Rush Kicks Live's Ass, It's a Far Cry better than The River Options

[Grandpa Grizz]

You guys know I love LiVE, but let's be honest. SFBM does not rock. Never did, never will.

But Rush still rocks, after 33 years in the business!

Listen to their new single at http://www.rush.com and let me know what you think.



The new album, Snakes and Arrows, comes out on May 1 to be followed by a 48-city tour of North America, Europe and South America. The album has 13 tracks, three of which are instrumental and a ten minute track as well. This album may prove to be the long-awaited masterpiece that Rush has not quite created for a very long time. Fans everywhere are cross-eyed with anticipation.



If you guys are yearning for some profound rock, like the kind LiVE used to give us, you just might find it with Rush.

[Grandpa Grizz]

I might add that probably the main thing about both LiVE and Rush that seals my devotion is their sincerity and dedication to their message which, though presented quite differently, is really the same: balance between mind and heart. Thought and love.

The two bands share many fans. I know tons of Rush fans who love LiVE, and we go see them every chance we get. Rush themselves are known to be fans. I think that LiVE is really the only band I've seen discussed on Rush boards that have never been criticized for anything, and band-bashing is a favourite pasttime there. Especially Dream Theater and U2 lol. In fact, SFBM was more well-received in the Rush community than in the Live community.

I hope some of you will take this opportunity to see Rush in concert. They put on the greatest show with all the bells and whistles, a two-set three-hour extravaganza that explores over thirty songs from their entire catalogue. Both Rush In Rio DVD and R30 DVD exhibit their monumental offering.

Yeah, they're old men by now. But they still rock. And they love their fans more than ever, and we love them. Always somehow below the radar, they are one of the most successful rock acts ever. They are the only band to surpass three decades with the same members, and one of three bands that has all gold and platinum albums. That's right. Every one of their albums is gold or better. They have sold 40 millions records worldwide. When I went to RushCon in Toronto in 2005, we visited their management company, Anthem Records. All the rooms and hallways are coated with awards.

Anyway, I love this new portrait of them. They look like they're posing for Mount Rushmore. And the fact that there is no attempt to mask their age is wonderful. Because they are mature, yet they still manage to speak to all people who will listen. The shows nowadays are like Dead Shows used to be. People bring their kids, kids bring their parents, and Grandma is often along for the ride.



This post has been edited by Grandpa Grizz: Mar 18 2007, 7:13 pm