snowdogged Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I'm not sure what the best album for a new fan would be but here are some songs that a new fan might like. Blowin in the Wind - Bob DylanCall me the Breeze - Lynyrd SkynyrdAgainst the Wind - Bob SegerThe Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I'm not sure what the best album for a new fan would be but here are some songs that a new fan might like. Blowin in the Wind - Bob DylanCall me the Breeze - Lynyrd SkynyrdAgainst the Wind - Bob SegerThe Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix I love all those songs but what do they have to do with Rush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Go for live....All the World's a Stage, Exit...Stage Left, and Different Stages are a good start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Permanent Waves, 2112, Clockwork Angels. Go buy them. Buy them quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 The Big 3 A Farewell To Kings, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves And then 2112 THIS! Don't listen to anyone else :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 The Big 3 A Farewell To Kings, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves And then 2112 THIS! Don't listen to anyone else :)That's a highly questionable "Big 3". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 The Big 3 A Farewell To Kings, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves And then 2112 THIS! Don't listen to anyone else :)That's a highly questionable "Big 3". Not according to the majority of people here. ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchmothesnowdog Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Exit stage left. Rush in its prime and at its peak live as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Permanent Waves, 2112. Go buy them. Buy them quickly.Agreed.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hand Over Fist single....if you can stomach that then everything else is gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Everything from 2112 to Signals. Just go buy them all. Absorb them. Live them. Sleep with them. Go ahead. Put them under your pillow and absorb them thru osmosis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Everything from 2112 to Signals. Just go buy them all. Absorb them. Live them. Sleep with them. Go ahead. Put them under your pillow and absorb them thru osmosis.Yep. As much as I still love the earlier stuff and Grace Under Pressure these are the holy grail and the best of the best no doubt.... :codger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Moving Pictures, Permanent Waves and 2112. In that order. I would agree with these 3 1st but I would change the order up a bit. I would go with the chronlogical order2112Permenant WavesMoving Picturesand I would addSignalsYou may also want to get a compilation album such as Chronicals, Spirit Of Radio or the Retrospect albums (if you can find them any more) These albums all have the more "popular" songs but would be a good guide for a new fan. When you heard a song you really connect with, you can see what album it came from and go from there. But make sure you listen to everything good and thorough as we used to say in the old daze give it a few spins. you will find your favorites will ebb and flow over time. Meaning songs you go meh to 1st will end up being your favorite after time goes by. An example of mine is Countdown which was the bane of Signals to me for many years then one day it hit me just right and for years it has been of my favs.Enjoy it all my friend it is all a magnificent body of work :Alex: :Neil: :geddy: :rush: No I prefer my order. If I started with 2112, it wouldn't have worked out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Everything from 2112 to Signals. Just go buy them all. Absorb them. Live them. Sleep with them. Go ahead. Put them under your pillow and absorb them thru osmosis.Yep. As much as I still love the earlier stuff and Grace Under Pressure these are the holy grail and the best of the best no doubt.... :codger: I think Grace is decent but I wouldnt steer a new listener to them. I think its a bit of an anomaly in the catalog to be honest. And I also think its only half good. He half that is good is amazing. Lenses/Gloves really do suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Signals will probably be a good idea but I would not be in a Rush to get it (pun intended). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Everything from 2112 to Signals. Just go buy them all. Absorb them. Live them. Sleep with them. Go ahead. Put them under your pillow and absorb them thru osmosis.Yep. As much as I still love the earlier stuff and Grace Under Pressure these are the holy grail and the best of the best no doubt.... :codger: I think Grace is decent but I wouldnt steer a new listener to them. I think its a bit of an anomaly in the catalog to be honest. And I also think its only half good. He half that is good is amazing. Lenses/Gloves really do suck.Agreed in bold. I totally agree that you have to do it in order to really "get it". Someone I believe suggested to start with the Debut and keep going. I consider that great advice as well. I started in 76' with the best (ATWAS) and then worked back to the studio works and waited for AFTK to be released. It worked wonderfully for me but it might not for others... :codger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Yeah also when I say 2112>Signlas I mean the live albums as well. That is the core catalog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Yesterday, I bought A Farewell To Kings. I'll listen to it later. Tomorrow I'll order Caress Of Steel, 2112, Permanent Waves, Grace Under Pressure, and Presto. I might squeeze in Power Windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New World Kid Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) I recommend 2112, Grace Under Pressure and Vapor Trails [remixed] at this point. I think a lot of people have and will recommend the older material, and don't get me wrong, it's great material. However, I discovered Rush as a 13 year old in 2003, and having access to their entire catalog didn't box me into an, "Old Rush Good, New Rush Bad" place like I think many fans who grew chronologically with the band are. Edited July 31, 2015 by New World Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Yesterday, I bought A Farewell To Kings. I'll listen to it later. Tomorrow I'll order Caress Of Steel, 2112, Permanent Waves, Grace Under Pressure, and Presto. I might squeeze in Power Windows.Well you have the best now anyway. I will never forget buying AFTK the day of release and racing home to listen to it. Greatness. The rest you are getting are mostly great too. Would be curious your opinion of Presto if you get it however... :codger: Edited July 31, 2015 by Narps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Leave Presto till last and then you'll understand why it's one of the least liked albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Yesterday, I bought A Farewell To Kings. I'll listen to it later. Tomorrow I'll order Caress Of Steel, 2112, Permanent Waves, Grace Under Pressure, and Presto. I might squeeze in Power Windows.Well you have the best now anyway. I will never forget buying AFTK the day of release and racing home to listen to it. Greatness. The rest you are getting are mostly great too. Would be curious your opinion of Presto if you get it however... :codger: I remember going out and buying AFTK too. It was a month or so after it had been released but I remember it distinctly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Leave Presto till last and then you'll understand why it's one of the least liked albums.Or you can listen to it with an open mind and you just might like it. Ya never know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Leave Presto till last and then you'll understand why it's one of the least liked albums.Or you can listen to it with an open mind and you just might like it. Ya never know. yes of course an open mind, but still listen to it last. Easier to compare that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Leave Presto till last and then you'll understand why it's one of the least liked albums.Or you can listen to it with an open mind and you just might like it. Ya never know. Presto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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