prolix Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I would like to know your thoughts on the album as a whole. I think its pretty solid until you get to The Fountain of Lamneth. I try to listen to it and enjoy but it always puts me to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 The fountain of lamneth is one of the best things they've ever done. I don't get those that don't get it. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 This is my favourite Rush album. Fountain Of Lamneth is better than 2112. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I love everything about this album. No exceptions. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbobby10 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 True perfection from beginning to end, still not sure why people hate this, but like 2112, very similar to me. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Love all of it. Necromancer and The Fountain make my top ten Rush songs. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I think it's an excellent suite. I get why others might not feel the same, though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 It's not quite to the level greatness that is Presto but a decent spin every couple of years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I think it's an excellent suite. I get why others might not feel the same, though.It took me a while to get into it. It's mood just didn't interest me when I was younger. But it's become a favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 No complaints from me. The last of the seventies album I bought, and I expected to hate it. I loved it from first play! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Apart from ITIGB I really like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 It's metal! Â And Turbine Freight doesn't like "I Think I'm Going Bald" because it reminds him of his own shiny bald head! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 One of my all time rush favorites.Fountains is an epic masterpiece. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjgittes Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) I have always felt that this LP, namely Necromancer and Fountain, was the beginning of what, for me anyway, separated Rush from being sort of a heavy metal band that I simply liked to a band I became totally endeared to. The dedication to Rod Serling(I know that reference could be lost on a few of you) made me think this band was more down to earth when,at that time, Zeppelin was God-like and Springsteen was looking like Jesus. However, it is an album I feel sounds bestwhen I can skip the first three tracks and am in relax-mode. Just came off a four hour flight and have to say nothing like closing the eyes, putting the seat back and COS is the only noise I hear. Even driving to it is a bit tough for me. 100% devotion or nothing! Edited January 31, 2016 by jjgittes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day of Light Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 What do you mean, puts you to sleep? The Fountain of Lamneth is exciting as f**k, and I don't even like early Rush 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Caress Of Steel is a masterpiece, and The Necromancer is right up there with Cygnus X1 as not only my favorite Rush song, but favorite song of all-time .. Had Garden Road been recorded instead of I Think I'm Going Bald, it would have been the greatest side of any album ever Lakeside Park and Bastille Day are classic The Fountain is awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) ... and Geddy is at his emotional best vocally on No One At The Bridge the most underrated piece of Rush music ever .. an absolute gem .  . Edited January 31, 2016 by Lucas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Love everything on the album from start to finish, and I have since I my first listen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Superb album almost perfect apart from the cheesy narrative in The Necromancer.....Lakeside Park is just sublime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Superb album almost perfect apart from the cheesy narrative in The Necromancer.....Lakeside Park is just sublime.You love Neil's macho tone! :hi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimsonmistymemory Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Well this album is the one that cemented the deal! The fact that from that point after digesting the copy that I found in a second hand store, that Rush would be my favorite band forever. I was already well on my way after I started collecting albums after buying permanent waves when it 1st came out. Several spins (yes literally on vinyl) with the volume full tilt I was in awe of the musicianship and production of this album. As for the fountain look at my screen name here... Nuff said! :ebert: :cheers: :Alex: :Neil: :geddy: :rush: Edited February 1, 2016 by Crimsonmistymemory 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micgtr71 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Best clean guitar sound ever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 True perfection from beginning to end, still not sure why people hate this, but like 2112, very similar to me.hat perfection levelyeah "I think I'm going bald" elevates it to that perfection plateau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Some impressive musicianship for sure but minute for minute I prefer Presto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 True perfection from beginning to end, still not sure why people hate this, but like 2112, very similar to me.Don't think I've ever read anyone on TRF saying directly that they "hate" this album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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