Jeffrey Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Back in the very early 80's when I got into this band I would never have imagined that in 2012 I'd be celebrating such a great year for Rush: - first and foremost, the release of Clockwork Angels where the majority of Rush fans accept this release as one of their best in many years- an extensive tour that again the majority of fans see as Rush still playing at an extremely high level of their game- a tour that is recorded for an upcoming DVD (another item that we will have for life when we want to revisit the tour)- confirmation of further 2013 dates- miscellaneous goodies (the novel, re-release of 2112, string section etc.)- a nomination and then confirmation for the RRHOF (again the majority are thrilled about this despite the 14 year late snub we have endured) A shout out to all the great fans who also made this year happen with their devotion to the band we still have so much reason to love. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBob Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Great Post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Great Post! +1 :goodone: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjgittes Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Have to agree, I recall I was losing my interest in the band with Hold Your fire and then thinking they were done after Neil's tragedies. It is amazing to think they are still at the top of their game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaninglessphoto Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I agree. I mean, i've been a fan since 01 and my "fandom" has never changed but yeah, id say this year the fans had a lot to be pleased about. Just with the tour, the induction, the goodies, Neil's drumming DVD and corresponding book for it, Clockwork Angels, CD and book. And the fact that they decided to on tour, instead of dropping/adding songs, they decided to switch them out. Thats definitely a treat right there. If only they put Afterimage on tour, then id be REALLY happy lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Great Post! +1 :goodone: Way to go stealing a plus 1 from his plus 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredder2 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 2012 is one of the best years ever to be a Rush fan! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Antagonist Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Indeed, a grand 100 year Pre-Anniversary of 2112. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) I disagree with your first sweeping generalization. Edited December 24, 2012 by GeminiRising79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I disagree with your first sweeping generalization. What, that Rush's Clockwork Angels is generally regarded as a very good album? Well, all the reviews I've seen support this statement (most reviews regard CA as very good/excellent, while a small minority see it as as merely good), and the feedback from fans has been very good, as well. If you're not among the many that enjoy CA, that's too bad; it's only my opinion (among many), but this is a really good album! And the songs sound simply awesome live. A banner year for Rush, indeed! Hope there are more to come! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I believe there is a LOT of circumstantial bias elevating the album far and beyond its "deserved" accolades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dscrapre Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I believe there is a LOT of circumstantial bias elevating the album far and beyond its "deserved" accolades. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k0lR85KaUPw/UInSs-AH3_I/AAAAAAAAA-A/-PAT4kvGlwA/s1600/stop-whining.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I believe there is a LOT of circumstantial bias elevating the album far and beyond its "deserved" accolades. In your opinion, what are its deserved accolades? I agree that I cringe a little when it's described as "the best album since...", since I don't tend to rate things this way, but gosh, it's a darn good album! And it keeps growing on me. Maybe it's a grower, not a show-er. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bay Rush Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 You tell 'em , Mika! I'm with you on this on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bay Rush Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 For me, 1976 was the BEST year to be a Rush fan, simply, because that is when I first saw them in concert. And, I was blown away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hi Mika- The album is mediocre at best when you get past all the circumstantial hype surrounding the band. Rush could do disco covers with the Schmenge brothers playing behind Neil and u guys would still praise them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hi Mika- The album is mediocre at best when you get past all the circumstantial hype surrounding the band. Rush could do disco covers with the Schmenge brothers playing behind Neil and u guys would still praise them. I praise what my ears like. Simple as that. And my ears are probably not going to like what you've just described there.... Although some people might honestly like it, so whatevs. Everyone has different tastes - good thing there's so much flavour in the world (a little corny, mayhaps?). My first listen to the album resulted in a teeny bit of disappointment, because there was a lot of hype and I really wanted it to be awesome. It was kind of... different. But the next listen improved my opinion, and the third listen made me say, "Say, this is pretty good! These songs are catchy and sound good!" I took my time, and over the months I've really come to like this album. I like the musical journey, culminating with 'The Garden' (which I still get shivers from). I've formed my own opinion, and respect that others are not going to have the same opinion as me. My Rush-loving brother and uncle hadn't gotten into CA as much as me, but I've just heard that they are getting into it more (again, it's a grower, not a show-er! ;)). Your opinion of the album is your own, and is therefore neither wrong nor right, as long as it's right for you. I hope you've given the album a fair chance, and will respect those that show more love for it than you. I don't want to say something cliche like, "Hey, you're missing out!" because my opinion is moot to others' (though I want to say this to every person that refuses to touch Vapor Trails with even a ten-foot pole!), but I do think CA is worthy of at least some of the praise it has been given, and it warms my heart that this band that has been around, like, forever is continuing to create such good music. And Merry Christmas Eve to everyone here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Thank u for the nice response :) I'm glad there are those like yourself who are able to derive pleasure out of the album. Merry Xmas to u.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Great post OP. Agree 100% with everything you said as do most Rush fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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