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Originally Posted by MiamiBoyz
Rush is the thinking mans rock and therefore cuts out of most of the potential audience immediately. They have never played "dumbed down" rock just to sell records but have maintained high standards preferring quality over quantity.
Their contribution to music is clear by the longevity and body for work they have.  |
this argument has been regurgitated for decades now.. true rock speaks to EVERYONE not just music nerds.. If technicals and skill was all that was needed to make brilliant music neither the beatles or the stones would have sold shit and steve vai and the band Yes would be the best selling bands ever... clearly that's not the case.
Rush is good, there is no argument. I'm not a big fan of it though because it often seems like its trying too hard and doesn't flow naturally as rock usually should. Their lyrics tend to be too preachy and very 'unrocknroll' like and I was never a huge fan of geddy lee's voice. A lot of jazz has the same problem. Very little is melodic and doesn't speak to the masses and sales always reflect that, but its not to say that there aren't a huge collection of talent in that genre both past and present--one trip to new orleans can prove it for you if you have any doubts.