I love the older stuff, everything up to and including a few tracks off of Power Windows, even. I've seen Rush live more than any other band as one of my best friends (rest in peace, Russell) was a huge fan and they were always great live even though I didn't dig much of say Roll The Bones and later albums' era. Those early albums, though...some great, great songs and Peart's lyrics were always great, too.
My favorite Lifeson solo :