I'm prepared for the flames...but damn

[irishScott]

Rush has always been "meh" to me. Instrumentals kickass, but for some reason whenever I hear their lead singer I picture a leprechaun singing. Sometimes it's hilarious, but mostly just annoying.

 

[grrl]

You've heard the sayings that not all smart people make great teachers, not all great athletes make good coaches. Well, along the same line...not all musicians who can make perfect notes can make good music.

There is a lot of truth to that. That's one reason I don't understand people who think shredding is the be all and end all.

 

[OneOfTheseDays]

I totally agree with the OP. The lead singer's voice just irritates the shit out of me.

Musically they just don't do it for me at all, but I can understand why people like them.

 

[Raduque]

I'm not a big fan of Rush either. I think I only like maybe a couple of their songs? Tom Sawyer isn't one of them, though.

 

[skyking]

slow it down a little and i have a new found respect for Tom Sawyer...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gx18zO3GEk

That is very cool!

 

[Pacfanweb]

Never liked Tom Sawyer. Never was much of a Rush fan, either, but some of their songs are alright.

Agree that Geddy Lee's voice is by FAR the weak link in that band.

 

[TheVrolok]

Geddy Lee's voice is fairly annoying, but they're still a solid band.

 

[RPD]

I'm a huge fan of NIN/Tool, but Tom Sawyer fucking rocks. It's just good for your rock n roll.

 

[Sureshot324]

slow it down a little and i have a new found respect for Tom Sawyer...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gx18zO3GEk

It's too bad that instead of slowing it down, we can't just pitch bend down Geddy Lee's voice an octave.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

I hate Rush... I'd rather listen to a boy band. Well... not really. But I'll change the station.

 

[Dr. Zaus]

I thought that guy was a girl... now I'm upset because it made me gay.

 

[broon]

OP probably likes Hotel California. *barf*

I like this version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Olz1YTfKSew

 

[alkemyst]

I heard Tom Sawyer by Rush today and it never ceases to amaze me how horrible it is, I can't see how anyone likes this song. And it's even more amazing this song is a "classic"

*shudders*

well here's something more your speed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGrh-aXCHUI

 

[CPA]

I like Rush, have a couple of their albums, been to one of their concerts, but don't consider myself a fanatic. In fact, there are plenty of Rush songs I just can't get into....however, Tom Sawyer is one of the greatest songs ever made and probably the greatest drum set ever.

 

[alkemyst]

the thing most don't get about Rush is their music almost tries to be complicated (from a playing standpoint)....quick time signature changes and the like.

 

[Crono]

I'm not a Rush fan, but I do enjoy that song.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

Meh. To each his own. Personally, I like Tom Sawyer. But I don't think I like any other song by Rush.

 

[F1N3ST]

It's a good song to hear like once or twice a year.

 

[Arcadio]

It's pointless trying to argue about musical taste. Everyone is different. Each of us likes different things. There is no point trying to convince someone that a certain artist is better than everyone else.

The only exception is The Dave Matthews Band. They do suck.

 

[Crono]

It's pointless trying to argue about musical taste. Everyone is different. Each of us likes different things. There is no point trying to convince someone that a certain artist is better than everyone else.

The only exception is The Dave Matthews Band. They do suck.

Lol.

I don't think I've read a post of yours in quite some time. Good to see you after your previous ban. When was it lifted?

 

[edro]

slow it down a little and i have a new found respect for Tom Sawyer...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gx18zO3GEk

Amazing! I like it.

He sounds like Silence of the Lambs' Buffalo Bill though.

 

[Malak]

I like it. It's different. Challenging in Rock Band too.

But hey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1eUgICw3rc

 

[Anubis]

a tool fan *shudder*

hey i like both rush and tool

 

[Russwinters]

I have never been that fond of Rush.

I like Sabbath, Floyd, Queen, Zeppelin, and pretty much all of the other classic rock bands, but for some reason I really don't like Rush.

I have respect for Neal Peart, but other then that, meh.

 

[destrekor]

let me guess, you're either a rap fan or *shudder* a tool fan *shudder*

I'm a Tool fan, also enjoy some Rush, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Coheed and Cambria, Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, Carlos Santana (and many guests), Jethro Tull, Flogging Molly, alright... etc etc etc

Sup?