SNAKES & ARROWS

Very good album! MVI 5.1 surround mix is defenitely worth having, even if you don´t have surround system. 5.1 sound gives much more dynamic & details than normal cd -version. I have only two speakers, so I cannot tell you about surround, but I really enjoy to hear for example Neil´s deep drum sounds very clearly and separatedly (also Geddy´s vocals more closer, Alex´s acoustic instruments sounds more authentic and so on). Even with two speakers this 5.1 surround mix sounds very balanced. Normal Hi-resolution audio is also very well done, but somehow I prefer 5.1. that gives a bit more dynamics. DVD is mosty interview, but there are also some clips from studio playing sessions. I expected more better picture quality, because this MVI was quite expensive (and because it´s called MVI). Anyway it´s nice to see them together and to hear their exited feelings of making new record. Music defenitely deserves at least 4 stars. I think this is much better than for example Counterparts, because "Snakes" sounds more freely played. And there´s somethin interesting is going on all the time (many levels). Hopefully next time they go to studio, every track is recorded live, just like Main Monkey Business was made.