RushBoingo

I stand by my vote for Caress of Steel, however I acknowledge that RTB, Presto, and Snakes are on the Short List for the next to die. I think my vote will only change from Caress of Steel if it means protecting my favorite album, but I have a good feeling that COS will be out before it.

Isn't that BowlCity's name? That's who I meant. He's in your neck of the woods going to school. He may have a tent pitched on your estate somewhere, so have the guards check the place out. ;) I'm Andrew. I'll take the tea!

Yeah, who is he? I want to shake his hand. I'll shake it, HARD, and knock some sense into you. For real though, no hard feelings, may the best album win,,, Yada yada.

None taken. I know I'm a minority in picking of COS next. But I will always stand by my decision on what album is the worst of the pack, which I base on memorability.

Alright, who is this PXR5 guy. Let me at him, show yourself. And Thank you Lorraine for your change of heart. PWFTW

Yikes, Test For Echo is not doing so well. That kinda saddens me. That album defined the first half of my grade 12 year. I guess I should go out and say it, I voted for Caress of Steel because of all their remaining albums on the list, it was the least memorable to me, and that is a big judgement point for me on any album. An album is defined by how many moments are repeating in my head. My favorite Rush album, Power Windows, was so memorable, with so many details swirling in my head, that I replayed it instantly. The same can be said for me with only an select few more albums out of the hundreds I own.

Wait a minute, I get it now, this is all revenge for me giving you that Patrick Star avatar way back when My American ancestors belonged to the Know Nothing Party back in the day. Fair enough, you are exempt this round for not knowing anything this round. Mind you, the highest authority will be monitoring the voting process come round 3

Wait a minute, I get it now, this is all revenge for me giving you that Patrick Star avatar way back when

Lorraine, the Power Windows Ambassador will see you now. You have quite a bit of explaining to do. No diplomatic immunity will help you here, and do not attempt album asylum. State your case!

Purple is my favorite, and I refuse to give a vote to the hack colours of Indigo and Violet. Who agrees I should remake this thread with Purple as an option (along with Brown, Grey and Pink, who are the other snubbed candidates)

I have never worn earplugs, but that's because I have tough ears. They have been through hell, but my hearing has always been the same. People who know me would probably not agree, but that's because I have selective hearing. I would say wear them if you are older, prone to hearing loss, or need your ears at their A-game after the concert, but if you don't fall under those categories, I say enjoy the concert as is.

No idea what that gibberish is up there, but album of the year for me thus far is Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper by Panda Bear

I have both of her albums now, actually for quite some time now. The debut is a better album overall, but her second one, Shatter Me is better track by track. Both of them dip a bit in interest, but I suppose they can't be full of fast stuff. In response to Bowl City, I actually enjoy We Are Giants, it may have some similar qualities to bad pop music, but it works in a way. Also I learned how to play two of her songs, Electric Daisy Violin and Moon Trance on Marimba. They are VERY difficult. The only easy think about them is that they keep a constant beat and key.

Again, take my above comment as a silly thing. I just find everything funny how this forum basically has two modes, active serious mode, and standby silly mode. And how a forum can take a big tone shift when that happens. And to Toymaker, my invitation is the sponsored post at the top of this forum, and my credentials include owning two Vinyl copies of Power Windows (in addition to the CD). It's the one Rush album that will NEVER leave my IPod. I am the guy who wants Clockwork Angels Tour Round 3 just to hear more Power Windows material. I have the shirt for the album, and I have learned several synth lines, and analysed the hell out of the album to properly project its greatness onto others.

HEY! I started this thread long ago as a silly thing during the no tour/album drought, and for a long time, that was the case. But with the tour resurfacing, everyone is taking this super seriously. Whats with that. Anyway, my original intention was that people had to fight to be the ambassador by stating their case for why they are the biggest fan and the best person to explain to a non fan why the album rocks. Now sure, everyone can pick any album and join, but at that point this all turns into a suedo poll for favorite album

I would say that the only concerts (besides childrens concerts obviously) that non walking, talking, and head not big enough for proper ear protection kids could go to are outdoor music festivals like Bonnaroo and the like, where parents have plenty of room to move around near the back while still enjoying the concert, and lots of private areas to feed them. As for Rush, No, as so many people have said before. Fact is there will be some form of hearing damage, if its indoors and your in a druggy city (I.E. NOT Winnieapolis) there will be lots of stuff that should not be inhaled by fragile lungs, the moment he cries, you will get a ton of looks, AND WORST OF ALL. If he grows into a Rush fan later in his life, and you tell him that he actually saw them on the R40 tour, he is going to be really bummed that he was too young to remember it.

As Always, I am THE ambassador of Power Windows, and am holding A Show Of Hands until someone who feels worthy steps up to take it. Please add me to the list

Just a reminder, I am currently the ambassador for both Power Windows, and A Show Of Hands at the moment. A Show of Hands is free to take if you have a good case.

Well, your probably not the only one who dislikes Beyonce, but I would put money that you are a great minority in thinking Beck sucks. He is a fantastically diverse musician to me, and in my top ten favorite artists.

Agreed

As the forum's dedicated ambassador of Power Windows, all I can say is "Do you really have to ask?"

I was rooting for Beck, but though that Beyonce would win too, but I was surprised, popularity did not win for that category that night. Beck said Beyonce probably deserved the award, and I will take his (and your) word for it, but damn Morning Phase was really good. I have to check Beck out. I know it ain't popular around here to say this, but Beyonce is a real talent and I actually don't like her new album, but for fans of the genre it is startlingly great and she took huge commercial risks at a point in her career when she was starting to settle into a formulaic but profitable career. My main gripe is her husband. Cannot stand him. But Beck could be my next album purchase. If your going to look into Beck, his album Odelay is the perfect place to start. Sea Change is also a great album for a more mellow mood. But in general, these hits you should familiarise yourself with. Where It's At Devil's Haircut The New Pollution Sexx Laws Lost Cause E-Pro Girl Gamma Ray Blue Moon and of course, everyone should know this gem http://youtu.be/YgSPaXgAdzE

I was rooting for Beck, but though that Beyonce would win too, but I was surprised, popularity did not win for that category that night. Beck said Beyonce probably deserved the award, and I will take his (and your) word for it, but damn Morning Phase was really good.

Yup. And he makes an even bigger ass of himself by trying to cover up everything, saying he did not steal the mic to protect his daughter (what sense does that make), and that Beck is not a real artist, and then saying he is, when an interviewer made him realize what he just said. He also does not get that Morning Phase touched everyone in a different way, it may not have given the same emotions as the Beyonce album did, but it inspired the same kind of artistry. I just can't believe that he said when interviewed, "Beck should give the Grammy to Beyonce, for the real artists". All cred for Kanye, GONE! Good on Beck (one of my favorite artists) for trying to call Kanye's Bluff on stage by inviting him back up, not to mention that he was not phased by his comments, because he thought Beyonce would win too. But no, he should not (and I am sure will not) give the award over, because critics from all genre's found his to be the better quality album.

Congrats to Beck for Album of the year, and an excellent performance.