Dude, I remembered how you said you liked Rush a little bit, so I wanted to tell you about another group that is similar to them in that they both are something different from everything else of their times.
The 80's had Rush... I think.
The 90's had Primus.
The 70's had Supertramp. This is the band I want you to listen to. I'm sure you've heard their stuff before, but here are a few songs to start you off.
Goodbye Stranger, The Logical Song, Dreamer, Bloody Well Right, and Take the Long Way Home.