26CornerBlitz Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Thats not bad ! Then just get outta here. With your Big Black Cow Well done 26 . Thanks 3rdand12 So Outrageous. Edited August 26, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz
xsoldier54 Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 This thread reminds me of a question I heard asked on an Army promotion board. The board member asked the soldier to tell him about Beirut. Beirut? he replied. Well I think he was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. True story.
3rdand12 Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) No band in history has tried harder to not suck than Steely Dan. They cornered the market on not sucking. Anti suck ??That Les Claypool is really odd. But he is very very talented. I cant listen to it anymore though. Just like Rush. the other Rush. firestarter Rush oxycondoneing Rush . who the hell calls themselves Rush anyways. Might as well Name a Boy Sue This thread reminds me of a question I heard asked on an Army promotion board. The board member asked the soldier to tell him about Beirut. Beirut? he replied. Well I think he was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. True story. LoL that is Good !! Ps it wasnt Leodis was it ? Edited August 26, 2014 by 3rdand12
BillsFanNC Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 No band in history has tried harder to not suck than Steely Dan. They cornered the market on not sucking. For the record I don't actually believe that either band sucks, just kind of boring/uninspiring IMO. However, since wawrow and dean get to toss out their obligatory "Rush sucks" in the Rush thread that arises every six months or so, and we don't typically get Steely Dan or Replacements threads, I used this opportunity to respond in kind.
DC Tom Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 The obnoxious shrieking of Geddy Lee's "voice" makes Rush unlistenable. They should put that poor animal out of his misery. There are other reasons to hate them, of course. IMO---that does without saying. I used to think so, too - Lee's tenor/falsetto was just grating, "Fly By Night" was awful, and "Tom Sawyer" was overplayed crap. Then I picked up their greatest hits at one of Amazon's MP3 sales. Then I realized they had a lot more songs I liked than I realized. Then I bought "2112." Then I realized they're some really, REALLY great professional musicians. And realized that I didn't hate Rush. But I still truly hate "Fly By Night," song and album. Not as much as Tom Petty, but still, quite a bit...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 :blink: :blink: :blink: Someone want to translate this newbie's post for an old guy? +1 in
Gugny Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 I used to think so, too - Lee's tenor/falsetto was just grating, "Fly By Night" was awful, and "Tom Sawyer" was overplayed crap. Then I picked up their greatest hits at one of Amazon's MP3 sales. Then I realized they had a lot more songs I liked than I realized. Then I bought "2112." Then I realized they're some really, REALLY great professional musicians. And realized that I didn't hate Rush. But I still truly hate "Fly By Night," song and album. Not as much as Tom Petty, but still, quite a bit... If you criticize Fly By Night and laud 2112, then you haven't listened to both albums. They are both concept albums. They both run the gamut, as far as in your face rock and ballads. Geddy Lee's voice is the same in each album. It was not falsetto, by the way. Not even close. The two albums were released within 14 months of each other. It's not like it was a Zeppelin II to Zeppelin III separation. They styles, guitar playing, singing, concept, drums and production were nearly identical. It's practically impossible to like one and not the other.
Cugalabanza Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 If you criticize Fly By Night and laud 2112, then you haven't listened to both albums. They are both concept albums. They both run the gamut, as far as in your face rock and ballads. Geddy Lee's voice is the same in each album. It was not falsetto, by the way. Not even close. The two albums were released within 14 months of each other. It's not like it was a Zeppelin II to Zeppelin III separation. They styles, guitar playing, singing, concept, drums and production were nearly identical. It's practically impossible to like one and not the other. Except 2112 is a much much better album.
Gugny Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Except 2112 is a much much better album. 2112 is my favorite Rush album. I'm not sure I'd agree with "much, much better," but I do like it more. My point to Tom was that 2112 was not a separation from Fly By Night as far as style, singing dynamics, etc. So it doesn't make sense for one to think that Fly By Night sucks, but that 2112 is awesome. It's kind of like saying you like one Phish song, but dislike another Phish song.
Cugalabanza Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 2112 is my favorite Rush album. I'm not sure I'd agree with "much, much better," but I do like it more. My point to Tom was that 2112 was not a separation from Fly By Night as far as style, singing dynamics, etc. So it doesn't make sense for one to think that Fly By Night sucks, but that 2112 is awesome. It's kind of like saying you like one Phish song, but dislike another Phish song. Phish has "songs?" I thought they just sort of had one song that never ends.
DC Tom Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 2112 is my favorite Rush album. I'm not sure I'd agree with "much, much better," but I do like it more. My point to Tom was that 2112 was not a separation from Fly By Night as far as style, singing dynamics, etc. So it doesn't make sense for one to think that Fly By Night sucks, but that 2112 is awesome. It's kind of like saying you like one Phish song, but dislike another Phish song. It's separation enough that Fly By Night sucks, and 2112 is awesome.
Gugny Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 It's separation enough that Fly By Night sucks, and 2112 is awesome. Dog, stop hacking Tom's account.
Azalin Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Then I bought "2112." Then I realized they're some really, REALLY great professional musicians. And realized that I didn't hate Rush. they were touring that album when I first saw them live in Rochester, opening for Blue Oyster Cult. they played the entire side 1 from 2112. it absolutely destroyed. for my taste, 2112 is the best thing they've ever done. If you criticize Fly By Night and laud 2112, then you haven't listened to both albums. They are both concept albums. They both run the gamut, as far as in your face rock and ballads. Geddy Lee's voice is the same in each album. It was not falsetto, by the way. Not even close. The two albums were released within 14 months of each other. It's not like it was a Zeppelin II to Zeppelin III separation. They styles, guitar playing, singing, concept, drums and production were nearly identical. are you sure you're not getting 'Fly By Night' and 'Caress of Steel' mixed up? FBN was their first album with Peart on the drums, and they won a Juno (basically a Canadian grammy) for it. COS had the whole 'fountain of lamneth' and 'the necromancer' on it, and was much more a concept album than was FBN. Except 2112 is a much much better album. this 100%. Edited August 27, 2014 by Azalin
Gugny Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 they were touring that album when I first saw them live in Rochester, opening for Blue Oyster Cult. they played the entire side 1 from 2112. it absolutely destroyed. for my taste, 2112 is the best thing they've ever done. are you sure you're not getting 'Fly By Night' and 'Caress of Steel' mixed up? FBN was their first album with Peart on the drums, and they won a Juno (basically a Canadian grammy) for it. COS had the whole 'fountain of lamneth' and 'the necromancer' on it, and was much more a concept album than was FBN. this 100%. No, definitely not confusing COS with FBN. You are correct, that it's not as much of a concept album as 2112, but musically/stylistically it is very close. 2112, FBN, COS ... my favorite 3 Rush albums in order.
devldog131 Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I just became violently ill..... Mission accomplished
Thunderstealer Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 are you sure you're not getting 'Fly By Night' and 'Caress of Steel' mixed up? FBN was their first album with Peart on the drums, and they won a Juno (basically a Canadian grammy) for it. COS had the whole 'fountain of lamneth' and 'the necromancer' on it, and was much more a concept album than was FBN. Fly By Night was their first attempt at story/concept album with By-tor and the Snow dog--at under nine minutes it's a short story to be sure, but there's four parts to it.lol.
Captain Caveman Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 No, Primus sucks. primus pact - next time they play here we're gonna summon 13 year old us and go. (i guess i just assume 13 year old you would also like that.)
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 primus pact - next time they play here we're gonna summon 13 year old us and go. (i guess i just assume 13 year old you would also like that.) You're not wrong, dude.
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