It's official!
The band has posted a statement on their website (www.rush.com), that they are preparing to release their new studio album, titled Snakes And Arrows. The album will hit stores 1 May 2007.
A sample of one of the new tracks, "Far Cry", can be heard on their site. The track will make its radio debut on 19 March.
This will be Rush's 19th studio album, dating back to their self-titled debut album in 1974. Rush's most recent album, Vapor Trails, was released in 2002.
So...about time we heard something about the new stuff. What do you think?
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You know, I really haven't minded any of the newer Rush albums, well maybe not Roll The Bones, but it may be time for a lyricist.
His playing is great, but some of the more recent subject matter seems pretty lame, nothing of the likes of Caress or 2112, even Signals and Grace were still all right. Have Alex or Geddy anything to say or are they just illiterate?
The music has always been cool to me. I will buy the album.
His playing is great, but some of the more recent subject matter seems pretty lame, nothing of the likes of Caress or 2112, even Signals and Grace were still all right. Have Alex or Geddy anything to say or are they just illiterate?
The music has always been cool to me. I will buy the album.
Well, think about it this way: Neil Peart (pronounced "peert") is the main lyricist for Rush; he's responsible for writing such tracks as Closer To The Heart, The Big Money, One Little Victory, Tom Sawyer, and Force Ten (the latter two co-written with lyricist Pye Dubois). His writing style (especially in the 90's) is the deepest I have ever seen of any modern-day lyricist, most of it can be attributed to his emotional experiences. He has experienced so much in his life, both good and bad times. He has a lot of feeling in his words, because of all the feelings he's felt in his lifetime.
Since his entrance into Rush after their first album, he has been a huge part of their success, and continues to be a huge part to this day. I can't wait to see what his complex and unyielding imagination brings forth on this upcoming album.
SNAKES AND ARROWS - 1 MAY 2006
Since his entrance into Rush after their first album, he has been a huge part of their success, and continues to be a huge part to this day. I can't wait to see what his complex and unyielding imagination brings forth on this upcoming album.
SNAKES AND ARROWS - 1 MAY 2006
Actually, their most recent album was "Feedback" in '04, but I don't know if you count that 'cause it's all covers.
I'm really looking forward to the new albums. The clip of "Far Cry" that I heard sounded pretty heavy, like the older stuff. Very Hemispherical...
Also... A new album usually means "TOUR", am I right? That, aside from the fact that Neil said that there would be a tour, and it would be kinda stupid if there wasn't.
I like you, mystic_rhythms... Finally, someone who CARES about the new Rush album. My best friend pretty much hates Rush to pieces, so the only people I can talk to about it are my parents.
I'm really looking forward to the new albums. The clip of "Far Cry" that I heard sounded pretty heavy, like the older stuff. Very Hemispherical...
Also... A new album usually means "TOUR", am I right? That, aside from the fact that Neil said that there would be a tour, and it would be kinda stupid if there wasn't.
I like you, mystic_rhythms... Finally, someone who CARES about the new Rush album. My best friend pretty much hates Rush to pieces, so the only people I can talk to about it are my parents.
Well, Space Ace (lol I like that name), I don't count Feedback because it's not 'original' material, but it's still a Rush album, so I guess it counts in the whole 19 studio albums.
Hold on...*counts on fingers*
Yep. Including Feedback, this will be #19. That's a lot for a band that's turning 33 this year.
-=Brian=-
btw Space Ace, it's good to know somebody ELSE remembers KISS Meets the Phantom Of The Park lol
bonus points for actually using a quote from the movie in your sig :p
Hold on...*counts on fingers*
Yep. Including Feedback, this will be #19. That's a lot for a band that's turning 33 this year.
-=Brian=-
btw Space Ace, it's good to know somebody ELSE remembers KISS Meets the Phantom Of The Park lol
bonus points for actually using a quote from the movie in your sig :p
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]mystic_rhythms wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Well, Space Ace (lol I like that name), I don't count Feedback because it's not 'original' material, but it's still a Rush album, so I guess it counts in the whole 19 studio albums.
Hold on...*counts on fingers*
Yep. Including Feedback, this will be #19. That's a lot for a band that's turning 33 this year.
-=Brian=-
btw Space Ace, it's good to know somebody ELSE remembers KISS Meets the Phantom Of The Park lol
bonus points for actually using a quote from the movie in your sig :p[/QUOTE]
Heheh, I love that movie, because Ace has probably THE funniest lines... I wasn't around when the picture was made, but I've seen it several times...
Hold on...*counts on fingers*
Yep. Including Feedback, this will be #19. That's a lot for a band that's turning 33 this year.
-=Brian=-
btw Space Ace, it's good to know somebody ELSE remembers KISS Meets the Phantom Of The Park lol
bonus points for actually using a quote from the movie in your sig :p[/QUOTE]
Heheh, I love that movie, because Ace has probably THE funniest lines... I wasn't around when the picture was made, but I've seen it several times...
Geddy Lee sings like an old woman.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Haystacks Calhounski wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Geddy Lee sings like an old woman.[/QUOTE]
You take that back!
You take that back!
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeahhh!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait!!
Neil Peart = Best drummer since Keith Moon...
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Haystacks Calhounski wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Geddy Lee sings like an old woman.[/QUOTE]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/elvis4192/rush.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/elvis4192/rush.jpg
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Saif wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Neil Peart = Best drummer since Keith Moon...[/QUOTE]
If Keith Moon is your benchmark, then that makes him better than guys like Bill Bruford and Ginger Baker in your eyes? They came out after Moon. Even John Bonham was better than Moon. Bonham also had little structure, but at least he was far more consistent. Keith Moon just banged whatever he wanted to bang. I love The Who, but Keith Moon was a horrible drummer when it comes down to it.
Here's a fantastic list of the most skilled drummers. Rarely do I agree with musicians being listed in competition with one another, but the guy running this website really knows what he's talking about:
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_drum-skill.html
If Keith Moon is your benchmark, then that makes him better than guys like Bill Bruford and Ginger Baker in your eyes? They came out after Moon. Even John Bonham was better than Moon. Bonham also had little structure, but at least he was far more consistent. Keith Moon just banged whatever he wanted to bang. I love The Who, but Keith Moon was a horrible drummer when it comes down to it.
Here's a fantastic list of the most skilled drummers. Rarely do I agree with musicians being listed in competition with one another, but the guy running this website really knows what he's talking about:
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_drum-skill.html
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Saif wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Neil Peart = Best drummer since Keith Moon...[/QUOTE]
Slow down partner. He's good, yes.
Kenny Aranoff
Steve Ferrone
Bill Bruford
Steve Gadd
Simon Phillips
Will Calhoun
all might have something to say about that. Does Neil do anything outside of Rush? Not that he needs to, but could he?
Also, only Bruford (in the above list) uses tracks, just like Neil does live.
NEW PRODUCER FOR RUSH?
TAYLOR HAWKINS & THE SUPERBOWL:
"I was watching the game at our producer Nick Raskulinecz's house, and since he's doing the new Rush album, all the guys from the band were there," he said. "I mean, I'm outside smoking a cigarette with [Rush drummer] Neil Peart and someone sticks their head outside and goes, 'Uh, dude, Prince is doing your song.' " Hawkins said he hasn't heard from anyone in Prince's camp about the cover (neither has MTV News, which made several attempts to contact him about his Super Bowl medley).
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
Here's a fantastic list of the most skilled drummers. Rarely do I agree with musicians being listed in competition with one another, but the guy running this website really knows what he's talking about:
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_drum-skill.html
[/QUOTE]
Actually Billy Cobham has been drumming a lot longer than Peart, or he would have made my list. Listen to Miles' Tribute to Jack Johnson (1971). Neil can't do that.
Vinny is #1. Interesting that he was also the guy that drummed on Wang Chung's last album.
Slow down partner. He's good, yes.
Kenny Aranoff
Steve Ferrone
Bill Bruford
Steve Gadd
Simon Phillips
Will Calhoun
all might have something to say about that. Does Neil do anything outside of Rush? Not that he needs to, but could he?
Also, only Bruford (in the above list) uses tracks, just like Neil does live.
NEW PRODUCER FOR RUSH?
TAYLOR HAWKINS & THE SUPERBOWL:
"I was watching the game at our producer Nick Raskulinecz's house, and since he's doing the new Rush album, all the guys from the band were there," he said. "I mean, I'm outside smoking a cigarette with [Rush drummer] Neil Peart and someone sticks their head outside and goes, 'Uh, dude, Prince is doing your song.' " Hawkins said he hasn't heard from anyone in Prince's camp about the cover (neither has MTV News, which made several attempts to contact him about his Super Bowl medley).
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
Here's a fantastic list of the most skilled drummers. Rarely do I agree with musicians being listed in competition with one another, but the guy running this website really knows what he's talking about:
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_drum-skill.html
[/QUOTE]
Actually Billy Cobham has been drumming a lot longer than Peart, or he would have made my list. Listen to Miles' Tribute to Jack Johnson (1971). Neil can't do that.
Vinny is #1. Interesting that he was also the guy that drummed on Wang Chung's last album.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_drum-skill.html
[/QUOTE]
Crap. This list is now officially bogus.
I just checked the greatest Pianists and they ranked Freddie Mercury ABOVE Stevie Wonder.
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_drum-skill.html
[/QUOTE]
Crap. This list is now officially bogus.
I just checked the greatest Pianists and they ranked Freddie Mercury ABOVE Stevie Wonder.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Actually Billy Cobham has been drumming a lot longer than Peart, or he would have made my list. Listen to Miles' Tribute to Jack Johnson (1971). Neil can't do that.[/QUOTE]
I wish... I've been looking for that album for ages!!
[QUOTE]Crap. This list is now officially bogus.
I just checked the greatest Pianists and they ranked Freddie Mercury ABOVE Stevie Wonder.[/QUOTE]
Haha... then send the guy an email! He's always happy to rectify anything as long as he has a good enough reason to. Even so, don't let one little thing wreck these lists for you. That webmaster is probably the most musically informed guy out there.
I wish... I've been looking for that album for ages!!
[QUOTE]Crap. This list is now officially bogus.
I just checked the greatest Pianists and they ranked Freddie Mercury ABOVE Stevie Wonder.[/QUOTE]
Haha... then send the guy an email! He's always happy to rectify anything as long as he has a good enough reason to. Even so, don't let one little thing wreck these lists for you. That webmaster is probably the most musically informed guy out there.