Tick Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) For the first time ever the Rush top 10 albums have been scientifically placed in order, based on data and statistics, including, album sales, popularity among the masses, and beloved among the fans. Here is the scientific list in order.... 1. Permanent Waves- Universally accepted by casual fan and diehard as being as good as it gets. 2. Moving Pictures - Commercially successful monster that cemented Rush as a big time act. 3. 2112 - The album that really turned heads and started a cult movement that allowed Rush to explore and expand. 4. Hemispheres - The clearest choice among diehards make it a cinch for number 4. 5. Signals - Coming off the huge success from Moving Pictures, the band decides to shift gears and go another direction as the 80's pop scene is in full swing. 6. A Farewell To Kings - Produces Rush's sing along anthem, and an all time mega classic in Xanadu. 7. Clockwork Angels - The band is able to regenerate the fan base big time with an album that seems to encompass the best aspects of past Rush albums from each decade, and smoothly blends it all into an instant classic. 8. Grace Under Pressure - Band goes even more synth than Signals as it hones its 80's sound, and ushers in a host of new fans. 9. Presto - Rush closes the 80's with a statement its sound will be changing yet again as they usher in the 90's. 10. Vapor Trails - After being on a 5 year hiatus, it seemed the band might be finished but they come back strong with an album that bares Neils sole and says, we aint quite done yet. My reliable source Edited July 11, 2012 by Tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 MP should be first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBJetsman Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Not really scientific, but here's my top 10: 1. Moving Pictures 2. 2112 3. Hemispheres 4. Permanent Waves 5. Caress of Steel 6. A Farewell to Kings 7. Signals 8. Rush 9. Fly by Night 10. Clockwork Angels Edited July 12, 2012 by DBJetsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 QUOTE (metaldad @ Jul 11 2012, 02:12 PM) MP should be first Well, according to science its 2rd. Can't f**k with science, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Edited July 11, 2012 by driventotheedge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 QUOTE (Tick @ Jul 11 2012, 12:33 PM) For the first time ever the Rush top 10 albums have been scientifically placed in order, based on data and statistics, including, album sales, popularity among the masses, and beloved among the fans. Here is the scientific list in order.... 1. Permanent Waves- Universally accepted by casual fan and diehard as being as good as it gets. 2. Moving Pictures - Commercially successful monster that cemented Rush as a big time act. 3. 2112 - The album that really turned heads and started a cult movement that allowed Rush to explore and expand. 4. Hemispheres - The clearest choice among diehards make it a cinch for number 4. 5. Signals - Coming off the huge success from Moving Pictures, the band decides to shift gears and go another direction as the 80's pop scene is in full swing. 6. A Farewell To Kings - Produces Rush's sing along anthem, and an all time mega classic in Xanadu. 7. Clockwork Angels - The band is able to regenerate the fan base big time with an album that seems to encompass the best aspects of past Rush albums from each decade, and smoothing blends it all into an instant classic. 8. Grace Under Pressure - Band goes even more synth than Signals as it hones its 80's sound, and ushers in a host of new fans. 9. Presto - Rush closes the 80's with a statement its sound will be changing yet again as they usher in the 90's. 10. Vapor Trails - After being on a 5 year hiatus, it seemed the band might be finished but they come back strong with an album that bares Neils sole and says, we aint quite done yet. My reliable source great list. Would switch out CP with Presto. AFTK and Hemispheres trade places. Power windows instead of G/P Your analysis of CA is spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barchetta90480 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 QUOTE (Tombstone Mountain @ Jul 11 2012, 08:46 PM) QUOTE (Tick @ Jul 11 2012, 12:33 PM) For the first time ever the Rush top 10 albums have been scientifically placed in order, based on data and statistics, including, album sales, popularity among the masses, and beloved among the fans. Here is the scientific list in order.... 1. Permanent Waves- Universally accepted by casual fan and diehard as being as good as it gets. 2. Moving Pictures - Commercially successful monster that cemented Rush as a big time act. 3. 2112 - The album that really turned heads and started a cult movement that allowed Rush to explore and expand. 4. Hemispheres - The clearest choice among diehards make it a cinch for number 4. 5. Signals - Coming off the huge success from Moving Pictures, the band decides to shift gears and go another direction as the 80's pop scene is in full swing. 6. A Farewell To Kings - Produces Rush's sing along anthem, and an all time mega classic in Xanadu. 7. Clockwork Angels - The band is able to regenerate the fan base big time with an album that seems to encompass the best aspects of past Rush albums from each decade, and smoothing blends it all into an instant classic. 8. Grace Under Pressure - Band goes even more synth than Signals as it hones its 80's sound, and ushers in a host of new fans. 9. Presto - Rush closes the 80's with a statement its sound will be changing yet again as they usher in the 90's. 10. Vapor Trails - After being on a 5 year hiatus, it seemed the band might be finished but they come back strong with an album that bares Neils sole and says, we aint quite done yet. My reliable source great list. Would switch out CP with Presto. AFTK and Hemispheres trade places. Power windows instead of G/P Your analysis of CA is spot on! Uhm .. no .. GP in 2112's place, at least. Or at No. 1 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainMonkeyBusiness Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 1. Moving Pictures 2. 2112 3. Signals 4. Farewell to Kings 5. Hemispheres 6. Power Windows 7. Grace Under Pressure 8. Presto 9. Hold Your Fire 10. Clockwork Angels ... ... 11. Roll the Bones 12. Snakes and Arrows 13. Vapor Trails 14. Fly By Night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TullSkull Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) Through my scientific study I came up with... 1. Hold Your Fire 2. Presto 3. Roll the Bones 4. Moving Pictures 5. Permanent Waves 6. Power Windows 7. Grace Under Pressure 8. Snakes and Arrows 9. Vapor Trails 10. Test For Echo Clockwork Angels needs to grow on me yet.... PS.. Loved your reviews Edited July 12, 2012 by TullSkull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) I don't about this breakdown crap but......in no order 1. Permanent Waves 2. Power Windows 3. Moving Pictures 4. Caress of Steel 5. Hold your Fire 6. Presto 7. Signals 8. Snakes and Arrows 9. Roll the Bones 10. Hemispheres (Only on the strength of side 2) Mick Edited July 12, 2012 by bluefox4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 1. Hemispheres 2. Permanent Waves 3. A Farewell to Kings 4. Moving Pictures 5. 2112 6. Caress of Steel 7. Grace Under Pressure 8. Power Windows 9. Signals 10. Fly By Night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyLeeRoth Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I'm confused by your ICP source, and it doesn't explain the scoring rubric at all. Not a bad ranking though, with the exception of Presto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 QUOTE (GeddyLeeRoth @ Jul 12 2012, 01:52 AM) I'm confused by your ICP source, and it doesn't explain the scoring rubric at all. Not a bad ranking though, with the exception of Presto. What the hell are you talking about? This is science. Science is never wrong, or confusing. Its absolute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Why is everyone trying to argue with science? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 QUOTE (Your_Lion @ Jul 12 2012, 08:35 AM) Why is everyone trying to argue with science? No clue why anyone would? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyLeeRoth Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 QUOTE (Tick @ Jul 12 2012, 08:54 AM) QUOTE (Your_Lion @ Jul 12 2012, 08:35 AM) Why is everyone trying to argue with science? No clue why anyone would? My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompers Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) SciFi vs Science? NatSci gets primo Science song. Cygnus Book #1 get primo SciFi song. The Necromancer gets primo SciFi Fantasy song. CA gets primo SciFi Fantasy album. Edited July 12, 2012 by Gompers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 12 2012, 10:19 AM) SciFi vs Science? NatSci gets primo Science song. Cygnus Book #1 get primo SciFi song. The Necromancer gets primo SciFi Fantasy song. CA gets primo SciFi Fantasy album. Scientific top 10, based on data. not sci fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompers Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 QUOTE (Tick @ Jul 12 2012, 01:26 PM) QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 12 2012, 10:19 AM) SciFi vs Science? NatSci gets primo Science song. Cygnus Book #1 get primo SciFi song. The Necromancer gets primo SciFi Fantasy song. CA gets primo SciFi Fantasy album. Scientific top 10, based on data. not sci fi. Half of SciFi is Science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 12 2012, 02:24 PM) QUOTE (Tick @ Jul 12 2012, 01:26 PM) QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 12 2012, 10:19 AM) SciFi vs Science? NatSci gets primo Science song. Cygnus Book #1 get primo SciFi song. The Necromancer gets primo SciFi Fantasy song. CA gets primo SciFi Fantasy album. Scientific top 10, based on data. not sci fi. Half of SciFi is Science. Oh, don't get all sci fi technical on me. Na na naaaa na.....SCIENCE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 QUOTE (Tick @ Jul 12 2012, 02:00 PM) QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 12 2012, 02:24 PM) QUOTE (Tick @ Jul 12 2012, 01:26 PM) QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 12 2012, 10:19 AM) SciFi vs Science? NatSci gets primo Science song. Cygnus Book #1 get primo SciFi song. The Necromancer gets primo SciFi Fantasy song. CA gets primo SciFi Fantasy album. Scientific top 10, based on data. not sci fi. Half of SciFi is Science. Oh, don't get all sci fi technical on me. Na na naaaa na.....SCIENCE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 QUOTE (treeduck @ Jul 12 2012, 03:02 PM) QUOTE (Tick @ Jul 12 2012, 02:00 PM) QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 12 2012, 02:24 PM) QUOTE (Tick @ Jul 12 2012, 01:26 PM) QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 12 2012, 10:19 AM) SciFi vs Science? NatSci gets primo Science song. Cygnus Book #1 get primo SciFi song. The Necromancer gets primo SciFi Fantasy song. CA gets primo SciFi Fantasy album. Scientific top 10, based on data. not sci fi. Half of SciFi is Science. Oh, don't get all sci fi technical on me. Na na naaaa na.....SCIENCE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompers Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5a1dEqLCZo/T3IJ-ZVHWyI/AAAAAAAAAF0/rGB_JYrI1Qc/s1600/magnus_pyke_science.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 12 2012, 07:38 PM) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5a1dEqLCZo/T3IJ-ZVHWyI/AAAAAAAAAF0/rGB_JYrI1Qc/s1600/magnus_pyke_science.jpg SCI SCI SCIENCE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Now, aside from the scientific list, I give you my list from first to last. 1. Permanent Waves 2. Hemispheres 3. Moving Pictures 4. Clockwork Angels 5. Presto 6. A Farewell To Kings 7. Grace Under Pressure 8. 2112 9. Signals 10. Power Windows 11. Vapor Trails 12. Test For Echo 12. Counterparts 13. Fly By Night 14. Caress Of Steel 15. Hold Your Fire 16. Roll The Bones 17. Rush 18. Snakes And Arrows 19. Feedback Edited July 19, 2012 by Tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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