SNAKES & ARROWS

I heard the the single from the new album (at that time), 'Far Cry' just a month before the record come out, and to my surprise was a great track, after a record of covers, Feedback (2004) (which is fine), and several compilations and live albums, breaking its history to record a live album every 4 studio albuns, the band became active again with Snakes & Arrows (2007), back and well. And recorded in just two months in New York in November and December, 2006.

I made a point of not downloading from the internet and expect prices to calm down a bit to buy it, and did not regret, Snakes & Arrows have a highest level. He's in the line of Vapor Trails (2002), especially with regard to heavier guitars in some parts, which is very good, since he is also a great record. Geddy is back in thie one playing some parts with the keyboards, even though still shy, which had not happened in Vapor Trails. I hope he comes back in the next to the keyboard, harder.

The album booklet is simply brilliant, Hugh Syme who works with the band since 1975 made a brilliant work on his illustrations.

With regard to the songs we feature up to say enough, listen carefully to the opening track 'Far Cry', which is strong and requires the signature of Rush's quality. 'Workin' Them Angel 'the third is a semi-existentialist ballad with great bass line and superb melody. 'The Larger Bowl' has a unplugged feel, which is a little explored part of Rush, unfortunately. The record also has 3 instrumental tracks, which did not happen for some time, but unlike most bands who have their instrumental songs extremely annoying (and I do not like instrumental music, with rare exceptions) the band has always managed to compose instrumental tracks of a way that we could all sing the melody together. In this one we have 'The Main Monkey Business" with its eastern feel,'Hope', a solo piece by Alex on guitar (superb) and 'Malignant Narcissism' with a great bass line.

'Bravest Fac'e is another highlight. 'Good News Firs't is a brick on your window. And to finish with style 'We Hold On'.

It's always great to see bands like Rush, who age with dignity in the world.

In 70's, 80's, 90's and despite sumed in 00, too, that come another 30 years for this giant.