Can-Utility Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 How so Tery? I genuinely don't like Hemispheres as an album... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 QUOTE (HowItIs @ Oct 11 2011, 01:04 AM) Can is just yanking your chain, gang Since La Villa is my favorite Rush song of all time, it wasn't difficult for me to choose. I get it How! That is a reference to "Back On The Chain Gang!" Hence "THE PRETENDERS!" That relates to Can's take on "Hemispheres" and his all around love for Rush. Time for some "Hemisbeers." Not! I'm off to bed!! Can you are a RIOT! Time for you to man up and pick up "Fire Down Under!" One of the greatest American Heavy Metal albums all time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Xaaannnnnaaaduuuuu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 La Villa Strangiato! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rushgoober Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) For many years I've maintained that my favorite Rush song is Subdivisions, but on a recent thread when discussing a favorite Rush song, I ended up putting Xanadu. Subdivisions is an amazing song, and it means a lot to me, but I think it's time for me to admit that Xanadu is the best Rush song ever. It's an epic of majestic proportions, and one of my favorite songs ever on the planet. La Villa is in the top 3 of Rush songs and another stone cold classic, but the slight edge goes to Xanadu for being so damn perfect. La Villa would get a 12/10 and Xanadu maybe a 13/10. We're talking about levels of transcendent perfection here, so it gets difficult to rank. Edited October 11, 2011 by rushgoober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Oct 11 2011, 04:43 AM) We're talking about levels of transcendent perfection here, so it gets difficult to rank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Can-Utility @ Oct 11 2011, 01:15 AM) How so Tery? I genuinely don't like Hemispheres as an album... Saying this AND not liking Moving Pictures, please understand that from most Rush fan's perspectives, you not liking what's generally considered 2 of their very best albums from their very best period will cause people to question your fandom. People question my fandom regularly, but the albums of theirs I can't stand aren't generally considered their all out classics. Of course, everyone is a fan in their own way, but not liking Hemispheres and Moving Pictures is pretty highly unusual, unless you're not a Rush fan. Do you at least love 2112, AFTK, Permanent Waves and/or Signals? Are there any Rush albums you think are truly great? If so, which ones? Edited October 11, 2011 by rushgoober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 QUOTE (laughedatbytime @ Oct 11 2011, 03:47 AM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Oct 11 2011, 04:43 AM) We're talking about levels of transcendent perfection here, so it gets difficult to rank. People wonder why I complain about certain latter day Rush albums, but it's because of songs like Xanadu and La Villa Strangiato. Rush have created such a ridiculously high standard with songs like these, and the albums they come from, that it's a LOT to live up to. It's the rare exception that they can make a song that can hold a candle to songs like these ones from the period of time where they were cranking out classics seemingly effortlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sawyer Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I'm going to go with La Villa for this one...... by a mile. See the AFTK vs. Hemi thread for reasons why I don't like Xanadu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TullSkull Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 QUOTE (Can-Utility @ Oct 10 2011, 10:34 PM)LVS, the one gem on a dull album. Also blows Xanadu out of the water. I guess hang me with Can-Utility as I feel the same way.. To each his own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Gotta go with Xanadu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Almost impossible to choose, but I'll go with La Villa. That guitar solo ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Cocky Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 As much as I love Xanadu.....and that's a lot.....I had to vote La Villa. Both tunes are in my top 10 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 This is like asking me which of my kids is closer to my heart. If someone put a gun to my head, I guess I'd have to pick La Villa because of the incredible guitar work by Lerxst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethOfSyrinx Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Xanadu got my vote. La Villa is amazing too.. But, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMWriter Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Wow! As of this writing they're tied up 15 and 15. Frankly I'm surprised. I would've thought for sure that LVS would be the winner by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Cocky Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 QUOTE (CMWriter @ Oct 11 2011, 10:28 AM) Wow! As of this writing they're tied up 15 and 15. Frankly I'm surprised. I would've thought for sure that LVS would be the winner by a mile. You're talking about an era that is sacred to many Rush fans, so I actually expected it to be fairly evenly divided. As I said, both songs are in my Rush top 10 for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 lvs. the greatest song on the greatest disc. second only to natural science IMO as the greatest rush song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodys hero Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Can't understand the dislike for Hemi....one of their greatest IMHO! LVS wins it for me, one of their best! I like Xanadu as well but I wish it were instrumental only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Oct 11 2011, 01:12 AM) There is always a first for everything in life. I think I need a drag and I don't smoke Mary Jane. I'll try to have one for ya' In my world Hemispheres is the second greatest album ever just behind COS. I can't understand how someone wouldn't understand it's awesomeness. Then again, I can't understand how anyone could possibly listen to top 40 pop radio. La Villa for me. La Villa is a top 5 Rush song for me. Xanadu would fall in the 6-10 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushlady23 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 They are both great songs, but LVS edges out Xanadu for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Another great thread! I love both songs! Simply can't choose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 La Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Both are personal top five Rush songs. I'm going with "La Villa Strangiato". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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