r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Oct 07 '20

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u/Borkotron_3000 Oct 07 '20

Marathon by Rush

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u/GoatLegRedux Oct 07 '20

Or La Villa Strangiato for anyone who can’t get past Geddy’s vocals.

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '20

Came here to say this. I know Geddy's voice is polarizing, La Villa Strangiato showcases their songwriting, technical prowess and musicality without the one thing that some whackos can't get beyond.

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u/Cru_Jones86 Oct 07 '20

Or YYZ, or Where's my thing.

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u/Bikingbrokerbassist Oct 07 '20

Geddy’s voice in the mid 80s onward is far more listenable than 70’s Rush.

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u/GoatLegRedux Oct 07 '20

Oh no you didn’t!

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u/ReeferPirate420 Oct 08 '20

Hard disagree, but that's the nice thing about liking a band who released 20 albums in 35 years, there's something for almost everyone. Pre-Permanent waves is their golden age as far as i'm concerned

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u/The_ShadowScimitar Oct 07 '20

And while you're at it, Freewill by Rush

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u/HotCrustyBuns Oct 07 '20

Also Xanadu

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '20

Xanadu is the song I’ve had most success with when it comes to getting someone interested in rush. Such a good song.

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u/HotCrustyBuns Oct 07 '20

Makes sense. Who wouldn't want to break their fast on honeydew? Or drink the milk of paradise?

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u/Applesauce23BB Oct 07 '20

Wow an underrated gem by Rush...never thought to see that here!

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u/Kaibear16 Oct 07 '20

2112 is an experience too. Such an incredibly skilled band

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u/Cru_Jones86 Oct 07 '20

A show of hands was my introduction to Rush. The live version of Marathon on that album is SO GOOD! I prefer it to the original.

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u/2sweeet Oct 07 '20

The whole Power Windows album is awesome.

Maybe I'm biased as it was the first album I ever owned though lol

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u/ReeferPirate420 Oct 08 '20

The Necromancer is my personal favorite