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Summary: When All You Have Is A Hammer...
Review: ...Everything Starts To Look Like A NailThe hammer in this case would be mindless, overanalytical philosophical tripe meant to impress and demonstrate the authors "intelligence" more than trying to get at the heart of any issue. The most profound philisophical ideas are the most simple, she has completely missed this point and tried to turn the very simple truths contained in Pearts work into some Sartre-esque cesspool of meaningless babble. The fact that this author missed the connection between 2112 and Ayn Rands Anthem explains alot. If this author had taken the time to do a little research into the works of Peart, she would have found that Rand and her philosophy of Objectivsm had a profound influence on much of his work. She might also have learned that there are two types of people in this world: Builders and Looters. Those who create, and those who ride the coattails of those who do. This book is a looting spree. Don't buy this book, and if you do, send this moron a bill for your time and mental anguish.
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Summary: When All You Have Is A Hammer...
Review: ...Everything Starts To Look Like A Nail The hammer in this case would be mindless, overanalytical philosophical tripe meant to impress and demonstrate the authors "intelligence" more than trying to get at the heart of any issue. The most profound philisophical ideas are the most simple, she has completely missed this point and tried to turn the very simple truths contained in Pearts work into some Sartre-esque cesspool of meaningless babble. The fact that this author missed the connection between 2112 and Ayn Rands Anthem explains alot. If this author had taken the time to do a little research into the works of Peart, she would have found that Rand and her philosophy of Objectivsm had a profound influence on much of his work. She might also have learned that there are two types of people in this world: Builders and Looters. Those who create, and those who ride the coattails of those who do. This book is a looting spree. Don't buy this book, and if you do, send this moron a bill for your time and mental anguish.
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Summary: Please Hire A Better Editor Next Time
Review: As a big fan of the Canadian Power Trio, I tend to seek out anything "Rush-Related". Some good (Contents Under Pressure) and some bad (Mystic Rhythms).
I did give this 1 star primarily because I enjoy reading other people's preceptions and interpretations of the complex themes presented by Alex, Neil and Geddy. Nothing earth-shattering here and some interpretations; "2112" appear to be way off compared to what Neil Peart acknowledged as his true inspiration.
However, I hope the next time the authors embarks on such a subject, that they hire a better editor to proofread their product. The back spine acknowledges the three modern-day philosophers as Neil Peart, Geddy Lee and "Alec" Lifeson?!?! Pretty sad!
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Summary: Philosophy Thesis, Save Yourself!
Review: Cannot understand why anyone believed this was worthy of publishing. Reads like the work of a some graduate student. Author uses far too many pages analyzing selected lyrics for philosophical statements. Detailed interpretations are unnecessary. Most of us are smart enough to get the idea without the aid of CLIFF Notes. My recommendation is to borrow it from the library and look this over before spending your money on the book. This style of writing will NOT appeal to many people.
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Summary: For those of you who appreciate....
Review: For those of you who appreciate not only RUSH, but Neil Peart's extreme intellectualism, this book may tide you over until a new album can grace us all. I had the EXTREME privelege of attending the ONLY drum seminar Neil Peart has ever given. I can tell you that not only does this man have brains and talent, but even with the tragic loss of 2 dear beloved family members, he still remains one of the most humble and kind people (much less musicians) you will ever come across. There are rock stars that act like jerks and then there are rock Gods like Neil Peart that continually inject the definition of the terms "class act."
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Summary: Interesting book of opinions, but not worth the money!
Review: Generally valid and insiteful analisis of most of the meanings behind Rush's music. Unfortanately, their are no pictures, just a good read. The Price is a bit high for a book full of opinions. If I had seen the book before I bought it, I would have thought twice before buying it. Most serious Rush fans can already decifer the meaning of their lyrics-I suggest you save your money! You could almost buy (2) Rush Cd's for the price of this book. It is also cheaply printed,real cheap cover, ect.
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Summary: A primer for the lyrics of Rush ... and for life in general
Review: I always thought I had a good grasp of Rush's, namely Neil Peart's, lyrics. And after reading this incredible book, that opinion has not changed. But this book has served to fill in the gaps for me. I now have a profoundly deep understanding of what was only vaguely implicated in the songs. It's a true shame that everyone doesn't live their lives based on the precepts presented in this book, and in Rush's songs. Then we'd have the "world that ought to be," as Neil so eloquently put it (which he almost always does =) ). Thank you, Carol and Robert Price (and Rush, of course), for enriching my life so much!
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Summary: Accomplishes what it sets out to do
Review: I have at least two problems with this book. 1) The Prices are much better thinkers than they are writers. The writing style is frequently cackhanded and juvenile. 2) The book does not (as I thought) discuss ALL of Rush's songs, merely those than lend themselves to the Prices' Randian-based philosophical analyses. I was kinda hoping to at least get some comments on every song (such as Cygnus X-1 or the Necromancer), but the Prices stick only to the deeper songs which most clearly reveal the structure of Peart's thinking. Notwithstanding this I rate the book 5 stars because it accomplishes nicely what it sets out to do; it's just that it set out to do a lot less than I hoped for. Other gripes would include the fact that the Prices occasionally evince shoddy research (e.g., apparently not knowing that "Red Barchetta" was heavily lifted from that short story, "A Nice Morning Drive," (I forget by whom), which one can easily find on the internet. I've sung along with Rush's canon nearly all my life, but reading this book definitely opened up completely unexpected ways of understanding them. Not a trifling achievement, considering I smugly assumed I knew all there was to know about "what Rush was saying." On the whole, a worthy and useful achievement. Naturally it would be difficult to concoct something that would please ALL of Rush's variegated and finicky fans, but you're unlikely to regret having purchased it. There's something in here, I would think, for everybody.
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Summary: A nice read
Review: I just finished Mystic Rhythms and I was pleasently suprised. This is a very good take on what he/she perceives as Rush's philosophy. A very articulate book that should be read by every ardent fan of Rush. However, I found at times, especially toward the latter part of the book, that she may dig a little too deep and is grasping at straws to convey her point. This is not to say that this is not a good book. On the contrary, it makes the reader think. This is a good thing. Again, if you have any interest toward the intellectual side of RUSH and Neil Peart, I would wholeheartedly recommend this book. If not, I hear that Poison may soon be making a comeback.
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Summary: From a Fan
Review: I love Rush and the depth I sense in Peart's lyrics. The story about Peart being self-educated would be sweeter if he had latched onto someone besides Ayn Rand. In educated circles, Rand falls in the "Psuedo" or "Wanna-Be" Philosophy genre.
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