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Title:	Welcome to the CD Notes Conference
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Created:	Mon Feb 17 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Mar 03 1989
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1517
Total number of notes:	13349

649.0. "NEW RUSH DISCS" by JACOB::RADLER () Mon Feb 23 1987 11:13

    
    I went wild recently and purchased the 3 new Rush releases Permanent
    waves, Hemispheres and one of my personal favorites 2112. I thought
    they came across very well on compact disc. Hemispheres had a little
    more hiss than the others but hardly noticeable. I was wondering if
    anyone could tell me about Power Windows. Is it more like Grace
    Under Pressure or older Rush material? I like their older material
    better. I was very disappointed in Grace.
    
     I was also wondering about the cleaning of compact discs? Should
    I invest in a cleaner? Are they safe? Will they eventually ruin the disc?
    I usually just use a dry cloth but I'm wondering if someday a cloth
    doesn't do the trick. Some Chili on a disc.(just kidding).                
    
                                      Thanks Rich

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
649.1		HPSCAD::WALL	I see the middle kingdom...	`Mon Feb 23 1987 13:16`	14
	Power Windows is a lot more like Signals than it is like Grace Under Pressure. I took a LONG time to learn to like Grace Under Pressure, and it is still my least favorite Rush album. Power Windows doesn't bear any real resemblance to anything Rush did before Permanent Waves. The album was produced by a guy named Peter Collins, who appears to be a lot easier to get along with than Peter Henderson, who produce Grace Under Pressure. I'd say give Power Windows a shot, particularly on CD. My favorites are "Grand Designs" and "Territories" DFW
649.2	More PW info	CASPRO::DLONG		`Mon Feb 23 1987 13:59`	22
	There's an awful lot to like about Power Windows. For one it's DDD [Digital Recording/Mixing/Mastering]. A lot of emphasis has been put into production techniques. I sometimes think you can't get a more polished sound then 'Mystic Rhythms' because it all blends in sooooooo nicely. The general consensus of the Rush fans I hang around is: Signals - Real departure in the direction of keyboards Grace Under Pressure - Almost an overreaction to get back to the guitars Power Windows - A near perfect mix of the two styles [ie: Big Money] My personal favorites on P.W. are: Marathon Territories Manhattan Project Mystic Rhythms Big Money [Ooops! That's practically the whole thing!]
649.3	Prevention better than cure	STAR::BECK	Paul Beck	`Tue Feb 24 1987 00:01`	8
	RE .0 I find that by handling the disks by the edges to avoid putting fingerprints on the surface, and always return a played disk to its jewel box immediately, I don't need to clean mine. I have a disk cleaning kit, just in case (used it once or twice), but if the disk is clean, don't clean it.
649.4	Home town	KAOFS::D_GRANGER		`Sat Nov 14 1987 02:18`	9
	I find all (every single one) of Rush's CD's GREAT!!!! Of course I am biased since I lived in Toronto for a few years and had the privilege of seeing their live performances in front of their home crowd. I find their music and Neil's lyrics very intelligent.