September 1977. Rush - "A Farewell to Arms" (new reissue).
I shared "Xanadu," an amazing guitar piece, but this album is more known for the single "Closer To The Heart."
This is the latest in the series of Rush albums being reissued. I already picked up "Fly By Night, "Caress of Steel" and "2112." Picked this up at Mobius Records in Fairfax. I'm very pleased with this reissue series by Rush. I hope it continues into the '90s.
Amazing performance by Rush last night. They sounded terrific, incredible light show and camera work, and very funny video clips shown. Any rock fan who has the chance to see Rush live should do so. A fantastic show, one of the best I've seen in recent years. It's a privilege to see such a legendary band performing so well - will always remember it. "Presto" in particular was great to hear, and the "Moving Pictures" performance was fantastic.
Set list:
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1. The Spirit Of Radio
2. Time Stand Still
3. Presto
4. Stick It Out
5. Workin' Them Angels
6. Leave That Thing Alone
7. Faithless
8. BU2B
9. Free Will
10. Marathon
11. Subdivisions
12. Tom Sawyer
13. Red Barchetta
14. YYZ
15. Limelight
16. The Camera Eye
17. Witch Hunt
18. Vital Signs
19. Caravan
20. Drum Solo
21. Closer To The Heart
22. 2112 Part I: Overture
23. 2112 Part II: The Temples Of Syrinx
24. Far Cry
Encore:
25. La Villa Strangiato
26. Working Man
Here's their performance of "Presto" from Jiffy Lube Live:
Found a good vinyl copy of this overlooked gem at Record and Tape Exchange tonight. Listening to it now and as always am amazed by this bands' musicianship. They are simply extraordinary. "Counterparts" and "Roll The Bones" were bigger hits and get more attention, but I've always had a HUGE soft spot for "Presto". 2 of my favorite Rush tunes are on this album - - "The Pass" and the title track. "Show Don't Tell" is a killer opening track and great first single - bringing them back to tight and powerful rock after the murky and meandering MOR synth-rock of most of "Hold Your Fire." "Presto" is far more incisive and was a definite return to form. It was an effect u-turn for a band that badly needed one.
