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RUSH's first release, "RUSH" is an interesting album. Many have written it off, as it predates the arrival of the pre-eminent rock percussionist, "The Professor" Neil Peart. Still, it provides a very detailed look at what RUSH would become: guitar mastery, interesting lyrical writing, and cutting edge adventureousness. Zep fans will recognize the obvious influence of those Masters, but with a decidedly RUSH edge. Check it out and see for yourself - many used copies can be had on the cheap, and I can't of another RUSH album that gives this take on RUSH's very early ambition. Also, GO SEE RUSH LIVE!
I remember when I lived in Chicago when I was growing up... Rush would play for concerts in Indiana; the tickets were 5 dollars. I went every time they played through their first live album. The group has basically had 4 incarnations. This was their best and maybe only straight ahead rock and roll album. Working Man still remains one of my favorite Rush tunes. The remasters were done very well making the CD sound close to the vinyl. Yes, I am one of the few who still believe that vinyl sounds better than CDs (until recently until after 20 bit sampling came to be). Great album; great remaster.
Updating my music library with remastered versions. I already love their music. I just want to see if the remasters sound better; especially on a good sounding stereo system.
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When Russia’s first released the trio proved they could rock! Constant touring was not going over well with their drummer so he decided to quit . He was replaced with world class drummer Neil Pert , who’s drumming and lyrics became an Intrachol part of their sound . 
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First off, I am a very biased reviewer because Rush has been my favorite band since 1981. The first album (yes, vinyl I am that old! :) ) I bought at a music store was "Moving Pictures". I fell in love with it and quickly went back through the rest of the bands catalog and bought up the rest of their material and quickly the Canadian power trio became my favorite band. This debut release is interesting because in a way it has a similar feel to "Fly By Night" the bands 2nd release although John Rutsey is on drums instead of the famed Neil Peart (who replaced Rutsey very shortly after the debut album was cut). This release, like most debut material, is very raw and full of emotion. You get glimpses of what was yet to come, but the hunger of a new breakthrough band really shines through in a powerful way on this self-titled 1974 release. Rush fans find this a must have, but if your just a casual fan, or know them only by their many radio hits you should really consider checking this cd out...trust me, you will not be disappointed!Read full review
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