L36TOS10 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Hi, all, this is my first post being a very recent convert to Rush after assuming for the last 30 odd years that they were a boring prog band like Yes or King Crimson or something. I was wrong. They are a brilliant band who play glorious, life-affirming, I-have-died-and-gone-to-heaven rock music Anyway, I've recently been watching the Snakes and Arrows DVD and found that although I loved all the individual performances the setlist lacked pacing and the show doesn't quite build up in tension and excitment as, for example, the Rio DVD does. Then I find this forum and find you all arguing over setlists. I guess I'm a fan now! Is there room in the world for another sad obsessive? Edited September 13, 2012 by L36TOS10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomboni Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 QUOTE (L36TOS10 @ Sep 13 2012, 01:09 PM) Is there room in the world for another sad obsessive? Nope! Sorry, but http://img2.moonbuggy.org/imgstore/the-internet-is-full-go-away.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Welcome L36. Both your criticism and praise are welcome here. No fanboy behaviour tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L36TOS10 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Fanboy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroboy2112 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Basically, theres 2 kind of Rush fans the ones that are fans of the band (the artist) and enjoy their art and those who are fans of 4-5 of Rush albums but claim they are as big fans as those who love more than the 4-5 albums. The fans of the 4-5 albums claim that those 4-5 albums are the only worthwhile Rush music and eveybody who loves and appreciates the rest of Rush's discography are fanboys. Thats basically it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 yes and king crimson rule, give em a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L36TOS10 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Astroboy2112 @ Sep 13 2012, 01:56 PM) Basically, theres 2 kind of Rush fans the ones that are fans of the band (the artist) and enjoy their art and those who are fans of 4-5 of Rush albums but claim they are as big fans as those who love more than the 4-5 albums. The fans of the 4-5 albums claim that those 4-5 albums are the only worthwhile Rush music and eveybody who loves and appreciates the rest of Rush's discography are fanboys. Thats basically it. Hmm! Well my recent conversion was through the live albums from Different Stages onwards via the Mirrors bootleg and currently working my way backwards through their studio recordings. I am up to Grace Under Pressure and loving it. There's no albums I dislike - so far - though like all artists they appear to have had their low points - but not many. I guess I'm leaning towards the fanboy camp but that might change as I dig deeper. Bear in mind I'm also a Springsteen fan so my standards are set pretty low Edited September 13, 2012 by L36TOS10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Welcome to the Forum, now go and listen to Hemispheres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughes&kettner Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 then: exit... stage left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 QUOTE (L36TOS10 @ Sep 13 2012, 07:09 PM) ...a boring prog band like Yes or King Crimson... Steady on now But welcome to the Forum and to Rush fandom in general And an extra special welcome, since you live in Sheffield, which is so very close to me (I'm in Huddersfield) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 You don't rate Crimson.....hmmmm. Good day to you Sir, I have nothing civil to say to you. (Slams door on way out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJH Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 welcome!! hope all is well in the UK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L36TOS10 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Thank you all - and looking forward to my first Rush gig sin Sheffield and London next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusGal Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 QUOTE (L36TOS10 @ Sep 13 2012, 02:09 PM)Hi, all, this is my first post being a very recent convert to Rush after assuming for the last 30 odd years that they were a boring prog band like Yes or King Crimson or something. I was wrong. They are a brilliant band who play glorious, life-affirming, I-have-died-and-gone-to-heaven rock music Anyway, I've recently been watching the Snakes and Arrows DVD and found that although I loved all the individual performances the setlist lacked pacing and the show doesn't quite build up in tension and excitment as, for example, the Rio DVD does. Then I find this forum and find you all arguing over setlists. I guess I'm a fan now! Is there room in the world for another sad obsessive? L36TOS10 - his ears and his eyes open wide! Welcome! Always room for more at the party! The Greatest Band in the Galaxy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sawyer Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Dissing Yes and Crimson? You may as well leave now... Nah.. jk Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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