How do you feel about CA about 1 month in?

[Rushman14]

I gave it a solid 7. it would be higher with better mix/mastering

[Mr. Not]

[H82LUZ]

I went with 8 ,Tracks 456 Seem weak on here but not like Snakes were you wanted to click the skip button to find one song .Over All i great album that every RUSH fan should have with COS,2112,Moving Pictures,Signals,Hemispheres,Kings..... The Garden one of the best slow ones since Tears.....

[LeaveMyThingAlone]

QUOTE (H82LUZ @ Jul 10 2012, 02:35 PM)

I went with 8 ,Tracks 456 Seem weak on here but not like Snakes were you wanted to click the skip button to find one song .Over All i great album that every RUSH fan should have with COS,2112,Moving Pictures,Signals,Hemispheres,Kings..... The Garden one of the best slow ones since Tears.....

The Anarchist weak?

[Gedneil Alpeart]

[HowItIs]

Well, I can't stop listening to it. I gave it a 9 - not a weak track on it, IMO.

 

 

 

 

And who gives a sh1t what GR thinks, anyway? He only hangs around on TRF so he can insult people to make himself feel better. I think we should all just..

 

WISH HIM WELL

[jnoble]

Hate to be a naysayer but I gave it 5 or 6 tries since it came out and I just don't care for it as a whole and probably never will

 

I like the story, I like the artwork, I like that they went away from the boring preachy folk-rock of Snakes, but.....

 

The songs are too long and too heavy/dense (something that's bothered me since VT), Geddy's voice sounds like total crap when he tries to sing high, there's little to no song structure, the melodies are weak to non-existant. And this is the third straight album of yet more cynical "the world can be a bad place and religion is scary" themed lyrics. Makes me look fondly back at the much more optimistic HYF era, mullets and suit jackets included

 

Basically, listening to any of the last three Rush albums start to finish is just a chore that I can't be bothered with. I'll cherry pick a song here and there, but that's about all I can handle without getting a headache or bored.

Edited July 10, 2012 by jnoble

[rushpepe]

I gave it an 8. It took me a few listens through to really like it and truly love some of the songs. I ranks it as one of their top albums.

[Gedneil Alpeart]

QUOTE (jnoble @ Jul 10 2012, 06:38 PM)

Hate to be a naysayer but I gave it 5 or 6 tries since it came out and I just don't care for it as a whole and probably never will I like the story, I like the artwork, I like that they went away from the boring preachy folk-rock of Snakes, but..... The songs are too long and too heavy/dense (something that's bothered me since VT), Geddy's voice sounds like total crap when he tries to sing high, there's little to no song structure, the melodies are weak to non-existant. And this is the third straight album of yet more cynical "the world can be a bad place and religion is scary" themed lyrics. Makes me look fondly back at the much more optimistic HYF era, mullets and suit jackets included Basically, listening to any of the last three Rush albums start to finish is just a chore that I can't be bothered with. I'll cherry pick a song here and there, but that's about all I can handle without getting a headache or bored.

No problem. And thanks for presenting your dislike of CA without being a complete dick about it. Seriously.....I respect your opinion and the way you expressed it.

 

[presto123]

These are stellar poll results. No way SnA would even get close to these numbers.

[Gompers]

QUOTE (presto123 @ Jul 11 2012, 05:47 AM)

These are stellar poll results. No way SnA would even get close to these numbers.

Oh I wouldn't say that.

Rate S&A

[bluefox4000]

.. those results made me laugh hard.....really based on it's rep here. Cannot WAIT to see what happens with CA down the road.....ya never know

 

Mick

Edited July 11, 2012 by bluefox4000

[GeddyRulz]

QUOTE (HowItIs @ Jul 10 2012, 06:03 PM)

And who gives a sh1t what GR* thinks, anyway? He only hangs around on TRF so he can insult people to make himself feel better. I think we should all just.. WISH HIM WELL

* Where "GR" equals "GeminiRising," not "GeddyRulz."

[Imaginos]

I've not bought/heard a better album yet this year & there have been some bloody good releases so far this year.

[Anthony2112]

Excellent, not one weak track and nearly perfect. One of their very best.

[Rushman14]

QUOTE (Gedneil Alpeart @ Jul 10 2012, 05:38 PM)

QUOTE (jnoble @ Jul 10 2012, 06:38 PM) Hate to be a naysayer but I gave it 5 or 6 tries since it came out and I just don't care for it as a whole and probably never will I like the story, I like the artwork, I like that they went away from the boring preachy folk-rock of Snakes, but..... The songs are too long and too heavy/dense (something that's bothered me since VT), Geddy's voice sounds like total crap when he tries to sing high, there's little to no song structure, the melodies are weak to non-existant. And this is the third straight album of yet more cynical "the world can be a bad place and religion is scary" themed lyrics. Makes me look fondly back at the much more optimistic HYF era, mullets and suit jackets included  Basically, listening to any of the last three Rush albums start to finish is just a chore that I can't be bothered with. I'll cherry pick a song here and there, but that's about all I can handle without getting a headache or bored. No problem. And thanks for presenting your dislike of CA without being a complete dick about it. Seriously.....I respect your opinion and the way you expressed it.   yes, even though his opinion is totally wrong

[rushgoober]

[eshine]

QUOTE (jnoble @ Jul 10 2012, 06:38 PM)

Hate to be a naysayer but I gave it 5 or 6 tries since it came out and I just don't care for it as a whole and probably never will I like the story, I like the artwork, I like that they went away from the boring preachy folk-rock of Snakes, but..... The songs are too long and too heavy/dense (something that's bothered me since VT), Geddy's voice sounds like total crap when he tries to sing high, there's little to no song structure, the melodies are weak to non-existant. And this is the third straight album of yet more cynical "the world can be a bad place and religion is scary" themed lyrics. Makes me look fondly back at the much more optimistic HYF era, mullets and suit jackets included Basically, listening to any of the last three Rush albums start to finish is just a chore that I can't be bothered with. I'll cherry pick a song here and there, but that's about all I can handle without getting a headache or bored.

There are no melodies.

 

The songs are too loud and heavy

 

That guys voice sounds terrible.

 

The lyrics make me sad.

 

I miss the 80's.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

....uhm, Mom - what are you doing on my messageboard?

[ReflectedLight]

i'm not exactly in love with it either but found a few bright spots here and there. i can also see how the listener above can't get into it. yea yea i know my opinion is wrong and i don't know what i'm missing.

[They Bow Defeated]

QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 11 2012, 06:41 AM)

QUOTE (presto123 @ Jul 11 2012, 05:47 AM) These are stellar poll results. No way SnA would even get close to these numbers. Oh I wouldn't say that. Rate S&A Actually, the numbers illustrate just how much better CA is being received than S&A.   S&A: 10 [ 5 ] [3.38%] 9 [ 16 ] [10.81%] 8 [ 41 ] [27.70%] 7 [ 37 ] [25.00%] 6 [ 16 ] [10.81%] 5 [ 13 ] [8.78%] 4 [ 8 ] [5.41%] 3 [ 2 ] [1.35%] 2 [ 5 ] [3.38%] 1 [ 5 ] [3.38%]   S&A 8/9/10 ratings: 41.89%   CA: 10 [ 22 ] [11.34%] 9 [ 60 ] [30.93%] 8 [ 68 ] [35.05%] 7 [ 23 ] [11.86%] 6 [ 8 ] [4.12%] 5 [ 0 ] [0.00%] 4 [ 1 ] [0.52%] 3 [ 5 ] [2.58%] 2 [ 3 ] [1.55%] 1 [ 1 ] [0.52%] 0 [ 3 ] [1.55%]   CA 8/9/10 ratings: 77.32%   Sure there's some honeymoon effect (halo effect) now with CA. But I really do think CA will hold up much better over time than S&A.

Edited July 11, 2012 by They Bow Defeated

[Fiddles]

Don't get the wish them well dislike. My fav tracks are Caravan, Clockwork Angels, Wish Them Well, and the Garden.

 

How can you not love the guitar on the 'Thank your stars" bit?

[Gompers]

QUOTE (They Bow Defeated @ Jul 11 2012, 03:13 PM)

QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 11 2012, 06:41 AM) QUOTE (presto123 @ Jul 11 2012, 05:47 AM) These are stellar poll results. No way SnA would even get close to these numbers. Oh I wouldn't say that. Rate S&A Actually, the numbers illustrate just how much better CA is being received than S&A.   S&A: 10 [ 5 ] [3.38%] 9 [ 16 ] [10.81%] 8 [ 41 ] [27.70%] 7 [ 37 ] [25.00%] 6 [ 16 ] [10.81%] 5 [ 13 ] [8.78%] 4 [ 8 ] [5.41%] 3 [ 2 ] [1.35%] 2 [ 5 ] [3.38%] 1 [ 5 ] [3.38%]   S&A 8/9/10 ratings: 41.89%   CA: 10 [ 22 ] [11.34%] 9 [ 60 ] [30.93%] 8 [ 68 ] [35.05%] 7 [ 23 ] [11.86%] 6 [ 8 ] [4.12%] 5 [ 0 ] [0.00%] 4 [ 1 ] [0.52%] 3 [ 5 ] [2.58%] 2 [ 3 ] [1.55%] 1 [ 1 ] [0.52%] 0 [ 3 ] [1.55%]   CA 8/9/10 ratings: 77.32%   Sure there's some honeymoon effect (halo effect) now with CA. But I really do think CA will hold up much better over time than S&A. Wow...talk about picking your data points.   Overall, CA = 8.10/10 S&A = 7.36/10   I consider these pretty close. And as was mentioned quite a few times, maybe we will see what 5 years brings. S&A has already settled. CA is still in the woohoo mode.

[D3strukt]

I know when I hear something, and it immediately makes me rock out, it's a keeper.

The only songs on the album that required more than one listen was CA, Carnies, Seven Cities, and Wish them Well.

 

Now the only song I generally don't listen to is BU2B2.

 

 

I don't need 1 year to decide if something great or not. Clockwork Angels is freaking great.

[Gedneil Alpeart]

QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 12 2012, 06:10 AM)

QUOTE (They Bow Defeated @ Jul 11 2012, 03:13 PM) QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 11 2012, 06:41 AM) QUOTE (presto123 @ Jul 11 2012, 05:47 AM) These are stellar poll results. No way SnA would even get close to these numbers. Oh I wouldn't say that. Rate S&A Actually, the numbers illustrate just how much better CA is being received than S&A.   S&A: 10 [ 5 ] [3.38%] 9 [ 16 ] [10.81%] 8 [ 41 ] [27.70%] 7 [ 37 ] [25.00%] 6 [ 16 ] [10.81%] 5 [ 13 ] [8.78%] 4 [ 8 ] [5.41%] 3 [ 2 ] [1.35%] 2 [ 5 ] [3.38%] 1 [ 5 ] [3.38%]   S&A 8/9/10 ratings: 41.89%   CA: 10 [ 22 ] [11.34%] 9 [ 60 ] [30.93%] 8 [ 68 ] [35.05%] 7 [ 23 ] [11.86%] 6 [ 8 ] [4.12%] 5 [ 0 ] [0.00%] 4 [ 1 ] [0.52%] 3 [ 5 ] [2.58%] 2 [ 3 ] [1.55%] 1 [ 1 ] [0.52%] 0 [ 3 ] [1.55%]   CA 8/9/10 ratings: 77.32%   Sure there's some honeymoon effect (halo effect) now with CA. But I really do think CA will hold up much better over time than S&A. Wow...talk about picking your data points.   Overall, CA = 8.10/10 S&A = 7.36/10   I consider these pretty close. And as was mentioned quite a few times, maybe we will see what 5 years brings. S&A has already settled. CA is still in the woohoo mode. Dividing percentages and detailed data points mean a LOT more than lumping everything into means, which are heavily influenced by outliers.   Regardless, time will tell, and I have a feeling CA will stand the test of time much more than SA.   BTW, it sounds like you are hoping that CA will not stand the test of time and will be dragged down like SA was.

[Gompers]

QUOTE (Gedneil Alpeart @ Jul 12 2012, 11:24 AM)

QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 12 2012, 06:10 AM) QUOTE (They Bow Defeated @ Jul 11 2012, 03:13 PM) QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 11 2012, 06:41 AM) QUOTE (presto123 @ Jul 11 2012, 05:47 AM) These are stellar poll results. No way SnA would even get close to these numbers. Oh I wouldn't say that. Rate S&A Actually, the numbers illustrate just how much better CA is being received than S&A.   S&A: 10 [ 5 ] [3.38%] 9 [ 16 ] [10.81%] 8 [ 41 ] [27.70%] 7 [ 37 ] [25.00%] 6 [ 16 ] [10.81%] 5 [ 13 ] [8.78%] 4 [ 8 ] [5.41%] 3 [ 2 ] [1.35%] 2 [ 5 ] [3.38%] 1 [ 5 ] [3.38%]   S&A 8/9/10 ratings: 41.89%   CA: 10 [ 22 ] [11.34%] 9 [ 60 ] [30.93%] 8 [ 68 ] [35.05%] 7 [ 23 ] [11.86%] 6 [ 8 ] [4.12%] 5 [ 0 ] [0.00%] 4 [ 1 ] [0.52%] 3 [ 5 ] [2.58%] 2 [ 3 ] [1.55%] 1 [ 1 ] [0.52%] 0 [ 3 ] [1.55%]   CA 8/9/10 ratings: 77.32%   Sure there's some honeymoon effect (halo effect) now with CA. But I really do think CA will hold up much better over time than S&A. Wow...talk about picking your data points.   Overall, CA = 8.10/10 S&A = 7.36/10   I consider these pretty close. And as was mentioned quite a few times, maybe we will see what 5 years brings. S&A has already settled. CA is still in the woohoo mode. Dividing percentages and detailed data points mean a LOT more than lumping everything into means, which are heavily influenced by outliers.   Regardless, time will tell, and I have a feeling CA will stand the test of time much more than SA.   BTW, it sounds like you are hoping that CA will not stand the test of time and will be dragged down like SA was. Oh, it will fall. It would be foolish to not think so. The CAid still has people in a euphoria of Rush's best work. I have already started getting not so pumped about it. Maybe I need another glass.