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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0731453462823 Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered Label: Island / Mercury Manufacturer: Island / Mercury MPN: 534628 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Island / Mercury Release Date: May 06, 1997 Studio: Island / Mercury Average Rating:
 Rating:  - This underrated album is also Rush's Best.The title of this album says it all. In this album, Rush finally manages to finally distance themselves from their blatant Led Zeppelin roots heard in previous albums. The Hard Rocking riffs still appear without shame, but here Rush mixes in synth and complex time signatures and inventive song structures. And while they've continued to evolve since this release I still believe this to be their best. In terms of songwriting this album kills. Xanadu, based on the opium-induced Samuel Taylor ... Read More Rating: - MasterpieceThis is not only one of Rush's best albums, but one of the greatest progressive rock albums of all time. The mix & mastering are great, and the songwriting is incredibly creative. You can tell that these guys were really having fun and enjoying their creative work. This album also set the bar high for future works, some of which equal this album, but none surpass it. Now for the songs: FAREWELL: Intriguing opening with the classical guitar, great riffs into the verses, and a driving ... Read More Rating: - Rush CDIt's a Rush cd. What else needs to be said. Excellent vocal and music. Perfect for driving or just listening to. Rating: - The best of Rush, and the best of classic rockRush is now on the uprising of their goodness and talent. 2112 was incredible, but what next? Of course they break the boundaries with a mix of good classic sounds and hard rock, A Farewell to Kings is a stirring album, and frankly one of my all time favorite albums. Lifeson on Guitar, Lee on Bass, and of course the acclaimed Peart on Drums. A Farewell to Kings is a blend of hard rock and epic sounding power, such as the beautiful remedy of "Xanadu". With one of their best singles on the album "Closer to ... Read More Rating: - A great progressive rock albumThis album is often overlooked, even though it contains some of the best Rush classics--Closer to the Heart, and Xanadu. Closer to the Heart is one of the all time Rush Classics--great melody and inspiring lyrics flowing seemlessly in a beautiful song. If you've ever experienced this song live in concert, you understand that it can be an emotional experience listening and signing along to this track. Cinderella man is a great story perserverance, and the title track has a great baroque ... Read More |
