EmotionDetector Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (barney_rebel @ Jun 12 2012, 01:48 PM) Brest Buy Interesting...it looks different than the fanpack version. This digipak looks more like the typical flimsy digipaks and not the hardcover one that came with the fanpack.
Gompers Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (EmotionDetector @ Jun 12 2012, 01:47 PM) QUOTE (Tick @ Jun 12 2012, 01:45 PM) QUOTE (ALifeson85 @ Jun 12 2012, 01:09 PM) QUOTE (HigherWater @ Jun 12 2012, 12:07 PM) First impression: Best album since Counterparts My immediate thought, exactly Except that Vapor Trails is better than Counterparts. Blasphemy! Send him to the dungeon to the rack!
ILSnwdog Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 I snuck out of the office earlier and ran out to best buy to pick up the CD (yes, I'm late to the party). So far, I'm a little let down. I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. Of course, it's not uncommon for me to take a few listens to warm up to a Rush release. I'm hoping that is the case here. Plus, I'm listening to it through the speakers on my lap top. Hopefully playing it on the stereo at home will change my initial opinion a bit.
CrossedSignals Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (marblesmike @ Jun 12 2012, 10:41 AM)I'm not a troll. I love the album. It's amazing. I'm saying the pressing quality of the vinyl sucks. Not the mastering/mixing, but the actually pressing from the pressing plant. How is that trolling? Read the post that I quoted (about the vinyl copy looking great) and me responding "except it sounds like crap," it being the vinyl. Some of you people really drink the kool-aid. Damnit, who put shrooms in my kool-aid again?! Sorry Mike, I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions. Had a bit too much caffeine this morning. I'm wired like a robotic weasel today.
Gompers Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 01:50 PM) I snuck out of the office earlier and ran out to best buy to pick up the CD (yes, I'm late to the party). So far, I'm a little let down. I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. Of course, it's not uncommon for me to take a few listens to warm up to a Rush release. I'm hoping that is the case here. Plus, I'm listening to it through the speakers on my lap top. Hopefully playing it on the stereo at home will change my initial opinion a bit. It will.
marblesmike Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 No prob, I understand. I'm defensive of my favorite bands too. Like I said in another thread, I guess I'm just used to my ears being spoiled by Steven Wilson. Let him mix the next Rush album.
Unobtrusive Companion Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 06:50 PM) I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. In all seriousness, I believe you may have bought the wrong album if you can't hear any rocking out. CA is full to the brim of rocking out, so you might wanna check the CD case, just incase you've accidentally bought a Justin Bieber CD
EmotionDetector Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Gompers @ Jun 12 2012, 01:51 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 01:50 PM) I snuck out of the office earlier and ran out to best buy to pick up the CD (yes, I'm late to the party). So far, I'm a little let down. I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. Of course, it's not uncommon for me to take a few listens to warm up to a Rush release. I'm hoping that is the case here. Plus, I'm listening to it through the speakers on my lap top. Hopefully playing it on the stereo at home will change my initial opinion a bit. It will. I agree. It took me a few listens...and now I can't stop listening!
ILSnwdog Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Unobtrusive Companion @ Jun 12 2012, 12:52 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 06:50 PM) I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. In all seriousness, I believe you may have bought the wrong album if you can't hear any rocking out. CA is full to the brim of rocking out, so you might wanna check the CD case, just incase you've accidentally bought a Justin Bieber CD Holy crap! You're right...I grabbed the Shania Twain CD that was sitting on the new release shelf next to CA! Now I've got to run out to best buy again.
Godeater2112 Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Gompers @ Jun 12 2012, 01:51 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 01:50 PM) I snuck out of the office earlier and ran out to best buy to pick up the CD (yes, I'm late to the party). So far, I'm a little let down. I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. Of course, it's not uncommon for me to take a few listens to warm up to a Rush release. I'm hoping that is the case here. Plus, I'm listening to it through the speakers on my lap top. Hopefully playing it on the stereo at home will change my initial opinion a bit. It will. Yes it will. My first listen... the mood I was in, the environment for listening (highway Jeep top down), trying to take it all in... I was a bit down on it too at first, to the point I didn't comment here until I had a chance to digest it a bit. Next day, second listen, better setup.... blown away compared to the first time. Now after ~5 complete listens I can't shut up about how much I love the majority of it. Fret not!
Unobtrusive Companion Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 06:55 PM) QUOTE (Unobtrusive Companion @ Jun 12 2012, 12:52 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 06:50 PM) I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. In all seriousness, I believe you may have bought the wrong album if you can't hear any rocking out. CA is full to the brim of rocking out, so you might wanna check the CD case, just incase you've accidentally bought a Justin Bieber CD Holy crap! You're right...I grabbed the Shania Twain CD that was sitting on the new release shelf next to CA! Now I've got to run out to best buy again. An easy mistake to make
Gompers Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 01:55 PM) QUOTE (Unobtrusive Companion @ Jun 12 2012, 12:52 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 06:50 PM) I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. In all seriousness, I believe you may have bought the wrong album if you can't hear any rocking out. CA is full to the brim of rocking out, so you might wanna check the CD case, just incase you've accidentally bought a Justin Bieber CD Holy crap! You're right...I grabbed the Shania Twain CD that was sitting on the new release shelf next to CA! Now I've got to run out to best buy again. I'd rather have Shania than her CD.
Rush Cocky Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Gompers @ Jun 12 2012, 01:58 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 01:55 PM) QUOTE (Unobtrusive Companion @ Jun 12 2012, 12:52 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 06:50 PM) I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. In all seriousness, I believe you may have bought the wrong album if you can't hear any rocking out. CA is full to the brim of rocking out, so you might wanna check the CD case, just incase you've accidentally bought a Justin Bieber CD Holy crap! You're right...I grabbed the Shania Twain CD that was sitting on the new release shelf next to CA! Now I've got to run out to best buy again. I'd rather have Shania than her CD.
ILSnwdog Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Gompers @ Jun 12 2012, 12:58 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 01:55 PM) QUOTE (Unobtrusive Companion @ Jun 12 2012, 12:52 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 06:50 PM) I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. In all seriousness, I believe you may have bought the wrong album if you can't hear any rocking out. CA is full to the brim of rocking out, so you might wanna check the CD case, just incase you've accidentally bought a Justin Bieber CD Holy crap! You're right...I grabbed the Shania Twain CD that was sitting on the new release shelf next to CA! Now I've got to run out to best buy again. I'd rather have Shania than her CD.
Rushman14 Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 10:50 AM) I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. What album are you listening to? This is one of Rush's heaviest albums, maybe ever.
ILSnwdog Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Rushman14 @ Jun 12 2012, 01:25 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 10:50 AM) I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. What album are you listening to? This is one of Rush's heaviest albums, maybe ever. Now I'm listening through headphones at work...that makes a big difference. The lap top speakers played at a low volumn wasn't giving CA a fighting chance.
Presto-digitation Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 02:20 PM) QUOTE (Rushman14 @ Jun 12 2012, 01:25 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 10:50 AM) I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. What album are you listening to? This is one of Rush's heaviest albums, maybe ever. Now I'm listening through headphones at work...that makes a big difference. The lap top speakers played at a low volumn wasn't giving CA a fighting chance. Headphones are THE WAY to listen to this album IMO. You hear all the little things you don't in your car, for instance. I suppose that's nothing new, but the nuances are very cool on this album in particular. Lots of things going on. Edited June 12, 2012 by Presto-digitation
Rush! Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) On "Carnies" right now...really digging the record so far. Kind of reminds me of VT in some ways, kind of harkens back to that raw, gritty, heavy style. Not the biggest fan of the production, I feel like the drums are buried underneath the guitars in a lot of cases. But it still does sound good enough. The actual songs are kicking ass, just wish it was easier on the headphones for me. I'm also loving the effects they're throwing in, it's got a lot of great ambient textures. E #1: Halo Effect is sweet, really loving the strings on this one. What a great touch! It's also more reserved than the earlier tracks E #2: On BU2B now... seriously adoring the strings on this record when they show up. As mentioned before the ambient moments are great. Just keeps getting better & better. Edited June 12, 2012 by Rush!
GuitarPlyr01 Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) Amazing. Really unbelievable. When it comes to the story, it's their best concept yet. I really enjoy it. Personally, I think the album sounds like Test for Echo meets Vapor Trails meets Snakes and Arrows. The intro to "The Wreckers" alone sounds like something that would come off Test for Echo. And "Halo Effect" sounds like something that would be off S&A. Favorites after the first spin: CwA, The Anarchist, Halo Effect, Seven Cities of Gold, The Garden. It's awesome top to bottom, but those are my favorites right off the bat. Edited June 12, 2012 by GuitarPlyr01
Running Rebel Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 12 2012, 02:21 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 02:20 PM) QUOTE (Rushman14 @ Jun 12 2012, 01:25 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 10:50 AM) I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. What album are you listening to? This is one of Rush's heaviest albums, maybe ever. Now I'm listening through headphones at work...that makes a big difference. The lap top speakers played at a low volumn wasn't giving CA a fighting chance. Headphones are THE WAY to listen to this album IMO. You hear all the little things you don't in your car, for instance. I suppose that's nothing new, but the nuances are very cool on this album in particular. Lots of things going on. definately
Lost In Xanadu Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 12 2012, 02:21 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 02:20 PM) QUOTE (Rushman14 @ Jun 12 2012, 01:25 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Jun 12 2012, 10:50 AM) I was hoping for some serious rocking out, and I'm not hearing that. What album are you listening to? This is one of Rush's heaviest albums, maybe ever. Now I'm listening through headphones at work...that makes a big difference. The lap top speakers played at a low volumn wasn't giving CA a fighting chance. Headphones are THE WAY to listen to this album IMO. You hear all the little things you don't in your car, for instance. I suppose that's nothing new, but the nuances are very cool on this album in particular. Lots of things going on. I had to listed to CA (track) twice because I thought the back and forth in the headphones was due to me chewing gum
Rush! Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 WOW The Garden is so beautiful, holy crap. So smooth, excellent choice for the closer.
ReflectedLight Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 i've listened to the wreckers about a 1/2 dozen times and still can't get into it. just from the title name i thought this was going to be a heavy tune but i seem to be in the minority on this one. o well moving along..
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