Vapor Trails - Rush (CD 2002)

If I really think about it, I am one weird guy. When it comes to The Three Stooges, I actually like Shemp better than Curly. When it comes to our US presidents, I actually think George Bush is decent. When it comes to the prog metal band Queensryche, I actually liked their sequel to Operation:Mindcrime. Your convinced now, aren't you? Told you I'm quirky. But dear reader, the quirkiness doesn't stop there, no sir/ma'am! The Canadian Rock band known as Rush have been pumping out amazing albums almost every year since the early 70s with many, many big hits (you probabbly have at least heard their song 'Tom Sawyer' on the radio). They took a 5 year break after writing 1996's 'Test For Echo' due to severe tragedy in the family of drummer Neil Peart, and the band wouldn't come back until 2002, when they blessed our ears with 'Vapor Trails' which happens to be my all-time favorite Rush album, even over 2112, thus making me a certified weirdo.

The album is alot more progressive and heavy than anything I've heard by Rush. Almost bordering the sounds of Dream Theater's recent albums. That's probabbly why I like it so much, as I am also a huge DT fan. But, they don't go out and try to change their sound completely; the same old Rush feel is still there all the way. I'd say this album is great for newcomers to Rush, and a serious absolute must-have for any seasoned Rush fans. Another victory for the trio, who have yet to make something my ears and spirit don't enjoy.