permanent Waves or Hemispheres). The combination of jamming, improvisation, groove, hook, solos, fills, great lyrics, pleasant singing, and feel is simply incredible. I've been a fan for over 25 years, and I've never felt this way about a new Rush album (Snakes and Arrows and Counterparts are awesome, but Clockwork Angels is just on a different level). Of course, this is all IMO and I know many here don't hold the new album in such high regard. But I wanted to share my opinion with those who would understand the magnitude of what I'm feeling, even if they don't agree with my opinion. Normal people just can't grasp how monumental a new Rush album is Anyway, thanks for reading. I agree but i say the garden should be number 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorherman Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 QUOTE (deslock @ Jul 28 2012, 06:11 PM) After almost two months (about 100 listens), my new Rush album euphoria has warn off and I've concluded: Clockwork Angels is the best album ever recorded. Yes, you read that right. My ranking and ratings of the songs:(5.0 stars) Clockwork Angels(5.0 stars) Headlong Flight(5.0 stars) The Anarchist(5.0 stars) BU2B (4.5 stars) Carnies(4.5 stars) Caravan(4.0 stars) BU2B2(4.0 stars) The Wreckers (3.5 stars) Seven Cities of Gold(3.5 stars) The Garden(3.0 stars) Halo Effect(3.0 stars) Wish Them WellTruth be told, it's not as consistant as Power Windows or Moving Pictures, and I've pulled Halo Effect and Wish Them Well out of the rotation. Some might argue that having a couple good-but-not-great songs should preclude the album from being considered "the best", but the remaining 10 songs are over 57 minutes (and the top 6 songs alone are longer than all of Permanent Waves or Hemispheres). The combination of jamming, improvisation, groove, hook, solos, fills, great lyrics, pleasant singing, and feel is simply incredible. I've been a fan for over 25 years, and I've never felt this way about a new Rush album (Snakes and Arrows and Counterparts are awesome, but Clockwork Angels is just on a different level). Of course, this is all IMO and I know many here don't hold the new album in such high regard. But I wanted to share my opinion with those who would understand the magnitude of what I'm feeling, even if they don't agree with my opinion. Normal people just can't grasp how monumental a new Rush album is Anyway, thanks for reading. the only thing, the garden should be at the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYM86 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Uh...sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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losingit2k Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) Edited July 29, 2012 by losingit2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I agree. I'm no flag waver for this album, as we ALL know But.....I love the excitement about CA....I really do. Makes me keep trying also Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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