Earthshine Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Portnoy criticized it too in the documentary. There was nothing wrong with it. But I voted Rush 74-77. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 QUOTE (Jocky Balboa @ Jun 19 2010, 12:06 PM) Tbh, I like both eras and actually see the HYF, Presto and RTB era as their weakest. I know some will undoubtedly disagree, but I thought HYF was a little over-produced and with Lerxst's contributions marginalised once again, whereas I have always hated the production on Presto and RTB. I don't dislike Rupert Hine as a producer per se, nor do I think he was wrong for Rush (indeed, I think he could have done a great job on GUP, Power Windows or HYF, if given the chance) but when one considers the sound the band were aiming for (i.e. a back to basics hard-rock album) it has to be said that he let them down by producing 2 albums that are, sonically speaking, poor. I think the thin stripped down treble-ey sound worked better for Presto than on the more majestic sounding RTB. Compared to their other albums, Presto sounds sparse but I think it still works and is a relief after the overproduction of the previous two albums. I also love the tight snare sound Neil had on Presto, something I never really noticed before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinderella Man Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 i picked 74 to 77, because that was the era i started listening to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I voted for 74-77, but my favorite era is really 76-83... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Avatar Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I haven't seen the documentary yet (although I've ordered it from Amazon and am anxiously awaiting its arrival), but I must say it's sad to hear that the band dismisses this era as its nadir. I happen to believe it's the apex of a brilliant climb that began with Permanent Waves. If you listen to "Chronicles" all the way through, you'll hear a stunning amount of growth and maturity from Rush through Hold Your Fire. I love how Rush continue to this day to push themselves to enter previously uncharted musical waters. It's one of the things that makes them so great IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 QUOTE (Cinderella Man @ Jun 20 2010, 01:54 PM)i picked 74 to 77, because that was the era i started listening to Yep, And if it wasn't for ATWAS I would not be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastille Dave Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 QUOTE (Xanadude69 @ Jun 17 2010, 11:44 PM) 74-77 no contest. Pure rock full of energy exactly what I love. I do enjoy GUP a lot. PW was stale and full of cheeze and synth. Hold Your Fire same stale cheeze as PW but with less energy. yup. My fave era is '75-81 but I also love the first album and Signals and GuP but not as much. I like all the 80's albums but IMO each album after MP was just a little worse than the last. I voted '74-'77 but I wouldve voted '78-81 if it was up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclops Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 84-87. A lot more consistency overall, though all I consider AFTK to be the start of their flawless period continuing with Hemispheres, Pew, MP, & Signals. I think the bass sound on those albums has a lot to do with it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 QUOTE (Tarkus407 @ Jun 19 2010, 10:27 AM) What really bothers me is that they totally shat on 1989-1991... yeah they introduced Rupert Hine and then suddenly jumped to Counterparts. I'm sure there was alot of discussion about that period that was cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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