upstateNYfan Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Clockwork Angels is simply outstanding. The storyline, the playing, the sequence, the dynamics. It's got everything Rush. Can it be topped? This might be unpopular, but I can't see them outdoing it, and frankly, they should have a little fun on the next tour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Sure. Just pick an album between 2112 and Power Windows. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Sure it CAN be. But what are the odds? I think that it's their best since Moving Pictures. We can always hope they can keep the momentum. FWIW - I think the "story" is pretty stoooopid. Clem 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Absolutely Yes..... :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yes I think it can. I wasn't all that impressed by the album. I think it has some really good parts (Caravan, Headlong Flight, The Garden) but the rest if it is kind of blah. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Sure. Just pick an album between COS and Power Windows.Fixed..... :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I loved Clockwork Angels (it was their best album since the early 80s) but I certainly hope the next is even better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatLightInYourEyes Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I don't know what they could do that they haven't done before. Something dark, maybe? Daring? Emotionally gripping stuff touching on areas of the psyche once thought impossible for them to handle, and yet somehow pulled off in a critically-acclaimed instant classic that could only be done by them? Sorry, too much coffee again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I don't know what they could do that they haven't done before. Something dark, maybe? Daring? Emotionally gripping stuff touching on areas of the psyche once thought impossible for them to handle, and yet somehow pulled off in a critically-acclaimed instant classic that could only be done by them? Sorry, too much coffee again. Something like Caress Of Steel on steroids. Something dark and dreary and not real uplifting. Go out with a bang. And calm down the f**king production please!! I don't need 50 layers of everything!! :) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I do see Rush going a bit darker. But topping Clockwork Angels? Maybe, but it'd be tough. I'd say it's their second best album ever, behind Movibg Pictures, with Permanent Waves and 2112 right behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bay Rush Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Of course, CW Angles can be topped. We ARE talking about Rush here, right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Of course, CW Angles can be topped. We ARE talking about Rush here, right? This IS true… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 can they? sure. will they? I don't know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 It's going to be incredibly difficult at this point in their careers, but they took a quantum leap forward with CA over the dreadful S&A, so, sure, it's possible. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyLee Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Clockwork Angels is simply outstanding. The storyline, the playing, the sequence, the dynamics. It's got everything Rush. Can it be topped? This might be unpopular, but I can't see them outdoing it, and frankly, they should have a little fun on the next tour. And I hope they do. Less overdubbing and more "space". Kind of ironic how Alex wanted to get rid of the keyboards so he wouldn't have to "find a place". Now he fills every nook and cranny in the song. Let it breathe Al, let it breathe. Edited February 21, 2014 by KennyLee 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 CA is one of Rush's less worthy efforts imo. I hope they go back to writing great songs & leave all this wall of noise stuff behind them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatLightInYourEyes Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I think we're in agreement over some things. Instead of going bigger, they could try and go deeper. Sleek and sharp rather than heavy and blunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I think we're in agreement over some things. Instead of going bigger, they could try and go deeper. Sleek and sharp rather than heavy and blunt.I think you should write the initial draft (idea/story) and Neil can write the lyrics from your idea. Wouldn't be dull I bet.... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugen Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yes, they can do better songs than "The Anarchist", "Carnies" and "Wish them Well", "Seven Cities... etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkingBig Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Clockwork Angels is simply outstanding. The storyline, the playing, the sequence, the dynamics. It's got everything Rush. Can it be topped? This might be unpopular, but I can't see them outdoing it, and frankly, they should have a little fun on the next tour. NO -- just finish up with a greatest hits and EPICS Reimagined! tour and go out on top. Don't do another album. I want to remember them as having many peaks--2112MPCA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcm Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 calm down the f**king production please!! I don't need 50 layers of everything" This for sure would make the best album in this decade! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugen Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I want them to made a hemispheres #2 concept album as a testament to their older and most devoted fans. And go on tour to play their most obscure songs with no screens and big machines on stage and with their old costumes. No songs past the 90's and i will be happy... Then they could retire on a high note. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I want them to made a hemispheres #2 concept album as a testament to their older and most devoted fans. And go on tour to play their most obscure songs with no screens and big machines on stage and with their old costumes. No songs past the 90's and i will be happy... Then they could retire on a high note. but geddy can't even reach high notes anymore! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I think we're in agreement over some things. Instead of going bigger, they could try and go deeper. Sleek and sharp rather than heavy and blunt.I think you should write the initial draft (idea/story) and Neil can write the lyrics from your idea. Wouldn't be dull I bet.... :)This was meant as a compliment BTW, lest there be any confusion.... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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