Author Topic: The Rush Thread v. Clockwork Angels (Read 508137 times)

Nekov · « **Reply #2800 on:** June 06, 2012, 02:02:33 PM »

Clockwork Angles is not really clicking for me. Listening to Grace Under Pressure now

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2801 on:** June 06, 2012, 06:44:33 PM »

Clockwork Angels is on Grooveshark!!

Edit: Link taken down!

theseoafs · « **Reply #2802 on:** June 06, 2012, 07:17:50 PM »

Now, I'm not familiar with Grooveshark's system, so forgive me if this is a silly question, but is this a fan upload of the leak, or an early release with permission from the label?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2803 on:** June 06, 2012, 07:19:30 PM »

I've got to be honest. I don't know either.

Edit: This link should help you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grooveshark

theseoafs · « **Reply #2804 on:** June 06, 2012, 07:22:41 PM »

Quote from: chefkingshmegland on June 06, 2012, 07:19:30 PM

I've got to be honest. I don't know either.

Edit: This link should help you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grooveshark

Thanks for the link. Given that the page says fans can "upload music" to Grooveshark, I'd say it's more likely a symptom of the leak than anything else. For that reason, I'd take down the link before the mods kill you.

jammindude · « **Reply #2805 on:** June 06, 2012, 09:06:05 PM »

On first listen....my jaw is on the floor.

My thoughts. I think the *REALLY GREAT* thing about it, is that it has the heaviness of their more recent albums...but many of the songs have that more majestic, anthem, bombastic, epic feel like some of the synth era stuff. (think Marathon, Second Nature, Manhattan Project, Prime Mover) So you end up getting the best of both worlds. The HUGE feel of something like Marathon with the heaviness of something like Driven. I just feel like (with the exception of VT) every album has gotten successively better since Roll the Bones.

It's a GREAT time to be a Rush fan!!!

YtseCullen · « **Reply #2806 on:** June 06, 2012, 09:35:06 PM »

Loving the new album. Using this the cover for my iTunes and on my iPhone

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #2807 on:** June 06, 2012, 09:37:42 PM »

Quote from: chefkingshmegland on June 06, 2012, 06:44:33 PM

Clockwork Angels is on Grooveshark!!

https://grooveshark.com/#!/album/Clockwork+Angels/4511814

Yeah, might want to take that down before the e-police get here.

theseoafs · « **Reply #2808 on:** June 06, 2012, 09:38:35 PM »

The link doesn't work anyway.

ytserush · « **Reply #2809 on:** June 06, 2012, 10:51:03 PM »

I guess that means I'm the only one with an actual copy of the album here as of yet because I pre-ordered the fan pack and they shipped it early? (Best preorder scenario ever! Although The Neal Morse pre-orders never disappoint either.)

Definately a grower, but The Wreckers and The Garden are stellar early on.

I want the whole album live although I don't think it would ever happen. It would be the right thing to do to hear it as it was meant to be heard..

I'm almost afraid to comment on the album from a sonic standpoint but Vapor Trails does very much come to mind here.

theseoafs · « **Reply #2810 on:** June 06, 2012, 10:54:37 PM »

Quote from: ytserush on June 06, 2012, 10:51:03 PM

I'm almost afraid to comment on the album from a sonic standpoint but Vapor Trails does very much come to mind here.

$:-\$ I was really afraid of this.

ytserush · « **Reply #2811 on:** June 06, 2012, 11:13:26 PM »

Quote from: theseoafs on June 06, 2012, 10:54:37 PM

Quote from: ytserush on June 06, 2012, 10:51:03 PM
I'm almost afraid to comment on the album from a sonic standpoint but Vapor Trails does very much come to mind here.
$:-\$ I was really afraid of this.

Just my opinion. Didn't think it possible myself.

Don't go by what I say though. Trust your own ears.

Nuances are still appearing so I just may not be getting it yet. (Strangely, I think Caravan and BU2B actually sound better as remixes)

I have to keep sitting down with it.

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #2812 on:** June 07, 2012, 09:42:33 AM »

The title track of the album is now streaming on the Rush Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/rushtheband/app_108468622525037

The song is definitely a grower, but I really like it. It goes to a couple different places during the track, which keeps it interesting.

Its pretty dynamic, but in a smooth and chill sort of way. I really like solo as well as the part that goes:

"High above the city square, globes of light float in mid-air" Love it

KevShmev · « **Reply #2813 on:** June 07, 2012, 09:58:44 AM »

Nice. The good thing about that is I can already tell that, despite being on their FB page and not the real CD, it won't be as loud and noisy as I feared. When that first heavy riff comes in around :31 or so, it sounded too loud and noisy where I first heard it

, but it sounds much better already, so that is a huge relief.

Oh, and that song is just an absolute beast.

dbrooks22 · « **Reply #2814 on:** June 07, 2012, 10:07:05 AM »

This song is fantastic

theseoafs · « **Reply #2815 on:** June 07, 2012, 10:14:29 AM »

After one listen, my first impression is that it's an awesome tune. Definitely not the sprawling epic I was expecting, but it's still varied and great. I may actually end up preferring it to Caravan, BU2B and Headlong Flight (and I loved all three).

dbrooks22 · « **Reply #2816 on:** June 07, 2012, 10:32:10 AM »

OK, listening to the album now. I'm getting a late 80's/early 90's Rush vibe, combined with a grandiosity/arc reminiscent of Coldplay. This is some serious shit.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #2817 on:** June 07, 2012, 02:44:23 PM »

According to Rush is a Band its all on spotify now.

ytserush · « **Reply #2818 on:** June 07, 2012, 03:38:25 PM »

Things are most definately improving now.

I love those slow burners. Pretty much a nod to every album they've ever done.

The Wreckers is a masterpiece. Damn near the best song they've written EVER.

Midrange very muddy, takes a while to disassemble it.

I know Alex likes to rock out, but he seriously needs to push play whenever he gets near an acoustic guitar (And I know I've said this before.)

Maybe Geddy stealth record him and put it out as a bonus disc or something.

dbrooks22 · « **Reply #2819 on:** June 07, 2012, 05:19:00 PM »

Anyone wanna buy Neil's drums?

https://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/72/lot/28533/

KevShmev · « **Reply #2820 on:** June 07, 2012, 11:42:29 PM »

My updated Rush set list for this year's tour. I think this would be great and is very realistic.

Set 1:

2112 (Parts I and II)
The Analog Kid
Middletown Dreams
Clockwork Angels
The Wreckers
Headlong Flight
Where's My Thing (although I could see one of the S&A instrumentals being played here, as that middle of the first set instrumental to give Geddy's voice a break)
Limelight
Closer to the Heart
Far Cry
The Garden

Set 2:

The Spirit of Radio
Caravan
BU2B
Carnies
The Enemy Within
The Anarchist
Seven Cities of Gold
YYZ
Drum solo
The Trees
Xanadu
Tom Sawyer

Encore:

Subdivisions
La Villa Strangiato

KevShmev · « **Reply #2821 on:** June 07, 2012, 11:45:51 PM »

And frankly, I'd love to see them end the entire show with The Garden; the song is that good and would be an awesome closer, but a lot of fans might find it a bit too disappointing. I normally do not advocate them playing a new song in the encore this deep into their careers, but I think The Garden would be a fantastic closer. This is a tour supporting Clockwork Angels after all!

The Letter M · « **Reply #2822 on:** June 07, 2012, 11:51:14 PM »

Just wanted to say...

Presto > Roll The Bones

I've been listening to both over the last few hours...and I think I enjoy Presto more, as a whole, than I do Roll The Bones.

Even half-way through the album, I feel like the songs are still pretty strong and memorable whereas with RTB, I feel less drawn to them. Also, "Available Light" is one of their best album-closers post-POW/"Mystic Rhythms".

-Marc.

theseoafs · « **Reply #2823 on:** June 07, 2012, 11:52:56 PM »

Listened to Clockwork Angels (the song) a couple times more now. Having trouble sort of wrapping my head around it, but I'm liking it more with each listen. I'm enjoying the intro best at this point, with the riff at 1:07 being my favorite moment, though that may change as I begin to understand the piece better.

KevShmev · « **Reply #2824 on:** June 07, 2012, 11:56:24 PM »

The part that was in that 30-second sample from the Italian website (the latter part of the first two verses; the part that rocks really fast) is just so completely badass; the music is awesome and fast, and the vocal melody is very unique and melodic. And the way it then explodes into the chorus is incredible.

Nick · « **Reply #2825 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:11:37 AM »

Squeeeeeeee

Can't wait to get home and listen, only 7 hours or so away. Not sure if I'm going to listen to the vinyl or CD first as with newer stuff vinyl is hit or miss, but in any case I am excite.

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #2826 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:16:33 AM »

Wow they have the Wreckers right on the album sticker.

Perhaps this may be the next single?

KevShmev · « **Reply #2827 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:31:56 AM »

I figured that was a given, considering the overall catchiness of it.

The Letter M · « **Reply #2828 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:32:46 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix87x on June 08, 2012, 09:16:33 AM

Wow they have the Wreckers right on the album sticker.

Perhaps this may be the next single?

I think that pretty much ensures it's place in the live set, along with, I hope, the first five tracks and "Headlong Flight".

Also...Nick - 3 copies of the CD?! Really?

Let me guess... 1 for the car, 1 for the CD player for your home system, and 1 for...the bathroom CD player, ya know, when you have those really long dumps or are in the shower for like 30 minutes?

-Marc.

Nick · « **Reply #2829 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:33:42 AM »

The vinyl and 1 CD is for me, the others are for my sister and best friend.

The Letter M · « **Reply #2830 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:39:52 AM »

Quote from: Nick on June 08, 2012, 09:33:42 AM

The vinyl and 1 CD is for me, the others are for my sister and best friend.

Ahhh okay, that explains it. Whew! I was worried for a second...I hope your sister and best friend enjoy the album!

I may go out and buy another copy myself after my Classic Rock Fan Pack comes in!

BTW, that vinyl cover just looks nice. Post some pics of the inside and the vinyls themselves once you get it open if you could! I'd love to see it. I really wish Roadrunner had offered a huge boxset with the vinyl and the CD.

-Marc.

Nick · « **Reply #2831 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:42:37 AM »

Okay, will do when I get home.

The Letter M · « **Reply #2832 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:46:59 AM »

Quote from: Nick on June 08, 2012, 09:42:37 AM

Okay, will do when I get home.

So, semi-on-topic, I've been going back and listening to Rush's previous 6 albums (from Presto to Snakes & Arrows) and I've (re-)gained new-found appreciation for many of the songs and albums. It's also been a long while since I've really LISTENED to Rush, and taken the time to enjoy them. It's weird, like visiting a long lost friend you knew a decade ago, and are coming to familiarize yourself with them once more. I remember choruses, lyrics, drum fills...lots of little things that make me realize that Rush is deep within me, and I will live with that for the rest of my life. And I'm quite happy with that fact.

-Marc.

Mebert78 · « **Reply #2833 on:** June 08, 2012, 11:15:56 AM »

I'm loving the songs I've managed to hear so far. Beautiful stuff!

skydivingninja · « **Reply #2834 on:** June 08, 2012, 01:30:20 PM »

I am loving this album the more I listen to it.

News: Track-by-track video for Untethered Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Co1_h0GtAw

Author Topic: The Rush Thread v. Clockwork Angels (Read 508137 times)