[shb367]

....out May 1st

Snippet of the first single, Far Cry available at http://www.rush.com

Also pencil in your diary a visit to the UK for beginning of October

[signs]

thanks for that, been a big fan of Rush for years (even the latter stuff) but never seen them (hate large stadium venues) so will try to make an effort this time

[Nike]

Well worth seeing - Saw them last time at Wembley (& ten years before that). I don't really like the venue, but Rush really get a 'hi-fi' sound from the PA like no-one else I've seen.

Always look forward to a new album by them.

[Kenny Glasgow]

Great news

As the late Tommy Vance once said

"They really are a tasty band. For a 3 piece - WOW!"

[shb367]

Originally Posted by Kenny Glasgow

Great news

As the late Tommy Vance once said

"They really are a tasty band. For a 3 piece - WOW!"

Ho can we forget him calling 2112 "two double one two"

Looks like touring North America first, then Europe then UK with a late return to some more shows in North America. Will keep posted here any updates

Dont forget Tom Sawyer (rush tribute band) playing Glasgow Renfrew Ferry on March 9th......

[Kenny Glasgow]

Haven't seen Tom Sawyer. The only Rush tribute band I ever saw were Chaser back in the early 80's, used to play The Dial Inn quite a lot, if you're old enough to remember?

[shb367]

I remember my older sister used to go there

I'm still a very young 39 year old.....

My sister first saw Rush on the Hemispheres tour, while my first was Permanent Waves tour at the good old Glasgow Apollo

[Kenny Glasgow]

Yes I was there and I'm on Exit...Stage left!

[dmpoole]

I have to take some of the blame for bringing RUSH to Britain.
I was born in Nigeria in 1958 and one of my best mates was canadian. We both went back home in the early 70's but we kept in touch. Around 74 (don't want to Google) I received a parcel from my mate with a letter in by RUSH. In the parcel was two of their first album and they asked me to keep one and send the other to the top music magazine in Britain. I ended up sending it to Geoff Barton at Sounds who amazingly reviewed it and I sent the press cutting back to my new mates.
What seemed a few months later another parcel came with two copies of Fly By Night and I sent that on to Geoff Barton who reviewed it. The next three albums were sent to me by the band although 2112 came before Caress Of Steel and I have the triple gatefold sleeve of All the Worlds A Stage. They didn't send two because by then thay had sent a copy to Sounds themselves. For my part all I had to do was send Ramones albums to my mate in Canada.
I was there for the very first tour of this country and I didn't use the backstage pass I'd been sent because I've never been starstruck.
I was there for the next two tours but by this time I'd lost contact with them. I went to see them on the R30 tour but I didn't know 70% of the stuff they played and just wished for the old days to come back.

[Kenny Glasgow]

Thank-You!!

[tuttonp]

shb367 - Thanks for the heads up. Looks like my birthday presents sorted then

[FeisalK]

dmpoole, the sample on the website sounds a LOT like Hemispheres..

to continue the thread... Geoff Barton's review of Hemispheres made me travel 60 miles on a bus (I was 15) to go and buy my first Rush album unheard and sight unseen.

[shb367]

Originally Posted by dmpoole

I have to take some of the blame for bringing RUSH to Britain.
I was born in Nigeria in 1958 and one of my best mates was canadian. We both went back home in the early 70's but we kept in touch. Around 74 (don't want to Google) I received a parcel from my mate with a letter in by RUSH. In the parcel was two of their first album and they asked me to keep one and send the other to the top music magazine in Britain. I ended up sending it to Geoff Barton at Sounds who amazingly reviewed it and I sent the press cutting back to my new mates.
What seemed a few months later another parcel came with two copies of Fly By Night and I sent that on to Geoff Barton who reviewed it. The next three albums were sent to me by the band although 2112 came before Caress Of Steel and I have the triple gatefold sleeve of All the Worlds A Stage. They didn't send two because by then thay had sent a copy to Sounds themselves. For my part all I had to do was send Ramones albums to my mate in Canada.
I was there for the very first tour of this country and I didn't use the backstage pass I'd been sent because I've never been starstruck.
I was there for the next two tours but by this time I'd lost contact with them. I went to see them on the R30 tour but I didn't know 70% of the stuff they played and just wished for the old days to come back.

That's a great story - wow. At last year's Rush convention Donna Halper was guest speaker (she pretty much "found" the guys for the American audience). Gave a very interesting talk. They have been by far my fave band since Hemispheres (yes, even during the Presto years....). I thought the R30 tour was great - I went to 3 shows - the Manchester arena show was amazing (for the sheer size of the hall).
I know what you mean bout playing the older stuff. I was listening to a hemispheres show in the car this morning and would just love to hear that set played over again

I'm very surprised they are doing another euro tour - after reading Neil's latest book his impression of Europe isn't very high

Dont forget there is a rather good site for Euro rush fans at http://www.t-n-m-s.com

Stu

[Peridot]

We need an AV Forums 'maximum respect' award for dmpoole

Geoff Barton's role is well publicised but, as with all journalists, it's the sources that are most important.

I first heard Rush when 'TV on the radio' played 2112 straight through on the Friday Night Rock Show and it blew me away. I went out the next day and bought Moving Pictures which was then the current album. It wasn't quite what I was expecting at the time but is probably now my favourite album.

As far as I'm concerned there are two types of people in the world - those who love Rush and those who haven't listened properly .

Roll on October

[shb367]

New single - Far Cry can be heard in full at http://www.rush.com

It's a cracker

[Parmenion62]

I have all the Rush albums and DVDs so will be snapping this new one up. Thanks for the info and the informative posts.

[Nike]

Thanks - sounds excellent. Last time I was on there it was just like the first four bars.
I'm going through my Rush stuff chronologically (sp?) at the moment; just played the last of the vinyl (excepting Feedback) - Hold Your Fire. Should be up to present day in time for the new one!

Excellent news.

Lets just hope its better then vapour trails, pretty dissapointed with that album, just sounded like any old heavy metal band.
Lets hope they go back to their older style of music, well thats my opinion anyway. I think Alex is responsable for the new sound, I think Geddy and Neil wanted to keep it the same by Alex just wanted to ditch the keyboards and bring in heavy metal style guitar based songs.

Here is the track list for anyone who dont know it, 13 songs, looks like another buch of 4 minute songs.

1. Far Cry
2. Armor and Sword
3. Workin' Them Angels
4. Larger Bowl
5. Spindrift
6. Main Monkey Business
7. Way the Wind Blows
8. Hope
9. Faithless
10. Bravest Face
11. Good News First
12. Malignant Narcissism
13. We Hold on

[Zone]

Originally Posted by NEIL J JONES

Excellent news.

Lets just hope its better then vapour trails, pretty dissapointed with that album, just sounded like any old heavy metal band.

Really?

I always liked it

New song does sound good though

[Zone]

Originally Posted by NEIL J JONES

Here is the track list for anyone who dont know it, 13 songs, looks like another buch of 4 minute songs.

1. Far Cry
2. Armor and Sword
3. Workin' Them Angels
4. Larger Bowl
5. Spindrift
6. Main Monkey Business
7. Way the Wind Blows
8. Hope
9. Faithless
10. Bravest Face
11. Good News First
12. Malignant Narcissism
13. We Hold on

What and you want them to go back to "one side" songs

[witters]

Last time I saw Rush was at Leeds Queens Hall in 1980ish...

Top gig as I recall.

[Peridot]

Originally Posted by witters

Last time I saw Rush was at Leeds Queens Hall in 1980ish...

Top gig as I recall.

I have no doubt

You may have to travel to a larger venue if you want to see them this year though

[overkill]

Originally Posted by witters

Last time I saw Rush was at Leeds Queens Hall in 1980ish...

Top gig as I recall.

Ditto. Saw them at Wembley Arena in the 80's. Great gig, one of the best ever. Neil Peart was awesome.

[Zone]

Originally Posted by witters

Last time I saw Rush was at Leeds Queens Hall in 1980ish...

Top gig as I recall.

15th June to be exact, couldn't get tickets, saw them a couple of days later in Manchester

Originally Posted by Peridot

I have no doubt

You may have to travel to a larger venue if you want to see them this year though

Queens Hall was a barn of a place; decent size albeit all standing (apart from the columns) all gone now unfortunately! saw Sabbath, Kiss, Whitesnake etc etc there early 80's

Originally Posted by Zone

What and you want them to go back to "one side" songs

Not sure but its the long songs that made the band what it is, Rush were different, but with vapour trails it was just going along the same lines that any old metal band are doing.

[Zone]

Rush have always been about change mate and that for me has always made them sound fresh

[Peridot]

Originally Posted by Zone

15th June to be exact

15 June 1980ish

Originally Posted by Zone

Queens Hall was a barn of a place; decent size albeit all standing (apart from the columns) all gone now unfortunately! saw Sabbath, Kiss, Whitesnake etc etc there early 80's

Sounds perfect . Did Rush have seating installed? I thought they had a long standing (excuse pun) all seated rule? It's the one thing I disagree strongly with - I hate seated gigs.

Originally Posted by Zone

Rush have always been about change mate and that for me has always made them sound fresh

Yes I know but the change they made with vapour trails and no doubting this new album is going to far.
If it was not for geddy's vocals some of the songs on vapour trails you would not know are Rush. Even Neils drumming was not up to his norm.

Thats my view, many would agree with me but many would also agree with you, its a mixed opinion as to if they have moved forward or backwards. Have had many conversations regarding this, it was the big talking point when VT came out.

[witters]

Originally Posted by Zone

Queens Hall was a barn of a place; decent size albeit all standing (apart from the columns) all gone now unfortunately! saw Sabbath, Kiss, Whitesnake etc etc there early 80's

It certainly was. Large car park now! I went to those gigs as well, not to mention Lizzy, AC/DC, Bryan Adams etc etc.