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Counterparts - Rush

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Manufacturer : Atlantic / Wea
Release date : 31 August 2004
EAN : 0075678373824
UPC : 075678373824
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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". Tho ... (more)


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"Counterparts" by Rush

Posted : 1 year, 9 months ago at Feb 14 12:48
Like any good recording artist, Rush’s sound has changed with every album. It may be subtle at times, but other times is was very noticeable. “Counterparts” was very noticeable. The album prior, “Roll the Bones”, the band tried to drop the heavily used keyboards and get back to just the three musicians playing as a rock trio. However, it really wasn’t accomplished until they recorded “Counterparts”. The biggest change though was Neil Peart’s approach to drumming. At the time, after being a successful recording artist for 20 years, he started taking lessons with Freddie Spencer. Peart’s style before had been very complex, and even had some people say that he overplayed his parts. But for “Counterparts” he started to groove and play what was needed. He still had co...Read more

Rating : 10/10