Wow, pretty ballsy for a first time post. Lots of issues here...
QUOTE (amalignantfarcry @ Apr 13 2007, 12:22 PM)
However, he's too focused on man to learn about the heavenly father imo.
I think Neil's opinions on religion were stated pretty succinctly back in 1980 on Freewill. His opinions are restated very well in these Faithless lyrics.
QUOTE (amalignantfarcry @ Apr 13 2007, 12:22 PM)
He is starting to rail on like a liberal with a bone to pick about anything, almost bandwagon like. But Rush is really taking a step towards hitting the ball into the left field big time with S&A.
Umm... I dunno, you sound more like a "raging right winger" than a centrist when you attack Neil with the "liberal" label. Did you find this Rush forum when you were looking for fans of the OTHER Rush ?
QUOTE (amalignantfarcry @ Apr 13 2007, 12:22 PM)
and then in Double Agent his belief is found in angels as they are fighting with his demons at war.
I don't think Neil was stating a literal belief in angels and demons in these lyrics. I think he was referring to a person's "good" and "dark" sides.
QUOTE (amalignantfarcry @ Apr 13 2007, 12:22 PM)
One thing about the review that left me a bit empty as well was no mention at all of keyboards or the mellotron that is rumored to be used on the record or the taurus pedals.
Perhaps this reviewer simply forgot to mention this? I don't think the other reviewers would have made this up. For me, I am excited to hear about all the acoustic guitar.
QUOTE (amalignantfarcry @ Apr 13 2007, 12:22 PM)
I sincerely hope for a better view of the record when I purchase it on May 1st but right now my gut as a Christian and 80s Rush fan is get ready for isolation.
You might want to pass on Snakes & Arrows and find another band that conforms more to your belief system.
Also, you might want to post your political/religous comments in a separate thread, rather than highjack this one. I'm more interested in hearing more tidbits from MasterEggCream, especially where he ranks S&A. (Better than TFE? Better than Counterparts?)
MasterEggCream's Impressions of S & A
in Rush
Posted · Edited by PariahDog
Wow, pretty ballsy for a first time post. Lots of issues here...
Also, you might want to post your political/religous comments in a separate thread, rather than highjack this one. I'm more interested in hearing more tidbits from MasterEggCream, especially where he ranks S&A. (Better than TFE? Better than Counterparts?)