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  1. http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o371/x1yyz/YBG%20Farewell%201_zpskswijqt2.jpg By Tombstone Mountain Afterimage One http://cdn.discogs.com/jP3EIUO1gYE3gDyuHJPDAs_gLq8=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb()/discogs-images/R-1094321-1252991715.jpeg.jpg My first concert was '87. Hold Your Fire tour at the Spectrum in Philadephia. At the time I was living in Ocean Township, New Jersey. A blip on Route 9 between Forked River and Barnegat. It was a big deal my parents let me drive there and back at the age of 17. In my Dad's house (yes, he reminded me that it was his house), I had two parents who taught me the value of hard work, and my life centered around family. A family with a military background. I was disciplined to be aware of my surroundings. They knew where I was at all times, and paid close attention to me when I came home at night. Meaning, they would sniff me out if I were doing anything "wrong". Oh yeah, there was ZERO angst tolerated by Mutti (stepmom from Germany) and Dad. However, they nurtured my curiosity for music, encouraging me to learn how to play an instrument (the Bass Viol), and bought my first electric bass. Like so many other individuals who've built their own shrines during the teenage years, my bedroom had it's own little corner dedicated to favorite bands. Posters aplenty: Van Halen. Duran Duran. Men at Work. Mozart. Rush was ONE of the them. Synth era Rush to be precise. I remember sharing what it would mean to me if I could go see Rush. Didn't have to beg. I just got my license, drove an almost pristine Datsun 260 z (black, with those dark headlight covers), and was growing in different directions at all times. What a feeling to have earned their trust to let me go on that long drive to the City of Brotherly Love. Tommy Shaw opened, my girlfriend fell asleep by The Mission. I didn't care. It was really all about me seeing the band I loved, and it was my first rock concert. There was no connection to the halcyon days of the 70's, so this era was formative in my Rush experience. Afterimage Two http://ak.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/1983811/preview/stock-footage-flying-over-the-clouds-in-the-night-with-the-moon-seamless-d-animation-hd.jpg It was o-dark thirty. When I departed Goatnut International Airport all I had was a suitcase full of clothes, a laptop, and a match, in case I gassed out the lavatory. My plane lifted off and soared above the clouds for a spectacular view. A full moon over an ocean of white and blue. For a moment, I felt awe and wonder. Nothing but that bright orb filling up the sky, casting its reflected light over the billows of moist air. It wasn't the best thing I experienced that weekend though. I was going to see Rush, the finale of the R40 tour, and possibly for their career. After seeing them twice already, in Greenesboro and Seattle, I already knew the vibe surrounding these events. The Forum in Los Angeles would be different because of the perceived finality of it all. As the sun rose higher and higher, and my flight was making it's way over LA, my head was full of conflicting emotions. I pulled out the laptop and started typing. Here are the exact words I entered: Departure. Arrival. Anticipation. Adrenaline. Traffic. Smog. Smaug? Smuag? Touch. Hugs. Plastic surgery. Implants. Falling Down. Howie Long. Egg white omelette. Old friends. New friends. The great Charles Barkley, known for ferocious elbows during his time in the NBA, and for conjuring Satchel Paige-like wisdom, aptly described what it means to get old and retire: "Father time is undefeated". I stopped right there. Now my thoughts turned to hitting LA, and meeting friends. Afterimage Three http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o371/x1yyz/3_zpsjzcxi1kp.jpg You join The Rush Forum for the band, you stay for the people. --LIX Two friends from TRF, Gina (x1yyz) Michael (Greyfriar) were coming to LA. Michael hails from a small village in Germany. When I joined the Forum, he was gracious to extend conversation my way. We share a connection. My stepmom is from Koln, and I spent my teen years eating really great German food. Mutti (stepmom) taught me valuable life lessons about so many things. Keeping in touch with friends was one. Michael and I have corresponded via PM for years, speaking with great honesty about so many topics. Our private conversations mean a lot to me. On this trip I got to be with him, look into his eyes and know him. He got to meet Bubbles from the Trailer Park Boys...here's his picture. Now he's famous. Can't put a price on that. http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o371/x1yyz/bub_zpsgwllokfy.jpg Gina has meant so much in my quest to make the little rag of a parody more enjoyable to read. I told her upon completion of the first cover she "elevated" the form, beyond the past editions. Per usual, she was humble and low key about her contribution, but for me it means the world. Someone "gets" it, and wants to contribute. She understands where I'm coming from on a creative level and can almost see where it's going. I so appreciate her efforts to help someone she doesn't know, who lives far away in the hills of Tennessee. Indeed, we are connected by such slender (and weak YBG) threads. Concert Day 4:45 pm. From the Sheraton, Michael, Gina, and myself, departed for the Forum stopping by the Renaissance Hotel to pick up Tom Healey (periscope ace). The four of us crammed in the cab. Not a long drive to the arena. Let the whirlwind begin. We got out and made it to the "Will Call" concierge to watch the freak parade, mingling with people from all over the world. Lot's of folks to mention, but my personal favorite was a charming couple (George and Pamela) from Aberdeen, Scotland. Kilts do something for me, as well as the charm of those wonderful accents. Celebrities began emerging, so did my inner (and outer) Yukon Blade Grinder. Showtime was arriving quickly as we made our way to the libation stations and meet up with TRF members. Michael and I walked as brothers in arms to reassure ourselves the moment was actually happening. It was beautiful. We met up with Robert (robertrobyn), Rick (rushman14), Phil (Empty Mindless Spectre) and friends. It seemed we've known each other for years...YEARS!!! A bond already existed there that was, dare I say, like a family. We eased into conversations with that excellent social lubricant known as beer. Selfies out the ying-yang. Laughter. It was all good. That was outside. Inside I met with the Animate (Liz), who was surprised I didn't look like Yosemite Sam (exact words). Oooooookay. Then, Stevie. I first met her in Greenesboro, NC. Not an active poster on TRF, but claims to have made it to all 30 shows. Wow, that is some dedication. Probably the only chick on the planet to own a 2112 shirt with a naked woman instead of a man, standing against the oppressive red star. She gave me a crystal that has "powers", which supposedly helps me radiate "positive" energy. Far out Stevie! Thanks. A memory that shines from these encounters was meeting Rick's childhood friend who got him into Rush when he was 14 years old. They shared recollections of the first concert they attended together, and other humorous stories. As I listened to them and watched the regard they held for each other, I admired the connection. Such obvious affection and respect represented a bromance on epic levels. Cool people are people I wanna know, and you can never have too much of that in your life. It's a common theme at a Rush concert, because we get that from the band. http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o371/x1yyz/us_zpshxvnhx5q.jpg Afterimage Four: The Show They're no "stars" in this building other than Rush. --Jack Black When I see Rush I'm on another planet and living in the moment: Air bass--check. Air drums--check. Air guitar--check. Singing--Badly, but check. I'm reliving those teenage years jamming in my bedroom, door closed. It all comes back to me. Getting lost in the music is the reason I've showed up all these years. http://www.billboard.com/files/styles/promo_650/public/media/the-forum-la-paul-hebert-bb42-billboard-650.jpg First off, The Forum is THE velvet box of memories on the west coast. Whether from the concerts--or from sporting events--a ton of history has gone down in that building. A bit of Yukon Blade Grinder history went down as well. All the way from his trailer park, Bubbles was in town. I spotted the man and got a few minutes with him. We sang a bit of "Closer to the Heart" (he said I was in f***ed up key), and I exposed him to a bit of Goatnut whimsy. More on that later. It was nice to be on the inside of such a historic place. Vibe was warm. Looking around I saw thousands of people just like me. Excited to be there, pensive that it may be the end. Good cheer was the dominant feeling. It was still a packed Rush concert, and we knew an evening of incredible music was coming down the pike. http://i.ytimg.com/vi/iRglJmoMU7Q/maxresdefault.jpg Of course when the band took the stage the energy went up ten fold, and there was no letting up. When the crowd responds in such a way it elevates the entire event into something special. Both band and crowd made it magic. It stayed that way through the entire 1st set. On The Rush Forum, the predominant era of choice is basically the Terry Brown catalog. No doubt. I enjoy it like everyone else, but it was before my time. I had to go back in time to appreciate it after I cut my teeth on the synth era. 1st set was my personal moment of zen. One would think the last set would have more energy than the 1st, for some reason that was not the case though. Weird. The 2nd set, which takes us to Moving Picture and earlier, I'm focusing on the playing ability of these guys. Rush aims for perfection at all times when delivering the goods. However, live I don't expect it. I want the little bumps to see how they deal with them, being a player myself. I'm funny that way. When I attended the May 28th North Carolina gig, Alex got lost during The Camera Eye. I was fascinating how he held his place and picked up when he became re-orientated. To me, that's the best part. The professionalism is astounding. Complex music with lots of buttons to push, and pedals to stomp while playing...and in Geddy's case, singing added for good measure. Lot's of shit can go wrong. Yet, it seems they all carry the same load to hold it together. It's another facet of what makes this band special. Alex was in front of me all night. Now, in my time I've seen some amazing players. Played along side some. Alex is a composer on the guitar. He does what's best for the song, creating almost any texture or mood to fit the piece. Never overplaying. Some say his ability has diminished dramatically. I disagree. His fingers may be more sausage-like than ever, but dude was on it ALL night in LA. To see him performing the volume swells of Xanadu, the harmonic opening of Red Barchetta, and the unique vibe of Animate, just floored me as I watched him close his eyes and sail away to Lerxt World. It's my belief the main reason they stopped performing Jacob's Ladder is because it can be a slog of a song to play. Meaning it can get boring. If you're not a musician I'm afraid you wouldn't understand but let me explain. The vibe created by playing simple textures can drone on...and on. It can lull the performers to sleep almost. Good for audience in terms of song choice, hard for the folks keeping it together. By pulling the masterpiece out of the mothballs they committed to giving us a part of the Holy Grail this tour. As Alex built momentum from the staccato pulse of the opening, it was hard not to scream as he nailed the solo. Not his most challenging, but certainly one of the most cinematic of his career. Then, turning your attention to Neil, and watching him go through his arrangement, I wondered what it was like for these guys to write this stuff. Man to be a fly on the wall watching that go down. Losing It, also a piece of the Holy Grail. Not performed live until this tour. People get old, and abilities deterioate--our common fate. I can see why they waited for the perfect moment to do it. It's too much of a bummer otherwise to be reminded of it. Why would Geddy want to sing that every night? Jonathan Dinklage provided the violin work. Different than Mink's original only in that he adds some different colors to the textures he plays. Translation: he made that song his bitch. My God, he took what Mink did, and amplified it by a factor of 3. Of note, the lighting during this song was really impressive. Liquid-y would be an apt description. The light was liquid-y. Yeah, that's it. Cygnus was brought to life in an unexpected way this tour. For veteran's of the Halcyon days, this probably made 'em pass out. It was remarkable how the tour paid homage to A Farewell to Kings. You get Xanadu, Closer to the Heart and Cygnus x1. Had to step over the bodies after these songs to get to the bathroom. I actually prefer this song performed sans vocals. So many twists and turns to watch. Geddy was allowed to noodle away without worrying how close he was to his microphone. After the song was over, Neil was giving the crowd the towel wave. He's getting demonstrative these days. Let me point some notable moments: Alex watching Neil solo during Cygnus--He sat on the edge of the stage and just watched Neil, all smiles. The double bass onslaught at the end was probably as good as he's ever performed that part of the solo--thunderous. Alex usually doesn't hang out that long, but from the look on his face he was drinking up what may be the last time NEP plays that solo. Geddy hauling the mail--Those who criticize the man's voice based on last tour have to give him his due. It's only polite. He showed up big time. I think someone he trusts and respects must've sat him down and said "look at this" and handed him the Clockwork Angels Live DVD. Geddy made it a priority to pay attention to detail in this department. All three shows I saw live, and the periscope feeds, indicate that he made a strong effort on his vocal role. Huge improvement. Losing It--I got to see that song live. Describing it...well they played it to perfection. After the song Neil did his little fiddle imitation for Jonathan, and that was it. I'm one of the few who got to witness that song. Geddy sitting on Neil's lap--A complete surprise during Animate. We never saw that one coming. Is this the end? Seeing Neil do anything other than the usual is a big deal. He actually came to the front of the stage, put his arms around Alex and Geddy, and waved. He's never done that as far as I know. If this was it, I can say I was there to watch it end. Am I sad? Yes. Yes, because I want these guys to drain that tank until the rocket sauce is just fumes. I'm sad because they can still play at a high level, and I wanna see what's possible. What if they make another record and it blows Clockwork Angels out of the water? It's possible. In this life, I wanna see what's possible... http://img.rush.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/rush_bow_bw-1280x780.jpg
    13 points
  2. Can you take a picture of it, I've never seen it before http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae2/lisab7227/20150517_144433.png_zpsfk0xej8l.jpeg
    6 points
  3. A little taste of the vibe http://youtu.be/XmTUf7Lq-Dc
    6 points
  4. I'm not big on memorabilia. I am big on memories
    5 points
  5. 5 points
  6. Jigga was a trip http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XmTUf7Lq-Dc
    5 points
  7. I have a Grace Under Pressure mirror. I'm sure some other people have it but I haven't seen too many out there.
    5 points
  8. That's Farid. An excellent gentleman, a doctor, and member of this board for ten years. The band knows him very, very well, and usually nod a greeting his way during the opening song. He sat next to me in Montreal this tour. He also made it to the Lincoln show this tour, and I think a few more. I first met him when he sold me a ticket to a DC-area show about 13 years ago. We've sold one another front row tickets when we're blessed with such things ever since. Not only was his face prominent on the fan pics behind the band during the second set, but Neil mentions him in one of his books, although not by name. A genuinely nice guy. I'll miss seeing him at shows.
    4 points
  9. I think Ged's Jeans old post has held the #1 spot as "most liked" long enough. Let's give first place to Tombstone's post. It deserves it. Even the TRF Peanut Gallery thinks so: http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/hand-gestures/audience-clapping-smiley-emoticon.gifhttp://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/hand-gestures/audience-clapping-smiley-emoticon.gifhttp://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/hand-gestures/audience-clapping-smiley-emoticon.gifhttp://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/hand-gestures/audience-clapping-smiley-emoticon.gif
    4 points
  10. Hey buddy...it was awesome...and once again, thanks for the ride to the airport. Meeting you was a highlight of my tour experience http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/RodrigoAltaf/IMG-20150720-WA0006_zpsvja7tzlm.jpg Is that Citizen? :hi: Great to put a face to the name, my Python quoting friend :cheers: This is right after spilling his beer on x1yyz. A gem of a man.
    4 points
  11. I know a person who said she did. Her name is Stevie and she's from Austin, TX. She was at all three show I went to, plus Tom Healey and CygnusGal met her in different cities. It's possible. Well...not quite. Stevie followed the band for a while. She saw Philly and then went home (life on the road is not easy and not cheap). I'm not sure how many shows she hit after the NYC break, or if she went to KC, but I know she was in SoCal (I presume Irvine). I know LA because you sent me a photo (Alex's side before the show). I was with you and Animate in spirit that night and, in hind sight, should have planned it better to have been there in reality. For the record, I don't think this is Rush's last show. Probably the last tour though and I don't think they'll play Boston again. Number of Rush shows attended on this tour: One! And it was *awesome*! :yay:
    4 points
  12. I think it's been equal status with TS and TSOR for a long time now. It should never be skipped live.
    4 points
  13. I wrote a fan letter to Neil in the mid-80s and he answered with a postcard. His reply even addressed a couple of things I had written!
    4 points
  14. ...and Neil can sleep over at Al's house. http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae2/lisab7227/Al%20Neil_zpsswspx2th.gif You sure that's a good idea? ;)
    4 points
  15. Oh yes, the 70's were great times to grow up, and I must confess, I love some of those sweaters. I still have two of those candy-striped sweaters, and I wear them with head held high. :7up: :smoke: The quality of the clothes back then was outstanding. The things were robust and cool (at the time), and not ficking venomous China chemistry products, like most clothes nowadays.
    4 points
  16. RUSH album 2018: Looking Back a 9 disc 21st Century take. 1. Finding My Pants 2. Need Some Pain Meds 3 Take a Hike 4. Beer Again? 5. What the Hell Are You Doing? 6. (Not) Before I have to 7. Not In the Mood 8. Working Out 1. An (f**k) Them 2. I can't 3. Boozed, Befuddled & Blind 4. Eye Sore & Next Door's Dog I: The Bathrobes Of Hades II: Bathroom Stinks III: Bedroom Battle a. Marriage Defiance b. 7/4 Wife Fuhrer c. Bathmat d. Rubbish Bin Of Triumph IV: Epidural 5. Flap Bite Height 6. Marking Mammaries 7. Riven Relations 8. It's the End 1. Bastard Heel Day 2. I Went Bald 3. Flashing in the Park 4. The Necrophiliac I. Groping in the Darkness II. Under the Sheets III. Rogering the Prince 5. The Mountains of My Wife I. Sweaty Valley II. Blackheads and Her Warts III. No One For Bridge? IV. Pansexual V. Back Puss Plateau VI. The Mountains 1. 2018 I. Over Her II. Bathroom Stinks (Part 2) III. Discovery Channel IV.Pants and Pajamas V. Snorkel: Bad Dream VI. Silly Guy VII. Grand f**k Up 2. A Bad Age to Bang Babysitters 3. The Eyesight Zone 4. Less 5. Beers 6. Sandwich of Nothing 1 A Farewell to Rings 2.Xanadon't 3.Closer to a Heart Attack 4.Cindy Ruler (of) Man 5.Mad Gal 6. "Cig Boss Ex-Blonde Book I: The Voyeur 1 Cig Boss Ex-Blonde Book II: Massive Spheres I. Pre-Pool II. A Pool (Bring me a Pool Boy) III. Dye My Anus (Bring Me Bleach) IV. Am I Getting it? (The Battle of Boobs and Behind) V. Cig Boss (Bringer of Ash Blonde Highlights) VI. The Spheres (A Breast Dream) 2. Circumcise Him 3. The Tweezers 4. The Villa of Strangulation (A Spanish Murder Holiday Indulgence) 1. The Spirit of Lady O 2. Free Wheeling 3. Stocking Ladders 4. Enter You 5. Different G-Strings 6. Natural Appliances I: The Pool (Part 2) II: Hypertension III: Permanent Grave 1. Tofu Soya 2. Redneck Bar Chatter 3. Why Why Me? 4. Lame Night 5. The Camera Never Lies 6. Bitch Cunnt 7. Constant Whines 1. Subdural 2. The Travelogue Kid 3. No Chemistry 4. Digital Moron 5. Get Your Weapon 6. Stupid Old Man 7. Lost It 8. Count Out
    4 points
  17. That's why it's so surreal to go to a concert and have thousands of other fans around you who feel the same way.
    3 points
  18. Basing a relationship on Rush, no....but just something nice to have in common. Doesn't mean it'll all work out but it would certainly make things a little more interesting. :D That's what I was going to say. It's nice to have something like that in common especially if they really mean a lot to you. .
    3 points
  19. Basing a relationship on Rush, no....but just something nice to have in common. Doesn't mean it'll all work out but it would certainly make things a little more interesting. :D
    3 points
  20. I emailed Hugh and asked what it means and here is his answer: Dear Robert, Yeah - that was an amazing 40+ year run! I have (guarded) hopes and some expectation that they will get tired of golf and fishing — and do another studio album somewhere down the road :) The tourbook cover is a play on the marks that inmates scratch on the walls of their cells. It’s a way to mark "time served". Simply that. Cheers, Hugh
    3 points
  21. In Denmark people are so bad at waiting for the bus or train to unload passengers, before they rush in to get a seat. So now there are stickers that says 'out first, then in' but nobody can understand it. I patiently step to the side to let people get off the bus, all the while others are already pushing their way in. What's even more infuriating is when I'm the one who needs to get off the bus. Even when people on the sidewalk can see me through the glass doors, they still file together and block my way. If I'm pissed at something I pretend I haven't seen them and just go for it! Yeah, they do that blocking shit here too. I plow through any male between 13-65 that isn't handicapped or injured. Done being polite in those cases. I hate the bullshit here when they FAKE sleeping on the train just so they don't look bad in NOT giving up their seat to anyone less physically fit than them. Sometimes I stare those scumbags down into oblivion until they open their selfish little eyes...then I'll keep staring
    3 points
  22. Some more love... To TM, not only for being a genuinely great guy, but he truly cares about the TRF people he gets to know. In his last issue of YBG, he quoted something I said months ago. It meant a lot for him to take that little thought I had to heart like he did. I am thankful that he didn't give up on getting through to me early on. He really showed the genuinely kind person he was through PMs and I am a better person for getting to know him.
    3 points
  23. :o that is the most adorable cat picture I've ever seen, bean, and an accurate depiction of me today :P Thank you! The archives of bean have some amazing shots of most anything
    3 points
  24. "In this life, I wanna see what's possible..." Perfect closing line of a really great article. Bravo!
    3 points
  25. Happy birthday, lemonycake! I hope you have a great day! :cheers: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YMOXQUoxk08/TMYy0oQI4sI/AAAAAAAAC9Y/uZloFoDAzG4/s1600/cat_birthday_cake.jpg
    3 points
  26. I had a group of guys sitting right behind me at the LA show who did manage to remain spoiler free. I will say that the opener in Tulsa was by far the best show for me because of all of the awesome surprises in the setlist - like Cygnus X-1, Lakeside Park, Anthem, and What You're Doing. Because of that I can totally understand why so many people wanted to remain spoiler free.
    3 points
  27. Holy Gefilter, Duff. :smoke: :clap: Really touching transcription man. That was speaking straight from the heart, just like I prefer. I felt almost like I was there, when I read it. :)
    3 points
  28. I'm not a 6'5 ginger black woman. Lie
    3 points
  29. I went to the important ones. Opening and closing.
    3 points
  30. Ok, I told you all a few weeks ago the shows called back to the 80's its on at 11-1 on 92.1 WVLT, and he plays anything you ask from the 80's, Hes played between the wheels , time stand Still and tonights hes gonna play grand designs for me. Last week someone from philly request distant early warning and he played it.. Now iam trying to request these lesser known songs by Rush cause I want others to hear them and maybe turn them on as a fan like I once was...
    2 points
  31. "Hand Over Fist" not only has some incredible drumming Alex's guitar solo is fukking fantastic. A melodic gem. Alex steals the show on the entire song.
    2 points
  32. Looking forward to the longer documentary! It's a gift to be able to make friends wherever you go! :D :D
    2 points
  33. Very enjoyable TM, thanks for sharing. Your article made a difficult hour pleasant. I was trying to get my daughter on her favorite ride earlier this evening, test track epcot. Alas, a bad t storm the size of epcot shut the ride down. While on line waiting for it to reopen, enjoyed reading the story of our fearless travelers, to see the men of willowdale, perform their last major show. It Was a sunny hot day here (its a steamy MOIST hot heat) until that evening storm. 100 degree heat index, woo hoo! In no way does it smell like fall here ;) From Maine to Fla in three weeks, keeping me from the Forum (that and $1350 air fare!). But got to live part of the LA Finale thanks to the great fans posting here, your story TM and also Periscope! So happy for all that went to see the awesome conclusion to an amazing Rush tour!
    2 points
  34. I am eagerly awaiting the full-length! I think she likes you... http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff508/blackcc/Smilies%20GIFs/bowrofl-1.gif
    2 points
  35. The best thing ? - The memory I have of May 1980 at The Palladium in NYC when the house lights went down and the whirling synth intro of 2112 came on to the deafening cheers of the fans, followed by those beyond classic first chords and the appearance of the 3 masters Makes my palms sweaty just thinking about . .
    2 points
  36. I am eagerly awaiting the full-length production!
    2 points
  37. Let's pray that it is...history suggests it will
    2 points
  38. I was thinking that today Actually, I don't see these things as being much different in terms of shock value, or whatever you want to call it, from men's fashion magazines today. I mean, look at a New York Times "Men's Style" issue, present-day, and I'll bet you find hundreds of things you wouldn't ever wear, too. And that's what we're supposed to think is 'high fashion'... :eyeroll: I say we bring back the Carnaby Street look.
    2 points
  39. I am so glad I was born when I was! What great times. :codger:
    2 points
  40. Ack, I don't want to be that kind of trend setter!
    2 points
  41. Look at it this way, At least there pants are pulled up. :codger: :7up:
    2 points
  42. 2 points
  43. Back to the Future. The 1st and best one!
    2 points
  44. It would be very cool if there was an extra of Losing It with Jonathan Dinklage - maybe footage from the rear -screen cameras. He absolutely killed those solos - and it would be so cool to include his take. Of course, now that I have jinxed it by suggesting that they do something cool, they won't do it...
    2 points
  45. I can't believe it. you bought every single f***ing LP on amazon.
    2 points
  46. Limelight? Really? I respect your opinion but this is a very unusual point of view, inasmuch as Limelight is generally regarded as a canonical Rush classic. Part of this I'm sure is because I'm sick of hearing it and it never holds my attention the way other Rush songs do. (Even Tom Sawyer manages to do that.) But it just isn't all that interesting to me. I get the lyrics and the message, but there isn't much more to interpret from them. I also know it's Alex's favorite solo and I'm sure he has his reasons (which only he experienced) but for me it's kind of boring. I can think of dozens of solos I like better. (Grace Under Pressure alone has four or five.) Not really a fan of the multi-track approach to the guitar on this song either. I just don't think it's a very dynamic song. (That may be a reason why it's a classic rock staple...I don't know.) If pushed, I think the outro is ok, but it looks even weaker when compared to the other three songs on that side of the album. I'll admit it's fairly unusual not to like it but it just doesn't excite me the way other Rush songs do. So while I'll admit it's generally considered a "classic," it doesn't mean that I have to like it
    2 points
  47. The answer would be none of the above. Did you not see the smiley face? Just my way of saying I much prefer 80's Rush to your 70's Rush. It's all good.....literally.....it's Rush.
    2 points
  48. What's the point of anyone feeling compelled to tell someone they disagree with their post? Is it supposed to make the person change their mind? Notify them of their stinky music taste? Make them feel bad? Impress them with your superiority? Feedback? All of the above? None of the above? Roses are red Violets are blue I love The Weapon You should too
    2 points
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