rushgoober Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Silas Lang Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Feb 22 2012, 11:18 AM)QUOTE (Geddyleegenes @ Feb 22 2012, 09:05 AM) As for "I Think I'm Going Bald"; I can't help but think that some don't recognize the song for the sense of humor with which it was written. While many consider the song a joke, that's actually how the song was intended. Neil was sick and tired of listening to Alex worrying that he was going bald and so alluded to that lyrically. Musically, the song rocks. I think most people who dislike the song, like me, realize it's a joke. The question is, is it funny? No, seriously though, the question is, does it belong in a Rush song? For me it's a huge no. I can appreciate a good sense of humor at least as much as the next person, but I don't want to hear a joke song by a band as talented as Rush. It just doesn't work. It's way too goofy. I would only question whether or not it's meant to be funny. The only Rush song I would consider a joke song is 'A Passage To Bangkok'. The sentiment in the lyrics are actually quite thoughtful and insightful, not that goofy at all really. Great rocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Owl Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 getting ahead of ourselves here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Owl Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Going through some computer issues right now, gonna TRY and get the 2112 review out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I've been listening to 2112 repeatedly the past few days. Looking forward to reading your and others' take on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DistantEarlyRushFan Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Some of you on here are ridiculous. The only thing wrong with this album is the cheesyness of I Think I'm Going Bald and the length and slight disjointedness of Fountain of Lamneth. BD - classic rush, badass. Lakeside - rush getting better at songcraft Necromancer - epic guitar, epic scope. Far better than any album in the late 80s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandDesigner Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I've always hated Lakeside Park. One of the lamest Rush songs. Bastille Day is good, but I think it gets a little too much credit as well. ITIGB is a fun tune, but ultimately forgettable and basically a joke. The Fountain of Lamneth is a fantastic song, with each part contributing to an interesting and "otherworldly" sounding epic. Didacts & Narpets is pretty stupid though, they should've done something a little more natural sounding there. The Necromancer is probably the most controversial song on the album. It's pretty unique, and each part works well together. The narration works for me for some reason...it must be that mid 70's charm that makes it okay. I'd rate this album a 6/10 as a whole, mainly on the strength of Lamneth, Bastille Day, and The Necromancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Owl Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Computer went down, gonna go computer shopping tomorrow. I will have the 2112 review up by Sunday at the latest.... (I hate bogarting someone elses computer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 QUOTE (GrandDesigner @ Feb 24 2012, 04:49 PM)I've always hated Lakeside Park. One of the lamest Rush songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandDesigner Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Feb 24 2012, 11:26 PM) QUOTE (GrandDesigner @ Feb 24 2012, 04:49 PM)I've always hated Lakeside Park. One of the lamest Rush songs. It's like Superconductor and Second Nature's lame older brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 QUOTE (GrandDesigner @ Feb 25 2012, 03:30 AM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Feb 24 2012, 11:26 PM) QUOTE (GrandDesigner @ Feb 24 2012, 04:49 PM)I've always hated Lakeside Park. One of the lamest Rush songs. It's like Superconductor and Second Nature's lame older brother Superconductor - lame Second Nature & Lakeside Park - not lame That said, Lakeside Park is a MUCH better song (top 20 or 25 Rush song) than Second Nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 QUOTE (The Owl @ Feb 23 2012, 05:08 PM) getting ahead of ourselves here? It's your own fault for leaving space between your reviews. The natives are bound to get restless. I look forward to hearing your take on 2112! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Feb 23 2012, 12:07 AM) If you don't get it, you just don't get it. The way it is simply doesn't work for me,... The latter, yes. Personal preference. Different strokes. Fair enough. The former? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 QUOTE (goose @ Feb 25 2012, 06:39 AM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Feb 23 2012, 12:07 AM) If you don't get it, you just don't get it. The way it is simply doesn't work for me,... The latter, yes. Personal preference. Different strokes. Fair enough. The former? I don't mean that as an offensive statement. If you don't get it, you don't get it. Similarly, if I don't get what you see in a particular song you love, I just don't get it. It's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt starman Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 QUOTE (The Owl @ Feb 23 2012, 08:52 PM) Going through some computer issues right now, gonna TRY and get the 2112 review out tomorrow. I'm looking forward to yours and anyone else's views, being this is my favorite album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Feb 25 2012, 10:23 AM) QUOTE (goose @ Feb 25 2012, 06:39 AM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Feb 23 2012, 12:07 AM) If you don't get it, you just don't get it. The way it is simply doesn't work for me,... The latter, yes. Personal preference. Different strokes. Fair enough. The former? I don't mean that as an offensive statement. If you don't get it, you don't get it. Similarly, if I don't get what you see in a particular song you love, I just don't get it. It's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAccountant Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 QUOTE (Capt starman @ Feb 25 2012, 11:27 AM)QUOTE (The Owl @ Feb 23 2012, 08:52 PM) Going through some computer issues right now, gonna TRY and get the 2112 review out tomorrow. I'm looking forward to yours and anyone else's views, being this is my favorite album. Right on!! 2112 is also my favorite Rush album. Looking forward with great anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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