Tick Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I read in another thread that Rush hasn't made a perfect album in awhile. So in your opinions, what are Rush's perfect albums. Remember perfect is tough to achieve but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. With some thought, these are my choices... 1. Hemispheres 2. Permanent Waves 3. Moving Pictures 4. Presto 5. Grace Under Pressure 6. A Farewell To Kings 7. Signals There are other great Rush albums but by my criteria of needing to really dig every song a lot, these are my choices. My choices are not really in any order by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 It is a hard choice, but I can narrow it down to Permanent Waves or Moving Pictures. There are a multitude of stellar moments before and after, but these two albums will be cemented more and more as standouts of the era as time goes by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Chronologically, AFTK Hemispheres Permanent Waves Moving Pictures Signals Grace Under Pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielmclark Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Perfect......... hm. Alphabetically: Caravan/BU2B - I'm counting this, but if you want to disqualify it for not being an album, that's fair. Grace Under Pressure Hemispheres Moving Pictures - I'll give the nod to this one even though I can't stand listening to Tom Sawyer or Witch Hunt anymore - at one time, I thought they were perfect, and intellectually, I still do. I just don't enjoy them as much as I used to. Permanent Waves Power Windows - I'm amazed at how much this has moved up my personal favorites list. I wasn't immediately impressed by it, but it's easily in the Top 3 now. Presto - this is my number 1 favorite. Vapor Trails - say what you will about the mastering, the music is what counts and I love it. Almost didn't make the cut because of a couple of moments in Ghost Rider and Secret Touch, but overall, I think it's fantastic. Honorable mentions: Counterparts didn't make the list because BS&M bugs me. Signals, because I can't stand Countdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Definitely dig everything on AFTK --> Roll The Bones. Might even extend that back to Caress of Steel and forward to Counterparts. I also pretty much like everything on Snakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) My qualifications are that not only are there no weak songs, but every song is particularly great. My choices in chrono order: Rush Hemispheres Permanent Waves Moving Pictures Signals Grace Under Pressure Edited September 22, 2011 by rushgoober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satyr Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 fly by night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 AFTK Permanent Waves Hemispheres Moving Pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hemispheres Grace under Pressure Counterparts i love em But before i get blasted I love all of their work,, but its rare for me to find an album from any artist that i like in its entirety let alone three honorable mention to Moving Pictures but i up in the air about Vital signs and Power Windows Big Money is just ehh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Don't blast me either, but all of them are perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torgo Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Moving Pictures, Permanent Waves, A Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres, and Power Windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 QUOTE (tick @ Sep 21 2011, 08:19 PM) I read in another thread that Rush hasn't made a perfect album in awhile. So in your opinions, what are Rush's perfect albums. Remember perfect is tough to achieve but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. With some thought, these are my choices... 1. Hemispheres 2. Permanent Waves 3. Moving Pictures 4. Presto 5. Grace Under Pressure 6. A Farewell To Kings 7. Signals There are other great Rush albums but by my criteria of needing to really dig every song a lot, these are my choices. My choices are not really in any order by the way. Are you kidding me Ticky Sticky? You and I agree on something again based on the band RUSH?? This thread is beyond simple. Even I can participate in this one. Not only is "Hemispheres" perfect it's the greatest album ever made on the earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 QUOTE (Babycat @ Sep 21 2011, 09:49 PM) Don't blast me either, but all of them are perfect. Sorry Baby! "Test For Echo" isn't perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Lang Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 QUOTE (drbirdsong @ Sep 21 2011, 10:21 PM)It is a hard choice, but I can narrow it down to Permanent Waves or Moving Pictures. There are a multitude of stellar moments before and after, but these two albums will be cemented more and more as standouts of the era as time goes by. Absolutely. I would add Rush and Grace Under Pressure. Then there's Caress of Steel, Power Windows, Hemispheres....pretty much a perfect career! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hemispheres through Power Windows. What a run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Sep 22 2011, 06:33 AM) QUOTE (Babycat @ Sep 21 2011, 09:49 PM) Don't blast me either, but all of them are perfect. Sorry Baby! "Test For Echo" isn't perfect. Awwww... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HowItIs Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Chronologically... Hemispheres - perfect in every way Permanent Waves - From that arpeggio to the waves, stellar Moving Pictures - yeah, there are a few songs that I think I'm tired of hearing but if they come up on shuffle, I just can't NOT listen to them Power Windows - took me awhile but now I love this Hold Your Fire - I love every note, every drumbeat, every word Roll The Bones - I know I will get razzed for this but I love every song on the album Presto - honorable mention; there's one song I'm not as in love with as the rest Edited September 22, 2011 by HowItIs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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apetersvt Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I can only think of two, where every song is a great song by Rush standards. Hemispheres Moving Pictures If the topic were Great Rush albums or Awesome Rush albums as opposed to Perfect Rush albums, I would cetainly expand the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Edited September 22, 2011 by tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rush Cocky Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 QUOTE (tick @ Sep 21 2011, 11:19 PM) I read in another thread that Rush hasn't made a perfect album in awhile. So in your opinions, what are Rush's perfect albums. Remember perfect is tough to achieve but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. With some thought, these are my choices... 1. Hemispheres 2. Permanent Waves 3. Moving Pictures 4. Presto 5. Grace Under Pressure 6. A Farewell To Kings 7. Signals There are other great Rush albums but by my criteria of needing to really dig every song a lot, these are my choices. My choices are not really in any order by the way. Great thread..... I would say that the following albums would qualify as perfect: Hemispheres Permanent Waves Moving Pictures Signals Grace Under Pressure Not coincidentally they are in order from 1978-1984, which was Rush's peak time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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