Best (mass- Market) Rock Album in the last 20 years!

[LeCounts1099]

Spence, that's great news! I DIDN'T see them last... for the first time in many tours... 'cause I was SO disappointed in "Vapor Trails" (I think I recall you liked that one?)... (Again: last three cuts specifically/ only, I love too!)... I'll check out Mastodon!

"Far Cry" from the new one has a guitar riff that just goes right through you... and masterful/ enlightening lyrics! "Faithless" is my GFs favorite song now, & I see the beauty in it too-- there is NO song on this album less than great! Seriously!!


I'll be there this Summer for sure! Front row/ center if I have the $! I'm so proud of the Boys!

[spence]

Look now because tickets are already on sale for most shows.

I saw Rush 5 times during the Roll the Bones tour...Twice from front row

Vapor Trails was very good, R30 even better but the Snakes and Arrows tour last summer was really, really incredible. I just can't believe how they rocked it out and how LOUD it was. If memory serves me correct someone on the board here who lives nearby said it was the loudest show since the Allman Brothers, and they are known for being, well, louder than anyone.

As an aside, isn't Live at the Fillmore East one of the best live recordings like...ever?

I've taken my stepson to three shows now and am almost thinking of getting a few grass seats for my 4 year old and wife

-spence

[LeCounts1099]

Jealous beyond belief Spence: "Roll the Bones" was another great album of theirs! Saw them once that tour from the nosebleeds!

"R30?" Lost me?

"Live at the Fillmore East" as I've written here before is tied with 2 others for "greatest Live album ever" IMO! (Other two: "Jimi Hendrix & Band of Gypsies Live"... & "Jeff Beck Live w/ Jan Hammer Group")

Rush might be a little loud Live for a 4 yr. old Spence? Too... they are a very "adult"/ intellectual band! (Though I was in love with Yes' "Roundabout" & Skynyrds' "Free Bird" at an age not much more than that!

[spence]

After Vapor Trails, Rush did a 30th year anniversary tour where they played a compilation set from every album called R30.

I highly advise you to buy the special edition package that has DVD's from the show as well as the audio CD's...cause it's like really that good.

They do a 15 min opening medly of obscure stuff they didn't play in the show which is really cool. Not exactly the easiest transitions and they of course make it look easy.

I'd only let the 4 year old go if it was a grass seat where it's not that loud, and someone else could take him out mid concert

The last show on Roll the Bones I had front row center, literally...and these were bought at a Ticketmaster outlet. Can't do that any more

-spence

[LeCounts1099]

That's what I mean by I might not have the $ Spence (esp. after buying some BM Big Dannys recently... )


Time was you could get great seats from calling / waiting in line... now you must pay scalpers' prices if you want Front- row center!

I'm getting R30... as soon as I can buy a DVD Player (I've resisted so far... but now I finally have incentive!)

For those with little patience: go directly to these tracks from "Snakes & Arrows" first: "Far Cry," "Spindrift," "The Main Monkey Business (Instr.)" "Faithless," & "We Hold On" (the last maybe the best song on the album)...

ProfessorM I know your tastes: can't wait to hear your review of this album! Headphones recommended!

[tattoobob]

I never liked Rush after 2112, that said I have two words Led Zeppelin is the king of Classic Rock for me. Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Yes, Neil Young, J. Geils to name a few.

[spence]

Originally Posted by tattoobob

I never liked Rush after 2112

Maybe you like this instead?

-spence