I encourage any casual listeners to really dedicate some time tonight, maybe go through a few albums or so. Rush as a whole, outside of the amazing instrumentation, went through several different periods.
The truly unique spirit of Peart is evident not only in his percussion, but the lyrical themes and motifs through that discography. Intensely deep and personal, profound, metaphorical or right to the point.
I was doing some reflecting today and had a bit of a meltdown. Whether it’s my views on life, or my go to drum beats, or lyrics that have helped me through intensely difficult times, Mr. Peart was instrumental in my development.
I know genius and heartbroken get thrown around an awful lot when artists leave us, but these terms really are an understatement for this man.
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No, no…I’m not sloppy, or lazy. This is a sign of the boredom.
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