I’ve been going through the entire catalog of Rush’s studio albums to hear how the band evolved and then I give my impression of each album. Today, Signals. Signals The Signals album represents a radical shift in the style of music the band plays. While I would have liked to… Continue reading
Last week, I talked a bit about memories and how time changes people. Reunion time always brings back memories of childhood and the days where everything is potential and nothing is yet fulfilled. Memories of the good times and the people you enjoyed spending time with. There is also a… Continue reading
I am going through all 20 Rush studio albums in release order and posting my comments about each. Moving Pictures OF all the albums in their body of work, I think Rush hit upon the perfect mix of instruments on this album, something they would never repeat. It’s something like… Continue reading
The aquarium rack I have been building with mostly scrap wood from Home Depot is nearly completed. I have to do some touch-up staining, bracket it to the wall for stability, and cover the surface with a layer of styrofoam so the variations in the wood do not damage the… Continue reading
Background Like most people, my teenage years were stressful, angst-ridden, and at times downright horrible. One minute you are overjoyed and the next minute you want to lock yourself in your room and hide under a blanket. As an introvert, I wasn’t very aggressive with meeting new people and making… Continue reading
A disappointing year for the book drive to benefit Phoenix Rescue Mission. The total came to $8.72, which will feed a few people. I guess I need to either become more famous or release more material before the 2014 drive next September. I’m working on both.
With my collection complete, I have been listening through the entire studio album output of the band Rush. Today I’m posting my take on Permanent Waves. Permanent Waves This album introduced the world to a pair of perennial favorites, both of which got a lot of radio airplay. While this… Continue reading
This past weekend I attended the 30th anniversary reunion for my high school, Waukesha South. High school is a terribly complicated time in a person’s life. Some people dominate and are the superstars, but never move on to anything else. They have only memories of being on top and they… Continue reading
As I move through all 20 of the Rush studio albums, listening to the evolution of the band, I have been noting my impressions here in my blog. Today, Hemispheres. Disclaimer: This is my favorite rush album. Hesmipheres Sometimes, a band releases an album that has no real flaws, and… Continue reading
I have been studying the oeuvre of Rush, studying each album and listening to the band’s evolution over the course of 40 years. A Farewell to Kings This was an interesting album. Because 2112 really was a landmark album for Rush, the follow-up album would be under further scrutiny. All… Continue reading
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