VAPOR TRAILS

Rush

Heavy Prog

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Rush: Vapor Trails (2002) Reviewed 10/22/05'

Released in 2002,Rush's Vapor Trails marked a change of course in the bands muisical direction. Having a no-synth's policy, gutiarist Alex Lifeson proclaiming his songwritting mate,Geddy Lee, was too dependant on synths to compensate for vocal melodies. Well on this Rush disk Geddy Lee's vocal abilities are energized and are refreshing to hear on a Rush album. More vocals then keyboards!!! Geddy Lee's bass playing has a deep bottom- end overall tone and his chops are reserved yet tasteful. Alex Lifeson's guitar showcasing on Vapor Trails is more adventerous then the usual typical rock/metal guitar solos. Alex's minimalistic aproach to guitar mastery is showcased throughout Vapor Trails. Using unorthadox guitar methods to make, shall I dare to say "cool sounds" coming from his axe. Alex Lifeson showcases his mandola, as a vehical to annunciate some of Vapor Trail's tones. Neal Peart's lyrics are more personal and emotional then ever. If you looking for a non-traditional RUSH disk, you should grab this one, I'd say this is RUSH at top musical form and song strucure form...not too long & not too short!

| 4/5 | 2005-10-22

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