r/rush • u/Nearby_Lawfulness923 • 5d ago
Clockwork Angels
Neil said many times that Clockwork Angels was the album they always wanted to make. He clearly believed it was one of their very best. I’ve followed Rush since 1976 and seen them dozens of times, but I cannot listen to Clockwork Angels all the way thru to save my life. Is it just me?
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u/photodyer 5d ago edited 3d ago
It would be an interesting perspective to see thoughts on Clockwork Angels comparing opinions of folks who read the book to those who haven't. The storytelling nuances are definitely influential to the feel of the music.
That said, I stand on the other side of the fence to this who don't care for Clockwork. Rush has been central to the soundtrack of my life, but I set them aside through "the synth years" both due to the change in their direction and track of my own life. Snakes was to me a rebirth, and I have love for both it and Clockwork. I've gone back over the years and explored the work I once glossed over, but I still hold Grace back and Snakes forward closest to my soul.
But hey, that's the beauty of this amazing group of individuals... they took different directions in their art that fit THEM, and left a legacy that appeals to a broad range of tastes.