LeaveMyThingAlone Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) It just hit me like a ton of bricks I'm on day 6 of thoroughly taking this album in and have pretty much got all the songs in my head at this point. This is when I typically take a Rush album and begin to piece together the songs I skip and the songs I love since I know them so well... Previously, I had felt the middle part of the album was a little weaker but I have just "gotten" Halo Effect, Seven Cities, and Carnies. They have hit me hard as EXCELLENT songs and it is beginning to hit me what a phenomenal album this is. I actually think it has met my lofty expectations and every second is gold. This album WILL hold up for me as a classic that has surpassed Counterparts as the best album wince MP and may ultimately surpass some of that early stuff...and I don't say that lightly Can't wait for the vinyl I ordered on Amazon and can't wait to pick up the CD Tuesday. And I just picked up my tickets for the Anaheim show. 3rd Row-Geddy's side Thank you Rush! Edited June 9, 2012 by LeaveMyThingAlone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gedneil Alpeart Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Jun 9 2012, 10:34 AM) It just hit me like a ton of bricks I'm on day 6 of thoroughly taking this album in and have pretty much got all the songs in my head at this point. This is when I typically take a Rush album and begin to piece together the songs I skip and the songs I love since I know them so well... Previously, I had felt the middle part of the album was a little weaker but I have just "gotten" Halo Effect, Seven Cities, and Carnies. They have hit me hard as EXCELLENT songs and it is beginning to hit me what a phenomenal album this is. I actually think it has met my lofty expectations and every second is gold. This album WILL hold up for me as a classic that has surpassed Counterparts as the best album wince MP and may ultimately surpass some of that early stuff...and I don't say that lightly Can't wait for the vinyl I ordered on Amazon and can't wait to pick up the CD Tuesday. And I just picked up my tickets for the Anaheim show. 3rd Row-Geddy's side Thank you Rush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Its a Measure of a Life! Pure Genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BU4B Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Got it this Morning and already getting it which is a rarity with me and new Rush. I think the release of BU2B, Caravan and finally Headlong helped. I am loving this feels like the old days when I first got into them. just love em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaveMyThingAlone Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Halo Effect may be my favorite right now, and a few days ago I thought it was one of the worst. Just awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadlongMark Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I'm telling you there are no duds on this album. Even the weaker Wish Them Well is awesome especially with it's message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 QUOTE (HeadlongMark @ Jun 9 2012, 01:27 PM) I'm telling you there are no duds on this album. Even the weaker Wish Them Well is awesome especially with it's message. Yeah, that song (outside BU2B2, which is in its own category) is my low point and still has a good two or three things I really enjoy about it....so, yes, a strong effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_b_g Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 for me it is just amazing - i personally have not felt this way about a rush album for many many years. like others have said in other threads, i got goosebump moments when listening to it. it is one of those albums that has made me sit down in front of my hi-f- and listen while looking at the glorious internal hugh syme artwork and reading the lyrics - again something i have not done for a long time with a rush album. glorious stuff d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spock Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I haven't heard more than the 3 releases, but based on those and the feedback I've seen, I wonder if this is the follow-up to Moving Pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrowSnake Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 This album is getting better and better with each listen. I just can't stop listening to it. Everytime I listen to it I discover stuff I hadn't heard before. This is a true masterpiece. CA is one of the very best Rush albums ever. The guys deserve so much respect for making an album as inspiring and fresh sounding as this at their age and at this point in their career. Nick deserves a thank you too for his excellent production work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Jun 9 2012, 01:11 PM) Halo Effect may be my favorite right now, and a few days ago I thought it was one of the worst. Just awesome Halo Effect is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestyk Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) The album was really good on my first listen. For me if an album doesn't sound good the first time around it never will. I've decided not to listen a second time until I get the actual CD...Already threw out my illegal disc of MP3's. Edited June 9, 2012 by Majestyk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse2112 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I remember waiting at the store to get S&A and after first listen being impressed but CA just blew me away first listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) I've just listened to the streaming versions of each song and I'm sad to say they've really bombed this last attempt to create something special. Each directionless mess-of-a-song really only sounds like a variation of the other, all with that repetitive downbeat, brooding/bleating feel, stuck in an aural pre-migraine-inducing vocal trough. Guitar is schizophrenic, unstructured, and lacks any cohesion whatsoever. What is so fascinating to them about this style of music?? I'm bitterly disappointed. They'll be in this dark vein for the rest of their "creative" career, imo. Edited June 9, 2012 by GeminiRising79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jun 9 2012, 04:48 PM) I've just listened to the streaming versions of each song and I'm sad to say they've really bombed this last attempt to create something special. Each directionless mess-of-a-song really sounds like a variation of the other, all with that repetitive downbeat, brooding/bleating feel stuck in an aural pre-migraine-inducing vocal trough. Guitar is schizophrenic, unstructured, and lacks any cohesion whatsoever. What is so fascinating to them about this style of music?? I'm bitterly disappointed. They'll be in this dark vein for the rest of their "creative" career, imo. Wish you well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 QUOTE (Merely Space @ Jun 9 2012, 10:55 PM) QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jun 9 2012, 04:48 PM) I've just listened to the streaming versions of each song and I'm sad to say they've really bombed this last attempt to create something special. Each directionless mess-of-a-song really sounds like a variation of the other, all with that repetitive downbeat, brooding/bleating feel stuck in an aural pre-migraine-inducing vocal trough. Guitar is schizophrenic, unstructured, and lacks any cohesion whatsoever. What is so fascinating to them about this style of music?? I'm bitterly disappointed. They'll be in this dark vein for the rest of their "creative" career, imo. Wish you well! What did I know? Fool that I was Little by little, I learned you should give the album (the story and the whole concept) more time. It's the ultimate growing Clockwork Universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 QUOTE (greyfriar @ Jun 9 2012, 06:22 PM) QUOTE (Merely Space @ Jun 9 2012, 10:55 PM) QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jun 9 2012, 04:48 PM) I've just listened to the streaming versions of each song and I'm sad to say they've really bombed this last attempt to create something special. Each directionless mess-of-a-song really sounds like a variation of the other, all with that repetitive downbeat, brooding/bleating feel stuck in an aural pre-migraine-inducing vocal trough. Guitar is schizophrenic, unstructured, and lacks any cohesion whatsoever. What is so fascinating to them about this style of music?? I'm bitterly disappointed. They'll be in this dark vein for the rest of their "creative" career, imo. Wish you well! What did I know? Fool that I was Little by little, I learned you should give the album (the story and the whole concept) more time. It's the ultimate growing Clockwork Universe. Don't worry. That's just the resident troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vital signz Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jun 9 2012, 05:48 PM) I've just listened to the streaming versions of each song and I'm sad to say they've really bombed this last attempt to create something special. Each directionless mess-of-a-song really only sounds like a variation of the other, all with that repetitive downbeat, brooding/bleating feel, stuck in an aural pre-migraine-inducing vocal trough. Guitar is schizophrenic, unstructured, and lacks any cohesion whatsoever. What is so fascinating to them about this style of music?? I'm bitterly disappointed. They'll be in this dark vein for the rest of their "creative" career, imo. PUHLEEZE give this a few more listens. While I respect your opinion, I really want you to give this at least 4 listens before you bail. Every time I have heard this it gets sweeter and more understandable, and I dare say it is the best effort since Power Windows, and might even be possibly the best effort since Moving Pictures as a whole album is concerned. And the thing is, most everyone I know who has heard this agrees. This is totally surprising. Never has there been such cohesion regarding a new release between me and my friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 QUOTE (vital signz @ Jun 9 2012, 05:30 PM) QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jun 9 2012, 05:48 PM) I've just listened to the streaming versions of each song and I'm sad to say they've really bombed this last attempt to create something special. Each directionless mess-of-a-song really only sounds like a variation of the other, all with that repetitive downbeat, brooding/bleating feel, stuck in an aural pre-migraine-inducing vocal trough. Guitar is schizophrenic, unstructured, and lacks any cohesion whatsoever. What is so fascinating to them about this style of music?? I'm bitterly disappointed. They'll be in this dark vein for the rest of their "creative" career, imo. While I respect your opinion Do you really? Have you read his opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GeddyLeeFender Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jun 9 2012, 04:48 PM) I've just listened to the streaming versions of each song and I'm sad to say they've really bombed this last attempt to create something special. Each directionless mess-of-a-song really only sounds like a variation of the other, all with that repetitive downbeat, brooding/bleating feel, stuck in an aural pre-migraine-inducing vocal trough. Guitar is schizophrenic, unstructured, and lacks any cohesion whatsoever. What is so fascinating to them about this style of music?? I'm bitterly disappointed. They'll be in this dark vein for the rest of their "creative" career, imo. So glad I do not have your ears lol! Sucks to be you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I'll be honest.....I like about half the album. Definitely better than S&A. I'd give it a 6/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gedneil Alpeart Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ Jun 9 2012, 07:21 PM) I'll be honest.....I like about half the album. Definitely better than S&A. I'd give it a 6/10. Wow....says a lot knowing your conservative views on modern Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gedneil Alpeart Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 QUOTE (GeddyLeeFender @ Jun 9 2012, 07:17 PM) QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jun 9 2012, 04:48 PM) I've just listened to the streaming versions of each song and I'm sad to say they've really bombed this last attempt to create something special. Each directionless mess-of-a-song really only sounds like a variation of the other, all with that repetitive downbeat, brooding/bleating feel, stuck in an aural pre-migraine-inducing vocal trough. Guitar is schizophrenic, unstructured, and lacks any cohesion whatsoever. What is so fascinating to them about this style of music?? I'm bitterly disappointed. They'll be in this dark vein for the rest of their "creative" career, imo. So glad I do not have your ears lol! Sucks to be you Yeah....so glad I dont think like him....how it would suck to be disappointed after such a wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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