... Sounds corny, I know, but I guess everyone has that own special band that they have loved for years and years…
‘Snakes and Arrows’ is Rush’s first since 2002. Now, I know for a fact that there will always be people who say, ‘Rush? Who/what the hell is that?’ Well… Rush were formed in 1969, ... Read review
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Snakes and Arrows
A return to their former glory days, Snakes and Arrows shows this seminal prog rock band
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reclaiming some of the sonic territory that they'd lost over the past few years. It's not certain what contributed to this artistic rebirth, but Rush has crafted a...
SNAKES AND ARROWS
'Snakes And Arrows', the legendary and prolific Canadian rock band Rush's eighteenth album
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since forming in 1968, is an epic reflection on faith and religion. Though they are renowned for influencing many metal and grunge acts of recent years, this rel...
Snakes and Arrows - Rush
A return to their former glory days, Snakes and Arrows shows this seminal prog rock band
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reclaiming some of the sonic territory that they'd lost over the past few years. It's not certain what contributed to this artistic rebirth, but Rush has crafted a...
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Snakes and Arrows - Rush
A return to their former glory days, Snakes and Arrows shows this seminal prog rock band
... more
reclaiming some of the sonic territory that they'd lost over the past few years. It's not certain what contributed to this artistic rebirth, but Rush has crafted a historical and emotional odyssey that shows many both where they've been and where they're going--from the baroque soundscapes of "The Main Monkey Business," reminiscent of their earliest work to the seductive almost folkloric urgency of "The Way the Wind Blows," which is as dangerous, anxious, and prophetic as anything that Arcade Fire or Mars Volta is doing currently. Main Lyricist Neal Peart has spent the last decade getting over the death of his wife and daughter, and those tragic events have given his songwriting more depth and gravity as he explores the strengths and limitations of faith in both metaphoric and literal detail. While never didactic or ponderous, this disc is really an instruction manual for how one conducts themselves with grace and hope through unendurable pain and the vagaries of life. Gone is much of the shrillness of their earlier incarnations--Geddy Lee's trademark high pitch shrieks have mellowed considerably and Alex Lifesong's guitar playing has an assurance and freedom that can only come with age. --Jaan Uhelszki
reclaiming some of the sonic territory that they'd lost over the past few years. It's not certain what contributed to this artistic rebirth, but Rush has crafted a historical and emotional odyssey that shows many both where they've been and where they're going--from the baroque soundscapes of "The Main Monkey Business," reminiscent of their earliest work to the seductive almost folkloric urgency of "The Way the Wind Blows," which is as dangerous, anxious, and prophetic as anything that Arcade Fire or Mars Volta is doing currently. Main Lyricist Neal Peart has spent the last decade getting over the death of his wife and daughter, and those tragic events have given his songwriting more depth and gravity as he explores the strengths and limitations of faith in both metaphoric and literal detail. While never didactic or ponderous, this disc is really an instruction manual for how one conducts themselves with grace and hope through unendurable pain and the vagaries of life. Gone is much of the shrillness of their earlier incarnations--Geddy Lee's trademark high pitch shrieks have mellowed considerably and Alex Lifesong's guitar playing has an assurance and freedom that can only come with age. --Jaan Uhelszki
Workin' them angels, The larger bowl, Spindrift, The main monkey business, The way the wind blows, Hope, Faithless, Bravest face, Godd news first, Malignant Narcissism, We hold on
Advantages: All you could ever ask for in a rock album Disadvantages: Huh? This is Rush we are taking about here.
This band have been prominent in my life since my early teens and they have walked with me from that age to where I am now, in the background whilst I began working and when I discovered beer and sex; watching on whilst I married and had kids and holding my hand when the marriage fell through and I got divorced. Sounds corny, I know, but I guess everyone has that own special band that they have loved for years and years…
‘Snakes and Arrows’ is Rush’s ... ...there will always be people who say, ‘Rush? Who/what the hell is that?’ Well… Rush were formed in 1969, Toronto, Canada. Their first album was the self titled ‘Rush,’ in ’74 and in the years that have followed there has only been one change of personnel, and that was Neil Peart taking over the sticks from John Rutsey after that debut album. Rush are a hard rock band who have gone through various changes in style over the years – in the eighties they ...
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Advantages: Brilliantly broad and accessible Disadvantages: It has an end!
Finally - after some anticipation built up by not only a Rush in Rio Live album, the R30 Anniversary Tour and the release of a triple classic DVD set - the new album arrived earlier in the year.
Many may have been thinking we'd hear no more from this legendary trio - but they're back, and in a similar vein to the previous album, Vapor Trails, this is a mature and thoughtful record - more AOR than Prog.
For those who have never heard of Rush - get ... ...stuck to the same line up since their second album (original drummer left in 1974), and released over 20 successive platinum albums. (Only Kiss have more).
The band are Canadian and consist of; Neil - Drums, Alex - Guitars amd Geddy - Bass, Vocals, Keyboards. (Yes he does all of them Live too)
One thing I love about Rush is their constant progression through musical stylings - taking their own music forward without needing to pander to any real ...
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Advantages: Mature Rush - for all of us who grew up with them! Disadvantages: None at all!
For all the Rush fans who have eagerly been awaiting this album you will be blown away!
Absolutely addictive! After a few years of being converted by my husband (who is a huge fan), the long awaited new album release proceeding the tour arrived. Now I've listened to alot of their earlier albums (Roll the Bones, Counterparts, etc) and was really blown away by their new stuff. Geggy Lee's voice has matured magically over the past 30 odd years, and ... ...on this album. Neil Peart of course just cannot be matched by ANY drummer on this earth!
If you are a long time Rush fan you will NOT be disapppointed
I will not talk about each track - they are all fantastic and everyone will have their own favourites!
Here's to the next album which will hopefully be the live stuff from their huge World Tour 2007 which I had the privelige to see in Mancherter. Rock on Rush!!!!! ...
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Album Notes: Rush: Geddy Lee (vocals, Mellotron, electric bass); Alex Lifeson (acoustic 6-string guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, electric guitar, bouzouki, mandola, mandolin); Neil Peart (drums, tambourine, electronic percussion).
Titles on disc 1
1.: Far Cry
2.: Armor And Sword
3.: Workin' Them Angels
4.: Larger Bowl
5.: Spindrift
6.: Main Monkey Business
7.: Way The Wind Blows
8.: Hope
9.: Faithless
10.: Bravest Face
11.: Good News First
12.: Malignant Narcissism
13.: We Hold On
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