I'm neutral , convince me :why should I love or hate Rush (the band)

[TZ]

Series. I know I've probably heard their music but nothing pops into my mind at the moment. Here's your chance DuStrange, Creek Dog..convince me!:) :hi:

[BeachBaby]

1. They're Canadians.

Answer enough right there! :P

[TZ]

2. Why do you hate Canada?

:rofl:

[BeachBaby]

7. HA! Bad girl.

I love, love, love the Canucks. Ergo, I love Rush. And Neil Pert ROCKS.

[madinmaryland]

3. I hate Rush and

the band of thugs that have hijacked this country.

:grr:

[TZ]

4. ....

I love that graphic. In the immortal words of Al Franken "Rush Limbaugh is a big fat idiot!":rofl:

[SPKrazy]

5. They are awesome

you should love them!



I do!

[LynneSin]

6. Because I flick boogers in the burgers for those who can't stand Rush

Worst case just fake it unless you like boogers in your burgers

[TZ]

8. Booger burgers?

Sounds positively yummy. What will you be serving me as a beverage Phlegm Ale?:P

[LynneSin]

9. And the men who hold high places Must be the ones to start....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7vnXGU6TJQ

This is why I love Rush. I must see this song live and in concert sometime in my lifetime. And Neil Peart is probably the best living drummer out there EVER and probably the second best rock drummer of all time (behind John Bonham).

BTW, I believe that is 2 members of Bare Naked Ladies with the band (the young good looking guy and the one with the thick glasses)

[unsavedtrash]

10. Neil Peart!

Best drummer on the planet!

[LynneSin]

11. Best LIVING drummer on the planet

All time he'd be #2 in my book behind John Bonham with Keith Moon right behind him at #3

[ghostsofgiants]

12. Their music is sterile and lacking in any sort of emotion or passion.

At least to my ears.

[bbernardini]

20. Read any of Neil Peart's books, and you'll discover...

...there's a lot more emotion and passion behind their songs than you might think.

[ghostsofgiants]

21. Maybe so, but it sure doesn't translate into their sound.

[Skittles]

13. 2112

YES INDEED!! :thumbsup:

[Miss Carly]

14. I'm partial to Permanent Waves

This song really ends up being an ear bug after I hear it on the radio......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uFGlwejW0s

carly

[TZ]

15. Thanks that was good..

I also notice a song I KNOW AND LIKE that I did not realize was Rush...Tom Sawyer.
I think I might be moving into the I like Rush camp..sorry Creek Dog, you snooze ya lose....

[Haole Girl]

16. I know you've heard this one...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yGGdW4-UYbY

"Limelight"

Living on a lighted stage
Approaches the unreal
For those who think and feel
In touch with some reality
Beyond the gilded cage

Cast in this unlikely role
Ill-equipped to act
With insufficient tact
One must put up barriers
To keep oneself intact

Living in the limelight
The universal dream
For those who wish to seem
Those who wish to be
Must put aside the alienation
Get on with the fascination
The real relation
The underlying theme

Living in a fish eye lens
Caught in the camera eye
I have no heart to lie
I can't pretend a stranger
Is a long-awaited friend

All the world's indeed a stage
And we are merely players
Performers and portrayers
Each another's audience
Outside the gilded cage

[SPKrazy]

18. one of my favorites

of theirs actually

[Generic Brad]

17. They are Rush, not Limbaugh

They are the true "Spirit of Radio".

[SPKrazy]

19. Is There Trouble In The Forest?

:shrug:

[CatholicEdHead]

22. Listen to the Counterparts album

all your questions will be answered.

[Dr. Strange]

23. I give you several exhibits:

The classic Tom Sawyer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7DFsBcVMDA
My favorite tune, Subdivisions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggVy7QsTsPw
An awesome instrumental, Malignant Narcissism: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmy9PQn9sW0

Also, their coolness pervades the culture
South Park: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrejJHPnVfk
Mystery Science Theater 3000: http://www.mst3kinfo.com/ward_e/listrush.html
And many more: http://www.2112.net/powerwindows/RushReferences.htm

And don't forget: MrCoffee and CreekDog suck ass, and they don't like Rush. You don't want to suck ass like them. Do you?

[TZ]

25. ....

"You don't want to suck ass like them. Do you?..." Now THERE's a loaded question.....:evilgrin:

BTW...I LOVE the song Tom Sawyer..did not realize that was Rush until this thread though.

[Dr. Strange]

27. OH. MY. GOD.

You didn't know that was Rush? I feel so betrayed.

Here's a Tom Sawyer remix that I like: Tom Sawyer remix.

[distantearlywarning]

29. My favorite song is Subdivisions also. n/t

[Dr. Strange]

33. Why did you go with your user name, then?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=7615739&mesg_id=7615901

:)

[Iggo]

24. They're a seminal band...

....for a lot of us who went to high school in the mid to late 70's. I thought they were totally huge, but I've noticed a lot of "overrated" talk lately.

First song of theirs I heard was Working Man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcxRHqTe5c8&feature=related

No frills guit rock, if you like that kinda thing. They got progged out later, but this was the Rush I loved.

[enigmatic]

26. Alex Lifeson on Trailer Park Boys

Classic TV:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FQMNCMuELGA

http://youtube.com/watch?v=fOuWWXXLfjQ

http://youtube.com/watch?v=r6gFsUUJBTE

[Dr. Strange]

31. Oh man.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[datasuspect]

28. you should hate them just to be on the safe side.

[distantearlywarning]

30. Despite what seems to be a common belief at DU about Rush's libertarian ideals

many of their lyrics contain very progressive themes.

Case in point, from Snakes & Arrows, "The Larger Bowl":

http://www.dance-lyrics.com/songs/the_larger_bowl_31983.htm

And from Grace Under Pressure, "Between the Wheels", a song which was written in the early 80's but seems like it's about America in 2008.

http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/r/rush/between_the_wheels.html

[grannylib]

32. I'm neutral; love the music, hate Geddy Lee's voice. I've seen them

in concert and, like I said, the music is great; they're all good musicians and they put on a good show, but holy shit, guys...hire a singer. Seriously.

[mitchum]

34. Too many notes and not enough song, the singer sounds like a eunuch...

and they think that Ayn Rand is a heavy thinker

What is there to like?