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QUOTE (treeduck @ Jun 15 2012, 04:25 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 12 2012, 06:04 AM) I like the CD look of the store one, but I WISH (!!) that they all had the hard cover. The Cult's latest is like that, typically, and I was hoping that there wouldn't be a packaging difference. I'll have to track down a hard cover copy in time...or just splurge for the fan-pack. Are the Cult still going? Yes. Their new album, Choice of Weapon, is really good. It hit the top 40 a couple of weeks ago and has had mostly very positive reviews.

QUOTE (zappafrank @ Jun 12 2012, 07:11 PM) Anyone have any pictures of the fanpack? Was this a Rush site exclusive or something? UK exclusive. Don't think Classic Rock Magazine is doing pre-orders anymore since it's released, but amazon.co.uk has it.

QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 12 2012, 02:08 PM) It's a lovely package. The Cult's new album is done (standard) this way and it's very cool. I was just going to say this! Totally agree.

Lots of copies when I went to Best Buy about 4:30 today. As advertised, $9.99.

I've seen vinyl at Best Buy, but I don't know if they'll have this release at your local store. You could always call the store and ask.

Best Buy ships free, so they are cheaper and have free shipping or you can pick up in the store. Seems a lot easier and cheaper than messing with Amazon. One other thing, Best Buy charges sales tax if they have a store in your state. Amazon charges sales tax in some states but not all.

For those of you who have purchase the Classic Rock fan packs for other albums, are they well done? Worth the extra money? Thanks!!!

Wow - cool discovery! Thanks for sharing! Power Windows is my favorite Rush album. How is the sound quality of Power Windows and the other CDs in Sector 3 compared with the 1997 remasters and the SHM-CDs (if you have those)?

Grace Under Pressure - I heard this fabulous and unique song at night on the radio while going to sleep. Finally the radio announcer said it was Distant Early Warning by Rush. I'd heard the name of the band (which gave me some comfort), then saw their album display at the mall record store and bought the tape. Been my favorite band ever since.

QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Aug 19 2011, 12:51 AM) I listened to "Skyscraper" tonight and I started thinking how great Billy's bass playing really is. My choice is simple. I saw the "Eat 'Em And Smile" Tour and the "Skyscraper" Tour when I was a teen-ager. Both shows blew my mind. I will never forget when Vai and Sheehan did a "Guitar War" against each other on the stage. Two of the greatest concerts I have ever seen. I really like the DLRB cover version of "Shy Boy." As many of you know I am not to keen on the Mr. Big stuff. I love Paul and Billy but the other half is weak. JMO I have all of Billy's solo shit, but it doesn't really do anything for me. The David Lee Roth years can't be touched and I'm betting that the David Lee Roth Band option will win hands down. "STAND UP" PEOPLE! Cast a vote. If not you should go out and enjoy a "Hot Dog And A Shake." Signed, "Two Fools A Minute" Skyscraper is a fantastic album; the best DLR band album IMO.

5150 - The album screams "summer" to me, and the chemistry of the musicians leaps off the disc. Always puts a smile on my face. After that I'd go 1984 and I.

Dean Cascione - Neoclassical Fire Dean Cascione - Guitar Chop Shop Gunner Sixx - Desire Crazy Lixx - Make Ends Meet (CD Single) U2 - Live Under a Blood Red Sky

I love Geddy's vocals too much to pick an instrumental; his inimitable vocals are part of what makes Rush so unique and special.

Personal faves would be Electric Ladyland and Blonde on Blonde.

QUOTE (ak2112 @ Jul 12 2011, 10:04 PM) OK fellow Rush freaks. I have now done this exercise with Moving Pictures and Signals, now comes Power Windows. I only have 3 versions of this album myself but have borrowed a friends Japanese version, so here are the competitors: 1. SHM-CD version 2. 97 remaster 3. Japanese 32.8P 4. Japanese 25.8P I limited my comparison to three songs on the album because they are my 3 faves, and thus, I'm most familiar with them and all their wonderful nuances. The songs are: Grand Designs Manhattan Project Middletown Dreams My system consists of two Polk Audio LSi25 speakers with built in powered subwoofers, a NAD T763 reciever serving as my preamp, a Rotel RB1080 two channel amp and a Denon DVD2900 Universal player. All of this is routed through a Monster AVS2000 voltage stabilizer. All speaker cables and interconnects I use are from Audioquest. I listened to each song in its entirety and then played the first 10 seconds of the song again before switching to another disc (dont ask me why I do this but it kind of helps me remember how a given versions sounds right before I switch discs). NOTE" in order to REALLY do this kind of thing justice, I should probably listen to all of every album and pick out which song on which disc songs the best on a given version but right now I'm being lazy and am going for all around sound quality. Here were my results: 1. Japanese 32.8P/Japanese 25.8P 3. SHM-CD 4. 97 remaster The two Japanese versions were clearly the best of the 4 to my ears but they also sounded pretty much identical to each other. I put each disc through the software Exact Audio Copy" to compare each Japanese discs peak levels and, sure enough, they were identical so I think they're from the same mastering. At any rate, they both sounded warm and non-fatiguing at even extreme volumes. The SHM-CD was nice in its own way but it was about 3dB louder than the Japanese versions and thus a little more hard on the ears after a long listening session. The 97 remaster, like all the other remasters I've heard (save for Caress of Steel which is the one remaster that I do like) was about 5dB louder than the Japanese discs and about 2dB louder than the SHM-CD. HARSH, HARSH, HARSH!! Did the people who did these remasters ever hear of the phrase "dynamic range"? Geez!!!!! At any rate, the SHM isnt bad it just is a little too loud for my tastes and not as warm sounding as the two Japanese versions, plus the soundstage of the Japanese discs is wider and more enveloping on my system. However, the SHM is a pretty good sounding disc, much better than the remaster, and the original duplicated artwork is topnotch; a very nice collectable (if you can find them for a decent price that is since it is now long OOP). I'm gld I didnt try to buy the 25.8P myself as it goes for crazy prices. For those that care, the 32.8P seems easier to find and cheaper on the wallet and is the EXACT same master as the 25.8P so save yourself some $$ and get it if you can. They are both gorgeous masters and blow the 97 remaster out of the water. Anyway, short and sweet. For whatever reason, the Japanese sure know what they're doing when it comes to mastering albums with full dynamic range without brickwalling and also adding some nice artwork an liner notes (both the non SHM Japanese discs come with a 16 page booklet with English and Japanese lyrics). Get one if you can folks!! Superb review of this different masterings of this amazing album!!! I don't have the Japanese versions, but I do have the SHM and '97 remasters, and I agree with you on those. Plus, the SHM packaging is amazing. Thanks for the review!

I've listened to this quite a bit, and I really enjoy AF's version. It is super clean, and it's very easy to focus on just one instrument and hear the clarity, or just enjoy it as a whole. I agree with prior posters about the packaging - it's not worthy of the price or a gold disc release ( or any CD release for that matter), but the sound quality is indeed excellent, at least to my ears!

QUOTE (Harperspace @ Jul 19 2011, 07:30 AM) OK, as promised... My Audio Fidelity remaster of 90125 by Yes turned up, so I've had a chance to compare with the other versions I have (original Atco European CD & Rhino remaster). Let me say first of the bat that I'm not a musician or audio expert. I just know what I like! I tend to play most of my CDs on my fairly ancient Cambridge Audio separates system. My 'Go to' version of 90125 has until now been the original Atco CD, and I think that the Rhino remaster just doesn't sound anywhere near as good to me. On the occasions where I've bought newer CD equipment, I have always taken a copy of 90125 with me to use as a test CD. Mainly because it still sounds so fresh, 25 or so years on. The Audio Fidelity edition doesn't sound a million miles away from the Atco CD. However, I do think it is a definite improvement. It's difficult to put my finger on it exactly, but the detail and instruments just sound that bit sharper. Even the voice samples (e.g those on 'It Can Happen') are clearer than I remember them. Nice bottom end too...a very warm sound overall. Of course Horn's exquisite production means that it's really difficult to make this album sound bad, but Steve Hoffman's remaster takes me back to when I first listened to this album on vinyl shortly after it was released. It also makes me realise just how crap the Rhino edition is. Were it not for the inclusion of the bonus tracks & remixes I would throw it away right now! In short, the Audio fidelity wins over the original CD & Rhino for me. A quick word about the packaging. The gold CD comes in a standard jewel cae with the original LP artwork nicely replicated in the booklet, housed in a numbered slip case. All in all, a very nice package. I notice that Audio Fidelity have also released editions of other favourite albums of mine, namely Bad Company's Straight Shooter & Asia's self-titled debut. Based on the strength of this release I will also be picking those up along with the remaster of Roll The Bones. I'm not sure whether this will help anyone make up their mind about purchasing Audio Fidelity's Roll The Bones remaster, or simply muddy the waters even further. Appreciate your thoughts on 90125 by AF. Very helpful as I was looking at this CD too. Thanks!

Power Windows - perfect blend of guitar, keyboards, lyrics, feel, energy, complexity, and songs.

QUOTE (Tommy Sawyer @ Jul 25 2011, 09:18 AM) Making Memories. Next choice Hand Over Fist. Red Lenses is gone! Agree with you on Red Lenses and Making Memories!

QUOTE (Harperspace @ Jul 6 2011, 03:42 AM) Although Roll The Bones is far from being anything like a favourite of mine, I would admit to being a sucker for some of these Audiophile releases. I notice the same company have already released versions of some of my favourite albums, so I took a punt on their version of 90125 by Yes to see what it's like. Quite frankly if they can't do a decent job on that one then I won't be bothering with Roll The Bones or any of their other editions. I'll report back when that CD arrives & I've had a chance to do a comparison with the Rhino 90125 remaster. I was wondering the same thing as you and the prior poster were about sound quality, and if it's really worth the $20. I'm familiar with MFSL recording quality, but not Audio Fidelity. Thanks for your thoughts in advance when you receive 90125.

Thanks for the great post/thread on the new Night Ranger cd! Mine is supposed to arrive today! For those who love '80s hard/melodic/glam rock, there are some really awesome NEW bands that are making great music, mostly out of Sweden, with heavy '80s influence (big melodies, catchy choruses, fantastic guitar riffs and solos, etc.), and the production quality is top notch. I've been playing these CDs daily since finding out about these bands over the past couple months: Crazy Lixx - New Religion Reckless Love - Self-titled debut (deluxe "Cool Edition" is cheaper than regular edition and has more songs) Crashdiet - Generation Wild The Poodles - Performocracy The Poodles - Metal Will Stand Tall Dynazty - Bring the Thunder Enjoy!

Reckless Love - self-titled debut "Cool Edition" Crazy Lixx - New Religion Crashdiet - Generation Wild The Poodles - Performocracy Dynazty - Bring the Thunder Great modern 80s-style/influence rock coming out of Sweden!

The Playful Heart is a superb album. Thoroughly enjoyed it. And he's always fantastic in concert, as is his band who have played with him since the 80s albums of Passion, Take What You Need, etc. Hope you enjoy!

The Poodles Crazy Lixx Crashdiet Reckless Love The Killers The first four are new melodic rock bands out of Sweden and Finland....great new music!

Not only did The Cars and Duran Duran release superb new albums in 2011, but so did Whitesnake...."Forevermore" is outstanding. I would love to see Rush put out a new album equal to the quality of the new Cars, DD, and Whitesnake CDs, and I totally think Rush can do it!