VAPOR TRAILS

This was the album I never thought would be released. Rush had closed down and Geddy Lee released his own album. The whole story is described very movingly and brilliantly in the Rush biography. But Rush returned for some rehearsals and then; for the comeback of the century. They returned with this album.

I have never been the biggest fan of their work after Hold Your Fire. Presto was good, but Counterparts, Roll The Bones and Test For Echo sounded like the band was going through the routines. Then tragedy struck and their world was turned upside down. When the band got together again some years later, they returned with something to prove. Fireworks was likely and fireworks is what Vapor Trails is.

Vapor Trails kicks off like an angry horse and keeps this vitality for the rest of the album. Vapor Trails is Rush most aggressive album since their debut album. I really like the sound and the mood on the album. The songs are also a lot more interesting on this album than on the previous three albums. Songs like Earthshine, Ghost Rider, Peaceable Kingdom and Secret Touch is really a break with tradition and something refreshing from Rush. There is very few typical Rush songs on this album. The synth has gone and the guitars are blazing. The sound is compact and very heavy. The message is clear: We are back again and we are doing it our way. This message was later reinforced on Snakes And Arrows.

I find it very refreshing that a 30 years old band with a tragedy behind them returns with an album like Vapor Trails. Rush took a big chance with this album and they pulled it off. I was very impressed when they released it and I am still very impressed. The quality of the songs are also very good. I like the above-mentioned songs + the title track best. I really like this album.

4 stars.

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