TEST FOR ECHO

Previous reviews for this album imply poor melody and tunelessness. How ironic that this album actually contains great rock songs with some of the best singalong chorus's on any rush album. Half the world, Colour of right, Totem, Carve away the stone and Resist have brilliant melodies. The title track kicks off in very typical Rush album opener mode and the follow up 'Driven' and 'Time and Motion' are also monster tracks!I admit it took a while to 'get' this album but a few listens sorted out that problem. I do agree that it may need a little perseverance though. (It doesnt help either that the worst Rush song EVER i.e. 'Dog Years' appears on this album...skip this track and you've got a 10 track fantastic rush record). The instrumental 'Limbo' is probably not in the same league as YYZ or Leave that / where's my thing either. But honestly folks, those 8 or so I mentioned earlier more than compensate for this. Don't dismiss this album so quickly, it's definitely worth more than a try.