Rush Albums Ranked From Worst to Best

[@fcamiola]

Wow, your top 5ish ratings are similar to mine. Kram and I didn't jive on the ELO list but we do here! My top 5 includes Hemispheres, so it's basically Hemispheres through Grace Under Pressure. That truly is the sweet spot for me with this band. I will always love the earlier albums, especially Caress (gasp!), but albums like PW and Signals are downright masterpieces. Great job guys. BTW, Tyler Warren just posted an entire album cover of P/G on April 12, which was the 40th anniversary of this album. It's so KILLER! Check it out.

[@treyrobinson1970]

"Young, dumb, and full of ...Led Zeppelin influence" is probably the funniest line Kramzer ever dropped on this channel, and I don't think Jason or Joe even caught it.

[@sharktroubles]

I love Rush just as much as you three guys; they've had a huge influence on my entire life and I view them as intellectual and emotional spirit guides. They're musical and lyrical educators who'll sharpen one's sensibilities, broaden perspectives and help develope intuition and awareness. You guys listen intently and assimilate their magic and I know this based on the Listography Rush album rankings.

[@analogkid2869]

Rush is my favorite band of all time. Saw them 125 times 1982 - 2015. Geddy is my rock god. I don’t listen to Rush anymore - burnt out on them but still my favorite band of all time. Thanks so much for covering them - I love your show - you guys are great - love your opinions on rock ! My top 5 favorite Rush albums: Moving pictures Permanent waves Signals Hemispheres Caress of steel

[@barrypeirson3710]

Damn 125 times. What was your favorite show if you have one?

[@spencergadoury]

I met Geddy in person he was super nice!

[@Shah-of-the-Shinebox]

19. Hold Your Fire 18. Test for Echo 17. Vapor Trails 16. Roll the Bones 15. Caress of Steel 14. Snakes and Arrows 13. Rush 12. Presto 11. Clockwork Angel's 10. Counterparts 9. Power Windows 8. A Farewell to Kings 7. Fly By Night 6. Signals 5. Grace Under Pressure 4. 2112 3. Hemispheres 2. Moving Pictures 1. Permenant Waves

[@michaelgreene4816]

Roll the Bones top 10 man!!!!

[@gmaher17]

I'm happy for the love for Hold Your Fire. A lot of people put that album toward the bottom of the discography. I'd definitely put it Top 5 for me. Happy to hear all your comments were so positive. Great video.

[@mck7646]

Hold your fire and Presto are quite underrated. I don't put them up with the prior 80's albums but still very enjoyable.

[@LeviGarryRoberts]

Hold Your Fire is top 5 agreed. It’s so glossy, a very fun listen.

[@pitchfork1972]

HYF AND PRESTO ARE MY TOP 2

[@blakeplaster7139]

Can’t stand it, but that’s just me. Only like Time Stand Still.

[@matthewsnover8320]

Nah bro, that album has two songs and that's it

[@asmallwhitedog0479]

I was so lucky to see them for the Moving Picture, Grace and Power Windows tours. Soooooooo good.

[@Twotontessie]

You saw some red Artstars get their ass kicked !!!

[@burmajones803]

BTW - fun video y'all. Your enthusiasm and appreciation is infectious. I am reliving 1984 with Grace Under Pressure--and no cassette tape hiss!

[@classicalbum]

Nice ranking of a great band. Excellent channel by the way.

[@TastesLikeMusic]

Thanks! You too.

[@MJLU280]

Signals was written in ‘82 but could have been written today with what is happening in the world. I agree it’s the strongest thematically. Thank you for emphasizing that one and giving it the #1 spot.

[@179rich]

Well done my dudes. Loved it.

[@DamnableReverend]

Greetings from Rush's Hometown of Toronto, Canada. Not quite new to the channel; I commented on the Queen ranking last week and have watched the Steely Dan one as well. Fascinating getting your perspectives on this. I have found a few "rank the Rush album" videos on youtube and I just how how they are all so different. I thought that most of the bottom picks would at least be the same for most people, but they really aren't (some people rate the last three albums from the 2000s very highly, especially Snakes and Arrows and Clockwork Angels). My two favourite Rush albums are probably Signals, and Hemispheres. Kind of two opposite sides of the Rush experiecne really, and I think that's probablyi why I like them both about equally. They both represent the pinnacle of what Rush was trying to do in a certain vein (Hemispheres the prog, Signals the thoughtful but accessible pop/rock). Jason is right ona bout Signals btw and I *love* "Analog Kid". That whole stretch from..I don't know, i think, Hold your Fire, to Counterparts, really does very little for me. I used to say the same about the early 80s synth albums but I've noticed I gain a little appreciation for each subsequent album as time goes on. Most recently it has indeed been Power Windows. But I just can't see myself loving those other albums much. I was a kid in the 90s and that's when I started getting into the band. At the time, like (I suspect) most 90s kids, I hated the synth sounds of the 80s (though interestingly was ok with 70s synth sounds, moogs and such) and also disliked that shiny plastic 80s production jobs. They did grow on me though. Now I actually love the way Power Windows sounds, somehow. But as to that stretch of albums I think might forever be closed to me...Roll the Bones is the only CD I ever legitimately used as a drinks coaster. That was definitely early on in my "70s Rush or nothing" phase though.

[@MH77391]

I watched this video a couple of years ago and used it as basis to further investigate Rush. I was a huge fan between 2112 and Moving Pictures but wasn't keen on the more synthy move after that. But I am now complete convert to mid 80s Rush. Signals, Grace under pressure, Power windows, all 5 star albums!

[@TastesLikeMusic]

Yayyyyy

[@LisaTedescoVC]

Rush is one of my top five favorite bands and each of your number ones comprise my top 3 Rush albums, though I love most of their work. Awesome job, you guys! ✌️✌️💜♥️💜🎸🎸🎸

[@mattdavis7876]

Love this episode and looking forward to a second remaster of Rush, haha! 😀 My listing: 1) Moving Pictures 2) Signals 3) Grace Under Pressure 4) Power Windows 5) Permanent Waves 6) Hemispheres 7) Hold Your Fire 8) Presto 9) A Farewell to Kings 10) Counterparts 11) Roll the Bones 12) Clockwork Angels 13) Fly by Night 14) 2112 15) Test for Echo 16) Snakes and Arrows 17) Vapor Trails 18) Caress of Steel 19) Rush

[@matthewsnover8320]

Worst list I've ever seen

[@oldenyz3148]

Loved the picks! I'm later getting here, but have been binge watching you guys!

[@TastesLikeMusic]

Love to hear it.

[@davidneri1072]

19. Presto (3 stars) 18. Test for Echo (3) 17. Caress Of Steel (3) 16. Roll The Bones (3.5) 15. Hold Your Fire (3.5) 14. Vapor Trails (3.5) 13. Power Windows (4) 12. Snake & Arrows (4) 11. Clockwork Angels (4) 10. Counter Parts (4) 9. Farewell To Kings (4.5) 8. Rush (4.5) 7. Fly By Night (4.5) 6. Grace Under Pressure (5) 5. Signals (5) 4. 2112 (5) 3. Moving Pictures (5) 2. Hemispheres (5) 1. Permanent Waves (5) Rush has been my band from the beginning. I think each member is at the top of there respective fields where instrumentation is concerned and my personal favorite is Alex. Those mid 80's releases really take Alex out of the mix and that hurts my heart. Those albums, as great as they are, take a hit when I can't hear Alex like we couldmthroughoutnthe 70xs and early 80's. These guys have not released a clunker throughout their career and that makes them unequalled after 40 yrs. Well done gentlemen. Nobody is wrong here since you are listening to and celebrating the greatest band ever...RUSH!

[@L_S_23]

Man, presto is underrated

[@dougcarson5202]

Fantastic job, guys. Had no idea they were the cornerstone of your relationship. That said, a "Power Trio" band is certainly appropriate! I see you guys as a Power Trio of music reviewers, complimenting each other so well with your diverse viewpoints. As for me, I LOVE Rush. Been a fan since I first heard "All of the World's A Stage" shortly after it was first released. Also agree with your collective Top 5 choices. "Permanent Waves" through "Power Windows" is the "Power-Band" for sure. ;)

[@neilog747]

Favourites: 1. A Farewell to Kings 2. Permanenet Waves 3. Caress of Steel 4. Vapour Trails 5. Moving Pictures

[@Skycladatdusk78]

1 - Moving Pictures 2 - Signals 3 - 2112 4 - Fly By Night 5 - Permanent Waves 6 - Hemispheres 7 - Clockwork Angels 8 - A Farewell To Kings 9 - Grace Under Pressure 10 - Roll The Bones 11 - Counterparts 12 - Snakes And Arrows 13 - Rush 14 - Power Windows 15 - Vapor Trails 16 - Caress Of Steel 17 - Presto 18 - Test For Echo 19 - Hold Your Fire

[@spiritualarchitect4276]

Fun fact for Krams: When `Signals` came out, my best friend - Buddha - lived on the edge of a housing track. Beside and behind his house was a covered walk bridge that crossed over to the next subdivision. We would load our `Signals` cassettes into our Walkman’s and around 11 at night, go up on the bridge and blast `Signals` super loud on our headphones. And light up some sweet flavored Mary Jane. And wait for the train to come. We could tell when it was getting close because we could see it’s light glaring over the roofs and thru the trees. We could not see the actual train until it was about 50 feet away and coming around the bend. And it was BOOKING! It was always one of those fast Amtracks that are about 4 cars long. We grabbed hold of the chain wire mesh that kept one from falling over and as it passed under the bridge it was ROARING - MUCH LOUDER than the music! And talk about a RUSH! When the bridge started shaking and the wind from the train hit you it WAS A RUSH! And those rare times when the engineer driving the train noticed us and hit his horn - PHUCK!!! This was the best and most surprising video I have seen by you guys, because your taste matched up so well with mine. I mean MY GAWD… `Hold Your Fire` is gong to make the Top 10? And not just with Krams but Jason too! And then Joe makes his CLASSIC #1 pick.. who knew!! 19 Presto I have taken enough time so let’s make this quick 8 Hemispheres 7 Farewell To Kings 6 Power Windows 5 Hold Your Fire 4 Permanent Waves 3 Signals 2 Moving Pictures 1 Grace Under Pressure

[@docvader82]

Oh, I can't wait to hear your takes on this. Rush are soooo good. I'm sure I've got some commentary coming.

[@eaglesrule1415]

Great takes. Really like the content. Saw the Tull you just did and been going through the listography playlist since. Don't always agree but well thought out reasons for your takes. Good stuff👍

[@TastesLikeMusic]

Thanksss

[@kevinmcardle4087]

This was the best album re-listen I've enjoyed in a long time! Thank you, boys!! I've been a Rush fan since I first heard the live album "All the worlds a stage" in 1976, when I was 8, and then spent all my allowance $$ to buy their earlier albums. They forever changed the way I listen to and appreciate music. In 1991, I took a guided tour of Le Studio, in Morin Heights, Quebec; a 5 minute drive from my aunt + uncle's house in St. Adolphe. Rush made some of my favorite records at that studio. I remember crying a little. My list skews a bit older, because I'm older than you guys: 1. Permanent waves 2. Moving pictures 3. Hemispheres 4. A Farewell to Kings 5. Signals 6. Fly By Night 7. 2112 8. Grace Under Pressure 9. Rush 10. Caress of steel 11. Counterparts 12. Power Windows 13. Roll The Bones 14. Snakes And Arrows 15. Clockwork Angels 16. Presto 17. Test For Echo 18. Vapour Trails 19. Hold Your Fire

[@daveoutdoors4949]

Looks like a RUSH afternoon. Hope the boss won’t mind. My top 5: 1 Permanent Waves 2. Hemispheres 3. RUSH Debut 4. Moving Pictures 5. Clockwork Angels

[@aadityabhattacharya]

You are a 70s rush fan🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@mck7646]

Madrigal is arguably the most underappreciated Rush song. Love it.

[@billkeon880]

Hail Joe, a fellow Canuck and bassist. Great lists. Can’t go wrong with most of their catalogue. Caress of Steel has climbed my list from bottom just into top 10 the more I listen to it, especially with Baccus Plateau one of my favourite Rush songs. Permanent Waves turned me from a fan to a mega fan when I bought it in 1980, so it’s top of the list with Moving Pictures next, then all the ‘70s albums followed by 80s albums. But you’re splitting hairs for most of their output

[@komoleeray687]

Awesome work guys . One of your best listographies. Passion and knowledge of Rush shines through .For the record ( and not that anyone should care but this is what we do in our world ) my Rush top 5: 1.Moving Pictures 2.Permanent Waves 3. 2112 4. Grace Under Pressure 5. Signals

[@pchat1948]

Great video!! RUSH means so much to so many of us - it's always good to share the passion that RUSH invokes!! @Jason - Clockwork Angels at #19?!?!? That one hurts a little!! Lol

[@alecl9430]

It’s here! My Christmas present from Listography! A lot to say, but much of it was summed up by you guys. I call them my favorite band and have for a long time. The Rush well runs deep for me. I also have to think they’re my most listened to band and I can’t help but to include 4 of their albums in my personal top 100. They’re pretty darn important to me and my development as a listener, musician, and yes, human being. It wasn’t ever just their songs, albums, concerts or virtuosity that made Rush so special. It was the thing that ties it all together; Their chemistry. The remarkable friendship that lasted nearly 20 (gold) records. The fourth member of the band, that layer of spiritual unity between the bars of their compositions that could have only been brought out by the three of them. As for my list *today* 19.) Test For Echo 18.) Rush 17.) Vapor Trails 16.) Caress of Steel 15.) Snakes and Arrows 14.) Presto 13.) Fly By Night 12.) Hold Your Fire 11.) Counterparts 10.) Roll The Bones 9.) 2112 8.) Power Windows 7.) A Farewell To Kings 6.) Clockwork Angels 5.) Grace Under Pressure 4.) Hemispheres 3.) Moving Pictures 2.) Signals 1.) Permanent Waves For real though guys, this was excellent. Thanks for the consistently great content.

[@sherryraisbeck9547]

Well said!..I feel the same:)

[@179rich]

You divided your list into sections. Care to explain what each section represents? In terms of how good the albums are?

[@alecl9430]

@@179rich #1-4 - 10’s/strong 9’s -the top shelf records. My very favorites in the catalog. These are the 4 in my Top 100. (For the record, while I think Moving Pictures is closer to a 10 than Signals, I have more personal connection to Signals than MP. However, I have consistently found them to be in the same realm of excellence) #5-7 -9’s on their best day, but mainly 8/8.5’s. I love these records and they mean a lot to me but they aren’t in my top 100 (P/G is fucking excellent though). #8-10 -8’s at their best but generally more like 7’s. While they’re good records with standout moments, I have my issues with them. #11-13 -Kind of a weaker version of the previous group. 6-7’s but they can be my go-to Rush records from time to time. #14-15 -6’s with big highlights. Struggled with the placement of these two albums because I REALLY like half the material on each record and kinda couldn’t care less for the rest. #16-19 -5’s that behave like the previous group but less enjoyably. I return to these albums resoundingly the least even though I don’t find any of them to be terrible.

[@179rich]

@@alecl9430 eeeeeexcellent

[@jaspergielkens]

I've been really diving into your favorite albums and songs and I have to say I've been severely underestimating Rush as a whole and 80s Rush in particular. Signals & Power Windows are really awesome albums, and they sound so great!

[@julio_scissors]

Wow... Caress of Steel has some JAMS on it. Stunned it was ranked so low. I dig it's just personal preference, though. Love the channel!

[@Twotontessie]

Can't stay away from this thread because I love it so much. And you guys inspired me to go check out the albums I hadn't heard. Have given Clockwork Angels a heavy workout the last week or so. Tend to be with Jason on this one. For me it's like an hour of this kind of mundane heavy rock that doesn't sink in for me. I can't understand the lyrics. Clockmakers and something. Not getting it. That bass drum just pounding the shit out of you for an hour. And I'm a drummer! For me it's like Geddy Lee signing with some generic heavy rock group. Probably a little harsh but there you go. Then you get to the final track and that Lifeson solo and the emotion finally comes - it's like, where has this been the last hour? For Vapor Trails I didn't know which to go with but didn't think I could deal with "clipping" so went with the remix. I remember some of these tunes from the Rio live album. It's really hit and miss. Pretty bad overall. Some of this later stuff is like some lame late period R.E.M. or something. Awful. And some of it is super cool. His voice on "Earthshine" sinister and intense as fxck. Like - my guys! There they are again, yes. Test for Echo will end it - I'll have finally gotten to all the full studio albums.

[@Twotontessie]

Wondering … if Clockwork Angels isn’t that good … how come I haven’t stopped listening to it for the past month? 🤘”A missing part of me that grows around me like a cage.”

[@179rich]

That's quite a hard assessment of Clockwork Angels dude. Maybe you'll warm up to it over time.

[@Twotontessie]

@@179rich that’s what my comment above meant

[@marcussimendinger3065]

All your comments made me want to listen to each of them again. 2112 my fave, 2 sides of pure gold IMO. I'm partial to early Alex with their sound. Great video this week.

[@davidbeckman7925]

the reviews are in and The Digital Man and The Analog Kid agree: "Listography's Rush Albums Ranked Remastered exceeds all expectations. All three Listo boys bring their A-games with deeply insightful analysis and humorous personal stories. Kramzer in particular goes full 'PHD in Rushology' with his articulate reviews of even the most molecular Rush moments. 5 and a half stars." I am a 52-yr-old lifelong Rush fan and this conversation just nailed it end to end. Brilliant. IMO the empirically best Rush album is Permanent Waves, but factoring in deep emotional connections my Top 5 are: 1. SIGNALS 2. MOVING PICTURES 3. PERMANENT WAVES 4. POWER WINDOWS 5. ROLL THE BONES Six would be HYF, which I agree with Jason and Kramzer is outstanding and underappreciated. Listography & Rush 4ever 🎶🙏🔥🎉

[@TastesLikeMusic]

This is a five and a half star comment. Thank you.

[@iceclimbers22]

Another awesome ranking, fellas. There really is no band like Rush. As a fellow Pittsburgher, it was fun to hear your story of driving up 79 listening to Power Windows. Didn't realize before now that you guys hailed from the greatest city on earth!

[@dalenelson7161]

Ah 79 got stuck in the snow going north around edinboro late at night back in the late 70's after seeing genesis in pitts

[@kardozzer69]

You guys number 1's are fine. Don't let the hardcore Rush bros bring your channel down, seen them 4 times and the last time was the R40 final tour, the 2nd to last show ever in Northern Calif. 🤯

[@TimmyTantrum]

A rare discography where there are no bad albums. My takeaway quote from this video is, "You're not a Rush fan, you're a prog rock fan who likes Rush." Definitely connected with me, as the '80s are my favorite decade for Rush, as demonstrated in my list: 19. Test For Echo- I just never connected with this one. I only listen to it out of obligation when doing full discography marathons. Not bad, but one has to go last. 18. Caress of Steel- I agree a lot about what was already said. Flashes of future brilliance here and there, but doesn't seem like Rush knew where to go. 17. Vapor Trails- the first Rush song I ever heard was "Secret Touch" when it was on the radio; I was 13. Thought the lady singing had a very distinctive voice 😂 Very dense album, enjoyable, but not one I reach for much. 16. Snakes & Arrows- not too much to say, I haven't listened to this enough to have a stronger opinion of it. I just remember liking it. 15. Clockwork Angels- See above 14. Rush- A solid classic blues rock/proto metal album. 13. Fly By Night- Don't get me wrong, I really like this album. A lot. It's a testament to just how much I like the rest of the albums. Still a very young band shaking off the early blues rock sound. 12. Counterparts- I can't stand "Nobody's Hero," but the rest of the album grooves hard. Good production, solid songwriting. 11. Roll The Bones- I like Rupert Hine's production, for some reason the razor thin mix works for me. Feels like Presto pt 2 in some places. 10. Hemispheres- I love prog rock, and I love this album. I don't reach for it as much as I should, but it's my favorite prog album from 1978. 9. Presto- My friend got me into this album early in my Rush discovery, so I have fond memories attached to it. Back to a more guitar-focused sound. 8. Hold Your Fire- I love the atmosphere on this album, mystical, introspective, nostalgic. 7. 2112- I love the title track, side B is more of an obligation for me to finish the album out of respect. Not bad songs at all, but "2112" is why I come back over and over. 6. A Farewell To Kings- my favorite '70s Rush. Prog rock AND pop hooks? Yes please. 5. Permanent Waves- I feel so bad ranking this so low... it's a downright classic, and objectively deserves top-3 placement. Unfortunately, this is a subjective list. 4.Grace Under Pressure- I love how dark this album sounds, very cold and digital. Yes, it was peak Police worship, but it's way more consistent than any album the Police ever made. 3. Power Windows- My top-3 is where I have the most trouble ranking. If it was based on atmosphere alone, this is my number 1. Solid pop writing, amazing musicianship, detailed, crystal clear production. 2. Moving Pictures- Almost every fiber in my being wants to put this first. The first Rush album I ever bought. I don't care how many times I hear it, I'll never get tired of "Tom Sawyer." I enjoy side B just as much as side A. Objectively as close to a perfect album as Rush has got. 1. Signals- I have to be true to my heart. This is the Rush album I've played the most, and "Digital Man" is my favorite Rush song full stop. Any flaws it has don't register for me. It has all my favorite elements of '70s and 80's Rush wrapped up in one album: killer bass, drums, and guitar, pop hooks, cold synths, and the last hints of prog before going full pop. Just absolutely incredible.

[@toquecentralmusic9212]

I'm a Canadian, 10 years old when the debut was released. Permanent Waves arrived while I was in high school - how perfect was that! I drifted to punk and post punk through the eighties, but came back to the band later as I started to take the bass more seriously. I love Rush. My bandmates love Rush. We miss Neil. So glad to see all three of you are Rush fanatics as well. Cheers! 1. Moving Pictures 2. Hemispheres 3. A Farewell to Kings 4. 2112 5. Permanent Waves 6. Signals 7. Clockwork Angels 8. Counterparts 9. Snakes & Arrows 10. Vapor Trails [Remixed] 11. Fly By Night 12. Caress of Steel 13. Grace Under Pressure 14. Power Windows 15. Hold Your Fire 16. Presto 17. Roll The Bones 18. Test for Echo 19. Rush

[@willem-janageling3907]

Thank you Jason and Joe for pointing out Signals and Grace under pressure. Somehow, as a casual listener to Rush, I missed these. Now they are my favourites!

[@mnpv7812]

Can't help going back to this topic- lot's of personal stuff here: High School talent show 1982- we rocked Tree's, La Villa, & Working Man. No vocals of course, what 16yr old could handle that? Had my double cow bell, woodblock combo that kinda sounded ok!? Won the show! The rich-kid guitarist in the band had the real-deal Moog Taurus pedals and PA to match. 2015- One of my son's basketball teammates parent's was a sports memorabilia broker and had regular contact with Geddy. Blue Jay's and hockey stuff mostly. He played a round of golf with Geddy and Alex and posed the question to Alex, "Why still touring after 60?" Alex replied, Standing on stage in front of thousand's and kicking off Spirit Of Radio is still pretty cool. And then the wine deal- I've sold premium wine in the Midwest for 25 years. Numerous wine shops have mentioned a Rush visit and how modest and cool they are. Cheers!

[@alexmanne]

Presto took many years and many listens to get into but when I did finally, it was unbelievably rewarding. If anything just listen to Alex Lifeson's guitar work. His sound and chord usage is just absolutely amazing.

[@TastesLikeMusic]

Glad someone agrees. - Joe

[@terminallumbago6465]

I think The Pass is probably their most important song in terms of content. Who knows how many people owe their lives to that song?

[@AndI0td763]

@@terminallumbago6465 One of the reasons I love the Presto album. It is iconic, at least among Rush fans. If I remember correctly I think it was one of Neil’s favorite songs to play live. Very powerful song.

[@JohannesYtterstrom]

I actually never owned Permanet Waves but with this video in mind.. I finally got it. I have listened to it much back in the days (via Mp3 and KZbin) but this is the first time I own it! Rush actually made some real money thanks to you guys :D

[@Peter-th7kx]

My ranking list is following: 1. Hemispheres (5) 2. Moving pictures )5) 3. Permanent waves (5) 4. 2112 (4,5) 5. A Farewell to kings (4,5) 6. Counterparts (4) 7. Clockwork angels (4) 8. Test for echo (3,5) 9. Signals (3,5) 10. Roll the bones (3) 11. Caress of steel (3) 12. Fly by night (3) 13. Grace under pressure (3) 14. Power windows (3) 15. Snakes and arrows (2,5) 16. Hold Your fire (2,5) 17. Presto (2,5) 18. Vapor Trails (2,5) 19. Rush (2) I really enjoy mainly the top nine albums (3,5 and more)😀

[@gavinsmith9016]

I watched this is in 3 or 4 sittings. I really enjoyed the different rankings from each of you and the placement of some albums versus my own. I started with Rush on the first 3 albums. I've never felt the love for Hold Your Fire and Rush and I had a bit of a rest from one another until Counterparts. 01) Moving Pictures 02) Permanent Waves 03 Signals 04) 2112 05) Hemispheres 06) A Farewell to Kings 07) Fly By Night 08) Clockwork Angels 09) Rush 10) Power Windows 11) Grace Under Pressure 12) Roll the Bones 13) Vapor Trails 14) Counterparts 15) Snakes & Arrows 16) Caress of Steel 17) Hold Your Fire 18) Test for Echo 19) Presto

[@MH77391]

Really enjoyed this one. Rush are certainly one of my top five bands I find my taste normally aligns with Joe but this is one time when I find my views totally different from him. His comments on Farewell to Kings and 2112 leave me dumbfounded! But hey, everyone to their own My top five 1) a farewell to Kings 2) moving pictures 3) hemispheres 4) 2112 5) equal permanent waves and signals

[@Sundaymike1]

Very cool. Not anything like my list. You guys make me want to take a deep dive into Power Windows.

[@KingCrimson68]

My top favorite rush albums as of now 1. 2112 2. Moving pictures 3. Permanent waves 4. Fly by night 5. Caress the steel 6. Rush I have hemisphere but i haven’t listened to it enough to rank it. And I have a farewell to kings coming in this Saturday so I’ll add it later

[@OMW66]

I was late into Rush. I was 17 years old back in 1983 when i was at the hi-fi store where i bought my first hi-fi system. The salesman played «2112» on the equipment i ended up buying, and from that point, i was a Rush fan. Big time. I love ‘em! Here’s my top 5: Grace Under Pressure A Farewell to Kings 2112 Moving Pictures Caress of Steel

[@727PENGO]

Excellent video. I really enjoyed it. I love Rush but since I am a 80's nut I enjoy the 80's and 90's Rush era the best. I got to see them Live three times in the 2000's and still blown away on how good of a live show they put on. My Top Ten Albums are 1: Grace Under Pressure 2: Signals 3: Hold Your Fire 4: Power Windows 5: Permanent Waves 6: Roll The Bones 7: Moving Pictures 8: Counterparts: 9: Test for Echo 10: Presto

[@179rich]

Cool list although your low placement of Moving Pictures will raise eyebrows.

[@727PENGO]

@@179rich Moving pictures was my very first Rush album that got me into them. The only reason why Its low on my list is because side two drags down the album compared to the other albums. It would have been number one on my list years ago but after hearing these other albums later in the game these albums are fresh and new to me and provide a overall more enjoyable listen to my ears today and get the most play.

[@179rich]

@@727PENGO I think "Witch Hunt" and "Vital Signs" are as good as the side 1 songs. Only Camera Eye do I rate a bit lower.

[@alec_2112]

I felt INSULTED when Jason put Clockwork Angels so low but when Joe put Farewell to Kings in 14th place, I lost it. Had to pause the video to continue after I regained my temper 😂

[@TheGreatestVoice1958]

@@alec_2112 Farewell to Kings is a lousy album. Xanadu and Closer to the Heart are great, the rest are lame. Hemispheres is soooooo much better. I totally agree with you on Clockwork Angels

[@alec_2112]

@@TheGreatestVoice1958 🤫

[@RichardFriendartist]

hahahahah. The Caress of Steel at 19 started me off on the wrong foot. lol

[@cbciosubs]

1. Moving Pictures 2. 2112 3. Farewell to Kings 4. Permanent Waves 5. Hemispheres 6. Clockwork Angels 7. Fly By Night 8. Signals 9. Grace Under Pressure 10. Vapor Trails 11. Roll the Bones 12. Counterparts 13. Power Windows 14. Rush 15. Presto 16. Test for Echo 17. Hold Your Fire 18. Snakes and Arrows 19. Caress of Steel As stated by others outside of top couple could change in a week. I absolutely love Vapor Trails and Clockwork, somewhat boosted by seeing them live a couple times on each of those tours.

[@jppagetoo]

Rush had "eras" that differ a lot. People like certain eras and not others, your lists reflected that. I came into Rush with the "All the Worlds a Stage" live album. I am a huge fan of the early stuff. Everything up and including "Moving Pictures" is great. They lost me at "Signals". It took until "Roll the Bones" to bring me back. I have since learned to like a bit more of 80's and 90's Rush.

[@johnroberts9013]

Hello gentlemen always enjoy your themes and breakdown so well done across the board ...on signals? Countdown emphasizes the theme signals and signals prompting man rocketing into possible new frontiers so a fitting closer

[@tyandambika]

Love Your Love of Rush ... now I know you're legitimate Rock Music Lovers. Thanks!

[@TRWilley]

Nice to see all the love for the 80's era albums. In regards to Moving Pictures, I finally "got" the song "The Camera Eye" after visiting both New York City and London - once you experience the atmosphere of both places in person the song takes on a new life and depth.

[@scottalic4067]

Sending much love from the Great White North -- let me know if yer ever passing through on a Rush pilgrimage, I'm situated right between Lakeside Park (in St. Catharines, ON) and the Ontario legislature steps in Toronto where the Moving Pictures album cover was shot...

[@shoogerkane]

1. Permanent Waves 2. Moving Pictures 3. Farewell To Kings 4. 2112 5. Grace Under Pressure 6. Hemispheres 7. Signals 8. Rush - s/t 9. Fly By Night 10. Power Windows Note: After Power Windows, I know very little. Other interests in music took me away from Rush back then. I have been slowly catching up. I expect my list of favorites to change a little. 1 and 2 are pretty solid in being top 5.

[@zacharypopp3549]

Really enjoyed watching this video, even though I don't know much about Rush. That said Rush was the favorite band of my favorite teacher (history and social studies) growing up, so I gotta give them credit for that. Something about their hits (the synths, maybe) turned me off when I was younger but the sound does intrigue me more and more as I revisit some of those songs. Fun to listen to your glowing reviews (almost feels like the way many reviewers talk about Radiohead) which makes me more excited to potentially dive in more.

[@johnmaskaitis220]

My order 19 Test for Echo 18 Roll the bones 17 Snakes and Arrows 16 Clockwork Angels 15 Rush the debut 14 Caress of Steel 13 Vapor Trails 12 Presto 11 Counterparts 10 Hold your Fire 9 Hemispheres 8 Grace under Pressure 7 Power Windows 6 Fly by Night 5 Signals 4 A Farewell to Kings 3 2112 2 Moving Pictures 1 Permanent Waves When I was 11 years old in 1977 I heard side 1 of 2112 and loved Rush everysince there my all time favorite rock group RIP Neil Peart

[@mattdavis7876]

Rush is also one of my all time favs!!! My list: 19) Rush 18) Caress of Steel 17) Vapor Trails 16) Snakes and Arrows 15) Test For Echo 14) 2112 (!!!) 13) Fly by Night 12) Clockwork Angels 11) Roll The Bones 10) Counterparts 9) A Farewell to Kings 8) Presto 7) Hold Your Fire 6) Hemispheres 5) Permanent Waves 4) Power Windows 3) Grace Under Pressure 2) Signals 1) Moving Pictures

[@AndI0td763]

Really liked Jason’s comment on the synths providing support and adding color for the band. I LOVE 80’s Rush. I like the 70’s stuff a lot too, the run they went on from 1976-1985 is almost untouchable for me. That’s 8 great albums, and they even have great stuff outside of that timeline. I find Hold Your Fire to be just a slight step below the previous run. And the way people usually feel about Roll the Bones is the way I feel about Presto, which is just a really charming and enjoyable record with a nice vibe to it, despite the thinner sound.

[@kylelooper2156]

1. Moving Pictures (5/5) 2. Permanent Waves (5/5) 3. Signals (4.5/5) 4. Hemispheres (4.5/5) 5. Vapor Trails (4/5) 6. Grace Under Pressure (4/5) 7. 2112 (4/5) 8. Power Windows (4/5) 9. Roll the Bones (3.5/5) 10. A Farewell to Kings (3.5/5) 11. Rush (3.5/5) 12. Presto (3.5/5) 13. Clockwork Angels (3.5/5) 14. Fly by Night (3/5) 15. Caress of Steel (2.5/5)

[@johnw706]

A great ranking of their albums . This band is close to my heart since they’re from my hometown . I saw them playing around clubs in Toronto before they released their first album . It was great to be able to see them up close and personal . Anyway , here’s my top 10 starting with my favourite : Signals. ( I think Chemistry is their most underrated song ) Moving Pictures Permanent Waves Grace Under Pressure 2112 A Farewell to Kings Hemispheres Hold Your Fire Rush Fly By Night. ( just edging out Roll the Bones ) Cheers !

[@bricenelson918]

Being that i`m an older Rush fan I started with the First album and loved it.I don`t really love there 90`s and above albums but they are a great band and have had a big impact on my life.Here is my list.1.Moving Pictures.2.Permanent waves.3.2112.4.A Farewell to Kings.5.Rush.6.Signals.7.Fly by Night.8.Hemispheres.9.Caress of Steel.10.Roll the Bones.11.Presto.12.Grace Under Pressure.13.Hold your Fire.14.Counterparts.15.Test for Echo`s.16.Snakes and Ladders.17.Clockwork Angels.18.Vapor Trails.19.Power Windows.Really like your video,Thanks.

[@AndI0td763]

Will be fun to make a list, here goes: 1. Moving Pictures 2. Permanent Waves 3. Power Windows 4. A Farewell to Kings 5. Hemispheres 6. Signals 7. Grace Under Pressure 8. Hold Your Fire 9. 2112 10. Presto 11. Fly by Night 12. Rush 13. Caress of Steel 14. Counterparts 15. Roll the Bones 16. Test for Echo 17. Vapor Trails 18. Snakes & Arrows 19. Clockwork Angels This is kinda hard, especially determining the top spots. The classic synth period keeps climbing for me though- Signals, Grace Under Pressure, Power Windows, and Hold Your Fire are fantastic albums. Power Windows especially has such a unique warm feel to it and I love that Grace Under Pressure is like the opposite of it, being cold and icy, but still from that same synth driven era. I love at least the top 12, and there aren’t very many bands I listen to with that many great albums so by that score alone Rush has to be in my top five favorite bands ever.

[@stantonthezag1109]

Y’all have mentioned Rush so many times in other videos that somehow I thought the three of you had already made your Rush listography. It seems like you would’ve made that one first! Ha ha. I look forward to watching the whole thing even though I’m not a Rush fan. (Not a hater, either. I’m, like, agnostic.)

[@curly_wyn]

Also, watching Kramzer pick Signals as number one just made me yell out “YES! YES!” and made my heart glow! And on top of that, all the stuff he said about it about technology and dystopia made me think that it just might work as a prelude to Ok Computer (which is admittedly not my favorite album or even my favorite Radiohead album, but I like the whole album). Thank you, Ryan! 🤗

[@donb9860]

Took me a while to get into them, probably because of Lee's vocals on the early stuff just hard to get though. Really got into their 80's and early 90's stuff, the later stuff unfortunately I haven't given it a good listen, so they're going to be at the bottom of my list today. 19. Vapor Trails 18. Snakes & Arrows 17. Clockwork Angels 16. Test For Echo 15. Caress of Steel 14. Hold Your Fire (Surprised I have it this low since this is my favorite era of the band) 13. Fly By Night 12. Rush 11. Counterparts 10. A Farewell to Kings 9. Permanent Waves 8. Hemispheres 7. 2112 6. Power Windows 5. Signals 4. Grace Under Fire 3. Presto 2. Roll the Bones 1. Moving Pictures

[@markcorbett7402]

Rush is one of the few bands that can look back on their career with no regrets. Their determination to succeed (in the face of blinkered and often brutal critiques from the mainstream music press), welded to their ambitious, imaginative, yet (mostly!) accessible approach to their craft makes them a paragon for upcoming bands to emulate. Five albums with five stars: 1. Moving Pictures 2. Hemispheres 3. Signals 4. Permanent Waves 5. Grace Under Pressure

[@williamandmiriamflowe1705]

Favorite episode yet!

[@jsngallery]

great channel! what a fun concept. just curious, when you’re listening to the albums do you listen on vinyl or other? tks

[@TastesLikeMusic]

It depends. Some albums we own. Some we stream. We’re all different. - Joe

[@mnpv7812]

Jumping ahead- Favorite songs: 5- In The End 4- The Necromancer 3- La Villa Stangiato 2- Red Barchetta 1- Cygnus X-1 Book II

[@threestringsomg]

Oh 3 of those are in my top 20 songs and 2 in my top 10👍....The Necromancer is fantastic....but the boys seem disturbed by its disjointed nature....🥴

[@mlpapa8351]

I’ve always had a soft spot for Roll the Bones. It was one of the first albums I ever bought with my own money--right after I got a job as a 16 year old stocking shelves at a local store, I picked this one up. That said, my top 5 Rush albums are: 1. Moving Pictures 2. Signals 3. Farewell to Kings 4. Presto 5. Fly By Night Just missed: Roll the Bones.

[@Mouse2113]

Another great one guys. So many great albums that I could change the order of depending on my mood. My top 2 will always be top 2 for me 1) Signals 2) A Farewell to Kings Then any of the other albums between 75 and 84 inclusive

[@jimtremblay5539]

Saw them on Grace Under Pressure tour also saw them on Moving Pictures anniversary tour in 2011. Love Grace Under Pressure but Power Windows and Hold your Fire at the bottom of my list. I didn’t know anyone back in the day that liked those two albums.

[@179rich]

pretty much agree with you about Power Windows and Hold Your Fire. I'm not in the exact same place but I feel what yer saying.

[@cbctail4029]

Grade 9 - 12 for me was from 1980 - 1984. A great era to be a Rush fan. The albums from this time period are among my favorites. Signals v. Grace compete for my 1-2 spots. Lucky to have seen their Grace tour which sadly was my only show! The one and only time they visited Newfoundland. My biggest regret was only seeing the show on one of their two nights here. Subdivisions may be my favorite song. But so many great albums and songs to choose from.

[@hazydavo]

Awesome guys. Took a few sessions to get through this but well worth it. Have not been into Rush at all over the years. Looks likes there’s quite a bit of a treasure trove of great albums here just waiting to be explored. Your thoughts please, which album should I start with? Seems like they’ve had some different incarnations through the years. Where in their discography is the best place to start? It may not be your number 1s right??

[@TastesLikeMusic]

Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures are probably their most accessible... unless you really love synthesizers, then I’d say Signals. If you like hard rock, maybe Fly By Night. It’s got a lot of Rush elements to it, but not quite as progressive. There’s really no right or wrong answer. Maybe just pick the album that was released closest to your favorite year of music. - Joe

[@hazydavo]

@@TastesLikeMusic ok thanks for that Joe. Appreciate the advice. Will get into it soon. Looking forward to it 👍 Ps. And I also have a bunch of albums to check out from the 2017 video!

[@179rich]

@@hazydavo Moving Pictures

[@hazydavo]

@@179rich thanks 👍

[@keltonnevins7289]

Moving Pictures, Permanent Waves, Hemispheres, Signals, Presto, A Farewell to Kings, 2112, Clockwork Angels, Power Windows, Vapor Trails (remix), Fly By Night, Caress of Steel, Counterparts, Snakes & Arrows, Test For Echo, Roll the Bones, Rush, Hold Your Fire, Grace Under Pressure.

[@donsteppedoutside467]

Oh shit! My favorite band! 1. A Farewell To Kings 2. Hemispheres 3. Moving Pictures 4. Permanent Waves 5. 2112 6. Signals 7. Caress of Steel 8. Power Windows 9. Grace Under Pressure 10. Clockwork Angels 11. Snakes & Arrows 12. Fly By Night 13. Rush 14. Hold Your Fire 15. Counterparts 16. Presto 17. Vapor Trails 18. Roll The Bones 19. Test For Echo

[@emilpr8119]

CREEPING UP INTO THE SKY!

[@kenzoby8300]

I got into Rush in 81. Just in time to see Moving Pictures tour and Signals tour. My favorite albums are Fly by Night , Farewell to Kings, and Hemispheres.

[@drumkit666]

Great lists guys my top 3 can change the others are pretty solid where there's not really a bad rush album. 1. Hemispheres 5 stars 2. Moving Pictures 5 Stars 3. Grace Under Pressure 5 Stars, so 1984 and love it. 4. Signals 4.8 Stars 5. Permanent Waves 4.5 6. 2112 4.5 7. Power Windows 4.2 8. Counterparts 4 9. A Farewell To Kings 4 10. Snakes and Arrows 4 11. Test For Echo 3.8 12. Clockwork Angels 3.8 13. Fly By Night 3.8 14. Hold Your Fire 3.8 15. Rush 3.5 16. Roll The Bones 3.5 17. Vapor Trails 3.2 18. Presto 3 19. Caress Of Steel 3

[@Ace96x10]

Caress of Steel was the first one I bought used for $1.25 at the Wee Book Inn in about 1977. To me, it's a top 4 Rush Lp, along with Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, and 2112. Just about everything after 1987 I just can't take.

[@porkins74]

1. Hemispheres 2. Permanent Waves 3. A Farewell to Kings 4. Moving Pictures 5. Grace Under Pressure 6. 2112 7. Hold Your Fire 8. Fly By Night 9. Caress of Steel 10. Test For Echo 11. Signals 12. Roll the Bones 13. Clockwork Angels 14. Power Windows 15. Rush 16. Presto 17. Counterparts 18. Vapor Trails 19. Snakes & Arrows

[@sabe11a39]

19. Test for Echo 18. Vapor Trails 17. Roll the Bones 16. Clockwork Angels 15. Rush 14. Counterparts 13. Hold Your Fire 12. Presto 11. Snakes and Arrows 10. Power Windows 9. Fly By Night 8. Gace Under Pressure 7. Caress of Steel 6. 2112 5. Signals 4. Moving Pictures 3. Permanent Waves 2. Hemispheres 1. A Farewell to Kings

[@davidnelson6874]

I’ve got to admit that I think The Camera Eye is a masterpiece. I had a friend who leaned country who just loved the song. The imagery Neil creates and the sweep of the instrumentation makes me want the story to continue. When Geddy giddily sings “Like an angular mass of New Yorkers” I can see the people scurrying around NYC blocks from a birds eye view. The song is perhaps Rush’s best example of subtle sustained beauty. 4. Power Windows 3. Permanent Waves 2. Hemispheres 1. Moving Pictures

[@OurFamilyInMotion]

My top five are: 1. Grace Under Pressure 2. Moving Pictures 3. Power Windows 4. Clockwork Angels 5. Permanent Waves

[@steventalavera2381]

I’ve seen Rush about a dozen times. Never a bad show. 01. Hemispheres 02. Moving Pictures 03. Permanent Waves 04. 2112 05. Grace Under Pressure

[@psychochayden69]

hemispheres would be one of my ultimate favorites if it wasn't for the trees

[@Fred-vy1hm]

@@psychochayden69 The Trees is an awesome song.

[@psychochayden69]

@@Fred-vy1hm its okay cygnus la villa and circumstances are much better

[@SomeSong2]

1. 2112 2. Hemispheres 3. Fly By Night 4. Moving Pictures 5. Signals 6. Grace Under Pressure 7. Counterparts 8. A Farewell to Kings 9. Permanent Waves 10. Clockwork Angels 11. Snakes & Arrows 12. Power Windows 13. Hold Your Fire 14. Rush 15. Test for Echo 16. Vapor Trails 17. Caress of Steel 18. Roll the Bones 19. Presto

[@Ianmackable]

Awesome jersey, Joe. (I'm currently rocking my throwback 2019 McDavid.)

[@TastesLikeMusic]

Thank you! My grandma was Canadian so I consider myself at least 1/4 Canadian.

[@RostyslavLogachov]

8. Rush 7. 2112 6. Caress Of Steel 5. Fly By Night 4. A Farewell To Kings 3. Permanent Waves 2. Hemispheres 1. Moving Pictures

[@andrewdyke5561]

Really interested to see what u guys thought

[@davoshaunessy7481]

1- 2112 2- fly by night 3- Rush 4- caress of steel 5- permanent waves 6- moving pictures 7- farewell to kings 8- hemispheres 9- signals 10- grace under pressure

[@davoshaunessy7481]

6 best songs 1- lakeside Park 2- lessons 3- subdivisions 4- working man 5- circumstances 6- something for nothing 7- spirit of the radio 8- limelight 9- Red barcheta 10- free will 11- closer to the 💜

[@rockingbirdey]

I recently listened to all their albums. I had listened to Moving Pictures, 2112, Signals and Permanent Waves before, but nothing else. Gave each one three listens. Overall, really enjoyed Rush' discography. I don't even think they have a bad album in their catalogue. Just a few average ones, but even their worst album has a few solid cuts. I definitely agree with Kramzer that if Rush had a different lead singer (I think a female lead singer would've fit the band really nicely), they'd have been a lot bigger than they were, because in the 80s their pop songwriting improved a lot. My ranking is: 1. Grace Under Pressure (1984) 2. Moving Pictures (1981) 3. 2112 (1976) 4. A Farewell to Kings (1977) 5. Rush (1974) 6. Counterparts (1993) 7. Signals (1982) 8. Permanent Waves (1980) 9. Hold Your Fire (1987) 10. Presto (1989) 11. Power Windows (1985) 12. Fly By Night (1975) 13. Hemispheres (1978) 14. Roll the Bones (1991) 15. Snakes & Arrows (2007) 16. Clockwork Angels (2012) 17. Caress of Steel (1975) 18. Test for Echo (1996) 19. Vapour Trails (2002)

[@michaelpaul5801]

Ok, here it is: #19: Rush- 1974 #18: Clockwork Angels- 2012 #17: Snakes and Arrows- 2007 #16: Vapor Trails- 2002 #15: Roll the Bones- 1991 #14: Counterparts- 1993 #13: Test for Echo- 1996 #12: Fly by Night- 1975 #11: Presto- 1989 #10: Power Windows- 1985 #9: Caress of Steel- 1975 #8: Hold Your Fire- 1987 #7: 2112- 1976 #6: Grace Under Pressure- 1984 #5: Signals- 1982 #4: A Farewell to Kings- 1977 #3: Hemispheres- 1978 #2: Moving Pictures- 1981 #1: Permanent Waves- 1980 I'm a complete 80s kid, drummer, grew up playing along to most Rush songs. this was a fun exercise. I think we can all agree, band included, that '79-'81 was RUSH's golden era--- peak.. RIP the Professor on the drumkit

[@teachingenglishthefunway3568]

1. 2112 2. A Farewell to Kings 3. Hemispheres 4. Caress of Steel 5. Fly By Night 6. Moving Pictures 7. Signals 8. Permanent Waves 9. Rush 10. Grace Under Pressure

[@fourseasons4105]

1. Hemispheres 2. A farewell to kings 3. Permanent waves 4. Moving pictures 5. 2112 6. Signals 7. Grace under pressure 8. Clockwork angels 9. Fly by night 10. Caress of steel 11. Rush 12. Counterparts 13. Vapor trails 14. Snakes and arrows 15. Power windows 16. Test for echo 17. Presto 18. Roll the bones 19. Hold your fire

[@threestringsomg]

I still find it amazing rewatching the start of this video and seeing all the lists in comments....that not one list is same....and there are extreme points scores for albums all over the place....my verdict ... everyone loves rush....but everyone likes different aspects of rush....🧐...

[@179rich]

INdeed

[@mck7646]

I like everything Rush did up to and including Counterparts, their last album I really enjoy. I hold most of 80's Rush in high regard. Some of the albums are questionable no doubt but they definitely had a classic run that is tough to beat.

[@cbctail4029]

Future Rush ranking project.: The Concert Videos. Currently watching Time Machine 2011: Live from Cleveland. Have a few of these DVD/Blu ray concerts to choose from at home. Love them all!