laughedatbytime Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 The lyrics to Snakes and Arrows were written by an angry, bitter, self-important old man. Haha... All a matter of perception, really.Perception? Indeed... "...written by an angry, bitter, self-important old man."? Absolutely (except for the "old" part)Replace old with bigoted, then. It certainly doesn't make it any LESS accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Here's one to get me killed:I hate Limelight. It ruins MP for me. If I hear it on the radio I turn it off. I hate the riff, the solo is really lame but trying to sound grandiose, the changing time signatures don't find a groove. And although I admire the sentiment of the lyrics, they come across as whiney to me. When I was getting into Rush I heard great songs like Xanadu and The Trees, then got into some of the poppy GuP-Presto stuff, and then heard Limelight and thought "what is this shit? And it's one of their most popular songs??" I don't get it and my mind can't be changed. That’s easily the most unpopular Rush opinion on here I’ve heard in a long time, especially about the solo. Respect for swimming directly against the flow of traffic, but I cannot agree on a single count. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Here's one to get me killed:I hate Limelight. It ruins MP for me. If I hear it on the radio I turn it off. I hate the riff, the solo is really lame but trying to sound grandiose, the changing time signatures don't find a groove. And although I admire the sentiment of the lyrics, they come across as whiney to me. When I was getting into Rush I heard great songs like Xanadu and The Trees, then got into some of the poppy GuP-Presto stuff, and then heard Limelight and thought "what is this shit? And it's one of their most popular songs??" I don't get it and my mind can't be changed. That’s easily the most unpopular Rush opinion on here I’ve heard in a long time, especially about the solo. Respect for swimming directly against the flow of traffic, but I cannot agree on a single count. I know...it's such a great song...then again I really don't like Stick It Out and it's a favourite of many fans 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Here's one to get me killed:I hate Limelight. It ruins MP for me. If I hear it on the radio I turn it off. I hate the riff, the solo is really lame but trying to sound grandiose, the changing time signatures don't find a groove. And although I admire the sentiment of the lyrics, they come across as whiney to me. When I was getting into Rush I heard great songs like Xanadu and The Trees, then got into some of the poppy GuP-Presto stuff, and then heard Limelight and thought "what is this shit? And it's one of their most popular songs??" I don't get it and my mind can't be changed. Roll the bones.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tks95747 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I think Clockwork Angels is better than Signals, 2112, Power Windows, Fly By Night and possibly Caress Of Steel. :LMAO: :whip: I take this the f**k back I still really like CA now but....I really was not write with this LMAO Hence my revisiting this great bands work from start to finish!All is forgiven and you are restored to your rightful place as a true disciple :guitar: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 The singing on any live recording (or live in general) post Rush in Rio of YYZ makes me hate those fans and that instrumental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tks95747 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Here's one to get me killed:I hate Limelight. It ruins MP for me. If I hear it on the radio I turn it off. I hate the riff, the solo is really lame but trying to sound grandiose, the changing time signatures don't find a groove. And although I admire the sentiment of the lyrics, they come across as whiney to me.When I was getting into Rush I heard great songs like Xanadu and The Trees, then got into some of the poppy GuP-Presto stuff, and then heard Limelight and thought "what is this shit? And it's one of their most popular songs??" I don't get it and my mind can't be changed.You, sir, are not alone in this. Limelight, New World Man and Dreamline, as examples. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I can't stand New World Man... I don't think many will like what I write about Signals....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanent-Rush Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 70's Rush is the worst Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 70's Rush is the worst RushIt iiiis pretty bad, objectively. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanent-Rush Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 70's Rush is the worst RushIt iiiis pretty bad, objectively. Oh hi Tog, long time no see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tks95747 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 70's Rush is the worst RushI needed a good laugh after a hard day's work :laughing guy: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tks95747 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I can't stand New World Man... I don't think many will like what I write about Signals.......NWM is just unpalatable.... I don't know what they were even thinking. Hadn't they stopped smoking pot by the time they wrote this? :rfl: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Lent's sis Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I hate Limelight. It ruins MP for me. If I hear it on the radio I turn it off. I hate the riff, the solo is really lame but trying to sound grandiose, the changing time signatures don't find a groove. And although I admire the sentiment of the lyrics, they come across as whiney to me. Considering all the songs on the album, I have to admit that it is underwhelming. It hardly ruins the album for me, though. And, regarding the lyrics, I don't find it whiny, but rather a deft explanation to the fan why their enthusiasm cannot be reciprocated. I makes complete sense to me and has actually informed my current attitude that meets & greets and autographs are just silly (t'each their own, tho'). The lyrics, by the way, are reminiscent of ELP's "Still... Your Turn Me On". Greg Lake's take is a bit more gracious, I admit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 70's Rush is the worst RushIt iiiis pretty bad, objectively. How? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Here's one to get me killed:I hate Limelight. It ruins MP for me. If I hear it on the radio I turn it off. I hate the riff, the solo is really lame but trying to sound grandiose, the changing time signatures don't find a groove. And although I admire the sentiment of the lyrics, they come across as whiney to me.When I was getting into Rush I heard great songs like Xanadu and The Trees, then got into some of the poppy GuP-Presto stuff, and then heard Limelight and thought "what is this shit? And it's one of their most popular songs??" I don't get it and my mind can't be changed. That’s easily the most unpopular Rush opinion on here I’ve heard in a long time, especially about the solo. Respect for swimming directly against the flow of traffic, but I cannot agree on a single count.There's hope for our friend Malfor. I didn't used to like Limelight, and would skip it when listening to MP. I appreciate it more now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 70's Rush is the worst RushIt iiiis pretty bad, objectively. How?I'll confess that I find much of the beloved epic-era sophomoric, pretentious, and overindulgent. It's very self-aware... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tks95747 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) Vapor Trails is a masterpiece, and Earthshine is a better song than Hemispheres.Pole in the water :LMAO: Edited November 9, 2018 by tks95747 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tks95747 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 70's Rush is the worst RushIt iiiis pretty bad, objectively. How?I'll confess that I find much of the beloved epic-era sophomoric, pretentious, and overindulgent. It's very self-aware... But for this "Sophmoric, pretentious, and overindulgent..beloved epic-era...", you would not be enjoying the best music to ever grace this planet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Here's one to get me killed:I hate Limelight. It ruins MP for me. If I hear it on the radio I turn it off. I hate the riff, the solo is really lame but trying to sound grandiose, the changing time signatures don't find a groove. And although I admire the sentiment of the lyrics, they come across as whiney to me.When I was getting into Rush I heard great songs like Xanadu and The Trees, then got into some of the poppy GuP-Presto stuff, and then heard Limelight and thought "what is this shit? And it's one of their most popular songs??" I don't get it and my mind can't be changed. I don't mind the lyrics as much it's the music that doesn't do it for me. I think it's one of the most boring songs they've done. Even the solo. Sounds very thin to me too. Not a lot of sonic depth there either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Here's one to get me killed:I hate Limelight. It ruins MP for me. If I hear it on the radio I turn it off. I hate the riff, the solo is really lame but trying to sound grandiose, the changing time signatures don't find a groove. And although I admire the sentiment of the lyrics, they come across as whiney to me.When I was getting into Rush I heard great songs like Xanadu and The Trees, then got into some of the poppy GuP-Presto stuff, and then heard Limelight and thought "what is this shit? And it's one of their most popular songs??" I don't get it and my mind can't be changed.You, sir, are not alone in this. Limelight, New World Man and Dreamline, as examples. I love New World Man and Dreamline because I find them interesting lyrically and musically. Limelight not so much. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Vapor Trails is a masterpiece, and Earthshine is a better song than Hemispheres.Pole in the water :LMAO: I'd rescue VT before Hemispheres if my house was on fire.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 i would have been JUST FINE had rush stopped after Presto. Nothing after comes even remotely close to that 1980-89 period for me. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanent-Rush Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Vapor Trails is a masterpiece, and Earthshine is a better song than Hemispheres.Pole in the water :LMAO: I'd rescue VT before Hemispheres if my house was on fire.... I honestly would go for my R.E.M. albums/merch instead and not rescue any of my :rush: Sorry not sorry folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 If my house is on fire......I grab all my tom Waits. everything else burns. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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