Counterparts

Rush - Counterparts

Counterparts
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Artist: Rush
Brand: RUSH
Edition: Music CD
Format: Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2004-08-31
Music Label: Atlantic / Wea
Soundtracks:
  1. Animate
  2. Stick It Out
  3. Cut to the Chase
  4. Nobody's Hero
  5. Between Sun & Moon
  6. Alien Shore
  7. Speed of Love
  8. Double Agent
  9. Leave That Thing Alone
  10. Cold Fire
  11. Everday Glory

Music reviews of Counterparts

Music Review: One Of Rush's Best (And Underrated) Albums
Rating: 5 Stars

After listening to the weak production Presto and Roll The Bones suffered at the hands of producer Rupert Hine, the awesome production of Counterparts was (and is) nothing short of impressive. Counterparts is without a doubt the best sounding album of any in Rush's catalogue; the only one that comes close to touching it in terms of production is Snakes & Arrows.

This album is guitar driven and aggressive much of the time while still leaving room for acoustic guitar (Nobody's Hero), beautiful ambient guitar parts (The Speed Of Love, Everyday Glory), and what I consider one of Alex's best solos that nobody ever mentions (Cut To The Chase). While I prefer the edgier bass tones Geddy is using these days, his bass here sounds natural, smooth, and powerful. Love the way it's mixed! Neil's drum parts on this album have continued his transition from the progressive 70's and flashy 80's to the groove oriented style he has adopted today. But don't let his playing fool you; there are still some very difficult drum parts on this album as can be witnessed when fans try to cover songs like "Leave That Thing Alone".

Counterparts may not please some hardcore progressive fans who want to hear 2112 forever, but this "new" Rush focuses less on individual prowess and instead chooses to focus on writing great songs as a band.

One of my favorite albums, and be sure to go back and listen to the solo for "Cut To The Chase". Simply awesome.



Description of Counterparts

The production on Counterparts is a bit too smooth, which means that the passion that normally infuses Rush's music (and prevents it from being too coldly intellectual) is weakened. The songs themselves are good, including the singles "Animate", "Nobody's Hero", and "Stick It Out". Other standouts are "Cut to the Chase" and "Cold Fire". Though Rush's brand of slick, sophisticated progressive rock isn't exactly trendy, it is what they do best, and they've wisely stuck to it. Therefore, although Counterparts isn't on a par with Moving Pictures or Permanent Waves, it's still a strong effort. --Genevieve Williams

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