New Releases. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1974 Vinyl release of "Rush" on Discogs. The first 3 songs of the record fit that description perfectly. In July, 1974, he auditioned for an unknown Toronto band, and joined Rush on the eve of their first American release and tour. Beloved by millions and scorned by critics, one of the great prog-rock bands, possessing an instrumental acumen rivaled by few other groups. Ended: 21 Mar, 2021 08:14:24 GMT. Record is in vg+ condition. Rush is the first studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1974 (see 1974 in music) and remastered in 1997. Released on October 11, 2010, the track listing for the album was announced on September 1, 2010. Rush First Album Shirt Geddy Lee Neil Peary Alex Lifeson: Condition: Used. referencing Rush, CD, Album, RE, RP, 822 541-2 M-1, 822 541-2 This is an interesting one. Their very first album: called simlply "Rush" Mercury – 6338 524 - Vinyl, and Cover Exellent - Netherlands - first press 1974 2. Obviously this is a personal opinion and everyone has their own opinion. From 1974-76 they rocked like bastards while peddling sword, sorcery and sci-fi – often on side-long epics. EVERYONE LOVES A GOOD WIKIPEDIA COPYPASTARush is the eponymous debut studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1974, and remastered in 1997. The following year, Rush released two albums, Fly by Night and Caress of Steel. Overall, I'd say Side 1 is one of the best, and most consistent sides of a record that Rush released over their career. The album wasn’t faring too well until a Cleveland radio station, WMMS (100.7 FM), added the song “Working Man” to its playlist. The recording sessions were produced by Dave Stock at Eastern Sound in Toronto, recorded late at night because the studio rates were the cheapest (they recorded the album on their own dime). The group released its first album, Rush, in 1974. Cover is in vg condition. The album was then picked up by Mercury Records in the U.S., and sales began to skyrocket. Listen free to Rush – Rush (Finding My Way, Need Some Love and more). Original drummer John Rutsey performed all drum parts on the album. Predictably it didn’t sit too well with those hankering for Fountain Of Lamneth part two, accusing the band of sounding like The Police on the single New World Man. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from Rush. Read Full Biography. Rush knew it was now or never with their fourth release, and they delivered just in time -- 1976's 2112 proved to be their much sought-after commercial breakthrough and remains one of their most popular albums. Instead of choosing between prog rock and heavy rock, both styles are merged together to create an interesting and original approach. "Bastille Day" and "Lakeside Park" are the biggest contributing factor to this, and some of the easiest-listening songs from Rush's classic period. About RUSH. Rush's first release shows much of the hard rock/blues sound typical of many of the popular rock bands emerging from Britain earlier in the decade. FOR SALE - New York City, NY - Rush Self Titled 1974 first press. In 1974, he reportedly left the band in part due to vaguely defined "health reasons." Details about Rush First Album Shirt Geddy Lee Neil Peary Alex Lifeson See original listing. Mar 31, 2012 - This Pin was discovered by Scott Seefeldt. John Howard Rutsey (July 23, 1952 – May 11, 2008) was a Canadian musician best known as a founding member and original drummer of The group eventually started recording their first studio album and in October 2010, Big Time Rush’s debut album, The band was released and achieved great success around the world. Rush’s first album with Peart, Fly By Night (1975), demonstrated the musical expertise and lyrical opacity typical of the band. This item will be sent through the Global Shipping Programme and includes international tracking. "Rush," the self-titled inaugural album by the Canadian band from Ontario, is a great and underappreciated effort that lurks in the shadows cast by such monster albums as "Moving Pictures," "Signals," and "2112." On September 21, the band released their album's first single, "Til I Forget About You". Neil Peart likes to think of Moving Pictures as Rush’s proper first album. My notes for the Rush albums from 1974 to 2012. John Rutsey was the first original member to leave Rush, and sadly, he was also the first to pass away. 1974 - Rush (8,5) 1975 - Fly By Night (8,5) 1975 - Caress Of Steel (9,0) 1976 - 2112 (9,5) 1976 - All The World's A Stage (9,0) 1977 - A Farewell To Kings (9,0) 1978 - Hemispheres (10) 1980 - Permanent Waves (10) The latter was Rush's first full-fledged epic, with side two of the album entirely devoted to the song, while the former, a nod to J. R. R. Tolkien, was a more compact "mini-epic". The album that started it all. Winning bid: £10.11 [ 7 bids] No additional import charges on delivery. It would be good to hear Neil and the other to work on that one with the best production possible and the experience that the boys have gained over the years. According to Rush's official biography, Rutsey was supposed to write the lyrics for the band's first album, but grew dissatisfied with his attempts and never completed them. BTR is the debut studio album by pop boy band Big Time Rush. Listen to music from Rush. The same year, they released the Caress Of Steel disc, featuring sizeable hard rock compositions as The Necromancer and The Fountain Of Lamneth, consisting of several parts. 8 tracks (36:44). Featured New Releases ... AllMusic Watches: Rock Docs on the Stone Roses, Rush and More ; Rush Biography by Jason Ankeny + Follow Artist. Identical to my copy except I have YB as a matrix runout variant & "Made In Germany" on the disc. Neil appeared on Rush’s second album, Fly By Night, in 1975, contributing most of the lyrics–as he would throughout their career. your own Pins on Pinterest Discover (and save!) A New version of Rush first album - posted in Rush: Is there someone who thought about the possibility to see a new version of that first album someday? RUSH Total of 6 Vinyl: One Triple album and three LP's 1. The album was preceded by the release of several singles from the TV show soundtrack. Released on March 1, 1974, the debut Rush album set the Canadian three-piece off on one of rock music’s most long-lasting and successful recording careers.. The album featured their first epic composition By-Tor And The Snow Dog - songs of such type would become common for Rush's creativity. If the first two Rush albums of the 80s showed the band becoming more streamlined in their writing, the third, 1982’s Signals, saw the band dive headfirst into the heady waters of new technology sweeping the decade. Although bandmate Geddy Lee disputed that in a 2003 interview, he did acknowledge that Rutsey had been dealing with diabetes for quite some time. It was Rush’s fourth album, 2112, released in 1976, that brought the band their first measure of success. Rush was a Canadian rock band made up of Geddy Lee (bass, vocals, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitars), and Neil Peart (drums, percussion, lyrics). Neil Ellwood Peart OC (/ p ɪər t /; September 12, 1952 – January 7, 2020) was a Canadian musician, songwriter, and author, best known as the drummer and primary lyricist of the rock band Rush.Peart earned numerous awards for his musical performances, including an induction into the Modern Drummer Readers Poll Hall of Fame in 1983, making him the youngest person ever so honoured. Find Rush discography, albums and singles on AllMusic AllMusic. Breakthrough. Rush’s first 25 years can be viewed in three (unplanned) cycles, each comprised of four studio albums then a double-live set which seemed to herald a change in direction.