Rush Deny Concept Album Rumours
Bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee has nixed rumours that Rush’s next release is going to be a concept album along the lines of their classic 1976 offering, 2112.
2112, of course, tells the tale of a world controlled by the Priests of the Temples Of Syrinx, who determine the content of all reading matter, songs, pictures… every facet of future life.
“We haven’t even discussed our next work yet,” Lee told Classic Rock in response to the concept album speculation.
“Right now we’re all taking a well-needed break,” he added. “We’re pooped and we’re not spring chickens anymore, so we do need that break.”
Rush, the Canadian band whose line-up is completed by Alex Lifeson (guitar) and Neil Peart (drums), release the third volume in their ongoing compilation album series, Retrospective III, on March 2 (March 3 in the US).
Retrospective III spans the period 1989-2008 in Rush’s career.
Lee doesn’t want people to call Retrospective III a greatest hits album.
“We don’t really have hits,” he said. “It’s more ‘All The Songs That Were Not Hits’ by Rush, ha-ha!”
Read more of our exclusive interview with Geddy Lee in Classic Rock issue No.130, on sale March 4.
What a disapointment.Another album half as good as 2112 would be album of the year.!!
i agree with MGT
what ever it is it will be Classic Rush
A WELL DESERVED BREAK INDEED.WE REMEMBER THE 4 NIGHT STANDS AT THE AMPHITHEATRE IN CHICAGO.THESE GUYS USED TO TOUR 320 DAYS A YEAR . THE LONGER THEY REST,THE BETTER THE NEXT RECORDING . WE WILL PATIENTLY AWAIT THE NEXT CHAPTER .
One of the best live bands ever. They never fail to impress. Looking foward to the album and hopefully a UK tour.
What a pity it’s only a rumour! Rush’s “Snakes and Arrows” album is for me, very reminiscent of their earlier material and the idea of them doing a concept album sounds great to me…
Seen them at the M.E.N. on the Snakes and Arrows tour and they were absolutely brilliant!
Rock on Rush!!!
I’ve been going through there entire back catalogue over the last few days. Amazing band, I’m sure what ever they come up with next will be top quality.
Concept album, could be interesting. But more interesting an instrumental album, we need new sounds, wishes are free. I know this will be a task for youth, but this guys are progressives.
Was there my friend, Ahh Aragon Brawlroom days as well Rush On!