Hold Your Fire

Hold Your Fire

Track Listings

1. Reach for the Sky

2. Rock You Tonight

3. Sleeping With You

4. You're Too Bad

5. When I Look into Your Eyes

6. Get in Touch

7. Hold Your Fire

8. Meaning of Love

9. Talk of the Town

10. Life in the Real World

11. Mama Didn't Raise No Fool

12. Hold the Dream

Tracks:

Force Ten
Time Stand Still
Open Secrets
Second Nature
Prime Mover
Lock And Key
Mission
Turn The Page
Tai Shan
High Water

Customer Reviews:

The Sound Dynamic Is A Little Thin Here - Rush Regressing?.......2007-07-11

After the sonic clarity of Power Windows, Hold Your Fire goes over a little too smooth. Filled with poppy keyboards and mellow vocals, is this easy listening Rush? Maybe. Clearly their weakest effort on this part of Rushstory. Signal. Grace Under Pressure. Power Windows. Hold Your Fire. The end of another 4 album set where Rush finds themselves growing dull. After this and the ensuing live album A Show Of Hands I fell out of contention with Rush for some years before looking back to rediscover them. This is Rush, and it's musically superior to most bands ever, but it's uninspired? Over-produced? Musically/lyrically flat? Pick one and go with it. I'm not saying that this is a terrible album, it just lacks the punch of earlier Rush efforts and especially disappoints after coming off the phenomenal Power Windows album. Let's look at the track listing:

Force Ten - The mechanized drum intro is promising with Neil's sampled drums creating a cool little drum riff. The lyrics are sharp and tight. Good song, just not great. A favorite, but of the lower echelon. Hmmmm.

Time Stand Still - Rush is getting very reflective on this album and it shows right away. As they try to be overly-touching, overly-inspiring, it grow tired. Recorded with 'Til Tuesday's Amy Mann, this was a live staple for some years. Not awesome. Good. Okay. Easy listening Rush. Is time actually standing still while this song continues on? Perhaps.

Open Secrets - I've never listened to a Rush album and was disappointed to the extent where I would shun it. Hold Your Fire is just very mellow and the lyrics are very romantically/inspirationally tinged. I guess we all have these feelings that we can't leave unreconciled.... Really? This song is kinda boring.

Second Nature - A memo to a higher office, open letter to the powers that be... The lyrics are thoughtful, direct, thought-provoking. Neil could always manage that. These songs are starting to blend together early and that's not a good thing. Middle of the road.

Prime Mover - Alex's guitar sound flew out the window on this album. Where Power Windows it was sharp and clear, there seems to be a lot of sound lost on Hold Your Fire. Geddy's bass mostly buried beneath the keyboards except on this song. Lofty vocals. Touching. Boring.

Lock And Key - One of the songs that I really like on this album. These are cool lyrics and though it dips into the slower-moving direction that most of this album takes, it has chops and hooks and it rises above the rest of the chaff.

Mission - Rush, along with the rest of the world had seen and been affected by the exploding Space Shuttle and they had to write about it. This is a moving tune. Almost sad. Poignant.

Turn The Page - The other song that really struck me when I listened to Hold Your Fire for the first time. Is that Geddy's bass? Oh yeah! A rocking tune, great lyrics. Lofty but exciting.

Tai Shan - A moving piece written about the wonders of ancient China. I stood at the top of the mountain and China sang to me. Very grand and well orchestrated, just not going to be my favorite, ever.

High Water - A nod towards Mystic Rhythms in structure, but it misses that level of superiority by a long shot. This song has potentential in its opening, but loses ground as the lyrics start. C+ Rush. Okay album ender. Should be a treat for those of us who actually made it to the end of Rush's very first album directly released to CD.

Overall, this is a long album where Rush sturggled to fill up the time allotted on the new Compact Disc format. Being consumer friendly, Rush wants it's fans to have as much music as possible for the price of an album and this tends to lead them into the area of filler. Now, are any of these songs truly filler? Critics may argue that point. I don't think so. I think that Rush will never stoop to that level of including a stinker song just to round out the 80 minute playing time on a CD, but here they were pushing it on a few songs. As I said before, this is not a terrible album (Rush has no truly terrible albums to their credit) it's just not very exciting and that detracts from it. Very smooth, very mellow, very easy listening. Too many songs meld together into obscurity and that's not good. Definitely not one of my all time favorites. The new fan would not want to start here. Move down the line to Permanent Waves or Moving Pictures for that kind of exposure to their sound. Old fans will rebuke the liteness.

Dig it!

Rush's "Mellow Album" Is More Hit Than Miss.......2007-06-19

I can understand why some Rush fans, especially ones who have been with the band from the beginning, take issue w/ this album. More than any other Rush release, Hold Your Fire takes the art of synthesizers to the highest level possible, something that critics of the 80s sound will be quick to criticize. Nevertheless, even if you are not a big fan of this period of Rush's development, you have to admit that Hold Your Fire has some truly amazing moments to it.

For one thing, consider the context: this album was released around the time when fellow veteran progressive rockers were charting similar territory, i.e., Genesis' Invisible Touch, Peter Gabriel's So, Yes' Big Generator. Everyone was doing it, and Rush, having always embraced technology, should certainly not have been expected to be immune to this trend. Actually, I believe that the music on this album, more than any other release, compliments the theme perfectly: the importance of reason tempering emotion and instinct.

This is arguably Peart's finest album as a lyricist. Virtually every song is a poetic masterpiece, not even considering the music itself. Regarding the music, I admit there is some legitimacy to critics who site the lack of hard edge, overly polished produciton and diminished guitar role. No argument here. Nevertheless, the synth programming is brilliant, and all three members' musicianship shines as always, including Alex, who pulls off some incredibly emotional moments. To get a good overview of HYF, the best tracks to check out are "Force Ten," "Time Stand Still" and "Mission." While the album contains some weak spots, it is overwhelmingly hit and not miss.

Give it a try! It is not my favorite of Rush's 80's output (this honor would go to Power Windows), but it is easily in my top 10 favorite Rush of all time.

Time Stand Still.......2007-04-25

I think some Rush fans dismissed this album because they felt the band's sound had become too excessive in a pop format. Much of the material on this release is flowing with the use of keyboards, but the songs flow well as Geddy Lee works his magic. Some might say the band was too experimental and incorporating more keyboards left less time for guitar jams. Maybe there is a little less of that, but certainly not absent. I think most fans will realize how Hold Your Fire is a very strong album once given a chance. The emotion and passion for all things remains within the songs and their observations on life and human interaction continue to be thought-provoking. Rush were getting ready to close a chapter in their music career as the 80's were nearing an end, and as every recording marks a moment in time for this amazing group, their music still stands the test of time.

Hold My Fire!.......2007-04-03

Not the greatest of Rush albums however one for the digitally remastered archives and well worth the order fee. Great service from Amazon in speed and supply. However please stop using those sticky bar coded stickers along the edge of the cd box they wreck the presentation and also are a devil to remove. The box for the delivery was also way too big!! Talk about over packaging and the whole green thing!Many thanks though for great supply.Thanks

Stood the test of time well (4.5 stars).......2007-03-28

(Why can't we give half stars? Consider this one a 4.5 star - not in the same league as Moving Pictures or 2112, but close).

I have to admit, I'm NOT generally a huge fan of Rush's "keyboard era", and when this album was new, I hated it, except for Force Ten and Time Stand Still. However, 20 years later, I think this is one of Rush's best albums - indeed, almost a classic.

The songs on this album are very melodic and spiritual. One of the criticisms that you often hear about "Hold Your Fire" is that it is sterile and overproduced, however, I think there is a lot of emotion on these songs ("Mission" in particular). The arrangements are very complex, and these songs get better with each listen as you discover new things about them; this is true art.

Lyrically, this is some of Neil Peart's best stuff, and possibly his best up to this point. The only negative about this album (for me) is that Alex Lifeson's guitar work is very subtle. However, that type of playing fits these songs very well.

Average customer rating:

Great 80's Feel Good Record
Garbage does not age well... not like good wine.
Firehouse 2
Hold Your Fire is a must-have for any Firehouse fan!!
Another Great Album

Hold Your Fire
Firehouse
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1992-06-16

Tracks:

Reach For The Sky
Rock You Tonight
Sleeping With You
You're Too Bad
When I Look Into Your Eyes
Get In Touch
Hold Your Fire
The Meaning Of Love
Talk Of The Town
Life In The Real World
Mama Didn't Raise No Fool
Hold The Dream

Customer Reviews:

Great 80's Feel Good Record.......2006-08-14

I love this CD! A great collection of fun, feel-good, singalong songs that you're sure to like if you want to listen to something other than the doom and gloom "I hate my parents and my life sucks and I'm such a victim so feel sorry for me, boo hoo hoo" that has dominated most records released in the last 15 years. This is definitely NOT one of those records!

First the bad news. I'd give this release 5 stars if it weren't for the 2 filler songs, Sleeping with You and Life in the Real World, both of which seem out of place. The only other downside to this record is the ballad When I Look Into Your Eyes. While this song isn't bad it's a little too sappy for my taste.

The good news is that rest of the record is just awesome! Reach For the Sky and Rock You Tonight are the heaviest songs and great rocking 80s-style anthems. Except for Hold the Dream, the rest of the record is fun and upbeat with songs that will lift your spirits and that you just can't help but sing along to.

Hold the dream is a more melow inspiration song but sounds good and is still enjoyable.

All-in-all, a solid release. While it has a couple of weak songs, the rest of the record is certainly worth the price. Detractors always criticize this style of music as immature and cheesy because it isn't "serious" and doesn't make social or political statements. That's exactly what I like about this record! If you're not in the mood to contemplate the meaning of life or lick the wounds of your victimness, then you can't go wrong with Hold Your Fire!

Garbage does not age well... not like good wine........2006-06-12

Any band that releases an album with a song titled "Rock You Tonight" should be banned from ever recording ever again. I wish that rule would have been in place during Firehouse's hayday. Thank goodness people were sick of this stale brand of Rock and quickly switch to more substantial listening choices.

Firehouse 2.......2006-04-30

This CD carries on where Firehouse left off. I don't think its quite as good as their awesome debut though. Hold your fire and hold the dream would probably be in my top 20 songs of the 90's however. This band was so underated its scandalous.

Hold Your Fire is a must-have for any Firehouse fan!!.......2006-01-14

After 14 years, this album is still getting rotation in my cd player. I love the speed of "Reach for the Sky" and it's catchy rhythms. My favoirte song from this album would have to be "When I Look Into Your Eyes" and "Hold The Dream". I like the song "Sleeping with you". Firehouse delivered another successful album and another top five single with "When I look into your Eyes". This is a great album and a must-have for any Firehouse fan!!!

Another Great Album.......2005-12-04

Another great album by Firehouse. My favorites are Reach for the sky, When I look into your eyes, and hold your fire. I have other favorites, but there are my top 3. I have a story to go along with this album, ladies and gentlemen.

See, I was heading to Cross-Country one day, for the huge "Group 2" meet. (There's a section, and 5 groups from every section make it, and there were four sections, so you can make the calculations). I listened to this album, having a bad day before, and having a bad night of rest. Listening to this album, I got a river of positivity, and I had a great start and a great finish. I ended up smashing my last personal best in Cross-Country. Basically ladies and gentlemen, this cd has alot of effect. Get it.

I love to review things. Have a great day!

Average customer rating:

The Sound Dynamic Is A Little Thin Here - Rush Regressing?
Rush's "Mellow Album" Is More Hit Than Miss
Time Stand Still
Hold My Fire!
Stood the test of time well (4.5 stars)

Hold Your Fire
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Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Force Ten
Time Stand Still
Open Secrets
Second Nature
Prime Mover
Lock and Key
Mission
Turn the Page
Tai Shan
High Water

Customer Reviews:

The Sound Dynamic Is A Little Thin Here - Rush Regressing?.......2007-07-11

Rush's "Mellow Album" Is More Hit Than Miss.......2007-06-19

Time Stand Still.......2007-04-25

Hold My Fire!.......2007-04-03

Stood the test of time well (4.5 stars).......2007-03-28

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80's Movie Hits

Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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80's Movie hits, Features music from Pretty in Pink, St. Elmos fire, Sixteen Candles, Caddyshack, Mad Max, Weird Science, Body Double, For Your Eyes Only, Flashdance, Ghostbusters, Hard To hold & more. 12 tracks.

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Buy This For Patto's Voice and Ollie Halsall's Guitar

Hold Your Fire
Patto
Manufacturer: Repertoire
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002LU9UI
Release Date: 2004-07-21

Tracks:

Hold Your Fire
You, You Point Your Finger
How's Your Father
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Air Raid Shelter
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Magic Door
Beat the Drum [*][Demo Version]
Bad News [*][Demo Version]
Air Raid Shelter [Alternative Version][Alternate Take][*]

Customer Reviews:

Buy This For Patto's Voice and Ollie Halsall's Guitar.......2005-07-06

"Give It All Away" may contain one of the ten best guitar solos of all time-- Ollie Halsall's manic runs up and down the frets are almost completely out of control-- almost. He careens up and down and back and forth and somehow ends up in the perfect place every time. It's a bravura performance on a perfect song. The rest of the album is excellent, but this is my favorite Patto album, and "Give It All Away" stands as their great achievement.

If you liked The Replacements' anarchic energy in the 80s, see what Patto was doing to lay down the foundations in the 70s. This is glorious stuff.

String Quartet Tribute to John Cougar Mellencamp

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Does it work? Yes, oddly enough it does!

String Quartet Tribute to John Cougar Mellencamp

Manufacturer: Vitamin Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000BWVNW
Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

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Product Description

1. Hurts So Good
2. Check It Out
3. Small Town
4. Jack And Diane
5. Paper In Fire
6. Hand To Hold On To
7. Pink Houses
8. Your Life Is Now
9. Cherry Bomb
10. Peaceful World

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Does it work? Yes, oddly enough it does!.......2007-07-21

I am a dyed-in-the-wool Mellencamp fan and I have been since "American Fool" came out. Fans like me could either love projects like this, or absolutely hate them and view them like a desecration. The attitude taken torwards the project has a lot to do with it and this album has taken a respectful attitude torwards Mellencamp's work.

The songs have been adapted for String Quartet but have not been radically altered - you can sing right along with them if you'd like. Most have been thoughtfully chosen - for example, if it featured a strong fiddle component, such as "Paper in Fire" than it was worked in to the album.

"Peaceful World" is achingly beautiful in this adaptation. "Small Town" has a more melancholy tone than the original song, but it is not at all inapproriate. It is also quite beautiful and it is respectful reinterpretation of this anthem to small town life.

The only duds in the group are "Hurts So Good" and "Jack and Diane." Unlike the other songs which seem to have been carefully chosen for their string quarted friendliness, these had to have been chosen because they are two Mellencamp standards - you cannot have a collection of his work without them. Heck, the first song I cued up was "Jack and Diane". It just did not translate well.

So, final grade: A-. Most are strong, two are tremendous, two are weak.

If you are a true Mellencamp fan (a Mellenhead, if you will) this one is one to pick up.

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Hold Your Fire
B.J. Johnson
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ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00008FIOE
Release Date: 1996-05-07

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Hold Your Fire
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25 Oldies Best "see product details"
Dozybreaky, Mick & Tick - Hold Tight / Troggs - I Cant't Controll Myself varios25 Oldies Best [Dave Dee , Tremeloes - My Little Lady / / Sam and Dave - Hold on 'Im Coming / K.c. & the Sunshine Band - Shake Your Booty , Dave Dee Dozy... -Okay / Mamas & Pappas - Dedicated to One I Love / , Real Thing - Can't Get By Without You Sam Ans Dave - The One I Love / Sam & Dave - When Something If Wrong / Searchs - Needles & Pins , / Bee Gees - Can't Get By Without You / Bee Gees - I Don't Think It's Funny / Roger Whitiekr - Fire and Rain / , Andy Williams - Yhr Long & Winding Road / Kim Carnes - Do You Want to Dance / Trini Lopes - America / Donovan - Universsl Solidier / , Fortunates - Here It Comes Again / Trini Lopez - Besame Mucho / Percy Sledge - I'vr Brrn Loving You to Long / Ike & Tina Turn - Stand By Me / Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Movin / , Fortunes - Caroline Sam & Dave / You Don't Know Like I Knoe/ Sam & Dave / Yupi Don't't Know Likei Knoe/ Donovan - Wear Your Love Like Heave / , and Bee Gees - The Battleof the Blue and the Grey
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Product Description

25 Oldies Best [Dave Dee, Dozybreaky, Mick & Tick - Hold Tight / Troggs - I Cant't Controll Myself / Sam and Dave - Hold on 'Im Coming / K.c. & the Sunshine Band - Shake Your Booty , Tremeloes - My Little Lady, Dave Dee Dozy... -Okay / Mamas & Pappas - Dedicated to One I Love / Sam Ans Dave - The One I Love / Sam & Dave - When Something If Wrong / Searchs - Needles & Pins, /Real Thing - Can't Get By Without You / Bee Gees - Can't Get By Without You / Bee Gees - I Don't Think It's Funny / Roger Whitiekr - Fire and Rain / and Williams - Yhr Long & Winding Road / Kim Carnes - Do You Want to Dance / Trini Lopes - America / Donovan - Universsl Solidier / Fortunates - Here It Comes Again / Trini Lopez - Besame Mucho / Percy Sledge - I'vr Brrn Loving You to Long / Ike & Tina Turn - Stand By Me / Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Movin / Fortunes - Caroline Sam & Dave / You Don't Know Like I Knoe/ Sam & Dave / Yupi Don't't Know Likei Knoe/ Donovan - Wear Your Love Like Heave / Bee Gees - The Battleof the Blue and the Grey

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Hold Your Fire

ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0006NZ4B6

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10 Tracks.

Hold Your Fire [Japan Import] [1st Press]

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Hold Your Fire [Japan Import] [1st Press]
Rush
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Original 1987 first CD pressing from Japan on the Sony Japan label. Catalog: 32-8P-228. This first pressing has been out of print since 1988 in Japan.

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