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VAPOR TRAILS

Rush

 

Heavy Prog

3.43 | 953 ratings

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Gatot
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3 stars What's the difference and similarity between Rush and Queensryche? I'd better start with the similarity. Both, I think all of you agree, lay their music foundation on heavy part of progressive rock music. Yes, they share heavy riffs in their music even though Queensryche is softer. And let's talk about the difference. Queensryche is a band that made a major leap in prog arena with the critically acclaimed "Operations: Mindcrime" and is "willing to continue" its presence in progressive arena by calling back their past success, deliberately. They just released the "Operations: Mindcrime II" riding the success of the past. What about Rush? It's totally different approach. They want to progress their music further and don't want "living in the past" situation at all. So there would be no "A Farewell To Kings Part 2" nor "Moving Pictures Goes In Town" nor "Memispheres in Digital World" nor "Permanent Waves are No Longer Permanent" for the sake of marketing gimmick. The past is the past! The band must move forward! As far as my observation goes, the band started new music direction from "Signals" and then moved to "Grace Under Pressure" with totally different concept. They never comeback to the past that's why Rush is a true progressive band as their music direction changes all the time. The risk is very high because the loyal fans who have been with the band from early days might be disappointed with their new direction.

We should not judge "Vapour Trails" too fast and analyse each track as compared to the glory hits of "Tom Sawyer" or "La Villa Strangiato" or "The Spirit of Radio" etc. We should view this album in the right context and releasing them from their past glories. . The producer on this album is Paul Norhtfield who also mixed the live album "Different Stages".

For this album, the band equally decided to keep out most of lengthy solos either keyboards or guitars. So you can imagine if you buy this album hoping to get Lifeson's solo you would definitely regret your dollars spent on this album. It's also the case with their fans base which find themselves difficult to accept this album as Rush album. I think the band was ready to take the blame and risk but that's the true heroism for people who have progressive mind in action. So be it. If it's to be hated, accept the fact but the band's music must move on. Keep on proggin' ..!

Peace on earth and mercy mild - GW

Gatot | 3/5 |

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