Written by K✞ulu on 06.06.2012 at 09:42

A few flaws with this review:

1. No flow to the second paragraph + the whole review reads as a fast sketch rather than a completed piece of writing.
2. Too hyped up --> loses credibility
3. There are some characteristics of the musicians, but I would not really know what to expect from this album after reading this review if I was not familiar with Moving Pictures. There is not much detail about the album itself as Unhealer pointed out.

Sorry, hope you take it as constructive criticism; this is always my purpose of commenting reviews (if I see some drawbacks).

Written by AndMetalForAll on 06.06.2012 at 14:13

A true classic!! Rush had and have the ability to impress every rock fan...just check the band's latest album Clockwork Angels. How can a band with almost 45 years of existence be able to produce such magnificence? The best band of all time alongside Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.

Moving Pictures in not in my opinion their best album but one of their best, it's and epic album, mandatory for every Rush fan!!

greets,
kual21

Written by Unhealer on 06.06.2012 at 06:01

Really good album! Too bad the review is mostly based on a list of adjectives for the musicianship of the band members, no clue on the sound of the album. I felt you are reviewing the band instead of the album.

Written by ianathema on 07.06.2012 at 13:06

Garbage, both review & album, especially 4 the latter

Written by Guest on 07.06.2012 at 14:47

Written by ianathema on 07.06.2012 at 13:06

Garbage, both review & album, especially 4 the latter

why is the album garbage? what's so wrong with it for you to use such a word?

Written by nicaZe on 07.06.2012 at 15:03

Written by Guest on 07.06.2012 at 14:47

Written by ianathema on 07.06.2012 at 13:06

Garbage, both review & album, especially 4 the latter

why is the album garbage? what's so wrong with it for you to use such a word?

Really man, maybe my review is garbage (but even my review isn't, I explained everything in here, maybe sound less but review is a least good, not garbage), but this album is one of best in rock history. If you think that this album is such a shit please tell me for which album you say that is at least excellent or even perfect.

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I for one need an explanation from ianathema.

Written by Guest on 07.06.2012 at 14:47

Written by ianathema on 07.06.2012 at 13:06

Garbage, both review & album, especially 4 the latter

why is the album garbage? what's so wrong with it for you to use such a word?

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It's pure excrement

Written by tea[m]ster on 08.06.2012 at 01:12

Thanks for the review. I would have a hard time putting into words how I feel about this album.

Written by ianathema on 07.06.2012 at 15:18

Written by Guest on 07.06.2012 at 14:47

Written by ianathema on 07.06.2012 at 13:06

Garbage, both review & album, especially 4 the latter

why is the album garbage? what's so wrong with it for you to use such a word?

sorry, the ablum isn't garbage, it's pure excrement, and I think Mark Twain is the most over-rated figure in last century

Written by Guest on 08.06.2012 at 05:56

Written by ianathema on 07.06.2012 at 15:18

Written by Guest on 07.06.2012 at 14:47

Written by ianathema on 07.06.2012 at 13:06

Garbage, both review & album, especially 4 the latter

why is the album garbage? what's so wrong with it for you to use such a word?

sorry, the ablum isn't garbage, it's pure excrement, and I think Mark Twain is the most over-rated figure in last century

Are you only having a douchebag moment or are you a douchebag in general? Or are you just a troll thinking you are interesting or something? Because you're failing miserably at it.

You're a newbie here so let me give you a piece of advice: if you ever wanna have a contribution to this forum or whatever discussion, you've got to at least bring an argument, an explanation to your opinion, whteher you praise a band/album or bash a band/album. It's as simple as that. If only you would put your heart into it.

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Are you only having a douchebag moment or are you a douchebag in general? Or are you just a troll thinking you are interesting or something? Because you're failing miserably at it.

You're a newbie here so let me give you a piece of advice: if you ever wanna have a contribution to this forum or whatever discussion, you've got to at least bring an argument, an explanation to your opinion, whteher you praise a band/album or bash a band/album. It's as simple as that. If only you would put your heart into it.

Im total newbie, and I understand seniority means everything to your aesthetics, that's why you defending this album. Come on, the band's active since 1968, so it has to be great!
By the way, why don't you go get yourself a "decent music" such as Backstreet boys?

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Come on, the band's active since 1968, so it has to be great!

Written by Troy Killjoy on 08.06.2012 at 06:31
All I can say for the review is that it's purely fanboy-driven: describing everything as awesome and perfect without describing anything. To be fair, however, I do the same on the opposite end of things - bashing albums I hate without delving into the technical aspects beyond a brief description of the sound.

Written by Angelic Storm on 09.06.2012 at 00:54

Written by Troy Killjoy on 08.06.2012 at 06:31
All I can say for the review is that it's purely fanboy-driven: describing everything as awesome and perfect without describing anything. To be fair, however, I do the same on the opposite end of things - bashing albums I hate without delving into the technical aspects beyond a brief description of the sound.

That is true, the review doesn't really contain any information about the music contained within the album, just how awesome it is, and describing how great the band members are. In saying that though, this is why I'd be very reluctant to review any album that I'd rate as a 9 or above. I'd be too afraid of coming off as fangirl-ish, and not giving an informative enough review. And like you said, at the other end of things, it's equally easy to fall into the same trap. If you're reviewing an album that you'd give a very low rating to. At either end of the scale, it's difficult to give really informed and detailed reviews of an album, when your passions for it run so deep. Be that negative or positive passion.

Written by nicaZe on 09.06.2012 at 01:18
I describe the bass, guitar and drums. I know that I can write a little more details but I think that you can know, reading this review, what to expect from this album. I read a lot of reviews here on MS and believe me there is twice worse then this.

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You don't describe the sound, just the musicians' abilities. Telling me John Doe is a great vocalist doesn't tell me what he sounds like.

Written by nicaZe on 09.06.2012 at 01:18
I do not want to defend myself and this review but each member and his efforts are described here. I describe the bass, guitar and drums. I know that I can write a little more details but I think that you can know, reading this review, what to expect from this album. I read a lot of reviews here on MS and believe me there is twice worse then this.

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I wasn't trying to be offensive, constructive criticsm can be a good thing you know, if you see it and take it in the right spirit.

Written by nicaZe on 09.06.2012 at 01:39
:D, trust me I like to to see when people express their opinions, and also like when people give me some advice , good or bad never mind, and thank you. I hope that we will write better reviews next time. Moving Pictures is album that does not need to consume lots of words. If you didn't listen to it...:D xD

Written by nicaZe on 09.06.2012 at 01:33
Yes you are 100% right here but next bass lines are just thick, gritty, earthshaking, and downright incredible. Let's not also forget that Geddy knows how to manipulate the keyboards which are also top notch, and really add to Rush's sound on here as well. Alex Lifeson is an awesome guitarist, and he is really on fire here with his solid, hard rocking riffs, and awesome, dazzling solos that shred like a sharp razor blade. Neil Peart's drumming on here is absolutely death defying, perfectly timed, and off the hook..tell you a lot. I say in my last post that I know I need to use more words, but I describe ability of band members on thjs album, not the memebers in general

Written by ianathema on 07.06.2012 at 15:18

Mark Twain is the most over-rated figure in last century

Written by Troy Killjoy on 08.06.2012 at 06:31

I can't comment on the album as a whole since the only song I've really listened to is "Tom Sawyer", but that is seriously one badass song.