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Rush - Feedback Audio CD

A fair review of the Rush "Feedback" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Rush reviews here, or go back to the Rush tabs.

Band: Rush
Title: Feedback
Rating:

Release Date: 2004-06-29
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Summertime Blues 2: Heart Full Of Soul 3: The Seeker 4: For What It�s Worth 5: Shapes Of Things 6: Mr. Soul 7: Crossroads 8: Seven And Seven Is

A different set of covers
Rush does a very good job of covering several songs that I've known and loved for a very long time. .
"The Seeker" could have been the version by "The Who", or maybe the Guitar Hero version (LOL).
"Crossroads" sounds excellent, I'm not sure that Eric Clapton himself wasn't there taking care of the guitar. . .
And "For What It's Worth" sounds great, a real treat.
I keep these songs on my MP3 player, so that one of these gems will surprise me when I'm in shuffle mode.
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Uninspired inspirations
. Dull covers record does pay a certain homage to classic rock acts by not completely embarrassing some influential material, but still feels generally lobotomized and does nothing special to warrant investment unless you are a Rushaholic.

Bad news - safe to skip this
The songs just don't sound good with Geddy Lee's voice. Get one of their earlier CDs - Moving Pictures or earlier or a decent greatest hits CD and forget this. All covers of older classic rock songs (the liner notes say something about songs they played when they were a garage band - should have stayed in the garage. .

This is rock being fun again

I was around during the Rush era of the 70s and 80s but never bought any of their recordings. This CD demonstrates a band having some fun and they do it pretty darn well. After listening to "Feedback" I went out and bought "Moving Pictures" and "2112" as well. I know this CD doesn't sound like their other works, but that's part of the charm for me.
This CD reminds me of those live shows where the star whips out some oldie they love to play and just wants to have some fun.
I'm glad Rush decided to share their fun with this anniversary disc. In this day and age, it's a treat to hear a band who can play, dig into their roots and let their hair (what remains of it) down.

Far Out!!! I'm Having a Feedback!
Out of all the thousands of mail I receive on a constant basis, I am sure all of you know that you can't expect to please everyone. People. In this constantly moving, modern a go-go world we live in, there are bound to be a few who haven't gotten with Metamopho's program. That is perfectly fine. You know who you are! But the following letter is treachery at it's very highest form. I will reprint for you as follows:

Dear Metamorpho-
Me and my friends are totally sick of your smug, arrogant selfish reviews! We come here to read reviews and instead, what do we get? We get pitiful, self-serving mumblings about so called "important" things in your life. Life lessons as your buffoonery leads us to believe. Why can't you just give us essential information instead of vague mumblings only meant to emulate yourself on some ficticious cloud? You don't follow rules! You rebell against authority! You are a threat to all sensibility and must be stopped! We hate you! We hate you! WE HATE YOU!!!!!!
Esmeralda Gluttonbach, Pleasant Village Penitentiary, Kansas

>>>>>>>>> What can I say people? Now you will believe me when I say true evil really exists. My prayers are with you Esmeralda. Now- where did I put that extremely strong drink? ;)
Anyhoo - I'm reviewing "Feedback" today by Rush. Well- it's a new year and time to look back and generously "reflect". I have to say that that this really a fun cover EP. They give you a cross section of rock/psychedelic tunes that were born in the 60's and just fly with it. Interesting of note are the bands they cover. We have two by Buffalo Springfield here, two by the Yardbirds, two by The Who (that is, if you count "Summertime Blues" by them although I hear hints of Blue Cheer), one by Love and one by Cream. A very formidle presentation if you ask me.
Too bad they didn't do a Kinks song or two. But, it is what it is.
How do they do? Well, I suppose it's a matter of perspective. Their renditions are pretty faithful to the originals, however they add their own twist to it. It is a copy, but then again not a copy if you listen to the lead on "Crossroads". We will always remember the Clapton lead however, Alex Lifeson creates his own within the framework and the result is fine with me. And, throughout, he uses that fuzz tone to maximum effect. Listen to "Mr. Soul" and you will know what I mean. They seem to take the song and embellish it with nice, tasty bits from the era (for example Alex throws in a small portion of guitar reminiscent of the Byrds "Eight Miles High" in the lead part). So appropriate and so with that time. But it works. We can just imagine what sound the Byrds would have created with Buffalo Springfield. (Wait a minute- didn't we get that somewhat with Crosby, Stills and Nash?). Oh nevermind. It's a new year and my brain cells are still not functioning. Sorry. ;(
What is interesting though is that they did not rely on the most known songs by 60's artists. No. "7 and 7 Is" and "The Seeker" were not prime known material from Love and The Who, but that adds greatly to the charm of this outing. They were trying to give a representation of the era and also the songs that they loved when they were starting out. All of these songs, although a cover, have Rush putting there own energy spin on it. The originals still stand, but the result here is fun and interesting. My only complaint is that they didn't do more with it. As it is, it grooves, it rocks, and these songs are great to hear all together. I am sure that the Esmeraldas of the world may not like it, but this is a chance a beloved Seer who writes reviews must take.
I suppose that I will have to take drastic action considering my situation. I guess I'll have to give my personal censor a raise now for all my letters. I just cannot have this happen again. I hate to do it - but everyone must pay some price for piece of mind.
So - if you enjoyed the late 60's at all - this "Feedback" will give you a nice flashback to that time. Now, strap yourself in to my multi-coloured mini-bus and feel the rush!

"You don't send me hate mail- anymore. . . . " -- Metamorpho
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