FLY BY NIGHT

What can I say except that this is one of Rush's best albums. If you like hard fast rock and don't care for Rush's last 25 years of "progressive" style, this album is for you. Geddy screaches at the top of his lungs and in my opinion, has never sounded better. Neil's percussion is frantic and precise (unbelievable). Alex puts out an amazing sound that is so different than anyone else I can think of. Minimal use of synths except in By-Tor which I appreciate.

This group is young, full of energy and hungry for attention at this moment in their career. Lyrically I absolutely love the mythical tone of the album. They are not concerned with writing about serious (boring) topics and instead serve up some Zepplin style fantasy. I love everything before Moving Pictures and only wish that they would truly return to this heavier progressive style. Anthem, Beneath Between and Behind, Best I Can, By-Tor and The Snow Dog are my favorites. Geddy please find THIS voice again if at all possible----- you do have old fans that are not fans of your new stuff.