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Contents Under Pressure: 30 Years of Rush at Home and Away
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By Martin Popoff
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200
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Celebrating Rush?s 30th anniversary, this retrospective of Canada?s most successful music group examines each of the band's approximately 20 lauded records and sold-out tours, eliciting fresh insights into the marriage of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee?s classic, fearless art rock sound with Neil Peart's celebrated literary prowess. The product of extensive interviews with all three members and corroborating evidence from key insiders and press, this unprecedented examination features previously unpublished candid photographs by official band photographer Andrew MacNaughtan. Musings on playing live and the grind of touring are presented, revealing the trio?s evolution over the past three decades. A critical eye is focused on the band?s vast catalog, resulting in a comprehensive, forward-moving celebration of one of the most respected yet secretive bands in the music business—one that has never been revealed in book form so personally, directly, or so willingly.
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 Good pictures...but superficial overview, October 25, 2004
By JFD (Seattle, WA United States)
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This is a breezy overview of the now 30+ year career of Rush. One has to give these guys credit for keeping the fires burning all these years, with no band turnover, and creative output that continues to be inventive, original and uncompromising. What amazes me is that critics in mainstream music magazines still like to label Rush as a sci-fi/fantasy prog-rock outfit that writes space operas and songs about gnomes and elves. That was done over twenty years ago! Since the early eighties, their songs have focused on social, political and psychological issues as well as relationships and the human condition.
Back to the book...
It's arranged chronologically, with each chapter covering an album/cd release and subsequent tour. The writing is mostly transcribed interviews, and I found that Alex Lifeson was quite talkative and provided the most insight. Funny considering Neil Peart is the lyricist and Geddy Lee is the vocalist. Lifeson also displayed great humor.
While the style proved to be breezy and chatty, as if the reader is sitting on a couch across from the guys, I wanted more meat on the bones. While the press release reads that every song is analyzed, this amounts to little more than a sentence or two on most tunes. I wanted more specifics than hearing that "Grace Under Pressure" was difficult to record. Why? What made it hard? There were other examples of this, but I did find that more time was spent with recent material, say the last five or so studio releases and the two recent live sets. This was good, since I'm less familiar with the newer material, being an old school Rush fan from back in the day.
What comes across is that the members of Rush are gracious, intelligent men committed to their craft, while also pursuing outside hobbies to enrich their lives. They avoid negative talk about other groups or music industry folks, save a veiled remarks. They are also intensely private about their families. I learned that Alex has a grown son, also a musician, and that Alex is now a grandfather. Very little is mentioned about Geddy Lee's family. Most Rush fans should by now be familiar with the tragedies of Neil Peart's family. Read "Ghost Rider" to learn more about that.
If you're looking from the road like the Led Zeppelin book "Hammer of the Gods" or Bill Wyman's "Stone Alone" this is not for you. This is a career overview that focuses on the music, with lots of band pictures that show the evolution of their fashion over the years.
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Insights Into A Private Band, But Far From Comprehensive, October 4, 2004
By K. Palmer (Illinois)
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I've been a fan of Rush's music since the early 1980's, and have every one of their CDs. However, I really don't know a whole lot about the band members as they have been extremely guarded about their life in and outside the band. This book helps melt down that guard a little bit, but still does not provide a comprehensive look at Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart.
The book is structured by chapters, which each one representing one of the band's CDs (in chronological order, including the 4 live albums). In that chapter, the band discusses their recollections about writing songs for the album, recording it (including gripes about several producers) and touring (with some anecdotes about their adventures with some of their support acts - or main acts (Kiss, Aerosmith) when they were just starting out.
You'll learn a lot about how the band goes about their business (for example, for almost every album, they write one song quickly at the end of their recording sessions and it invariably makes the record and is one of their favorites), but if you are looking for stuff about the three guys' family life, you'll be disappointed. I believe I remember one mention of Geddy's son and Alex briefly mentions that he is now a grandfather, but other than that, there isn't much about life outside the band (the death of Peart's wife and daughter within months of each other in the late 90s are mentioned, but other than a paragraph or two, are not discussed in detail).
So if you like Rush, get it for the novelty and the many great pictures.
46 of 48 people found the above review helpful.
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 At Last!, August 26, 2004
By F. Nohels
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As a total Rush freak, I know how hard it can be to find good reading material about them. (No coverage in any of the mainstream music mags, despite being one of the biggest selling bands in history). That's why this book is a godsend for any Rush fan. "Contents Under Pressure" is not a typical paint-by-numbers type biography, but more like a sit-down session over a few beers with Geddy, Neil and Alex as they recall their memories of touring and recording from the birth of Rush up until today. The author, Martin Popoff, asks the kind of questions that a die hard fan would ask. Lots of insight from the band themselves into song titles, album titles, lyrics, cover art, stage productions etc. Lots of amusing road stories, (especially from the early days and the oddball tours they were booked on), and behind the music type stuff. Every single album and tour gets a thorough profile. As well, it is packed with close to 300 photos (mostly color) of which I don't think I ve seen any before and is printed on a very high quality, heavy gloss paper. This is the kind of book you wish would never end and is a must-have.
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a really good book, no matter what people say, May 5, 2005
By me (tha baghdad basement)
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geez, next people will want to know about when Neil eats breakfast or Geddy brushes his teeth! is there no limit to adoration! personally I find it kind of sickening. Its about the music, people! not about hero worship!
anyways, this book is really in depth about the music and the creation of many songs, which is what I was looking for. plus it is chock full of many terrific pictures, which are mostly color. This documents the Rush evolution perfectly, interviewing them about their catalog and its strengths and weaknesses, and whether it was fun or boring, easy or hard. Rush is a band that realizes, like any good musician, that they need to "rip apart" every little thing they do in order to improve. They certainly are quite critical of many things on here, especially of Signals and Presto and Caress of Steel (very disliked albums by them it seems to me, though they had good words for "the pass" off of Presto) This is a very laid back kind of interview with the band, it is funny and informative, and really sheds some light on who Geddy, Alex, and Neil are as people, not just as stage presences. If you still want more background I recommend that you read Neil Peart's books, they have many stories about his life with the band and his life in general (especially Traveling Music). This is a highly enjoyable and informative read for any and all Rush fans.
21 of 25 people found the above review helpful.
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Finally a well written Rush road book, August 28, 2004
By M. Crossman (Rancho Palos Verdes CA)
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Popoff (the author) does what great rock authors should do: he gets out of the way and lets the band tell the story. The book shares the band's view of each of their albums and tours (with the exception of Feedback-not sure why that was left out). If you are a Rush fan I think you will enjoy the details of the band's perspective on their progression over the years. Some truly interesting antics-many of them involving interactions with other classic rock bands: Blue Oyster Cult, Pat Travers, etc. Only gripe is that the book seems fragile: glossy pages and they will fall out if you are not somewhat delicate with it (of course I read the thing by a pool in extreme heat). If you like Rush, don't hesitate on this one-great photos of the band.
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Like hanging around with Rush, August 16, 2005
By Bryan J. Mcelroy
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This was a casual book. Not like an interview so much as like conversation. I'm sure much was left out; but it seems the guys told you what they wanted you to know. I liked the way the songs were discussed, not too much depth, but we real RUSH fans have our own feelings for each song and this didn't change my own interpretations. It really felt more like a reinforcement of what great guys they seem to be.
As long as you don't expect any great secrets to be divulged this is great. I enjoyed it thoroughly!
9 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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Contents Under Scrutiny- Looking Back and Looking Around, March 14, 2005
By Wil (AL)
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Rush have always been a very private band and that is fine with me -- I really don't have to know every stinking detail about their lives. And really, this is not the Rolling Stones we are talking about -- for a band that has been around for 30 years, Rush has been remarkably scandal proof, even in their (rare)worst moments, which really are nothing compared to most bands. In fact, the most scandalous things surrounding this band happened within the past few years, with guitarist Alex Lifeson's arrest for getting into a fight with a cop during a New Year's Eve party. Beyond that, they are rather straight. But they sure can rock.
And its that that this book focuses on -- this is no "biography" per se (as is explained in the introduction), but rather a chance for the band to talk about their likes and dislikes concerning what really matters -- the music, both studio and live incarnations.
While the book doesn't go very in-depth even on these topics, it does give fans a newer, fresher insight into many topics, even clearing up old trivia that fans thought they knew. (Example: what was the working title of "Tom Sawyer"? Not "Louis the Warrior"!)
There are a few typos that are aggravating, and some of the photos are really pointless if you own the CDs. But overall its a really well made book, "authorized" by the band. They talk about every album right up to their most recent, the live triple album RUSH IN RIO. This is especially nice as the previous Rush "bible" had been VISIONS, written at the time of the band's 1987 HOLD YOUR FIRE album. It is really nice to hear what they think about their Atlantic years. And anytime you can get Peart to open up and talk its worth every dime.
All in all, a nice momento of the band. Light on substance but heavy on fun.
9 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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Not as good as the "Definitive" Bio, September 10, 2004
By My Pen is Huge (Mentor, Ohio USA)
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As time passes and these guys continue to loosen up I am reminded that their personal lives remain boring and uncontroversial. Once you learn what they are really like, it's obvious that their gift to rock and roll was excellent music and nothing more. They are musicians in a very pure form. A touring machine fueled by a new studio album released every few years and a constant under-the-radar fan base. No radio hits yet millions of albums sold. Rock stars who really appreciate their anonymity. I am a 20 year fan from Cleveland, Ohio and I'd love to see two things. Behind the Music: RUSH and RUSH in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The book doesn't address the lyrics behind each song as much as I'd hoped. The format deals with every album (even the live albums) as a different chapter; each chapter reminding me of the tour programs I once owned. This book is basically a compilation of tour programs with a commentary from each band member. One thing I found very interesting was the parts in which they critique their own songs. Some songs that I always felt were "filler" they weren't totally satisfied with either. Other songs like Cold Fire from the Counterparts album are in their words: "Unheralded". The book covers their humble beginnings thru the beginning of the 30th Anniversary tour. A lot of photos are included and most I'd never seen before.
7 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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New interviews, new photos, September 24, 2004
By S. Smits
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I am not sure why some reviewers keep saying there are no rare photos. I have Visions, "Rush" (the Brian Harrigan book), Sucess Under Pressure, and every single tour book and I still managed to find photos in this book that I have never seen until now.
The interviews are new, not ones quoted from years ago. I like the album by album, tour by tour format.
This book was an excellent addition to my Rush collection and a big improvement over the last Rush book release, Merely Players, which was a complete rehash of old interviews.
7 of 8 people found the above review helpful.
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 Another c**p biography on an excellent band, October 9, 2004
By Dino (Canada)
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The best thing that can be said of this book, is the amount of photos presented within it's covers. Some are familliar, some old. If you're looking for substansive, informative info on the band, it's all a re-hash of what's out there. Grammatical errors abound, as do typos. You'd expect this to be cleared up in the proof reading. After all, it's not supposed to be done by some amateur like myself writing this review, but professionally edited (ever hear of spell check?). The 'cutesy' inserts by the author reek of Banasiewicz's book written on the band prior. I detest having (laughs) written over and over. What am I reading, Hit Parader magazine? Humor if written correctly will be obvious of itself. The hodge podge of quotes, were in my opinion thrown together in a semblance of an interview being conducted. Very sloppy. I very rarely close a book and think; "Pure s**t" Which s too bad. I waited for this book with much anticipation that someone would finally pen a good book on this band. I remain optomistic it will happen.
As for the best part, the photos, wouldn't have been nice to have a date to accompany them? Or at least a brief description beneath each?
As an avid fan of this great band, I'm disappointed with this tome about them. Of course it will be kept, and shelved with the other RUSH bios (the best of which is Brannigan's). Any completionist shouldn't be without it. But, if it's your first about the guys, well.....it's your money.
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Decent, but not great, book about Rush, April 4, 2007
By Ariel Benzakein (Boston, MA USA)
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This book is just "OK". It's certainly not a comprehensive history of Rush (and the author states as much in the introduction) - for that, you'd need that poorly written book by Bill B-whateverhisnameis that is now out of print. However, it does provide some interesting insight into the thoughts of the band members about each of their albums, and the recording and touring process. For a hard core Rush fan, there really isn't anything new here, but paradoxically, like me, you'll still want to own this book.
The real highlight of this book are some of the excellent photos. The writing is sub-standard, but not horrible. This book holds your attention for about the first 1/4 or so, then it becomes somewhat boring. Definately a must for hard core Rush fans, but most others will probably be bored.
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Major Disappointment, June 6, 2006
By Van Gogh (Maryland)
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After 30 years as the band by which other progressive rock outfits are measured, one would think there would be some great stuff in this book. Instead, what we are treated to is a superficial overview of 30 years of tours and albums. Opening acts and touring partners are discussed minimally with earth shattering insight like: "we really got along well with those guys". This book is a bore. The guys' memories of recording and touring are either long lost with regard to detail or intentionally bland. I wasn't looking for some "Tell All" piece of rubbish, but come on. I don't need or even want to know a lot about the family and home life of Geddy, Alex and Neil, but give me a break. I mean if one of the points of the book is to document the relentless touring and recording schedule these guys endured for many years, shouldn't there be some mention of how it impacted their loved ones? If you blink, you miss the one sentence mention of "oh, yeah and Geddy got married".
Popoffcshould be ashamed of this. This is D grade work. It is interviews with the band taken at face value with apparently little follow-up or cross checking with others to fill in some of the blanks in their collective memories.
If you are a die-hard fan, yes you should buy it, but don't expect to learn much from it other than that the band probably look back with disdain on one or more of your favorite albums.
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A very quick read for Rush fans, March 9, 2007
By Ted_ (Cleveland, Ohio)
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I've been a huge Rush fan for about 25 years, but had mostly just listened to their music and hadn't read any books about them. This one takes you through their history, record by record, and gives some interesting perspectives from the band members on their writing and recording process, and their assessments of their own work. If you have 10 or more Rush albums, this should be an automatic buy. Less than 5, you could probably skip it. Personally, I read it in 2 days.
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Good Stuff, August 17, 2005
By Rick Holland (Prescott Valley, AZ)
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I've been a Rush fan for a long time, this book was a nice look back at all of their recordings and past tours. I enjoyed reading from the band's point of view. It was interesting to know what the writing process was, as well as what it was like on tour throughout the years. I respect what they have accomplished as artists, and musicians. They will continue to be a favorite of mine forever.
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Good book. Fun read., May 7, 2007
By Stephane Poirier (NY)
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I liked it. It's true, what the other reviews say: it's all somewhat superficial and no one ever gets to talking about what color underwear they have on or what they put on their toast in the morning - but so what? There's just a whole lot of information here, and pictures pictures pictures everywhere - you want more? Marry one of the guys! I was perfectly happy. Mind you I don't consider myself a "fan" per se, but I know a whole lotta Rush - and I feel I know a lot more now that I've read the book. An enjoyable read overall!
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good stories, just not well put together, January 9, 2007
By K. Bohrer (Twin Cities, MN)
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If you're a die-hard Rush fan, you will probably know most of the facts contained inside, but there were plenty of interviews & stories that I found worth the purchase. What I didn't care for was the relatively poor writing. The author jumped around quite a bit, and didn't tie things together very well. Just when it seemed like something might get interesting, he changed the subject. I know it says authorized, but it seems like the boys didn't have much input beyond the interviews, which is fine, but I was expecting more. I recall "Visions" much more fondly, but maybe I should re-read that one as well to see if it holds up better.
I'm currently halfway through Neil's "Roadshow, Landscape with Drums." I read them in the right order, it is a much more satisfying read. Neil is a much better author, and it's nice to get his perspective on the band, not just some other fan that decided to write about them.
Worth it for the die hard, there were some great stories, but the writing left a bit to be desired.
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Interesting factoids, atrocious writing, March 22, 2007
By Andy Lester (McHenry, IL)
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There is plenty of information in here for the die-hard fan, but Popoff's writing is awful. It's like he had no editor to rein in his purple prose. His fawning descriptions of each album induce cringes.
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 Toilet paper, October 8, 2004
By Loser (new york)
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Rush have a habit of authorizing swill. Their idea of new interviews are really just the usual casual, one line statements that we in fact, heard or read a thousand times in previous interviews. If you picked up the current R30 Tourbook or calendars, you don't need this for the pictures. They are the same. Oh yeah, even the website's pics are the same as these. If you are wanting to learn everything else there is to know short of dirt, then Merely Players is (was?) the book for you. There is no discussion of all their tourdates ever, cultural sightings, equipment, or comprehensive breakdown of lyrics. There is no list of Juno, Grammy, etc awards or honors (not even mentioned). If this was the last or only book available on Rush, people would say
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Good Review of Great Rock Band, January 3, 2007
By T. Shellhamer (Arlington Heights, IL)
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Martin Popoff's interviews of the members of Rush about their careers as musicians. As is usual, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart give candid comments about their music, recording methods, songs, records, and life on the road. And as is usual, their comments are informative, humours and insightful. No surprises here, just a good book for Rush fans, and as a fan of Rush, I encourage everyone to read this book and become Rush fans (and demand more airplay to Rush of your favorite radio station, especially new Rush music - okay, there, I said it; so sue me).
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I Agree, September 6, 2004
By charlieheston (Portland, Or United States)
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This is just one of the books about Rush that should've been written long ago. Another that needs to come to fruition is an exhaustive biography detailing every minute detail of the bands 30+ year career. This book is more of a album by album, tour by tour account, which is fine and quite fun. The interviews are all recent and it's fun to read the boys think back to the feelings and thoughts that come with each particular record. Rush fans keep tabs on all the albums and the differences/production/covers of each one. This book knows that and gives quite a treat. if you are a fan you'll read this in one sitting...I did!
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Tedious & Stock, February 12, 2007
By Karl J. Turner
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All of the negative reviews you have read here are true. As a 26 year Rush fan, I was dying to get this, and then was grateful I bought it with a gift card. I've read numerous Popoff interviews over the years, and I expected much more. As for the band, they seem as bored interviewing for this book as I was reading it!
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NOTHING NEW HERE!, October 22, 2007
By WTF?! (Mad Cow, Canada)
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Nope. No amazing revelations. No juicy gossip. No dissing and hissing. What you get is the story (that everyone already knows) about three hard-working musicians from Toronto who made it big on the arena rock circuit. Loved by millions, and still in the business after 30 years, these guys are friends who love touring and playing their music for their fans. End of story. I guess that is the problem with Rush: they didn't get into the biz for the fame, money, and excess. Got in it for the career...boring. These guys are really accomplished musicians, but you are not going to find any of the wild tales that made the Stones, the Who, or Led Zeppelin legends. Treating being in a rock band on the same level as, say, running a law firm does take all the fun out of it. So, pass this one by, unless you want to hear about that story again about these hard-working musicians from Toronto who made it big...
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A must have....., September 10, 2005
By D. van Maanen (Vijfhuizen, The Netherlands)
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Great photo's, great stories.
A must have for Rush fans.
Would love it more if it came as a hardcover.
Dirk
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RUSH 'Contents Under Pressure' 30 Years of RUSH At Home & Away, November 16, 2008
By Wordsmith (Detroit, MI. U.S.A.)
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I read several reviews on this book before making my purchase, both good & bad... ANY 'true' Rush fan will really enjoy this book.. the neg. review or two I read were def. by other than 'true' fans, that's for sure.
First of all, it's not one of those $35+ books, it has 236 pages, and it cost me a mere $13! For this kind of price I can't see why anybody would talk this book down. It is LOADED with all kinds of info about everything these guys put into there albums and then some, road stories, and bands they've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with throughout their extensive history as Canada's biggest selling rock band of all time.
A huge 'plus' is the amount of pictures not seen before now, at least most of them, both live and studio, and even behind the scenes. These pictures are placed throughout the book in chronological order. I give this book (especially at this price) a very high rating, just buy it, you'll thank yourself later!
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a great retrospective, November 22, 2007
By Scotty D
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"Contents Under Pressure", is a good book for the long time Rush fan who has fond memories of early Rush shows. The photography brought me back to certain eras of the long and illustrious career of one of the truly entertaining bands in the history of rock and roll. It also serves as an insight to the band for the recent Rush fan who may be interested in learning more about the journey that has been Rush since 1972.
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good but not great, September 13, 2004
By Images and Words (Caldwell, NJ)
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I will buy and read just about any book about Rush. On the positive side, the interviews with the band are recent and (if accurately) uniquely honest. Some interviews capture less-than-positive thoughts about certain individuals--such as the producer who blew them off for Simple Minds arouhd the time of the Signals album.
On the negative side, many of the pictures are not new and Popoff at times needlessly uses less-than-clear language to get his point across.
Still, I enjoyed the book.
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Fans Only!, March 22, 2006
By voracious reader (Reading, pa United States)
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I think this is a great book for obsessive fans, but not for the casual listener. Lots of obscure references and insider info. Well written, though....
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Good basic review of records and tour., November 3, 2004
By mpask (Forest Lake, MN United States)
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This book is good on thoughts of their records and tours. I actually prefer Neils books better and looking forward to future books of his. Good pictures in book and earlier time in groups life I never knew some of the history.
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For Hardcore Fans, March 2, 2005
By Winterlights
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A real Rush fan will enjoy the nuggets of info about how
the band started and works together. It takes commitment
though to find these nuggets. The book is broken into
"chapters" with each covering one of the bands albums. Each
chapter adheres to the same concept/studio/tour formula
though and while the war stories from the road are interesting
this gets repetitive real fast. Its not a bad book, the
pictures alone are worth getting if you love Rush, but its
really just extended liner notes written in a turgid,
sometimes hard to follow style of a rock critic trying to
extend a review, or perhaps a set of reviews, into an overall
history. Good for fans, but its no "Hammer Of The Gods" for
Rush.
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contents under pressure, February 27, 2006
By L. Miller (Baraboo, Wisconsin United States)
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It was a very good book' it gave me lotsa of info on the Band I read it in 2 days it was so intresting, but I'm a big RUSH Fan
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Lots of insight, September 19, 2010
By Animus (Hickory, NC USA)
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This book follows the band from it's earliest days and goes album by album, tour by tour, giving you the real story of Rush.
There is an incredible amount of information about the early days and how the band evolved. I'd recommend this book for any Rush fan.
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Rush Rules !!!, October 6, 2009
By Peter Palermo
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This book is great. The stories of touring, recording, pictures and so on are fantastic. I don't know of any other book like this. It allows you to be involved with one of the greatest bands ever!
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Not bad, not great, October 6, 2008
By D. Smith (norwalk ohio)
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A decent book for avid Rush fans, although the writing style gets a little overdone. The author seems to be more interested in coming up with adjectives more than anything else. There are a lot of interesting tour stories, along with some terrific pictures.
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Does its job, but left some questions unanswered., June 22, 2008
By Barbara Talbot (Ellijay, GA United States)
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I enjoyed reading this book and was glad to learn what I did from it, but I felt like it could have had more details. I learned about certain aspects of their live career, sure, but I wanted some elaboration on how this song here was pivotal or how this tour here made them change as people. I mainly wanted to know more about their experiences on the road and how they managed to remain professional despite their adverse living conditions, rather than hear a little about what they did in their spare time. It's still worth reading though. It may change your perspective about the albums by telling you things about them you might not have noticed.
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Class Acts On Stage & Off, April 14, 2008
By A. J. Mathison (Lynnwood, WA. USA)
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Read only if you're a Rush fan. I've owned every LP and CD. I also have all their DVD's and seen them twice in concert. A great retrospective of their music with lots of photos. Not the wild party boys you'd expect from a rock band, but that's why they've not burned out and they continue to write great music. The only thing that might have made it better was more actual stories from the road of things they did. This is pretty laid back stuff and the guys are class acts. I enjoyed the book a lot. I think it's a book for long-time fans as lots of the early stuff won't matter to new listeners.
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Very good book, January 7, 2007
By offroadn (Raleigh, NC)
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Very pleased. This is a great book for any fan of RUSH.
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a great book, January 5, 2007
By Jason Wilhelm (Ohio)
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I thought I knew everything about Rush until I read this book.It gives detaied info on every album,tour stories,struggles,and likes and dislikes of each song.A must have for every Rush fan!
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Rush-Canadas Best, May 29, 2006
By read head (mass)
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Contents under pressure-a book that really every Rush fan must own.This books takes you through the beginnings of Rush when
they were young adults playing for a few dollars to today playing concerts around the globe.This band who have been around
for over 30 years,have come a long way.This book is filled with some great interviews and pictures too.and lots more.worth every
penny.
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Great Book!, August 11, 2007
By Subterranea (New York)
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I love this book!
It also contains some fantastic pictures.
If you are a Rush fan, this is a must have!
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Just can't get enough, July 29, 2007
By J. Waite (Philadelphia, PA)
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What else is there to say. When you are a true fan of an awesome, talented, 3-man group such as Rush, you can't get enough material to read. Always interesting, always a pleasure to read about someone that you love.
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Must for Rush Fans, June 19, 2007
By Ged for pres
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Great for all Rush fans only. It's easy to read and enjoyable. Answers some questions but not all. It's still fun! Peace
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Pretty Good Book!, April 16, 2007
By J. Thomas (Lancaster, PA)
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Lots of Info on the Making of Albums and Tours, a nice overview of the Band.
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The fotos are nice..., November 2, 2010
By Jim Cooper (plainsboro, nj United States)
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I am a slobbering Rush fan but the writing in this book is just so...well...awful that I couldn't get past the first 25 pages or so.
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"Contents Under Pressure" could have used more "Content", September 10, 2004
By Rush Fan (St. Louis, MO USA)
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I, too, have been waiting a long for a book about Rush. After all, they have been a very private collection of talented musicians. Perhaps this secretive position has helped fuel the production of this book.
I was expecting to find more rare photos and deeper insights into the lives of one of the world's greatest bands. Instead, I found it repetitive. Not only where some of the sections repeated within the book, the contents were no different than what you could find on the web. Nearly every photo in the book was taken from some other publication, album liner or tour book. There was really nothing new.
Overall, I found this book to be a huge disappointment.
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Interesting Read For Rush Fanx, June 5, 2010
By Stan K. (Vancouver, WA)
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This was a good read. Learned a few things I did not know about the band. The writing style was more entertaining than not. I think that most Rush fans will appreciate the history and stories that are told through the author's eyes.
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Haven't read ....yet, December 20, 2010
By panda44r
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Arrived on time & in good condition, can't wait to stop procrastinating (when i get around to it) and actually reading this :-P
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did not recieve item, January 17, 2011
By gara
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you better not have re charged me for this item that was cedited back for non delivery!! never recieved!!
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Gift for my brother - he loved it., September 11, 2010
By jbrooksws
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My brother is a HUGE Rush fan - I'm not - he liked the book so I guess let's give it a three.
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