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IronBar · 03-09-2005, 03:49 PM

The thread about bands that stayed around too long really got me thinking about my fav. band of all time.

Rush is without a doubt one of the best progressive / hard rock bands of all time, and I think Neil peart is without questions THE best drummer ever. However, after seeing them in concert last Summer I have to think that maybe it's time to retire.

Perhaps it was just the fact that they had a long tour, but Geddy's voice just wasn't what it used to be. All the guys are pushing 50. Can't say as I really enjoyed their latest album of cover songs from their childhood, but I did think that Vapor Trails was their best album of the last 10 years.

I don't know. I guess we'll just have to see what comes next.

JerseyDevil65 · 03-09-2005, 07:00 PM

Never a big Rush fan, although I absolutely love the Overture from 2112, the whole side 1 of the album.

IronBar · 03-09-2005, 07:32 PM

Oh yeah JD. If you like that then I'd urge you to check out the song Earthshine from their Vapor Trails album. Every time I hear the opening guitar riff from that song, it instantly charges me up!

Mr. D · 03-10-2005, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil65

Never a big Rush fan, although I absolutely love the Overture from 2112, the whole side 1 of the album.

You bet. The problem is I just read last month they have about 12 albums that I've never heard of!

Fishin Phil · 03-10-2005, 08:10 AM

Loved all their early stuff, and agree that they should hang it up.

vernonator · 03-10-2005, 10:24 AM

I agree that Vapor Trails was their best album in years...but as for hanging it up I disagree. I saw them when they were here (Ames IA) about 2 yrs ago now - at the start of their current touring binge and they were spectacular...everyone who went could not believe how good they sounded for a bunch of old farts......maybe they just needed to tone down the length of this tour.....

IronBar · 03-10-2005, 11:51 AM

I truly think the only thing that was lacking was Geddy's vocals. Otherwise the band was as tight as ever. Alex's guitar playing was flawless, Neil is still best skins basher ever, and Geddy can still fly his bass like a Navy fighter pilot.

I WAS a tad disappointed in the fact that Geddy played his Fender all night. I was really looking forward to seeing and hearing the Ricky. I AM at least glad he gave up that weak-ass Steinberger L2 bass. Those things just look silly.

lucasbuck · 03-10-2005, 03:33 PM

I'm sad to hear Geddy's voice was sub par. I hope it's not in decline. I haven't seen them for a few years but I've seen them at least a half a dozen times and they've been amazing every show. Permanent Waves is still one of my all time favorite albums

vernonator · 03-11-2005, 05:54 AM

I wonder if he was just getting tired at the end of the tour...in Ames he sounded great. I have seen hundreds of concerts and Rush rates right there in the top 5 for quality - both in the show and in just how spectacular they sound live. My only disappointment in them is that their the last 5 - 6 albums (not including Vapor Trails) have been pretty weak. I'm glad they didn't pack it up after all of Neil's personal problems of the last 5 yrs....In my book they got back what the seemed to be missing for a while there....

BTW The 2112 tour was my first concert.....damn I STILL love that album...guess I need to queue that up right now!!!!!!!

Emmo · 03-11-2005, 02:56 PM

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03-09-2005, 03:49 PM	#1
IronBar Banned Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Like the Bird of Paradise, I've flown up your nose. Posts: 1,795	Rush The thread about bands that stayed around too long really got me thinking about my fav. band of all time. Rush is without a doubt one of the best progressive / hard rock bands of all time, and I think Neil peart is without questions THE best drummer ever. However, after seeing them in concert last Summer I have to think that maybe it's time to retire. Perhaps it was just the fact that they had a long tour, but Geddy's voice just wasn't what it used to be. All the guys are pushing 50. Can't say as I really enjoyed their latest album of cover songs from their childhood, but I did think that Vapor Trails was their best album of the last 10 years. I don't know. I guess we'll just have to see what comes next.

03-10-2005, 08:10 AM	#5
Fishin Phil Herf God Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Machesney Park, IL USA Posts: 17,425	Loved all their early stuff, and agree that they should hang it up. __________________ The only thing better than fishing, is smoking a cigar while fishing.

03-10-2005, 10:24 AM	#6
vernonator Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Is this Heaven? No it's Iowa Posts: 5,291	I agree that Vapor Trails was their best album in years...but as for hanging it up I disagree. I saw them when they were here (Ames IA) about 2 yrs ago now - at the start of their current touring binge and they were spectacular...everyone who went could not believe how good they sounded for a bunch of old farts......maybe they just needed to tone down the length of this tour..... __________________ We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile

03-10-2005, 03:33 PM	#8
lucasbuck Herf Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Trinity Posts: 5,307	I'm sad to hear Geddy's voice was sub par. I hope it's not in decline. I haven't seen them for a few years but I've seen them at least a half a dozen times and they've been amazing every show. Permanent Waves is still one of my all time favorite albums __________________ They tell you cigars take three years off your life. What three years? Eighty-six to eighty-nine? Who needs 'em! Give me the cigars! -Eric Bogosian (Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll)

03-11-2005, 05:54 AM	#9
vernonator Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Is this Heaven? No it's Iowa Posts: 5,291	I wonder if he was just getting tired at the end of the tour...in Ames he sounded great. I have seen hundreds of concerts and Rush rates right there in the top 5 for quality - both in the show and in just how spectacular they sound live. My only disappointment in them is that their the last 5 - 6 albums (not including Vapor Trails) have been pretty weak. I'm glad they didn't pack it up after all of Neil's personal problems of the last 5 yrs....In my book they got back what the seemed to be missing for a while there.... BTW The 2112 tour was my first concert.....damn I STILL love that album...guess I need to queue that up right now!!!!!!! __________________ We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile

03-09-2005, 07:00 PM	#2
JerseyDevil65 Rangers Superfan Herf Meister Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,101	Never a big Rush fan, although I absolutely love the Overture from 2112, the whole side 1 of the album.

03-09-2005, 07:32 PM	#3
IronBar Banned Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Like the Bird of Paradise, I've flown up your nose. Posts: 1,795	Oh yeah JD. If you like that then I'd urge you to check out the song Earthshine from their Vapor Trails album. Every time I hear the opening guitar riff from that song, it instantly charges me up!

03-10-2005, 11:51 AM	#7
IronBar Banned Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Like the Bird of Paradise, I've flown up your nose. Posts: 1,795	I truly think the only thing that was lacking was Geddy's vocals. Otherwise the band was as tight as ever. Alex's guitar playing was flawless, Neil is still best skins basher ever, and Geddy can still fly his bass like a Navy fighter pilot. I WAS a tad disappointed in the fact that Geddy played his Fender all night. I was really looking forward to seeing and hearing the Ricky. I AM at least glad he gave up that weak-ass Steinberger L2 bass. Those things just look silly.

03-11-2005, 02:56 PM	#10
Emmo Club Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: What I ask myself every mornin Posts: 1,841	Is there a pass in here some where? __________________ Q. Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly believes in them and has actually seen them on at least two occasions. What are they? A. Charley Weaver: His feet..