Blue J Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Ahh, I love this record. Those times that I may get away from listening to Rush for a couple of weeks, or a month (yes, that does happen, but not so often these days)- the song I'll dig out and put on first, to jump back into Rush again, is almost always the title track to this album. I don't know why. Four or five of the six songs on this album are masterpieces! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I listened to Xanadu yesterday when I was out walking, and the clouds was full of Jacob's Ladder's. Should have listened to that song too, but Xanadu just fitted so well. I take it as a sign to break out A Farewell To Kings today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) My least favorite of the prog era Rush is still one of my favorite records. I love the use of nylon strings and classical guitar sounds to paint a much different backdrop than we had in 2112 or CoS. The first 3 songs go as well together as any 3 songs on any Rush album. The last 3 are still good, but nothing matches those first 3 for me. Edited September 24, 2013 by LedRush 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanalogmiddleagedman Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I don't pull this album out very often - I don't know why. When I do, I am just blown away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micgtr71 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Fantastic record. I remember the first time I heard this album. It never gets old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 This is one of my top three Rush albums, and the title track is one of my faves. The whole album is spectacular, and I think this is where they really became Musicians. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjgittes Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Can't recall an album that made me want the NEXT album to come out the day after AFTK. That "to be continued" note after Cygnus X-1 had me both excited and p-o'd they were making me wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 This was the first album of theirs that I bought and Xanadu was the first Rush song I ever heard. So it definitely holds a special place in my heart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Ah, my second favorite album of theirs (and the second one I owned). I don't usually pick individual songs off this one, they deserve to be played in order. I also don't play the album much, as it has to be saved for special moments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbeb2112 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 One of Rush's greatest, Xanadu is just a masterpiece. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Can't recall an album that made me want the NEXT album to come out the day after AFTK. That "to be continued" note after Cygnus X-1 had me both excited and p-o'd they were making me wait! Same here. AFTK was the "new album" when I first got into Rush. My friends and I would check the record bin at least once a week in the hopes that the next album would be out. I remember he called me one day, all breathless, and said, "I saw the new Rush album at the store today -- it's called Styx!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I love the music of Xanadu...especially at a hockey game! Closer to the Heart is a great single, and Cygnus has great musical moments. Madrigal, Cinderella Man and the title track are ones I usually skip. While the music is good to great, I struggle with the lyrics and themes of this album... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastille Dave Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 this album has some of Rush's greatest moments ever created. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I remember getting it day-of-release from town and eagerly sitting in the bus shelter poring over the lyrics and the cover. As soon as I got home and the needle hit the grooves I was in thrall to this album forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I'm in love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Body Electric Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Just listened to the 5.1 version from sectors , I really like the mix , but the epics really stand out (Xanadu and Cygnus) the rest is good as well but cinderella man seems forced like it always does , surround mix notwithstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Just listened to the 5.1 version from sectors , I really like the mix , but the epics really stand out (Xanadu and Cygnus) the rest is good as well but cinderella man seems forced like it always does , surround mix notwithstanding. You're right about the epics in 5.1. There is so much more atmosphere on an album that already had a great atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toscanobarga Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 First "new release" Rush album I ever bought. Great then, great now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Also my first "new release" Rush album. Still my favorite studio album to this day. After listening to it over and over I certainly waited for Hemispheres with great excitement and curiosity. It sure didn't let me down. Great memories for sure. The best music they ever made in my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Avatar Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 When I got the sectors sets, I listened to them all the way through, beginning with their debut album. When I got to A Farewell to Kings, after having just listened to the previous albums, I was blown away at how much they had progressed as musicians. I became a Rush fan with Hold Your Fire, so I missed the 70's prog era, but for those of you fortunate enough to have experienced it, it must've been so cool hearing such monumental technical leaps with each new release. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I can't imagine what it would have been like to be a fan from the beginning and opening up Caress Of Steel and listening to it for the first time. Now that would have been something I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I can't imagine what it would have been like to be a fan from the beginning and opening up Caress Of Steel and listening to it for the first time. Now that would have been something I would think. Yes it would have been something like, Wow this is nothing like Fly By Night....This really sucks! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 It's a heavy metal masterpiece, that scared the school swots back in 1980 when it blasted through my little ghetto blaster between classes!! :haz: :guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Not to be misunderstood. I meant COS would have been a pleasant surprise after FBN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I can't imagine what it would have been like to be a fan from the beginning and opening up Caress Of Steel and listening to it for the first time. Now that would have been something I would think. Yes it would have been something like, Wow this is nothing like Fly By Night....This really sucks! :P He said "Caress", not "Counterparts". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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