Okay, first I would like to say that I disagree with you. Most of those songs are solid Rush songs, but they aren't really showcasing their musical talents as well as others have. Second, I would like to say that I am a fan of the older Rush material, but do have a place for their modern work as well. My list would go something like this...
10. The Fountain of Lamneth
09. Bastille Day
08. Red Barchetta
07. Subdivisions
06. The Necromancer
05. Cygnus X-1 Part 1
04. Freewill
03. 2112
02. Xanadu
01. Cygnus X-1 Part 2
Excellent choice selecting Alex Lifeson. He really doesn't get enough credit for the work that he has done in the past. My list, however, would also include Jimmy Page.
Okay, first I would like to say that I disagree with you. Most of those songs are solid Rush songs, but they aren't really showcasing their musical talents as well as others have. Second, I would like to say that I am a fan of the older Rush material, but do have a place for their modern work as well. My list would go something like this...
10. The Fountain of Lamneth
09. Bastille Day
08. Red Barchetta
07. Subdivisions
06. The Necromancer
05. Cygnus X-1 Part 1
04. Freewill
03. 2112
02. Xanadu
01. Cygnus X-1 Part 2
Excellent choice selecting Alex Lifeson. He really doesn't get enough credit for the work that he has done in the past. My list, however, would also include Jimmy Page.