[Skooz]

Well, Happy Birthday!

Thanks. I am 44 years old today. It seems like only last week I was lying in my bed, stoned and listening to Rush's newest album (2112) on the headphones. But, alas, that was 1977. How time flies.

I loved their first album, and wore out Caress of Steel and 2112 until the 8-tracks wouldn't play anymore. But, Farewell to Kings was only so-so, and subsequent albums bored me silly.

[MarkL]

I loved their first album, and wore out Caress of Steel and 2112 until the 8-tracks wouldn't play anymore. But, Farewell to Kings was only so-so, and subsequent albums bored me silly.

I guess it depends on what sort of music you were into. They started as a hard rock power trio, but when Neil joined, there was a subtle change on "Fly by Night," and a major change on "Carress of Steel." "2112" was a real turning point, although it was still a fairly "hard rock" album. But after that, they became more "progressive."

Being a longtime fan of Yes and Pink Floyd, I loved their more progressive stuff. I still think that "Hemispheres" is their best album, and one of the best of all time.

Mark

[Hacksaw]

I loved their first album, and wore out Caress of Steel and 2112 until the 8-tracks wouldn't play anymore. But, Farewell to Kings was only so-so, and subsequent albums bored me silly.

I still like to turn out the lights and crank out "The Necromancer". However, I think the best album by far was Moving Pictures. It was a combination of thechno and power rock that was never equalled.

[Reddy]

Happy Birthday! Must be the age... I am 6 months older than you and loved Fly by Night and I think 2112 is the epitome of rock-operas- amazingly clever, original and I remember every word. Didn't really follow the rest of their work, but would still love to see them in concert.

BTW, my husband HATES Rush, says that all Geddy Lee does is scream every song. I think he's jealous of Lee's range LOL.