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Rush - Moving Pictures (album)
Since my puberty and formative years were a bit crowded and mostly filled with Death Metal, it took nearly 30 years for me to sink my teeth into this brilliant band's work. But now that I have, this gem ranks as one of my favourite albums by the Canadians. My lady love isn't a huge fan of Geddy Lee's unique vocal tone, but as someone who counts King Diamond among his all-time heroes, I have no issues with a weird voice. That aside, I love the mood on this album, the weird mix of introspection and exuberance, contemplation and mind-bending musical wizardry. I'm not a prog fan, I don't get off on weird tonal shifts, jazzy chords or odd time signatures. More often than not I think it gets in the way of a good groove. But Rush manage the trick of putting in these instrumental gymnastics in a way that they enhance the experience.
My top picks off this record:
- The Camera Eye (https://youtu.be/9l5q7uH_0xk)
- YYZ
- Red Barchetta