Jump to content

Rolling Stone Review: Clockwork Angels Live DVD


Recommended Posts

Rush: Clockwork Angels Live DVD

 

Well, it’s here. The new live DVD documenting their highly successful Clockwork Angels tour will be received with open arms by Rush fans all over the world. Those who aren’t fans might be enticed to buy it, not because of the music, but because of all the “extras” it contains. Fans will certainly get the bang for the buck. Distant early rumors about the DVD were rife with speculation about which setlists would be included, but suffice to say the best of both are there. It’s not a secret that here in the offices of RollingStone a favorite pastime was dismissing this largely irrelevant band. No more. With an historic induction in the RRHOF, Rush is now mainstream and simply can’t be ignored any further (having said that, they’ll never appear on our cover).

 

Many firsts are on display for the world to see with this release. Drum God Neil Peart looks like he’s actually having a good time, whether it’s closing out the epic 2112 with laconic precision, or nailing fans with t-shirts from his high-powered air gun. Astonishingly, there are more hot women attending this concert that all previous Rush concerts combined (probably inserted with CGI), and the band is joined onstage by a string ensemble with hot women playing instruments (not CGI). However, the goodies don’t stop there. The RRHOF induction ceremony is included, complete with Alex Lifeson and Flava Flav doing bong hits backstage. Not to be outdone by that visual statement, Iron Chef: God’s of Rock, the charity driven competition from the vaults of the Food Network is contained in its entirety. The show, which was pulled due to several factors, has Paula Deen in all her glory before her dismissal from the network. In addition, documentaries centering on performing life and backstage drama are included.

 

The tour, which included a healthy dose of their latest release Clockwork Angels, was perhaps their most successful ever. Interesting the band chose to revisit the 80’s in terms of song choices. That era, which isn’t especially memorable (save the awful videos they produced) to the music community at large, does contain what die-hard Rush fans consider classic hits such as Middletown Dreams, The Body Electric, and Grand Designs. We know, we know. Most people never heard of those songs, but Rush has always catered to their rabid fan base who’s retarded devotion has lined their pockets, and conversely, been their “enabler” to produce moribund compositions. Obligatory radio staples Tom Sawyer, Spirit of Radio and Subdivisions are played with such verve, sexagenarians everywhere should beam with pride. Pick it up. Can’t say you won’t be disappointed, but at least you’ll be amused!

 

Five Stars out of Five if you’re a Rush fan

 

Two Stars out of Five if you just enjoy the radio hits

 

Zero Stars out of Five if you’ve never heard of them

 

–Andy Ladouche

 

www.rollingstone.com/reviews/welivtofukwithrush/YukonBladeGrinder

Edited by Tombstone Mountain
  • Like 12
Link to comment
Share on other sites

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/spiritcreekmountain/no.gif Douche indeed.

 

 

He can http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/spiritcreekmountain/banana_stephen.gif me.

 

I don't put much stock into a rag mag that puts a terrorist on the front cover...

 

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/spiritcreekmountain/frustrated.gif

 

 

 

I do want that DVD though!!!!

Edited by Alsgalpal
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Moribund

Definition: At the point of death, expiring, terminal, near death blah blah blah :moon: ......

And isn't "never" a really really long time?

I was always taught never to say "never" or "always" :codger:

This thing also offends my feminine side :coy:

Edited by Narpet
  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

With an historic induction in the RRHOF, Rush is now mainstream and simply can’t be ignored any further (having said that, they’ll never appear on our cover).

 

Is he trying to be funny, or is he serious? Talk about damning with faint praise!

 

Right. They can't be ignored any further because they got into some silly hall of fame which means nothing. But Rolling Stone has to be on the winning side. So. Throw the band a few bones. And some crumbs.

 

Don't do us any favors. Please.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

This might not be their review but it is something they could have written so they are guilty all the same, the bastards!

 

You should have seen the Clockwork Angels review Obama wrote in MOJO the other day. That bastard hates Americans.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

This might not be their review but it is something they could have written so they are guilty all the same, the bastards!

 

You should have seen the Clockwork Angels review Obama wrote in MOJO the other day. That bastard hates Americans.

America period for that matter :moon:
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Is this whole thing a spoof?

 

I clicked the link and it says the page can't be found or it was moved.

 

Hahaha! Kind of like Sheldon and his Geddy in a :laughing guy: thong thread and link. But I never clicked on the link knowing that Geddy wasn't a thong-type kind of dude. :coy:

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Andy Ladouche? Only a masochist would keep a name like that.

He pronounces ot La-doo-chey. :P

 

Oh! Then that makes a world of difference! Now I understand why Mr. Ladouche didn't change his name. I'm glad you told me. Would the emphasis be on the third syllable or the second? :)

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Andy Ladouche? Only a masochist would keep a name like that.

He pronounces ot La-doo-chey. :P

 

Oh! Then that makes a world of difference! Now I understand why Mr. Ladouche didn't change his name. I'm glad you told me. Would the emphasis be on the third syllable or the second? :)

 

The first.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Andy Ladouche? Only a masochist would keep a name like that.

He pronounces ot La-doo-chey. :P

 

Oh! Then that makes a world of difference! Now I understand why Mr. Ladouche didn't change his name. I'm glad you told me. Would the emphasis be on the third syllable or the second? :)

Second. Doooo, as in doody.

 

I just sent a complaint email to his editor. If anyone else wants to, it's ron.smegma@rs.com.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Andy Ladouche? Only a masochist would keep a name like that.

He pronounces ot La-doo-chey. :P

 

Oh! Then that makes a world of difference! Now I understand why Mr. Ladouche didn't change his name. I'm glad you told me. Would the emphasis be on the third syllable or the second? :)

 

The first.

Hahahaha

 

Leave it to Sheldon!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...