LedRush Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I don't know if this belongs here or in music of the spheres, but with all this talk of ranking Rush albums I have been thinking of ranking Rush's albums with my other favorite band, Led Zeppelin. Here's my first stab at it: Houses of the HolyCaress of SteelHemispheres2112Led Zeppelin IVMoving PicturesLed Zeppelin ILed Zeppelin IIPermanent WavesPhysical GraffitiA Farewell to KingsLed Zeppelin IIIPresenceClockwork AngelsIn Through the Out DoorFly By NightTest For EchoVapor Trails (Remix)Roll The BonesCoda (remastered)Grace Under PressureSignalsRushPrestoHold Your FirePower WindowsSnakes and ArrowsCounterparts Some things I noticed:I seem to like the proggy elements of LZ and Rush, but appreciate the harder LZ more than the same in Rush.When ranking just Rush albums, I had Clockwork Angels higher. I just couldn't imagine putting CA higher than any of LZ's first 6 albums, and even Presence edged it out.Like with most bands, the best stuff comes early in the career, even if most bands not named LZ need a couple of albums to hit their stride.I saw LZ4 and MP to be basically the same type of albums...classics with hit after hit. The Camera Eye is amazing and falls out of that narrative, but Vital Signs and Witch Hunt are weaker than any song on LZ4, hence the rating. I saw AFTK and Physical Graffitti to be about the same, but PG got the nod (unfairly) because it has more music to pull from, and therefore had more master class songs on it. Anyway, I'm not really saying anything...just killing time before going to get medicine for my kid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 how about rush's first 8 vs sabbath's first 8 vs zep's 8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 This is an interesting thread and probably belongs in this sub-forum. I need to revisit LZ I haven't actively listened in decades, I might take a stab at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 It may be interesting to see people rank Rush albums against their favorite bands. Let's see Segue compare 2112 to something Toto did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I have all of these albums but would really have to think about it for a while. I can honestly say however that I haven't listened to any of my LZ albums in many many years. I remember them well obviously because I listened to them over and over back in the day (save for ITTOD :sigh: ).... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I have no interest in Black Sabbath but might compare Queensryche to Rush...although it will probably be a beat down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Comparing Yes and Rush for me would be easier. I could only fairly do the pre 80's stuff however to be fair. Both bands best stuff anyway... :codger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx_rush Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I do like the fact that your #1 Zeppelin Album is Houses of the Holy However, Led Zeppelin II is my 2nd favorite Zeppelin album I dont know how I could compare, I agree with Narp, I would do it with Yes and Rush albums, but Zeppelin and Rush its harder to decifer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 It may be interesting to see people rank Rush albums against their favorite bands. Let's see Segue compare 2112 to something Toto did. I'd like to see him compare Hemispheres with anything Toto did. Or, better yet, Bruce Springsteen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I don't know if this belongs here or in music of the spheres, but with all this talk of ranking Rush albums I have been thinking of ranking Rush's albums with my other favorite band, Led Zeppelin. Here's my first stab at it: Houses of the HolyCaress of SteelHemispheres2112Led Zeppelin IVMoving PicturesLed Zeppelin ILed Zeppelin IIPermanent WavesPhysical GraffitiA Farewell to KingsLed Zeppelin IIIPresenceClockwork AngelsIn Through the Out DoorFly By NightTest For EchoVapor Trails (Remix)Roll The BonesCoda (remastered)Grace Under PressureSignalsRushPrestoHold Your FirePower WindowsSnakes and ArrowsCounterparts Some things I noticed:I seem to like the proggy elements of LZ and Rush, but appreciate the harder LZ more than the same in Rush.When ranking just Rush albums, I had Clockwork Angels higher. I just couldn't imagine putting CA higher than any of LZ's first 6 albums, and even Presence edged it out.Like with most bands, the best stuff comes early in the career, even if most bands not named LZ need a couple of albums to hit their stride.I saw LZ4 and MP to be basically the same type of albums...classics with hit after hit. The Camera Eye is amazing and falls out of that narrative, but Vital Signs and Witch Hunt are weaker than any song on LZ4, hence the rating. I saw AFTK and Physical Graffitti to be about the same, but PG got the nod (unfairly) because it has more music to pull from, and therefore had more master class songs on it. Anyway, I'm not really saying anything...just killing time before going to get medicine for my kid.BowlCity will love this list.... :rfl: :dweez: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 how about rush's first 8 vs sabbath's first 8 vs zep's 8? Sabbath wins 5-3; Black Scorers the first 5:Black SabbathParanoidMaster of RealityVol 4Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) I have no interest in Black Sabbath but might compare Queensryche to Rush...although it will probably be a beat down. First 3 Ryche albums are absolute masterpieces, then IMO just empty wilderness Edited March 3, 2015 by geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 It'd be extremely Hard to compare Rush with anything i like i have a wide rage of taste. Again closest would be Yes Oh and Segue WILL tell you that Lacuna Coil is better then Rush in every way. For real they're a snooze-fest. lol. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I have no interest in Black Sabbath but might compare Queensryche to Rush...although it will probably be a beat down. First 3 Ryche albums are absolute masterpieces, then IMO just empty wildernessAfter Operation Mindcrime Rush would run off with it all most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I have no interest in Black Sabbath but might compare Queensryche to Rush...although it will probably be a beat down. First 3 Ryche albums are absolute masterpieces, then IMO just empty wildernessAfter Operation Mindcrime Rush would run off with it all most likely. Not just Rush, I'm afraid.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 This all sets my head to spinning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Two of my all-time favorites so I'll take a stab, not including live albums though ESL ATWAS, TSRTS and HTWWW are works of art in their own right (despite ESL's production). HemispheresPhysical GraffitiIVPermanent WavesMoving PicturesHouses of the HolyIIA Farewell to Kings2112IIIVapor Trails (remix or original)PresenceCaress of SteelCodaIn Through the Out DoorSignalsGrace Under PressureSnakes and ArrowsIFly By NightRush (Rush and FBN ranked so low only because I prefer their best stuff on ATWAS)Test for EchoClockwork Angels Don't care for Power Windows through Counterparts apart from a song here and there so can't really rank them. Edited March 3, 2015 by Rutlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I don't know if this belongs here or in music of the spheres, but with all this talk of ranking Rush albums I have been thinking of ranking Rush's albums with my other favorite band, Led Zeppelin. Here's my first stab at it: Houses of the HolyCaress of SteelHemispheres2112Led Zeppelin IVMoving PicturesLed Zeppelin ILed Zeppelin IIPermanent WavesPhysical GraffitiA Farewell to KingsLed Zeppelin IIIPresenceClockwork AngelsIn Through the Out DoorFly By NightTest For EchoVapor Trails (Remix)Roll The BonesCoda (remastered)Grace Under PressureSignalsRushPrestoHold Your FirePower WindowsSnakes and ArrowsCounterparts Some things I noticed:I seem to like the proggy elements of LZ and Rush, but appreciate the harder LZ more than the same in Rush.When ranking just Rush albums, I had Clockwork Angels higher. I just couldn't imagine putting CA higher than any of LZ's first 6 albums, and even Presence edged it out.Like with most bands, the best stuff comes early in the career, even if most bands not named LZ need a couple of albums to hit their stride.I saw LZ4 and MP to be basically the same type of albums...classics with hit after hit. The Camera Eye is amazing and falls out of that narrative, but Vital Signs and Witch Hunt are weaker than any song on LZ4, hence the rating. I saw AFTK and Physical Graffitti to be about the same, but PG got the nod (unfairly) because it has more music to pull from, and therefore had more master class songs on it. Anyway, I'm not really saying anything...just killing time before going to get medicine for my kid.BowlCity will love this list.... :rfl: :dweez: No real surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Houses Of The Holy is Zeppelin's best album. BY FAR. Their most varied and skillfully written album. Straight hard rock (TSRTS, Dancing Days), elements of prog (No Quarter), perfect blend of acoustic and electric (Rain Song, OTHAFA), and some good old fashioned funk (The Ocean, The Crunge, D'yer Maker). Perfect album from start to finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) CounterpartsGrace Under PressureHemispheresHouses Of The HolySignalsMoving PicturesClockwork AngelsLed Zeppelin IIPower WindowsPresencePermanent WavesLed Zeppelin IVSnakes And Arrows2112Vapor TrailsLed Zeppelin IIIPhysical GraffitiTest For EchoLed Zeppelin IA Farewell To KingsHold Your FireIn Through The Out DoorFly By NightCaress Of SteelRoll The BonesPrestoRushCoda Edited March 3, 2015 by BowlCity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 The Rebel Base may be the best Led Zeppelin album, but my favorite all time Led Zeppelin song goes to this one :haz: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 The Rebel Base may be the best Led Zeppelin album, but my favorite all time Led Zeppelin song goes to this one :haz: http://youtu.be/p6S9oqJRclo Man I love that song. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 The Rebel Base may be the best Led Zeppelin album, but my favorite all time Led Zeppelin song goes to this one :haz: http://youtu.be/p6S9oqJRclo Man I love that song. Yeah, Thats good sh**!! :haz: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 CounterpartsGrace Under PressureHemispheresHouses Of The HolySignalsMoving PicturesClockwork AngelsLed Zeppelin IIPower WindowsPresencePermanent WavesLed Zeppelin IVSnakes And Arrows2112Vapor TrailsLed Zeppelin IIIPhysical GraffitiTest For EchoLed Zeppelin IA Farewell To KingsHold Your FireIn Through The Out DoorFly By NightCaress Of SteelRoll The BonesPrestoRushCoda Is that the original Coda or the one with Baby Come On Home, Traveling Riverside Blues, White Summer/Black Mountain Side and Hey Hey What Can I Do? I think those last 4 songs are good enough to make the album better than several Rush albums, especially when you add in Bonzo's Montreux, Wearing and Tearing, Darlene, I Can't Quite You Baby and Poor Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) CounterpartsGrace Under PressureHemispheresHouses Of The HolySignalsMoving PicturesClockwork AngelsLed Zeppelin IIPower WindowsPresencePermanent WavesLed Zeppelin IVSnakes And Arrows2112Vapor TrailsLed Zeppelin IIIPhysical GraffitiTest For EchoLed Zeppelin IA Farewell To KingsHold Your FireIn Through The Out DoorFly By NightCaress Of SteelRoll The BonesPrestoRushCoda Is that the original Coda or the one with Baby Come On Home, Traveling Riverside Blues, White Summer/Black Mountain Side and Hey Hey What Can I Do? I think those last 4 songs are good enough to make the album better than several Rush albums, especially when you add in Bonzo's Montreux, Wearing and Tearing, Darlene, I Can't Quite You Baby and Poor Tom. Original Coda. The other version would probably move it up past Fly By Night. The version of I Can't Quit You Baby on Coda is one of its lowlights for me, really. I always found it inferior to the version on Led Zeppelin I. Edited March 3, 2015 by BowlCity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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