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Definitely agree. I was sort of bummed that the theatre I saw it in had a tiny screen and mediocre sound(I guess Marvel gets all the good theaters these days). Still, it was so easy to get absorbed into it just like a live show. So pleasant to watch but when it was done, sort of a downer that this more or less finally closes out what has been like a 47 year summer.

I got my tix and like others will be double masked though vaxxed. And to those that are worried about the NFL conflict, remember the old joke that going to a movie no longer means missing a phone call. Got my seat on an end and may do what I mock others for doing-grabbing a glance at the phone during the film. Of course, the question, which has been the subject of many a thread here, is the one about fashion. The old "no need to wear the t-shirt of the band you're seeing to lend support because just going to the concert/film is support" discussion. So, is R40 apparel an appropriate choice to the theatre-Yay or Nay??

Wow, just saw this. Great idea. Too bad I live up in the San Fernando Valley. The problem is the drive time will end up being longer than the amount of time the albums will play for. The Blue Line is a bit too creepy after 10PM. But good luck, hope it can become a tradition given you've got lots of albums left.

Happy anniversary to the album that, in some ways, was either the end of the beginning or beginning of the end for the fans expecting another sci-fi slanted opus lp instead of songs about real life. It was a tough transition for me given the first time I heard SOR was on the AM radio dial(I know some of you youngsters may have to google the term "radio dial" to figure out how I had to find a station). It felt like the secret was out. They were selling what, maybe 200,000 copies of their albums up till then. Now, I would have to share them with millions. Ah, no matter, if their new "style" failed, who knows what it would have meant 37 years later.

Never thought I'd see the day when Rush was mentioned in a political forum but they get a couple of lines in an op-ed piece about all those wanting to move to Canada if Trump is elected. You can read the piece here http://www.latimes.c...snap-story.html but the Rush "shout out" comes when the writer reminds us Canadian radio is required to play Canadian artists at least 1/3 of the time.... "If you think American classic rock stations are repetitive, get used to side 1 of Moving Pictures."

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 best when 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!

Woh, nice memory, JohnRorgers. No Grabber for me, my dad believed the cops would bust me in that "fancy" model. Had to settle for all white but, get ready for this-a vinyl roof!! Funny enough I got about 6+ years out of that thing. Might have driven it longer but couldn't pass up the chance to "upgrade(?)" to a Honda Civic hatchback.

Old enough to have purchased the debut up thru PW in order. But after that, with money having to go to dumb things like rent and car payments and me losing interest in the "synth era," my purchases took the form of cassette mixes. One of the record store chains here in Los Angeles had the ground-breaking technology of you giving them the songs and they would create the mix for you to pick up a few days later. Some of the MP and Signals cuts ended up on that mix. After that, it is a blur of random purchases. Actually, my last purchase of any music in 2015 was "Icon" in the bargain bin at Best Buy.

As JARG pointed out earlier, this was the "transition" album where Rush "abandoned" their messages steeped in Sci-fi themes and began a more direct path of what they wanted to say. I remember getting into my, dare I admit I ever owned one, Ford Maverick, one Saturday in mid-January, starting the engine and hearing SOR on the AM radio(I know for you youngsters it sounds like a made-up fantasy that low-end cars had AM only!!) I was shocked, saddened, and even upset that Rush changed. "WTF?" might have applied but that word wasn't invented yet.

Yup, certainly sounds like one of those Fathom Events to watch out for. I am sure it will be an abbreviated version of the show, as CA was, but agree a theatre showing would be great no matter what we get.

If a Rush concert was a sporting event, it would be like an NHL game-you can't take your eyes off the action for a moment. Other group's shows are more like baseball games-you can easily find time for a potty break. Go see Paul McCartney or John Fogerty when they announce "here's a new one." Sort of like a 7th inning stretch. Of course, I have to admit that at the TM tour, when they announced Bu2B, I found it the perfect time to Go2P..

I share all the emotions on this board already stated. I mean, geez, these guys entered my life when I was a mixed up teen and they are still in my life as a mixed up grandfather. But knowing this is their final bow really made me face my mortality. Rush is the one constant "escape" I've had. They are the only group that no matter how tight money, time, anything, I would go see them. I can't say that about any other group. Now, it is over and I'm going "gee, is this what getting old feels like?" No more concerts,no more bonding with others the way Rush shows brought us together. Right now, it is like something fun in my life is gone and will never be replaced. Sort of like if baseball came to an end. Oh well,I've been playing "Different Stages" everyday since the last show. At least I've got that going for me.

COS is the album that turned my fling with a couple of Zeppelin sound-alikes into a full fledged love affair forever. Coming out at the same time I discovered a certain illegal herb only made it better. Like others on this board, I prefer Necromancer and that is where I start when I spin the Cd player in my car but Lamneth is something I prefer hearing before cycling back to Bastille Day, etc.

1) My spam email asking me if I wanted to sign up for a Rush card. No, it had nothing to do with them. 2) Paul Rudd being in the news a ton between the World Series and "Ant man" 3) whenever someone mentions the devil. After all, you already know Rush stands for Rebels Under Satan's Hand.

Someone mentioned the Eagles doing more than one farewell tour. The difference with them it was all about the money and they admitted it(Rumors were Don Henley netted about $30 million from that first Hell Freezes Over tour). I don't see Rush doing something for the money only. My hunch is they do one of two things because they respect their fans so much. Either release a formal statement soon telling us R40 was the end of them live OR put on an actual, honest farewell tour. My wife is the optimist who keeps telling me that every time she hears that someone's tour is their last, they come back anyway. And my wife is always right!

Yes, as many others have said, I can't say Rush has gotten me through any "dark" moments, but a few lonely ones. Being socially challenged with a pair of glasses that were thicker than coke bottles(when bottles were actually made of glass) and being a geek for Star Trek before it became cool to be a geek for Star Trek, their themes of "you-are-better-than-you-think-you-are-and-do-things-your-way" really hit home for me. And, again to echo others, they ALWAYS deliver a great live show. I've seen Zeppelin and Aerosmith deliver some drunk, dud performances but NEVER Rush. I remember a co-worker being letdown by the setlist during the CA tour since they left out many of their "hits." Me, I still had a grin on my face. And Rush's reach has no bounds it seems. I remember riding mass transit and a guy who was hauling a cello noticed my Rush t-shirt. He told me he was a classical musician who studied more Liszt than Lee. Even he gave me a shout out. Something cool about that, or so I think.

Is there anything sold at the shows NOT on the website? Seems odd not to see a baseball jersey at this show. I also liked the polo style shirt from the TM tour but, unfortunately, the red lettering faded after only about three washings. Cheap but was hoping to see a new one and maybe go the dry cleaning route this time.

Citicard "pre-sale" went fine at 10AM PST today for the Los Angeles shows. Seats are okay, not great. So if you have citibank rip-off credit card, give that a whirl.

Well, outside of the first time I saw them live(AFTK tour with UFO) it seems the two times I saw them outdoors stand out as the most memorable. R30 at Irvine, CA and the S&A tour at the Hollywood Bowl. I can't quite nail it down but just something about the sound and the night air made these shows feel so much more special than the ones indoor.

Wow, not a nice word "ignorant." I prefer to say "they had me at Stained class thru Screaming for Vengance and then I just removed them from my must-buy list." They either lost me or I simply I decided to lose them. Then again, at least I own some of their albums, never bought a KISS album. Guess I'm doubly ignorant to sour on both JP and KISS.

This poll begs the existential question "If a band retires, but no one cares, did they really retire?" I ask because if Judas or Kansas were to call it quits, not sure that would get much mention beyond their own website and maybe a few news outlets would place it as the very last story for their entertainment section. But if Rush or Kiss closes down, that would be pretty big news. The way I see it, Rush would go before KISS because KISS generates so much money, they will find ways to stay together even after Gene Simmons is Dust in the Wind. He will come up with a webcam where you can actually stare at his headstone all day for the low price of $9.95/year. Payable directly into his KISS casket of course. Bottom line, not sure who will retire first but KISS will be last.

Narpski, easily the "2112" of posts when it comes to summing up our "love affair" with Rush. As I once said, I almost puked the day I heard "Spirit of Radio" on a f&*#king AM radio station!! I felt like the boys abandoned me without saying goodbye. Very well said.

I understand Geddys Soul Patch point about comparing Rush to Zeppelin but I think it is fair. In 1975 Rush was indeed nothing more than a Led Zeppelin knock-off. Comparing COS to say Physical Graffiti makes sense as well. Both had two "opus'" on it(Kashmir and In my time of dying on PG) that today we could say are Rush-like. But in 1975, Necromancer was being called Zeppelin-like. Of course, remember that Zeppelin was being compared to the Beatles. Looking back, I am sure that doesn't sound right to many either. As far as COS being the perfect album, I can easily see the argument. I guess after their debut and then FBN, I was still on the fence and was wondering where these guys would go. I started thinking "gee, if this band can't keep a drummer, they're in trouble." But COS is definitely the album I latched onto the band forever, like a tick to a snow dog.

Radio certainly doesn't recognize this album being worth much either. No matter how many Rush "blocks" the "classic rock" station plays, I can't recall any tracks from this album qualifying for a spin. I mean even "One little victory" and "Show don't tell" have gotten a spin here and there. Counterparts, and of course COS, have never gotten any love, or so it seems.

Wow, maybe the wife is right, I should get a life. I'm not sure what is worse-this thread idea or the fact I bothered to read every post? :drool: