RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 "Here Again" has to be one of the most underrated songs on the planet. Alex's endless solo just rips through my skull!! It's unbelievable!! I wish Alex could lay down longer solos like this now! No wonder he wasn't too happy back in the synth daze! I don't blame him!! Let's hope that Lerxst gets longer solos on "Clockwork Angels." The first album is PURE METAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Sorry but the 80's synth material kills the early stuff in my view. I do agree that Alex needs to solo on every song but for my money Alex's best solos came in the 80's not 70's. The early stuff rocks for sure but just as Neil views it they were like in kindergarten compared to what they became. I don't think they totally hit their stride until Hemispheres although I don't discount ANY of their records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Agreed Earl. Here Again is amazing, as is the entirety of the hideously underrated debut album. I sure wish Alex rocked out like that on their most recent albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlaaps Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Oct 15 2011, 12:54 AM) "Here Again" has to be one of the most underrated songs on the planet. Alex's endless solo just rips through my skull!! It's unbelievable!! I wish Alex could lay down longer solos like this now! No wonder he wasn't too happy back in the synth daze! I don't blame him!! Let's hope that Lerxst gets longer solos on "Clockwork Angels." The first album is PURE METAL! While under pressure(so to speak)from the synth I too agree that he produced some his most inspired work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastille Dave Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 love the song and the album. Rutsey rules!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micgtr71 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I love the guitar work on the first album. That gibson/marshall sound is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Agreed. I'm an 80's girl, but this song is a monster. Geddy's voice is incredible and so emotional. The first time I ever heard it, I almost made myself late for work, not knowing how long it was, but said to myself, screw it, this is worth it. Probably my fave from the debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 As much as I'm in agreement, I can't help but hearing Pink Floyd's "Money" in the guitar riff, which kinda ruins the song for me by not fault of the band. Their debut album rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereAgain Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 It's so good, I decided to use it as my handle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 QUOTE (HereAgain @ Oct 15 2011, 07:15 PM) It's so good, I decided to use it as my handle! Welcome to the Rush Forum! Great handle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 QUOTE (USB Connector @ Oct 15 2011, 06:11 PM) As much as I'm in agreement, I can't help but hearing Pink Floyd's "Money" in the guitar riff, which kinda ruins the song for me by not fault of the band. Their debut album rocks. Hey USB! Thanks for ruining that riff!!! Now I have "Money" in my head every time I hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Oct 15 2011, 06:07 AM) Agreed Earl. Here Again is amazing, as is the entirety of the hideously underrated debut album. I sure wish Alex rocked out like that on their most recent albums. Well stated Gary!! is one of the greatest rock records EVER!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Lang Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Oct 15 2011, 10:08 PM)QUOTE (rushgoober @ Oct 15 2011, 06:07 AM) Agreed Earl. Here Again is amazing, as is the entirety of the hideously underrated debut album. I sure wish Alex rocked out like that on their most recent albums. Well stated Gary!! is one of the greatest rock records EVER!!!! Even in the synth era on most of the songs there's enough time allowed for Alex to pull off a great solo. After Hold Your Fire, it's disappointing that there's very few truly memorable guitar solos because they're so brief that there's rarely a chance for him to build and develop the guitar breaks into anything really special. And the album kicks major ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Xanadude69 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 The guitar work on the first 3 albums trumps the rest of the catalog IMO. Sure the later stuff might have been more technical and played to fit the song, but the early stuff Alex just rips on. Here Again, great song on an under appreciated album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 QUOTE (Xanadude69 @ Oct 15 2011, 09:10 PM) The guitar work on the first 3 albums trumps the rest of the catalog IMO. Sure the later stuff might have been more technical and played to fit the song, but the early stuff Alex just rips on. Here Again, great song on an under appreciated album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastille Dave Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 QUOTE (HereAgain @ Oct 15 2011, 09:15 PM) It's so good, I decided to use it as my handle! is that your CB handle? signed, Smokey And The Bandit ...see who gets it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 QUOTE (Xanadude69 @ Oct 15 2011, 11:10 PM) The guitar work on the first 3 albums trumps the rest of the catalog IMO. Sure the later stuff might have been more technical and played to fit the song, but the early stuff Alex just rips on. Here Again, great song on an under appreciated album. Hard for me to agree that they trump La Villa, but I'm pretty close in agreement. Certainly better than anything post Hemispheres. COS has the best guitar work for me, thus making it my favorite album. First album IS really good. High in rotation for me. I think it's time for me to log off the computer, grab the Les Paul and rock out with the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Cocky Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Here Again is one of the 2 worst Rush songs ever. Does absolutely, positively nothing for me. Well I take that back.....I could possibly use that song as a sleep aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Oct 15 2011, 12:54 AM) "Here Again" has to be one of the most underrated songs on the planet. I don't know about that, but it's better than Anything on S&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hear Again Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 QUOTE (HereAgain @ Oct 15 2011, 10:15 PM) It's so good, I decided to use it as my handle! Me too........... sorta Take Care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 QUOTE (Hear Again @ Oct 17 2011, 10:07 AM) QUOTE (HereAgain @ Oct 15 2011, 10:15 PM) It's so good, I decided to use it as my handle! Me too........... sorta Take Care What a trip. "Hear I go again on my own, going down the only road I've known." Love, Whitesnake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 QUOTE (metaldad @ Oct 17 2011, 09:04 AM) QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Oct 15 2011, 12:54 AM) "Here Again" has to be one of the most underrated songs on the planet. I don't know about that, but it's better than Anything on S&A Hey Metaldad! Your hatred for "Snakes & Arrows" intrigues me! I dig the album. Why do you hate the record so much? I forget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertk Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm expecting more jams on CA, but I wouldn't expect more solos. Alex has said several times that although he used to be big into solos, they aren't as exciting anymore and now he likes to play something that works more in context to the song. I love what he does now because instead of shredding like everyone else, he makes all kinds of awesome sounds with the guitar. I find it to be more creative. Geddy does the same now too. He said he used to like hammering out all the notes, now he focuses more on being melodic with his playing. I wouldn't expect too much by way of shredding on CA, but I'm sure we'll get plenty on the tour to follow. But then again, with Rush, you never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 QUOTE (Rush Cocky @ Oct 17 2011, 08:36 AM) Here Again is one of the 2 worst Rush songs ever. Does absolutely, positively nothing for me. that's because you have no soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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