slappa_da_bass Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 The last "great" album, like a noble title, that I could readily compare to Moving Pictures and other albums old fogies get on about, would be Power Windows. But the last very very very very "good" album was definitely Counterparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamelight Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (Majestyk @ Dec 25 2010, 09:44 AM) I don't know where these Roll the Bones and Hold Your Fire comments are coming from...Those albums sucked! Even Alex would probably agree. Well, I'm not Alex. Both HYF and RTB are in my top 5 of Rush albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Moving Pictures was the last truly great Rush album, I think. There's a great mix of the band's Prog sensibilities and ability to be creative within the shorter song framework. The production is great too, something that is sadly lacking on the next two studio albums. I think we under-estimate the likes of Tom Sawyer, YYZ, Red Barchetta and Limelight because we are so familiar with them. These are truly stunning achievements and probably constitute the finest first side of an LP ever laid down on vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (ReflectedLight @ Dec 24 2010, 11:35 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Dec 24 2010, 07:07 PM) great is saying something so I have to say Grace Under Pressure. Roll The Bones was close. Vapor Trails would be it if it were more listenable and had 2-3 less songs. roll the bones? Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugen Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Hold Your Fire, no doubt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate2112 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 they are all great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reani14 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Glad to know alot like counterparts. That would be my choice too. Surprised most didn't say signals. Counterparts production is great. Test for echo was my first time seeing rush. I will always hold a special place in my heart for that one. Its got flaws looking back, but CP was a great album.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughes&kettner Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (Presto_a RUSH fan_06-08-90 @ Dec 24 2010, 10:28 PM) QUOTE (tick @ Dec 24 2010, 09:40 PM) Half of Snakes and Arrows is crap and you all know it so please stop. It was a decent album, but certainly not great. Fact. Fact? Where can I read of this fact? On Wikipedia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted December 25, 2010 Author Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (Presto_a RUSH fan_06-08-90 @ Dec 24 2010, 11:28 PM) QUOTE (tick @ Dec 24 2010, 09:40 PM) Half of Snakes and Arrows is crap and you all know it so please stop. It was a decent album, but certainly not great. Fact. Fact? Where can I read of this fact? On Wikipedia? If you read my post, then...you read it. I am more powerful than any Wikipedia could ever hope to be! Merry Christmas to all!http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii324/jawkjaw/th_tickmas1.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Snakes and Arrows. i actually enjoy every song on that album. most of the ones being said have songs on them i don't care for. like VT, i don't care for OOTC. Counterparts, Everyday Glory. Presto, Superconductor and HoF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Counterparts, and prior to that, Hold Your Fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted December 25, 2010 Author Share Posted December 25, 2010 Presto is better then Counterparts! http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii324/jawkjaw/th_tickmas1.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (In A Tidewater Surge @ Dec 24 2010, 10:04 PM) There appears to be some sort of frosting pattern on your friend's face. http://www.crossroads-market.com/images/HFDE459.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (slappa_da_bass @ Dec 25 2010, 06:01 AM) The last "great" album, like a noble title, that I could readily compare to Moving Pictures and other albums old fogies get on about, would be Power Windows. But the last very very very very "good" album was definitely Counterparts. Old Fogies? Remember, younging..... You worship 3 old fogies! So watch your tongue! http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00095VYEC.01-A3ACEE5TYCQNXI._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TullSkull Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (PumpkinHead @ Dec 25 2010, 08:32 AM)QUOTE (slappa_da_bass @ Dec 25 2010, 06:01 AM) The last "great" album, like a noble title, that I could readily compare to Moving Pictures and other albums old fogies get on about, would be Power Windows. But the last very very very very "good" album was definitely Counterparts. Old Fogies? Remember, younging..... You worship 3 old fogies! So watch your tongue! http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00095VYEC.01-A3ACEE5TYCQNXI._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg Say it is us Ol' Fogies that you youngings have got to keep up with as we ain't slowin' down.. I.E. edit to stay with thread. I pick Presto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappa_da_bass Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (PumpkinHead @ Dec 25 2010, 10:32 AM) QUOTE (slappa_da_bass @ Dec 25 2010, 06:01 AM) The last "great" album, like a noble title, that I could readily compare to Moving Pictures and other albums old fogies get on about, would be Power Windows. But the last very very very very "good" album was definitely Counterparts. Old Fogies? Remember, younging..... You worship 3 old fogies! So watch your tongue! http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00095VYEC.01-A3ACEE5TYCQNXI._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg I'm sorry, I have much to learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-a RUSH fan! Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (tick @ Dec 25 2010, 09:16 AM) QUOTE (Presto_a RUSH fan_06-08-90 @ Dec 24 2010, 11:28 PM) QUOTE (tick @ Dec 24 2010, 09:40 PM) Half of Snakes and Arrows is crap and you all know it so please stop. It was a decent album, but certainly not great. Fact. Fact? Where can I read of this fact? On Wikipedia? If you read my post, then...you read it. I am more powerful than any Wikipedia could ever hope to be! Merry Christmas to all!http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii324/jawkjaw/th_tickmas1.gif You should have labeled the thread What was the last truly great album in Tick's opinion That way we would know not to give our opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traeplien Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (tick @ Dec 24 2010, 03:18 PM) What album do you consider to be the last truly great Rush album? Please don't even say Snakes And Arrows. For me its Presto! I freaking love that album! Power Windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traeplien Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (furie @ Dec 24 2010, 03:29 PM) Counterparts the last flawless album was Presto Presto sucks! Worst album they ever wrote, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Don't Tell Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I'd have to say Counterparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 mp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Don't Tell Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Dec 25 2010, 10:06 AM) Counterparts, and prior to that, Hold Your Fire. Yeah, pretty much. I was going to say HYF but I just could not ignore the greatness of CP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furie Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 QUOTE (tick @ Dec 24 2010, 09:40 PM) Half of Snakes and Arrows is crap and you all know it so please stop. It was a decent album, but certainly not great. Fact. agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadude69 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Counterparts No Poll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Priest Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Something that gets lost in all this is that in the age of vinyl albums were a lot shorter. All of the truly great albums from 2112 through Signals were between 35 minutes and 40 minutes long. With the invention of the CD they gradually got longer into over 50 minutes for the 90's and in the over 60 minute range for VT and Snakes. I would argue you actually have more great music (minute wise) than on Snakes than on any other album. Hemispheres is probably the most complete album with no real weak tracks but only 36 minutes. MP - trash Vital Signs leaves you less than 36 minutes of quality (I would trash Limelight as well - IMO Ialways thought that track sucks) Perm Waves is only 35 in total (and many would trash Diff Strings or JL) etc.,etc., etc., Snakes and Arrows has way more than 35 minutes worth of great music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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