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The GREATEST Canadian Trio EVER!!! This album ROCKS!!!!Review created: 06/16/07(updated 06/19/07)
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I have been a RUSH fan since the days of John Rutsey on the very first album. I gotta say that this album delivers some of the best tunes that RUSH has put out in recent albums. I have always said that there is no such thing as a bad RUSH album. Some are better than others of course. But this album is the best one they have put out this millineum. How these guys get better with age I will never know. I am going to see them tour this album tonight. (My 3rd show.) I will DEFINATELY be litening to this album all the way to the show. There is even hints and tastes of their old musical styles from the 80's on here. And good ole Neil Peart is still doing his craziness on the drums. Geddy Lee one time said in an interview that he doesn't know how or where Neil gets his immense energy. Geddy Lee still tears up the bass like tomorrow is his last day to play. As for Alex Lifeson, the man has ALWAYS been under-rated. And he does a TERRIFIC JOB on this album. I gave the album 5 stars. I am VERY HAPPY with my purchase.
THIS JUST IN: I saw the show last night. Tampa, Florida was the 3rd leg of this tour. And I can tell you that THIS SHOW ROCKED!!! RUSH is promoting the hell out of this new album with their latest tour. They played about 5 songs off of this album. They also threw in a great deal of surprises to entertain the crowd. I am not going to reveal the surprises for 2 reasons. 1.)RUSH obviously put ALOT of thought into this show. 2.) It would ruin it for anyone who reads this review and is planning on going to the show. The show started at 7:40 and ended at 11:10. They had approximately 30 minutes of total break time. They gave you a VERY GENEROUS 3 hours of good solid rock-n-roll. The stage show was the best I have seen in all my times seeing them. And the BEST part of the show was when they played Tom Sawyer. I say this because they did something very unique and different to introduce the song into the show. As for the anticipated drum solo? VERY FRESH AND NEW! I LOVED IT! And the crowd stared in AWE and just went NUCKIN' FUTS!!! Neil Peart gives ANOTHER crowd pleasing standing ovation drum solo that is different from what I EVER saw him do before. This show promises to be an entertaining show. And all the more reason I am happy I bought this album.
THIS JUST IN: I saw the show last night. Tampa, Florida was the 3rd leg of this tour. And I can tell you that THIS SHOW ROCKED!!! RUSH is promoting the hell out of this new album with their latest tour. They played about 5 songs off of this album. They also threw in a great deal of surprises to entertain the crowd. I am not going to reveal the surprises for 2 reasons. 1.)RUSH obviously put ALOT of thought into this show. 2.) It would ruin it for anyone who reads this review and is planning on going to the show. The show started at 7:40 and ended at 11:10. They had approximately 30 minutes of total break time. They gave you a VERY GENEROUS 3 hours of good solid rock-n-roll. The stage show was the best I have seen in all my times seeing them. And the BEST part of the show was when they played Tom Sawyer. I say this because they did something very unique and different to introduce the song into the show. As for the anticipated drum solo? VERY FRESH AND NEW! I LOVED IT! And the crowd stared in AWE and just went NUCKIN' FUTS!!! Neil Peart gives ANOTHER crowd pleasing standing ovation drum solo that is different from what I EVER saw him do before. This show promises to be an entertaining show. And all the more reason I am happy I bought this album.
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CD purchaseReview created: 05/11/08
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All good !!!
Good Price, Product, quick shipping, good comunication.
The Product was Brand New!
Description wasn't 100% acurate regarding to the fact that it's a soft case CD, and it soesn't have digital info on it when you play on a computer, Band Name, Song Name Nothing.
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Manny
Good Price, Product, quick shipping, good comunication.
The Product was Brand New!
Description wasn't 100% acurate regarding to the fact that it's a soft case CD, and it soesn't have digital info on it when you play on a computer, Band Name, Song Name Nothing.
Thanks.
Manny
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Happy Customer!Review created: 04/14/08
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I bought the CD and other Rush CDs to catch up on all their albums I hadn't kept up through the years. eBay was a great way, at a great price to achieve this!
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Rush - Snakes and ArrowsIn my view, this CD contains 3 outstanding tracks - the All-Lerxst all-acoustic guitar solo "HOPE", the way-too-short instrumental "Malignant Narcissism" and the somewhat self-referential "Workin' Them Angels". Overall, the tempo of most of the tracks seems a bit slow - over an hour of music, and only 13 tracks - two of which are just over two minutes. But, these guys still know how to rock... Peart's drumming is as interesting and varied as he's ever been, Lifeson's guitars are crisp and toneful, and Geddy's bass work is unparalled. The school-girl-scream high vocals are now few and far between for Lee as well, but his voice still carries the emotion across quite effectively, and suits Peart's now introspective (verses previously "spacy") lyrics to a tee. These guys have gotten older, but so have I.
It's not the self-titled first album, but has some of that punch. It's not 2112, but some of the phased-out keyboard work is there. It doesn't seem to flow from track to track like Moving Pictures or Permanent Waves, but there is an overall theme. It's not Presto, Hold Your Fire or Roll the Bones, but the Vapor Trails can still be seen. Thanks, guys, for continuing to grow and evolve.
It's not the self-titled first album, but has some of that punch. It's not 2112, but some of the phased-out keyboard work is there. It doesn't seem to flow from track to track like Moving Pictures or Permanent Waves, but there is an overall theme. It's not Presto, Hold Your Fire or Roll the Bones, but the Vapor Trails can still be seen. Thanks, guys, for continuing to grow and evolve.
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Fantastic !Review created: 12/05/07
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I adored to buy in Ebay, that salesperson is very fast and a lot I seriate.
Great salesperson.
Great salesperson.
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red barchetta repriseReview created: 11/07/07
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paul77drum ( -1 )
i love the new rush cd,it's been a while since rush has released anything of merit.the band has been in somewhat of a downward spiral since the late 90's.but the band comes back with a vengence on this cd.this is thier best effort since roll the bones,back in 1991.the band,once again has reinvented themselves,and is paramount on becoming,once again,rocks premier band.great cd.
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one of Rush's best albums!!!Review created: 08/14/07
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Rush is one of the best bands ever!!! this cd rocks!!! Lee, Peart, Lifesong what more can you want? I can't wait to see them live tonight!!!!
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New Rush CD. It's About Time.This is a very good Rush CD. From the very first note of the song "Far Cry", you know you are listening to Rush. The songs are very good. There are a lot of time changes that Rush fans have come to know. Alex is back to playing guitar solos on this CD. There is even an acoustic guitar solo piece on this one. If you like the progressive music that you are used to hearing from the band Rush, then you will like this. I picked up this CD because I am a Rush fan. I have just about everything that Rush has put out. I am glad that I have this to add to my Rush collection. If you like Rush, you should like this one.
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snakes & arrows Rush cdMy husband loves this cd and listens to it at least 3 times a week not to mention to and from work thanks A+++
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Rush Snakes And ArrowaReview created: 08/02/07
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This is a great Cd ,i really enjoy it. Rush is a grat band, i love all the songs. thanks so much for a terific sale and fast service!!
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WOW! A must for all RUSH fans (and those who aren't!)Review created: 07/28/07
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When I first heard that RUSH was releasing another album I sort of gave it a half a thought. I haven't really been into RUSH since Moving Pictures due to some of the mid-to late 80's stuff really turning me off.
When I heard that they where touring to support the album, I told my wife that I have to see them this time (after five attempts I still hadn't made it into the arena for the show!). So I bought tickets and patiently waited for the day of the show. I decided about two weeks before the show to buy Snakes and Arrows.....WHAT THE HELL DID I WAIT FOR!?!?!?!?!?!
On the first listen to the CD I will admit I didn't care for it (I also recall that I thought that Permanent Waves was just "OK", what a dummy I am!).
After a few times running through the CD I can say that this is one of those rare albums that I can listen to beginning to end without a bad or filler song on the album. After 30+ years together these guys still ROCK!!
My personal favorites are: Armor and Sword, Malignant Narcissism, Bravest Face and Spindrift.
RUSH continues to show why they are still one of the greatest bands of all time.
When I heard that they where touring to support the album, I told my wife that I have to see them this time (after five attempts I still hadn't made it into the arena for the show!). So I bought tickets and patiently waited for the day of the show. I decided about two weeks before the show to buy Snakes and Arrows.....WHAT THE HELL DID I WAIT FOR!?!?!?!?!?!
On the first listen to the CD I will admit I didn't care for it (I also recall that I thought that Permanent Waves was just "OK", what a dummy I am!).
After a few times running through the CD I can say that this is one of those rare albums that I can listen to beginning to end without a bad or filler song on the album. After 30+ years together these guys still ROCK!!
My personal favorites are: Armor and Sword, Malignant Narcissism, Bravest Face and Spindrift.
RUSH continues to show why they are still one of the greatest bands of all time.
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buy cd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Review created: 05/12/07
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2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
thank you!i very like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A wall of sound, virtuoso musicianshipReview created: 05/07/07
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yeakel7552 ( 7 )
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Arguably the best Rush album since Power Windows (1986). The first listen caught my attention, but the second time through really pulled me in. The more I let the album 'breathe' the more I appreciate it's pure power. The lyrics are dark and at times esoteric, but the negativity enhances the the emotion of the music. There are three instrumental songs, the best of which is "The Main Monkey Business", which may be their best instrumental song ever...even better than YYZ.
A true return to form for the Canadian Trio, an absolute classic.
A true return to form for the Canadian Trio, an absolute classic.
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