EmotionDetector

Probably not. The sound quality is probably the same, but you might get it with a more modern sound. Perhaps a bucket load of loudness thrown into it. I'm gonna stick with the originals, to me that's the way it's always supposed to sound like. I think the same as well. To be honest, I'm always torn with these "reissues / remasters". Sometimes, they do add a nice clarity to songs, but in other instances, they ruin them in my opinion. I'll post an example here, since this one comes to mind for me every time. KISS released a remastered compilation album a few years back called "Gold". Now, their song "Love Gun" has one of my favourite guitar solos from Ace. To me, it is completely ruined on the "Gold" version...as Paul Stanley's repetitive "Love Gun" line is too much in the front that it actually drowns out the solo for the most part. Here are the two examples (original and remastered). The solo starts around 2:25 and on. Original (from 'Smashes, Thrashes, and Hits'): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X133gJSYHXs Remastered (from 'KISS Gold'): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GHmWZ-58yE

^Thanks! That was a cool read.

One thing I always found interesting was that John seemed to always be the one introducing the band and songs, as opposed to Geddy. I wonder why that was...as it's not something you see often (drummer doing the mic work over the lead singer). It almost seems like he was the head of the band in those days...

This forum wouldn't exist. The band likely wouldn't have lasted 40 years. Basically...Rush wouldn't be Rush. It's tough to say for sure...but I'm pretty positive that Neil is the better drummer. To top it off...I believe it was Neil's lyrics that really helped shape the band into what they would become. No disrespect at all to Rutsey...but Ged and Alex cashed in on Neil. I don't know how exactly the final decision came to move away from John, but it was the right decision for Geddy, Alex, and all of us.

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Whoever said my Photoshopping sucks needs to apologize to me right now. :sarcastic: Hey...what is meant by that?? For threads like this...I wouldn't be looking for perfection. I stand by my work! :fuckinputer: Okay, okay, but don't expect me to try too hard when I get back. :P Oh, believe me...I won't! I enjoy any attempt...in fact, at this point...I'd appreciate anyone playing along! LOL

Whoever said my Photoshopping sucks needs to apologize to me right now. :sarcastic: Hey...what is meant by that?? For threads like this...I wouldn't be looking for perfection. I stand by my work! :fuckinputer:

What the heck was that yesterday?? Geez...terrible day for the Bungles...and my fantasy team. I had both Sanu and Green in my starting rotation...just 4 points total between the two. Wow. Only wise move I made was leaving Dalton on my bench...(which I would anyways with Mr. Rodgers on my squad!)

Yeah...that's cool. I had no idea. Definitely a good idea for a game! The only subtle difference, I suppose...is that I wasn't really thinking of this as a "guessing game" type of thread...just more of a way to incorporate some funny images using Rush songs. In the past...I've seen some hilarious posts and pictures pop up.

Doh! You'll have to excuse me though...I was away a bit too long!!

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Maybe this thread will be a hit or an epic miss...but so be it! After re-living some old posts from a few years back...around the time CA was released, I found some random pictures and thought this might be fun...or at least somewhat humorous. Post Rush songs in IMAGE form...(give it a 'single' 'album cover', if you will). I'll post a few old ones to start...

:o One is enough. LOL...I agree, and I'm a big fan of S&A!

As far as the sound quality / production goes...this is the gold standard of the Rush catelog IMO. Just perfect.

It's funny...I used to be that way for a very long time. I felt I needed to have EVERYTHING that Rush released. For example...when S&A was released, I had already pre-ordered the MVI and Vinyl versions of S&A on Backstage Club. I then went to the music store on release day and bought a copy of the album anyways. Then, to top it off...I was in Europe that summer and came across S&A, only they had it in the hard plastic case (rather than the crappy cardboard case), so I bought it JUST for the case. LOL So...that's four different versions of S&A...mainly "just because". In recent years...I've cooled off with buying so much. There came a point when I had to start using logic and watching my spending more.

True...but there are likely more long-term fans that have been around for years than new ones. It all depends on who you want to cater to. Rush is known for their overly dedicated, hardcore, and loyal fanbase...which I am sure make up most of their sales.

I know what you're saying...but in the end, the OP is still right to state that. I'm pretty sure the band and their management are well aware of what their fanbase is like, and that most fans already own all of the DVD's in the package. They should've released it as the whole boxset, and also as individual releases (the '97 show and the re-mixed Rio). That way, fans have the choice on what money to drop. It's possible that down the line, they may still do this. If I recall correctly, years ago they had released Replay x3 with ESL, P/G, and ASOH as a set...but then down the line, they released each of those concerts separately as well. Who knows...

I always enjoy that video. Best line...Geddy telling Alex: "Don't kill Pratt...it's bad for business!". :D

Nah...you guys will be just fine! Benn and Seguin are absolute studs...they'll get it going sooner than later!

For me...Presto is precisely "middle ground" for me. Some real gems...specifically Show Don't Tell, Chain Lightning, Scars, Presto, Red Tide, and Available Light. My issue is more with the production / sound...it is just so..."weak"?! It feels too thin, and feels like it lacks the punch of an album like Counterparts or Power Windows. It upsets me, as I think it could've really made these songs sound that much more powerful and special. Regardless, I still think it's a great album with plenty to really love...thin sound or not.

Outside of McFlurry's and Frosty's, I typically don't buy anything off the menus at either joint.

I realize I'm responding to this quote from 2 years ago now...but whatever... I think in a lot of these cases, people aren't really "hating" on these songs, so much as they are just referring to them being 'overplayed', or in my case, songs that they wouldn't mind seeing "put on the shelf" for at least one tour! Regardless, in no way would this de-value the songs any less. There are many classic, amazing, legendary songs from many bands that I sometimes just don't feel like listening to as often, since I've heard them plenty...but at the end of the day, they still kick ass and thus, need to be respected...especially when ranking them!!