Snakes & Arrows

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Snakes & Arrows

[ Anthem / Atlantic Records / CD ]

Release Date: Tuesday 15 May 2007

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'Snakes & Arrows' promises to be the most organic-sounding RUSH effort in decades, having been influenced by their experience of making 'Feedback', the band's 2004 EP of classic-rock covers.

'Snakes & Arrows' is the most organic-sounding RUSH effort in decades, having been influenced by their experience of making 'Feedback', the band's 2004 EP of classic-rock covers.

"Opening with the fantastic "Far Cry", this recording rates alongside the Canadian trio's most impressive albums since 'Moving Pictures'. It comes across like a great combination of the early (heavy) Rush sound with the production values of highly polished albums such as 'Signals' and 'Counterparts'. The grand "Spindrift" is a real highlight, as are the two brilliant instrumental pieces ("The Main Monkey Business" & "Malignant Narcissism"), but "Workin' Them Angels" is particularly outstanding! As usual, playing from all three musicians is exemplary throughout. Yes, you guessed right - 'Snakes & Arrows' is yet another essential Rush release!"
- GEOFF

In an interview with Revolver magazine, RUSH vocalist / bassist Geddy Lee stated about the 'Snakes & Arrows' CD:

"Playing those songs that we loved and grew up on, I think it helped us remember how sometimes it's the simplicity or the directness of an arrangement that really makes a great song. And the other thing is, we played all together in the studio for a lot of the 'Feedback' stuff. That's something that a lot of producers had been pushing us to do for a while but which we hadn't done in years. It was great to turn off the click and just play - you know, not worry so much about being so, quote, metronomic - and that definitely carried over into this record.

It's hard to describe. It's big, it's bold, and I think it's some of the best work we've done in years. I'm really pleased with the quality of the songs, and there's lots of playing on it."

Tracks:

1. Far Cry
2. Armor and Sword
3. Workin' Them Angels
4. Larger Bowl
5. Spindrift
6. Main Monkey Business
7. Way the Wind Blows
8. Hope
9. Faithless
10. Bravest Face
11. Good News First
12. Malignant Narcissism
13. We Hold On

Check out the excellent song "Far Cry" at Rush's official web-site!