Contents Under Pressure: 30 Years of Rush at Home and Away 
asked by 78704 on November 2, 2006 12:02 AM
Celebrating Rush’s 30th anniversary, this retrospective of Canada’s most successful music group examines each of the band's approximately 20 lauded records and sold-out tours, eliciting fresh insights into the marriage of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee’s classic, fearless art rock sound with Neil Peart's celebrated literary prowess. The product of extensive interviews with all three members and corroborating evidence from key insiders and press, this unprecedented examination features previously unpublished candid photographs by official band photographer Andrew MacNaughtan. Musings on playing live and the grind of touring are presented, revealing the trio’s evolution over the past three decades. A critical eye is focused on the band’s vast catalog, resulting in a comprehensive, forward-moving celebration of one of the most respected yet secretive bands in the music business—one that has never been revealed in book form so personally, directly, or so willingly.
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After 30 years as the band by which other progressive rock outfits are measured, one would think there would be some great stuff in this book. Instead, what we are treated to is a superficial overview of 30 years of tours and albums. Opening acts and touring partners are discussed minimally with earth shattering insight like: "we really got along well with those guys". This book is a bore. The guys' memories of recording and touring are either long lost with regard to detail or intentionally bland. I wasn't looking for some "Tell All" piece of rubbish, but come on. I don't need or even want to know a lot about the family and home life of Geddy, Alex and Neil, but give me a break. I mean if one of the points of the book is to document the relentless touring and recording schedule these guys endured for many years, shouldn't there be some mention of how it impacted their loved ones? If you blink, you miss the one sentence mention of "oh, yeah and Geddy got married".
Popoffcshould be ashamed of this. This is D grade work. It is interviews with the band taken at face value with apparently little follow-up or cross checking with others to fill in some of the blanks in their collective memories.
If you are a die-hard fan, yes you should buy it, but don't expect to learn much from it other than that the band probably look back with disdain on one or more of your favorite albums.
Popoffcshould be ashamed of this. This is D grade work. It is interviews with the band taken at face value with apparently little follow-up or cross checking with others to fill in some of the blanks in their collective memories.
If you are a die-hard fan, yes you should buy it, but don't expect to learn much from it other than that the band probably look back with disdain on one or more of your favorite albums.
reviewed by tacos on November 28, 2006 6:39 PM
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Contents under pressure-a book that really every Rush fan must own.This books takes you through the beginnings of Rush when
they were young adults playing for a few dollars to today playing concerts around the globe.This band who have been around
for over 30 years,have come a long way.This book is filled with some great interviews and pictures too.and lots more.worth every
penny.
they were young adults playing for a few dollars to today playing concerts around the globe.This band who have been around
for over 30 years,have come a long way.This book is filled with some great interviews and pictures too.and lots more.worth every
penny.
reviewed by ladyrunner on November 29, 2006 11:28 AM