Yesterday was the release of the new Rush cd, SNAKES AND ARROWS, their first release in 5 years. And like I have done with every new Rush release since 1987's HOLD YOUR FIRE, I picked up the cd the day of release. Although it was a little strange downloading from Itunes instead of holding the cd in hand. I did order the DVD 5.1 version- should be here in a week or so.
I've listened to it about a dozen times in the last two days- fantastic. the production is amazing and the songs, while not immediately accessible, hold a rich depth to them. And while Geddy is, as usual, god-like on bass, and Neil Peart is, well the greatest drummer ever, Alex Lifeson really shines on this release. His guitar work is the strongest its been in over 20 years.
And three instrumentals, including the sickest one they've ever done- MALIGNANT NARCISSISM.
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