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.

[Senghe]

Yeah, they're old men by now.

Funnily enough, a similar subject came up on the Ours board about age of fans and how it shouldn't affect what music you listen to as the important thing is how the music affects you. Look how many records bands full of 'oldies' like the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd still sell and they can still sell out a stadium tour in hours. They aren't my cup of tea, but they have a HUGE and loyal fanbase out there of all ages. I've seen bands like Muse and RHCP and they're fanbase is the same - everybody from 8 year old to pensioners. They're making a connection somewhere.

I don't think the age of the band members matters one iota - it's the passion and enthusiasm the band has that makes the music good and contrary to popular teenage belief, you don't hit 30 and suddenly start liking 'easy listening'. I'm 36 and last year I had an absolute ball watching my favourite band, InMe (all aged in their early 20s) and was on the front row of a crowd mainly aged between about 17 and 22. 5 years ago their first album did well and they got accused of being young and 'not paying their dues', but their music to me has always been honest and from the heart and that's what matters more than anything else. At the same time, I have no greater respect for an artist than I do for John Frusciante who's the same age as me.

I'm not a fan of Rush myself, but I can see howthey would appeal to a large audience. They are a bit like Live in that they are one of those musical best kept secrets. Most of the music you see charting highly and on the radio is there because it is highly promoted by the recod company rather than reflecting what people would naturally listen to if given a choice. Many bands don't get the exposure to the general public and seemingly don't sell millions of CDs to the casual fan, but there's enough keen fans to sell out 30 date tours.

This post has been edited by Senghe: Mar 19 2007, 10:00 am