' Zilla...well, BOC vs. Rush, really...

[Ted Jackson jr. s2h2]

> From:          Steven Tice <StevenTice at AOL.COM>
....musically, Rush (especially
> during their progressive period) has produced music far more complex and
> sophisticated than anything BOC has attempted, possibly because BOC has never
> emphasized virtuosity the way Rush has.  BOC is a band that is not apt to
> attract people who are looking for material that's musically challenging...but
> BOTH BOC and Rush attract fans of intelligent lyrics within a rock format.
>
BD can blow away Alex any day of the week on the guitar.  Al Bouchard
has more percussion ability in his big toe than Neil has in his whole
body.  Virtuosity indeed!


> And yes, Geddy's voice (especially in the early days) is an acquired taste,
> but many voices are.  Heck, I can't understand how anyone could stand to
> listen to Bob Dylan's voice, or Bruce Springsteen's voice, except that I know
> that with time you grow accustomed to an unusual voice.
>
> SET
>
> P.S.  Yes, I am among the many BOC fans who is also a Rush fan...bashing Rush
> on this list just seems to provoke their defenders and perpetuate a Rush
> thread here a couple of times a year, which I find interesting...
>