VAPOR TRAILS

Talk about a comeback album. Even after their 5-year absence, Rush returned with one of their most rockin' albums ever. Yeah, the production is kinda iffy which adversely affects some of the songs (hence the slightly lower rating) but it still sounds better than pretty much every other band out there. Don't later VT-haters drive you away from this album. While not the best Rush album, Rush fans should still have this one. The lack of keyboards and guitar solos seemed to have irritated a lot of fans, but I think it makes the album sound a little more unique, in sort of a different way.

Standout songs: "One Little Victory," "Secret Touch," "Freeze"