next RUSH release might not be a traditional album

[John Bonham]

TORONTO - Rush drummer Neil Peart says the legendary Toronto band is in the beginning stages of planning a new project, but the new music may not come in the form of a traditional album.

Peart tells The Canadian Press in a telephone interview that he has begun writing lyrics for a new project, but that the band feels "liberated" in a way from the album format.

He says Rush might release a few songs immediately after recording them, and then release more once they're ready.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/entertainment/breakingnews/81352797.html

[AbominableHoman]

Who is Rush?

I could only imagine what "non-traditional" means. Are they just implying they wont be focusing on the physical C.D. format?

[ChineseDemocracy2004]

TORONTO - Rush drummer Neil Peart says the legendary Toronto band is in the beginning stages of planning a new project, but the new music may not come in the form of a traditional album.

Peart tells The Canadian Press in a telephone interview that he has begun writing lyrics for a new project, but that the band feels "liberated" in a way from the album format.

He says Rush might release a few songs immediately after recording them, and then release more once they're ready.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/entertainment/breakingnews/81352797.html

Awesome. I love their music and will be interested to see how it turns out. Maybe it'll be album that doesn't have a concept instead it'll be a collection of songs. Looking forward to finding out.

[Jumpin' Jack Flash]

Rush is the shit. Can't wait for whatever they end up releasing.

[Powerage5]

Who is Rush?

I could only imagine what "non-traditional" means. Are they just implying they wont be focusing on the physical C.D. format?

Sarcasm, I presume?

Looking forward to anything they've got up their sleeves, Snakes And Arrows was great.

[moreblack]

Slightly related, Danko Jones finished his opening set last night with a bit of YYZ.

YYZ:

[mrandyk]

Who is Rush?

I could only imagine what "non-traditional" means. Are they just implying they wont be focusing on the physical C.D. format?

I simply dont understand how you could not know who Rush is, they are one of the biggest bands ever. If you have ever listened to prog music, especially Rush's stuff from the 70s, you would understand where they might be going with the whole non-traditional thing. If you arent being sarcastic go check out 2112 and Moving Pictures.

[stevGNR666]

Neil! Billy Corgan called, he wants his idea back.

[drtydane]

Neil! Billy Corgan called, he wants his idea back.

After Zeigist Corgan doesn't have ne right to even think about calling Rush and demanding they give nething back.

[Powerage5]

Who is Rush?

I could only imagine what "non-traditional" means. Are they just implying they wont be focusing on the physical C.D. format?

I simply dont understand how you could not know who Rush is, they are one of the biggest bands ever. If you have ever listened to prog music, especially Rush's stuff from the 70s, you would understand where they might be going with the whole non-traditional thing. If you arent being sarcastic go check out 2112 and Moving Pictures.

2112 really isn't that great of an album. Sure the title track is amazing, but other than Passage To Bangkok, I don't care for the rest of it too much. Moving Pictures and either Hemispheres or Permanent Waves would be a better starting point.

Edited January 15, 2010 by Powerage5

[mrandyk]

Who is Rush?

I could only imagine what "non-traditional" means. Are they just implying they wont be focusing on the physical C.D. format?

I simply dont understand how you could not know who Rush is, they are one of the biggest bands ever. If you have ever listened to prog music, especially Rush's stuff from the 70s, you would understand where they might be going with the whole non-traditional thing. If you arent being sarcastic go check out 2112 and Moving Pictures.

2112 really isn't that great of an album. Sure the title track is amazing, but other than Passage To Bangkok, I don't care for the rest of it too much. Moving Pictures and either Hemispheres or Permanent Waves would be a better starting point.

Yea but those two tracks make up a bit more than half of the album. The total length for the album is a little more than 38 minutes and the title track is over 20 minutes. I do agree with you that everything after those two songs arent nearly as interesting, and Moving Pictures would be the best place to start listening.

[ChineseDemocracy2004]

Who is Rush?

I could only imagine what "non-traditional" means. Are they just implying they wont be focusing on the physical C.D. format?

I simply dont understand how you could not know who Rush is, they are one of the biggest bands ever. If you have ever listened to prog music, especially Rush's stuff from the 70s, you would understand where they might be going with the whole non-traditional thing. If you arent being sarcastic go check out 2112 and Moving Pictures.

2112 really isn't that great of an album. Sure the title track is amazing, but other than Passage To Bangkok, I don't care for the rest of it too much. Moving Pictures and either Hemispheres or Permanent Waves would be a better starting point.

Yea but those two tracks make up a bit more than half of the album. The total length for the album is a little more than 38 minutes and the title track is over 20 minutes. I do agree with you that everything after those two songs arent nearly as interesting, and Moving Pictures would be the best place to start listening.

The 'filler' on 2112 isn't bad at all. C'mon you've got 'The Twighlight Zone' and 'Tears'. 'Tears', is just beautiful.

[Powerage5]

Who is Rush?

I could only imagine what "non-traditional" means. Are they just implying they wont be focusing on the physical C.D. format?

I simply dont understand how you could not know who Rush is, they are one of the biggest bands ever. If you have ever listened to prog music, especially Rush's stuff from the 70s, you would understand where they might be going with the whole non-traditional thing. If you arent being sarcastic go check out 2112 and Moving Pictures.

2112 really isn't that great of an album. Sure the title track is amazing, but other than Passage To Bangkok, I don't care for the rest of it too much. Moving Pictures and either Hemispheres or Permanent Waves would be a better starting point.

Yea but those two tracks make up a bit more than half of the album. The total length for the album is a little more than 38 minutes and the title track is over 20 minutes. I do agree with you that everything after those two songs arent nearly as interesting, and Moving Pictures would be the best place to start listening.

The 'filler' on 2112 isn't bad at all. C'mon you've got 'The Twighlight Zone' and 'Tears'. 'Tears', is just beautiful.

Neither of us said bad, just not of the same caliber as 2112 and Bangkok. As opposed to Moving Pictures, which is amazing from beginning to end.

[ChineseDemocracy2004]

Who is Rush?

I could only imagine what "non-traditional" means. Are they just implying they wont be focusing on the physical C.D. format?

I simply dont understand how you could not know who Rush is, they are one of the biggest bands ever. If you have ever listened to prog music, especially Rush's stuff from the 70s, you would understand where they might be going with the whole non-traditional thing. If you arent being sarcastic go check out 2112 and Moving Pictures.

2112 really isn't that great of an album. Sure the title track is amazing, but other than Passage To Bangkok, I don't care for the rest of it too much. Moving Pictures and either Hemispheres or Permanent Waves would be a better starting point.

Yea but those two tracks make up a bit more than half of the album. The total length for the album is a little more than 38 minutes and the title track is over 20 minutes. I do agree with you that everything after those two songs arent nearly as interesting, and Moving Pictures would be the best place to start listening.

The 'filler' on 2112 isn't bad at all. C'mon you've got 'The Twighlight Zone' and 'Tears'. 'Tears', is just beautiful.

Neither of us said bad, just not of the same caliber as 2112 and Bangkok. As opposed to Moving Pictures, which is amazing from beginning to end.

For me from 2112 upto Grace Under Pressure, that was a golden era of Rush. I just love their music.

[Jumpin' Jack Flash]

Who is Rush?

I could only imagine what "non-traditional" means. Are they just implying they wont be focusing on the physical C.D. format?

I simply dont understand how you could not know who Rush is, they are one of the biggest bands ever. If you have ever listened to prog music, especially Rush's stuff from the 70s, you would understand where they might be going with the whole non-traditional thing. If you arent being sarcastic go check out 2112 and Moving Pictures.

2112 really isn't that great of an album. Sure the title track is amazing, but other than Passage To Bangkok, I don't care for the rest of it too much. Moving Pictures and either Hemispheres or Permanent Waves would be a better starting point.

Yea but those two tracks make up a bit more than half of the album. The total length for the album is a little more than 38 minutes and the title track is over 20 minutes. I do agree with you that everything after those two songs arent nearly as interesting, and Moving Pictures would be the best place to start listening.

The 'filler' on 2112 isn't bad at all. C'mon you've got 'The Twighlight Zone' and 'Tears'. 'Tears', is just beautiful.

Neither of us said bad, just not of the same caliber as 2112 and Bangkok. As opposed to Moving Pictures, which is amazing from beginning to end.

For me from 2112 upto Grace Under Pressure, that was a golden era of Rush. I just love their music.

What about Caress of Steel?

[moreblack]

I dig their 70s stuff, most of their 80s work was a bit too commercial for me.

Didn't help that they were trying very hard to sound like the Police.

[ChineseDemocracy2004]

Who is Rush?

I could only imagine what "non-traditional" means. Are they just implying they wont be focusing on the physical C.D. format?

I simply dont understand how you could not know who Rush is, they are one of the biggest bands ever. If you have ever listened to prog music, especially Rush's stuff from the 70s, you would understand where they might be going with the whole non-traditional thing. If you arent being sarcastic go check out 2112 and Moving Pictures.

2112 really isn't that great of an album. Sure the title track is amazing, but other than Passage To Bangkok, I don't care for the rest of it too much. Moving Pictures and either Hemispheres or Permanent Waves would be a better starting point.

Yea but those two tracks make up a bit more than half of the album. The total length for the album is a little more than 38 minutes and the title track is over 20 minutes. I do agree with you that everything after those two songs arent nearly as interesting, and Moving Pictures would be the best place to start listening.

The 'filler' on 2112 isn't bad at all. C'mon you've got 'The Twighlight Zone' and 'Tears'. 'Tears', is just beautiful.

Neither of us said bad, just not of the same caliber as 2112 and Bangkok. As opposed to Moving Pictures, which is amazing from beginning to end.

For me from 2112 upto Grace Under Pressure, that was a golden era of Rush. I just love their music.

What about Caress of Steel?

That's a good one too, sorry about that. I love their 70s material upto around Power Windows from 1985 or that way on. The synth heavy material isn't bad I just prefer their other takes. Their songs in the 90s weren't bad either. Roll The Bones is a very good song, Counterparts is a better album and Test For Echo has Driven and Resist. Those guys have never made a bad album imo.

[John Bonham]

the band feels "liberated" in a way from the album format.

He says Rush might release a few songs immediately after recording them, and then release more once they're ready.

I'm more excited about this part.

[Jumpin' Jack Flash]

Who is Rush?

I could only imagine what "non-traditional" means. Are they just implying they wont be focusing on the physical C.D. format?

I simply dont understand how you could not know who Rush is, they are one of the biggest bands ever. If you have ever listened to prog music, especially Rush's stuff from the 70s, you would understand where they might be going with the whole non-traditional thing. If you arent being sarcastic go check out 2112 and Moving Pictures.

2112 really isn't that great of an album. Sure the title track is amazing, but other than Passage To Bangkok, I don't care for the rest of it too much. Moving Pictures and either Hemispheres or Permanent Waves would be a better starting point.

Yea but those two tracks make up a bit more than half of the album. The total length for the album is a little more than 38 minutes and the title track is over 20 minutes. I do agree with you that everything after those two songs arent nearly as interesting, and Moving Pictures would be the best place to start listening.

The 'filler' on 2112 isn't bad at all. C'mon you've got 'The Twighlight Zone' and 'Tears'. 'Tears', is just beautiful.

Neither of us said bad, just not of the same caliber as 2112 and Bangkok. As opposed to Moving Pictures, which is amazing from beginning to end.

For me from 2112 upto Grace Under Pressure, that was a golden era of Rush. I just love their music.

What about Caress of Steel?

That's a good one too, sorry about that. I love their 70s material upto around Power Windows from 1985 or that way on. The synth heavy material isn't bad I just prefer their other takes. Their songs in the 90s weren't bad either. Roll The Bones is a very good song, Counterparts is a better album and Test For Echo has Driven and Resist. Those guys have never made a bad album imo.

Totally agree, bro. Rush is it for me. Top notch.

Also, Counterparts is beyond awesome!

[LightningBolt]

I love me some Rush. I always find it odd that the debut never gets any love. It's not as proggy as what came in the second half of the 70's, but there are some great songs on it like "Take A Friend", "Working Man", "Here Again" (one of my all-time favorite Rush songs), and "Finding My Way". Well, anyways, I love everything up until and including Moving Pictures. What came after that is alright, but got a bit too commercial.

I'm actually a huge fan of their recent EP Feedback. It has a sound like that of their very early material, probably due to the lack of synthesizers and keyboards and the such, and probably due to the songs being covers of old songs, but it's a great album and shows that Rush never really lost the bluesy roots that they started out with. Their cover of "The Seeker" is fantastic.

[moreblack]

I love me some Rush. I always find it odd that the debut never gets any love. It's not as proggy as what came in the second half of the 70's, but there are some great songs on it like "Take A Friend", "Working Man", "Here Again" (one of my all-time favorite Rush songs), and "Finding My Way".

Gotta agree, the first album is great.

[ChineseDemocracy2004]

I love me some Rush. I always find it odd that the debut never gets any love. It's not as proggy as what came in the second half of the 70's, but there are some great songs on it like "Take A Friend", "Working Man", "Here Again" (one of my all-time favorite Rush songs), and "Finding My Way". Well, anyways, I love everything up until and including Moving Pictures. What came after that is alright, but got a bit too commercial.

I'm actually a huge fan of their recent EP Feedback. It has a sound like that of their very early material, probably due to the lack of synthesizers and keyboards and the such, and probably due to the songs being covers of old songs, but it's a great album and shows that Rush never really lost the bluesy roots that they started out with. Their cover of "The Seeker" is fantastic.

Working Man and Here Again for me are the highlights of their first album. Vapor Trails and Snakes and Arrows are wonderful too, Secret Touch, One Little Victory, Ghost Rider, Far Cry, The Main Monkey Business. Heart Full of Soul is wonderful from the R30 DVD.

[Powerage5]

I love me some Rush. I always find it odd that the debut never gets any love. It's not as proggy as what came in the second half of the 70's, but there are some great songs on it like "Take A Friend", "Working Man", "Here Again" (one of my all-time favorite Rush songs), and "Finding My Way". Well, anyways, I love everything up until and including Moving Pictures. What came after that is alright, but got a bit too commercial.

I'm actually a huge fan of their recent EP Feedback. It has a sound like that of their very early material, probably due to the lack of synthesizers and keyboards and the such, and probably due to the songs being covers of old songs, but it's a great album and shows that Rush never really lost the bluesy roots that they started out with. Their cover of "The Seeker" is fantastic.

Agree with both of these. Obviously, Working Man is an absolute classic, but the real gem for me off the self-titled is Finding My Way. Easily in my top 5 Rush songs. Feedback is also great in it's own right. There's no real need for Rush to be doing covers, but in most cases they took some classic songs and made them even better. I absolutely love their version of Heart Full Of Soul (And I love the R30 acoustic version even more!)