MarkyWarky

I wish I could wipe my ass with paper as good as that. That'd be one hell of a luxurious experience.

QUOTE (rushgoober @ Jun 13 2011, 10:01 PM) Everyday Glory is definitely the weakest spot on the album, but overall the album is pretty darn consistent. Interesting. Before I got it, Everyday Glory was probably the only track I'd choose to listen to from CP, other than Leave That Thing Alone which I've always loved. Now, I'm undecided.

You know what, I quite like that, for rap. Best thing is, it's not a piss take; it appears from the lyrics that the guy genuinely is a rock fan. Kudos to him for being more open minded than some My wife asked me if I knew any black Rush fans, and I had to say that in the UK I've only ever seen white people at their gigs. Apart from the traditions involved, we couldn't work out why there should be black and white music. Sad really, especially as the guy who got me into Rush at school was black. Mark

QUOTE (Undemanding Contact @ Jun 9 2011, 06:06 PM) ...And another thing (who started this thread anyway? ): a mate of mine said once that Edwin who does some of the vocals on Victor 'sounds just like Geddy Lee', when a side-by-side comparison shows clearly that he doesn't. For my money, he sounds a lot more like Ronnie James Dio than he does our Ged. I did! 'smy thread, get off I was once told I'd like The Darkness because I like Rush, "'cause the guy sings high like Geddy". Yeah right. A high register is NOT the only notable feature of Ged's voice. There's far more to it than that. I think the uniqueness of his voice is why there's never been a really good Rush tribute act.

QUOTE (g under p @ Jun 9 2011, 05:09 PM) Funny thing is THIS was the VERY thing that drew me to band in the mid 70's. It's his singing that caught my ear then the music. Yes, and his voice ruined lots of other music for me People say "hey, you'll like this", and I listen, only to have a great piece of music ruined by a poor or even mediocre singer. The voice makes or breaks a piece of music for me, after growing up on Rush.

OK, so would early include CoS or 2112? All I hear is a bloke singing in a high register, nothing feminine at all.

QUOTE (D3strukt @ Jun 9 2011, 04:42 PM) Vapor Trails is BY far musically more satisfying than CP. CP could've been an AC/DC/Black Sabbath album its so straight! Ooooooh Kaaaaaaaaay Just joking, but I can't see that myself.

I love it. I'd love it anyway, but TSS has a great emotional connection for me; my twin daughters were 4, which is a lovely age, and despite the fact that work was pretty sh1t, I really really did want time to stand still. I used to play it and sit there watching them, coming as close to tears as I ever have through music. Yeah, the lyrics of Tai Shan are pretty clumsy (by Peart standards), but it can be forgiven. Also, despite the undeniable profusion of synths, I still hear it as a guitar driven album.

Seems to be one of the standard responses from the uninitiated; "who's that woman singing"? Although obviously he sings (sang?) in a high register, I still hear a man not a woman, and as far as I can remember did the first time I heard them, on CoS back in my school days, before I knew anything about them. So, am I listening through rose tinted, umm, speakers, or are these people idiots? Mark

QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Jun 9 2011, 04:15 PM) For me, it continues to be their best album since MP by a wide margin. Don't push it! I loved it, but it still doesn't come close to several post MP albums IMHO. With Geddy's voice in a better state maybe, but that was the remaining limitation for me. I can't explain why BTW, I just don't find it as musical as on earlier albums

QUOTE (1 of the 7 @ Jun 9 2011, 01:41 AM) Summertime Blues isn't a big fave of mine, since I have a friend who overplayed a bunch of versions of it to me, and at first it really bugged me that Rush's didn't have the voice that answers the singer, but now I kinda like it, because it gives me room to fill it in. "I'd like to help ya, son, but you're too young to vote." To my ears it does have the voice, but instrumentally. Rush are one of very few bands with the skills to substitute instruments for vocals. I like most of the EP. I'm not a big fan of 60's music, but if we have to hear it then I'd rather it was played by Rush. Summertime Blues and The Seeker are my faves. Especially The Seeker, which I'd not heard before. Mark

I mean just got it. I've had it since the day it was released, but never liked it much (along with TFE and VT). Today I was driving to a meeting, clear road, sun shining, when it came on shuffle on my iPod. Often in the past I've hit skip, but this time I let it play, with the volume way up, and my god it's a stunner! It's often taken me several plays to get into a new Rush album, but never 18 years before!!!! I actually had that "F*$k me, this is brilliant, over excited can't stop smiling" moment I can't wait for with new Rush material. Other drivers must have thought I'd gone insane. I've no idea why this happens, but now I just need to get there with TFE and VT. Maybe there IS hope yet?! Mark

QUOTE (rushgoober @ Jun 7 2011, 09:50 PM) While it's funny, I actually find it a little unfortunate that he's becoming known for being an atheist. Oh well, that's my personal view. Why, what's wrong with being known as an atheist? I'd like my epitaph to include the fact that I'm an atheist.

Small but interesting reference, 4th paragraph from the end: http://www.theonion.com/articles/church-ca...k-of-god,20563/ Mark