Rush! Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Nobody likes Where's My Thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkingMark Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 So, I only have 2 questions for the RTB-haters: 1. What the F#$% are you smoking? 2. Where can I get some? Roll the Bones is a great album, period. Some of the lyrics are the best that have ever left Neil's pen. Are there some corny moments? For sure. But thematically, that album is a killer statement about the human condition. IMHO, it's awesome, but hey, "I celebrate [their] entire catalogue." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 QUOTE (WorkingMark @ May 9 2007, 01:27 PM) So, I only have 2 questions for the RTB-haters: 1. What the F#$% are you smoking? 2. Where can I get some? Roll the Bones is a great album, period. Some of the lyrics are the best that have ever left Neil's pen. Are there some corny moments? For sure. But thematically, that album is a killer statement about the human condition. IMHO, it's awesome, but hey, "I celebrate [their] entire catalogue." The same thing could be asked of you: What are you smoking? Why should I like it? Do I have to like it just because Rush made it? I find it utterly forgettable, with the exception of Ghost of a Chance, love that song. Dreamline I kinda like but the rest I just plain hate and see it as a sickening turn Rush was making to get even further away from what made me love their music. As if Presto wasn't bad enough. Outside of those 2 songs the music itself is uninspiring and if I have to go digging up the lyrics to get excited about one of their albums...they've failed me. I don't love Hemishperes or Power Windows because of the plot lines or character development. I require (for my enjoyment) that the music on Rush albums kick-ass...on RTB & Presto it nearly makes me angry it's so pedestrian. That included the instrumental. And I don't go to Rush to get my dancing groove on either. Though on the other hand RTB isn't totally worthless, it makes a nice coaster for the end table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortkort Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 RTB is a really solid album, love every song on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 QUOTE (mortkort @ May 9 2007, 04:00 PM) RTB is a really solid album, love every song on it. Yep...what he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcaressed Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 RTB and Presto are simply the weakest in the entire catalogue. Perhaps it was Hine's fault. Over-produced, sterile, self-absorbed, thin...need I go on. It still gets a play from me every once in a while, but it is definitely at the bottom of the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 QUOTE (Rush! @ May 9 2007, 01:22 PM) Nobody likes Where's My Thing? My all time favourite instrumental. By anyone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeahawkRush Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 QUOTE (Rush! @ May 9 2007, 12:22 PM) Nobody likes Where's My Thing? Well I love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klan Kaos Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I don't hate that album, and although it's not amazingly high on my favourites list either, Roll the Bones, Dreamline and Bravado are good songs for me. Also Where's my Thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sark Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 QUOTE (Rush! @ May 9 2007, 10:22 AM) Nobody likes Where's My Thing? Only one of THE best instrumentals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkingMark Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ May 9 2007, 03:12 PM)The same thing could be asked of you: What are you smoking? Why should I like it? Do I have to like it just because Rush made it? ... Though on the other hand RTB isn't totally worthless, it makes a nice coaster for the end table. One man's opinion, dude. My 'questions' were purely for rhetorical emphasis. Don't like RTB? No big deal, but don't shit on it. While I don't think Rush are infallible, I think their 'worst' work is leagues beyond the best work of most other bands. Again, just my opinion, but again, I dig (with the exception of about 4 songs) their entire catalogue. I'm not one of those "this era was better than that"-types, because everything about the evolution of Rush's sound makes sense to my ears. There's a difference between being a true fan of a band and just picking and choosing what of their material meets up to your exacting standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie7 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 For sure one of my favourite albums - I don't see why so many people don't enjoy it, but it's their call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHMAN999 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 QUOTE (mazyyz @ May 9 2007, 04:47 AM) Ghost of a chance is the best song on that album. I hope they play it live Yes and me i also like roll the bones its a bit different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Can't stand (Bog) Roll the Bones or the equally vile Counterparts. Both utterly forgettable and I haven't listened to either in a long time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ May 8 2007, 09:33 PM) I ran the numbers recently and it's official: RTB is only slightly better on my scale than Presto. I like 21% of the material on RTB and a whopping 18% of Presto. Don't get me wrong they both suck generally but the particular suckage on Presto has a higher ratio of blow per songs played than RTB. Figuring percentages.....how's that for being a Rush dork? You own a "Suck-O-Meter"???? That's fancy dancy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ May 9 2007, 06:47 AM) QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ May 8 2007, 10:20 PM) my least favorite Rush album Mine too. (But I love "Dreamline.") I concur!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortkort Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 QUOTE (EmotionDetector @ May 9 2007, 10:30 PM) QUOTE (mortkort @ May 9 2007, 04:00 PM) RTB is a really solid album, love every song on it. Yep...what he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 ........unfairly and inaccurately maligned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I don't know dawg, for me it was just aight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maraca Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I enjoy both "RTB" and "Presto" about at about the same level. Just above middle of the road for the band. If you combined the best songs from both records then you'd have a much better listen: Press The Bones? Show Don't Tell Chain Lightening Roll The Bones The Pass Where's My Thing? Dreamline Superconductor Bravado War Paint Scars Ghost of A Chance And apart from "Leave That Thing Alone" I STILL can't get into "Counterparts" and "Test for Echo"...fuhgedaboutit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlyJeff Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 One of my favorite- definitely in the top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Get High On You Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 it probably isn't even in my top 10 favorite Rush albums, but I still love it. great cover too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I'm willing to bet that someone's liking RTB depends on when they discovered Rush. If you got into them after, say, HYF or Presto it seems easier to believe (for me anyway) that you would find RTB enjoyable. It's cool if you get something out of it but for the life of me I can't understand how it's in anyone's top 5 Rush albums with so much more formidable work that came before & after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkingMark Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 QUOTE (Maraca @ May 10 2007, 06:30 PM) I enjoy both "RTB" and "Presto" about at about the same level. Just above middle of the road for the band. If you combined the best songs from both records then you'd have a much better listen: Press The Bones? Show Don't Tell Chain Lightening Roll The Bones The Pass Where's My Thing? Dreamline Superconductor Bravado War Paint Scars Ghost of A Chance And apart from "Leave That Thing Alone" I STILL can't get into "Counterparts" and "Test for Echo"...fuhgedaboutit! Dude, I totally just made a "Press The Bones" playlist for my iPod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlyJeff Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 QUOTE (theredtamasrule @ May 11 2007, 06:58 AM)I'm willing to bet that someone's liking RTB depends on when they discovered Rush. If you got into them after, say, HYF or Presto it seems easier to believe (for me anyway) that you would find RTB enjoyable. Yup- RtB was my first Rush album, so what can I say? My top 5 albums (not ranked): 2112, MP, HYF, RtB, S&A. S&A is a new addition, obviously, and we'll see how long it lasts. If it weren't on the list, Permanent Waves would be. RtB USED to be my absolute favorite, but I don't think it is any more. It still has some of my favorite Rush songs, though: Dreamline, Bravado, RtB, Where's My Thing?, and Ghost of a Chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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