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Why aren't Rush fans more audiophile-natured?

As a member of more than a few Rush boards, and as a long term audiophile, I'm amazed that more Rush fans aren't dedicated audiophiles. Most seem content with the standard Pioneer/Kenwood/Crutchfield type of stuff and while there's nothing wrong with that, the band's music really comes alive in a good two channel set-up. Most times when I list my components, the vast majority of the board either has no idea or doesn't care.

This is true of the greater population in general, but any thoughts on why fans of one of the most musical rock bands ever would seem detached from hi-fidelity? I have some theories, but I want to hear from the audiophile community.
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ben_campbell
1,169 posts
 
I was a Rush fanatic as teenager-as an old man I still buy their records and go to the gigs.

My honest opinion is that the production on Rush's records are mostly mediocre and even the classic era stuff doesn't particularly shine.

Maybe that's had an impact in the type of people drawn to their music-maybe not as I don't think you can make that comparison.

As for the recent releases including the softened up Vapour Trails-they aren't great records to listen to on a high end system-also VT is a terrible record in terms of songs.
The remasters-just about everything are merely ok.

Clockwork Angels is a decent record certainly never a top 5 Rush record...imho of course.
czarivey
5,908 posts
 
06-10-14: Notec
Because:

1.) Rush sucks after MOVING PICTURES

I like Power Windows. It's great album and very well recorded nearly on all of releases.
notec
407 posts
 
I like Power Windows...

Hated when Geddy got all "synth" and lame. And as Rush's first all digital album I hate that too. Their story/career is an amazing one tobesure. Just can't listen to even one measly note after Moving Pictures.
czarivey
5,908 posts
 
More post 2000 releases blend indie with prog punk and noise. hot combo kool sound kool music, not classic rock for sure, but they step with time and do the best.
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
"Hated when Geddy got all "synth" and lame. And as Rush's first all digital album I hate that too. Their story/career is an amazing one tobesure. Just can't listen to even one measly note after Moving Pictures."

Agree with Notec. I just picked up Hemispheres on LP, and I do like it. Some good music IMO. Pretty good sound too.... Maybe because I bought it in Canada (-:
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