FLY BY NIGHT

99% of Rush's music is amazing, and I have every album. Nearly all are classics. But this...sorry to say, is without doubt their weakest. (And all the people I know who like Rush agree with me!) Admittedly Anthem is a tremendous song,and Beneath, Between and Behind is excellent too. But the rest is average at best and unmemorable. By-Tor, whilst being a powerful highlight on All The World's A Stage, is here shortened and plods along. Rivendell is embarrassing (and yes, I am a Tolkien fan) and the whole recording seems pedestrian. I know a lot of fans will disagree with me on this but we are all different! And yes, I was around when this album was first released, so I know what I am talking about!