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With Moving Pictures, Rush's complex songwriting and musical virtuosity reached new heights. It's that rarest of creatures, a highly listenable progressive-rock album; even the all-instrumental "YYZ" is of interest to listeners besides musicians. The highlight of the album is "Limelight"; like many progressive-rock bands, Rush writes songs about the experience of being on-stage. The result is impressive, with almost orchestral arrangements that never overwhelm the actual music. "Tom Sawyer", another classic, is on this album, as well as the science-fiction-meets-road-movie "Red Barchetta", the epic "The Camera Eye", the cautionary "Witch Hunt", and "Vital Signs", which takes advantage of the budding digital sound technology available at the time the album was recorded. This is probably Rush's best album; it's definitely their most accessible. --Genevieve Williams
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I can confidently say that for me 'Moving Pictures' is the best rock album of all time. Rush moved through several styles during the seventies, and by the time MP was recorded they had evolved into the most technically proficient rock musicians in the industry. Their songwriting had also evolved to a point where they became more concise with their tunes, less concerned with writing the lengthy prog epics of their 70's output. They achieved this without, in any way 'selling out' MP is a wonderfully produced album, which compliments the bands very tight playing. The album excites the listerner with the driving instrumental masterpiece 'YYZ', Inspires with the memorable 'Tom Sawyer' and entrances with the epic (only epic on the album) 'The camera eye' Rush have always been masters of creating exciting rock music. They also bring prog rock ideas to life and give them structure without compromising the more positive prog conventions - good musicianship, conceptual songwriting and being open to jazz and classical influences, but without the pomp. Moving Pictures is the point in their career when everything great about this unique Canadian band came together on one fine album. If you only ever buy one Rush album, let this be it.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Following the popular 'Permanent Waves,' Rush continued to build on their success that had been sown in the previous year. Although only seven tracks long, each one is packed with excellent musicianship and revealing lyrics. Standout tracks include the 10 minute extravaganza 'The Camera Eye' with its themes of paranoia and secrecy, and 'Whitch Hunt' detailing the superstitious nature of people towards their fellows. 'Limelight' is a high paced, energetic techno-rocker, and makes use of synthesisers which would be used to greater effect on later albums. Elsewhere, the instrumental, 'YYZ' shows the trio working fluidly as ever; Neil Peart's inventive drum work coupling with Geddy Lee's solid bass lines leaving scope for Alex Lifeson's thrilling guitar solos. As an album, Rush's greatest work was arguably this one, closely rivaled by '2112' & 'Permanent Waves,' and highlighting their underated sound and ability which are still largely ignored today.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this Album when I was 14 and at 38 still listen to it regularly.
This was my introduction to Rush and in my opinion is the best by far.
It's an album that I never overplayed but find myself continuosly revisiting it time and time again and have never got tired of listening to it which I think emphasises how good it is.
This Album at the time was a very modern sound and still hold's its own emphasising it's impact at the time.
Pearts drumming is technically impossible and I still do the air drumming in the mid section of Tom Sawyer (I can't Help it).
You either Love or Hate Rush but the latter must have never heard this one. If you like good rock music (Not the Hair,teeth,Groin and Ego Stuff), musicianship, well thought out meaniningful lyrics and a dark undertone- this is for you.
This was my introduction to Rush and in my opinion is the best by far.
It's an album that I never overplayed but find myself continuosly revisiting it time and time again and have never got tired of listening to it which I think emphasises how good it is.
This Album at the time was a very modern sound and still hold's its own emphasising it's impact at the time.
Pearts drumming is technically impossible and I still do the air drumming in the mid section of Tom Sawyer (I can't Help it).
You either Love or Hate Rush but the latter must have never heard this one. If you like good rock music (Not the Hair,teeth,Groin and Ego Stuff), musicianship, well thought out meaniningful lyrics and a dark undertone- this is for you.
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An absolute classic if somewhat over played perhaps
Despite it being quite overplayed it doesn't make the song bad :)
so with that in mind Tom Sawyer it self is near as damn it masterpiece, Camera eye is a longer semi epic song... Read more
so with that in mind Tom Sawyer it self is near as damn it masterpiece, Camera eye is a longer semi epic song... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cubby Kovu
Limelight
Another mind-bending, opinion-splitting opus from the masters of the avant-garde and alt-progressive stdium rock excellence and bewilderment. Yes they've (kind of) done it again. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ratmonkey
Only one of several benchmarks
Yes it is a superb album - but please let's not say "if you only buy one Rush album make it this one." 'Cos then you'd miss the other dozen and a half fantastic albums...... Read more
Published 4 months ago by anglo-frenchie
tme stand still
again im upgrading my rush collection, always fresh when you here them and how they are to me the best progressive rock band on this planet, just a classic album.
Published 4 months ago by steve m shaw
This album has no equal.
This is an incredible album. From the opening, descending synth that heralds Tom Sawyer, and indeed the greatest ever Side A, to the syncopated rhythms of Vital Signs, this is a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by RossP2112
Three brilliant musicians at their best
I listened to Moving Pictures in preparation for a concert in dublin this year in which the band were playing the album in full. Read more
Published 6 months ago by haunted
Prog Rock at it's best
Classic Prog Rock Album containing many monumental songs such as "The Camera Eye" and continuing with more epic tunes such as "Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta & YYZ
If you... Read more
If you... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Whizzbang
A classic not to be missed.
Starting with the eponymous debut album in 1974 there has never been a standstill in the development of Rush's music. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Daniel A A Moonen
"The Buildings Are Lost In Their Limitless Rise..."
It starts bathed in swirling synthesizers, a sharp angular hi-hat pattern is punctuated by a deep bass drum, taut snare and we are introduced to (perhaps) the quintessential Rush... Read more
Published 16 months ago by G. Young
it got here at last
The cd ordered was meant to be a Christmas present, supposed to be delivered by 11th Dec. Accepting the weather conditions didn't help,after contacting Amazon,on Christmas eve, I... Read more
Published 16 months ago by me
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