Moving Pictures

Time to go North of the border for some progressive rock. There's two things you think of when people mention Canada, Hockey and Rush. And what better way to end the week then with some Rush. Love em or hate em, Rush remains one of the giants in the Progressive Rock field. One of the best power trios to come out of the Rock genre. Led by frontman Geddy Lee, who not only handles Bass guitar and vocals, but also handles the keyboards. Guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer madman Neil Peart run out the rest of the band. Having formed in 68, Rush is still releasing albums and touring. And yet the band is still isn't in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame. Having released one of the genres most defining records in '2112' the band released their best selling record 'Moving Pictures' in 81. The album features the bands most well known song in 'Tom Sawyer', but also features such classics as 'Limelight' and 'Red Barchetta'. Some fans will note that this is were the band turned away from the Prog sound and went more the Synth Rock sound. In any cases in remains a classic in the genre and a personal favorite.

I got into Rush at a young age. I remember my Dad actually having 'Moving Pictures' on cassette back in the day. The tape got the crap played out of it too, to the point where it was worn out. Geddy's unique vocals always drew me into the band. The music has always been so technical and complex it amazes me that anyone can even play it. The band released a solid stream of good albums up until the mid 80's when the wheels kinda fell off for a while. The last few albums have been good and show a return to the Prog side of things. Great thing about Rush is how many cartoons have poked fun at them. Neil is actually in the Aqua Teen Movie, and plays a killer solo. 'Moving Pictures' was also used as a terror alert level on Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law. Love em or hate em Rush has made their mark in the music world.

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