Rush

Artist: Rush
Album: Moving Pictures
Genre: Progressive Rock
Official Site: www.rush.com

Formed in 1968 in Toronto, Ontario in Canada, Rush is the best progressive rock band to come out of the 70's and 80's, and are still going strong today. This trio really fucking rocks. The skill of these musicians is incredible, as is seen across their 19 studio albums and 8 live albums. Geddy Lee is the band's frontman, acting as bass player most predominantly, but is also the vocalist and keyboard player, and is most well known for his incredible bass playing on songs such as YYZ. Guitarist Alex Lifeson shows incredible prowess in his simple yet intricate riffs, allowing the bass to take the lead role while providing the backing instrumentation - until the solo comes, at which point Alex can rip up a solo worthy of some of the greatest guitar gods. Drummer Niel Peart is one of the most well known drummers in all of music history, displaying some of the most technical drumming you'll find in any band short of Dream Theater, and is also the band's lyricist.

Together, these three put on an incredible live show. Over the years, the band members have all added to their respective stage rigs, and the results are astounding. Geddy Lee prefers to run his bass through the PA of the venue, so in the big empty space where his amps would be on stage, one can find various pieces of quirky equipment ranging from rotisseries with reall cooking chickens inside, washing machines with band t-shirts inside which are thrown to the crowd after the show, and vending machines full of flashy pieces of merchandise. Niel Peart's rotating drumset with over 50 drums, cymbals, bells, and other percussive instruments is a sight to behold. Alex Lifeson brings tons of guitars on stage with him, usually switching between each song. The band loves to play funny cartoons and other comedic visuals during their concerts, such as the Little Rush skit from South Park played during their Snakes & Arrows tour in 2007.

Overall, if you like progressive rock, or just want something you can jam to, Rush is your ticket.

Track Listing:
1. Tom Sawyer – (4:31)
2. Red Barchetta - (6:10)
3. YYZ - (4:23)
4. Limelight - (4:20)
5. The Camera Eye - (10:59)
6. Witch Hunt (Part III of Fear) – (4:44)
7. Vital Signs – (4:46)

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