SNAKES & ARROWS
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SNAKES & ARROWS
Snakes & Arrows is the eighteenth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on May 1, 2007 by Anthem Records. After their R30: 30th Anniversary Tour ended in October 2004 the band took a one-year break, during which they agreed to start work on a follow-up in January 2006. The album was recorded in five weeks with co-producer Nick Raskulinecz, a fan of the group who was praised by each member for his approach and technique. In a first for a Rush album, it contains three instrumentals. -wikipedia
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Metal Storm
this record is another treasure chest. It might be more difficult to open for newcomers, but the gold inside shines through enough to make Snakes & Arrows one of 2007's jewels
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Modern Rock Review
2014 - it solidified this latter era of the band which has produced excellence for four decades and counting
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Rolling Stone
2007 - If you're a Rush fan, add two stars; if not, subtract two. Snakes & Arrows gives Geddyheads the first new Rush material in five years, unless you count Neil Peart's 2005 instructional DVD, Anatomy of a Drum Solo. Highlight: Alex Lifeson's guitar in the second half of "Malignant Narcissism."
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Cygnus-X1
All in all, Snakes & Arrows perfectly represented how relevant Rush continue to be, even decades into their career. Its musically dynamic song arrangements combined with thought-provoking and, yes, somewhat controversial lyrical tones creates an atmospheric album that borrows from Rush of the past and forges the way for Rush of the future...and beyond.
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All Music
Musically, it is as strong as their very best material, without a lapse in texture, composition, production, musicianship, or sheer rock intensity. There are real heart and fire in this album. It was well worth waiting for.
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Pop Matters
2007 - an immensely satisfying return for all three musicians. It's enough of a marvel that Rush has managed to remain intact for 33 years now, but the fact that they've done so while retaining their musical vitality and integrity is an even mightier achievement.
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Blabbermouth
It's pointed and questioning without being too specific, and lyrically this may well be one of the saddest albums that RUSH has ever made. Yet it's musically one of the group's most inspiring since "Moving Pictures" and gives ample reason why this band's music is still valid 33 years after it released its first record
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Hybrid magazine
delivering some of the group's most hard-hitting songs that border on baroque, striking a balance between the Rush of old and New World Rush.
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Blabbermouth
It's pointed and questioning without being too specific, and lyrically this may well be one of the saddest albums that RUSH has ever made. Yet it's musically one of the group's most inspiring since "Moving Pictures" and gives ample reason why this band's music is still valid 33 years after it released its first record
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Smart Bass Guitar
2014 - another album showcasing how the band lives to challenge themselves musically and present their results to their fans
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Record Collector Magazine
A definite return to form and just reward for those that kept faith with this fascinating act.
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Wilson & Alroy's Reviews
A big improvement on the previous discs, particularly sonically, but there are enough forgettable tunes
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Don Ignacio
their latest release is hugely enjoyable to me
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Ultimate Classic Rock
has all the makings of a quintessential Rush album: it's focused, inventive and even risk-taking. But once that initial excitement fades from view, so do the songs, many of which are instrumentals.
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Mark's Record Reviews
it never explodes with manic energy or technical musicianship; it's just a collection of solid, mostly well-written midtempo rock songs
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Adrian's Album Reviews
The sound highlights all three musicians well. They sound surprisingly vigourous as well for a bunch of 'old-timers'.
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John McFerrin Music Reviews
it's full of clever instrumental parts, decent vocal melodies, tolerable singing and good songwriting
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Get Ready to Rock
a powerful album which in striving to be contemporary is possibly a little heavier and a touch more cluttered than it needed to be. Neil Peart's heartfelt lyrics are impressive throughout, and Geddy Lee's vocals suggest a new maturity.
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Alternative Addiction
This is a staple for any Rush fan, and if you’ve never taken the dive and dug into any Rush this is as good as a place as any to start.
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Musicbox Online
2007 - under the guiding hand of co-producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver), the Canadian power trio has reversed nearly two decades of diminishing returns, and it subsequently appears to be ready to reclaim its legacy
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Red Lines Audio
The trio are amongst the best musicians on the planet, so every song they record is filled with superb playing. But Snakes & Arrows comes off as slightly tame.
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Melodic Rock
Classic Rush no less! Essential for all long time fans and something worth checking out for the new comers also. Those new to the band with such a massive and lengthy history might find themselves overwhelmed with the amount of fantastic music to check out.
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Vintage Rock
The sound is indisputable, the tension high, and the delivery practically infallible.
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Metal Odyssey
This album rocks and the lyrics make you think, there is nothing wrong with that at all.
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Odyssey
really great emphasis on hard rock and has significantly improved production value in comparison to their last album
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