Moving Pictures, Left To Right

I have an old beat-up LP copy of Rush’s Moving Pictures in a frame on my bathroom wall. I made… Read more Moving Pictures, Left To Right

Working Man (On A Compilation)

Box of Brother Craig Goodies. Rush. The Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987. 16 tracks of absolute glory. Go!

Christmas 2021, Pt.2

Our kids have an allowance, which they earn by doing chores around the house. The past couple of years has… Read more Christmas 2021, Pt.2

Freewill

Driving our son home from the soccer (football/fitba’*) complex the other night, the radio was on in the car. On… Read more Freewill

Rush – The Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987

Did I need to buy this? No. Is it possible to capture all of the best of Rush from that… Read more Rush – The Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987

Rush – Working Men

Collecting a hits set of tracks from Rush In Rio (2003), the R30 DVD (2005) (including one previously unreleased track,… Read more Rush – Working Men

Rush Gold (2CD)

Well this one’s like shooting fish in a barrel, isn’t it. I mean, 29 of Rush’s biggest songs, as compiled… Read more Rush Gold (2CD)

Rushcue Mission

Fresh coat of paint in the bathroom, time for some new decorations… I’d rescued these two old copies because I… Read more Rushcue Mission

Subdivisions

It’s a holiday weekend, so what better way to celebrate than with three different cover versions of Rush’s Subdivisions? Haha… Read more Subdivisions

Orphans

These recent acquisitions (I got them 2 for $1) are neat, and they’re in great shape – the Archives is… Read more Orphans

Rush… And Archer

My lovely wife and I have been watching Archer. It’s friggin’ super-hilarious. So many great moments. As if it needed… Read more Rush… And Archer

Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Final Toughts

And here we come to the end of Rush’s official releases in the 1990s. We all know what happened in the… Read more Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Final Toughts

Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Different Stages CD3 (1998)

Lucky bastard that I am, this copy of Different Stages that I have been reviewing is the 3CD version. I… Read more Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Different Stages CD3 (1998)

Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Different Stages CD2 (1998)

Alright! Well, as if yesterdays trip through the monster that is CD1 of this set wasn’t enough, I’m back for… Read more Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Different Stages CD2 (1998)

Rush Series 2: 1990s – Different Stages CD1 (1998)

It’s time for some live Rush. Fuck yeah! It’s been awhile. I had a look at Wikipedia and this set… Read more Rush Series 2: 1990s – Different Stages CD1 (1998)

Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Retrospective II: 1981-1987 (1997)

Only one month after the release of Retrospective I, and only one month before Neil Peart’s life went off the… Read more Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Retrospective II: 1981-1987 (1997)

Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Retrospective I: 1974-1980 (1997)

1997. The year tragedy struck for Neil Peart, twice. We know the stories, no need to rehash it here. But… Read more Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Retrospective I: 1974-1980 (1997)

Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Test For Echo (1996)

Given how much I loved Counterparts, I was really excited to get into this next effort, released three years later.… Read more Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Test For Echo (1996)

Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Counterparts (1993)

After yesterday’s expedition into Roll The Bones, there were a few comments from people waiting for me to get to… Read more Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Counterparts (1993)

Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Roll The Bones (1991)

The Preamble: As promised on Friday, today I embark on a new series. Yes. It is RUSH. Ever since ending… Read more Rush Series 2: The 1990s – Roll The Bones (1991)

Final Words

Here marks the end of my Rush (Partial) Series. It’s been one helluva ride. So much great music, and I… Read more Final Words

Rush: The (Partial) Series – ABC 1974

Let’s talk about the brilliance of this blogging community. We all read each other’s blogs, and comment, and much fun… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – ABC 1974

Rush: The (Partial) Series – A Show Of Hands (1989)

In this series, it has been my great honour and privilege to hear everything from Rush (1974) to A Show… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – A Show Of Hands (1989)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – Presto (1989)

I am nearing the end of this partial series. In fact, this is the penultimate review until I can get… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – Presto (1989)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – Hold Your Fire (1987)

Alright, so the jury’s still out (for me) on Power Windows. Let’s get into this next one! I do not… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – Hold Your Fire (1987)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – Power Windows (1985)

Power Windows (1985). We’re still driven by synths and electronics, but we’re still rockin’, by and large! Big Money was… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – Power Windows (1985)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – Grace Under Pressure (1984)

And here is where I fully realized the lengths to which Rush is willing to go to make the record… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – Grace Under Pressure (1984)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – Signals (1982)

It’s official. Rush rules. No matter what they’re doing, it’s done with such talent and integrity and verve, it’s boggling.… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – Signals (1982)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – Exit… Stage Left (1981)

I took one look at the track listing for this CD and knew it was gonna be a corker. It… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – Exit… Stage Left (1981)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – Moving Pictures (1981)

OMFG MOVING PICTURES!!!!! This album should be required in every home, maybe with a little shrine in the corner with… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – Moving Pictures (1981)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – Permanent Waves (1980)

What a ride! You know, I’ve had so much fun going through all these Rush albums. They are all so… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – Permanent Waves (1980)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – Hemispheres (1978)

I have an idea. I’m gonna take Cygnus X-1 (in its entirety) from A Farewell To Kings, then Cygnus X-1… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – Hemispheres (1978)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – A Farewell To Kings (1977)

Let’s get in there and give ‘er! A Farewell To Kings’ medieval-sounding acoustic intro is fun, but it doesn’t last… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – A Farewell To Kings (1977)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – All The World’s A Stage (1976)

Rush live! What a fabulous document. Oh man. It plays like a Greatest Hits. Ha, actually it pretty much is… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – All The World’s A Stage (1976)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – 2112 (1976)

The mighty 2112. Oh man. I have already reviewed this record here on the KMA, and I agree with myself.… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – 2112 (1976)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – Caress of Steel (1975)

Mike The Almighty Lebrain sent me this, Rush’s third album (and third in two years)! It’s a good one, and… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – Caress of Steel (1975)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – Fly By Night (1975)

Here we have Rush’s second album. It sounds like their tenth, meaning only that they seem to have sprung fully-formed… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – Fly By Night (1975)

Rush: The (Partial) Series – Rush (1974)

Folks, I have to tell you: Mike, Our Brother Lebrain sent me this pile of Rush CDs in a Box… Read more Rush: The (Partial) Series – Rush (1974)

Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage

Here we see the humanity, the humour and the urge to create and progress of rock’s premier left-fielders. If ever… Read more Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage

Rush – Feedback

I’m a fan of cover tunes, maybe a little more than most people. Especially if they are well done, by… Read more Rush – Feedback

Rush – 2112

In the summer of 1976, I turned two years old. I’m pretty sure I didn’t care about Rush at that… Read more Rush – 2112

Rush – Chronicles

I had a roommate in second year university who may very well have been the world’s biggest Rush fan –… Read more Rush – Chronicles