RUSH — Snakes & Arrows (review)

RUSH — Snakes & Arrows album cover Album · 2007 · Hard Rock Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
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I've heard the single from the new album (at that time), 'Far Cry' just a month before the record come out, and to my surprise was a great track, after a record of covers, Feedback (which is fine), and several compilations and live albums, breaking its history to record a live album every 4 studio albuns, the band became active again with Snakes & Arrows, back and well. The album was recorded in just two months in New York in November and December, 2006. Snakes & Arrows have a high quality level, in the same line Vapor Trails (2002) bring to us, especially in their heavier guitars in some parts, which is very good, since Vapor Trails is also a great record. Geddy played some keyboards here, even though still shy, but that wasn't happened on Vapor Trails. I hope he played more on the album they're recording.

The album booklet is simply brilliant, Hugh Syme who works with the band since 1975 made an amazing work on the illustrations.

Listen carefully to the opening track 'Far Cry', which is strong and carries the Rush's signature of quality. 'Workin' Them Angel' the third track is a semi-existentialist ballad with great bass line and superb melody. 'The Larger Bowl' has a unplugged feel, which is a little explored part of the band, unfortunately.

Snakes & Arrows also has 3 instrumental tracks, which did not happened for some time in their discography, but unlike most bands who have their instrumental songs extremely annoying (and I do not like instrumental music, with rare exceptions) the band has always managed to compose instrumental tracks in such a way that we could all sing the melody together. In this one we have 'The Main Monkey Business" with its eastern feel,'Hope' a solo piece by Alex on guitar (superb) and 'Malignant Narcissism' with a great bass line.

'Bravest Face' is another highlight. 'Good News First' is a brick on your window. And to finish with style 'We Hold On'.

It's always great to see bands like Rush, who age with dignity in our musical world.

In 70's, 80's, 90's and althought a little 'unpresent' in 00, Rush's was always been a power in Rock history! Thanks God!
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