HEMISPHERES

I'm not into the story-telling, greek mythology, supernatural mumbo-jumbo. If I want that, I'll pick up a Tolkien book. We know you're smart, Neil. You don't have to prove it. I liked the lyrics of The Trees, but the music was a bit quirky and whimsical. For guys like me there are two reasons to get this album: Circumstances and La Villa Strangiato. The latter rivals YYZ as one of the best instumentals Rush has ever done. Don't pay full price for this one. Buy it used and record tracks 2 and 4, which are truly sensational. The other tracks are for the more hard-core Rush fans who believe the band can do no wrong. I must say, for the time period, Rush was definitely visionary when they made this album.