Snakes & Arrows (CD)

• Category:  Music  »  Rock & Pop  »  Progressive Rock
• Format: CD   Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
• Release Date: January 13, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic
• UPC: 075678998683
• WAPI (Tower ID): 108608102
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• Tower.com Sales Rank: #451307 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
• #93006 in Rock & Pop (See Top 100 Rock & Pop Bestsellers)
• #1514 in Progressive Rock (See Top 100 Progressive Rock Bestsellers)

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With songs such as "Far Cry" and "Workin'' Them Angels," Rush has, with Snakes And Arrows crafted one of its finest albums of the decade and this new MVI DVD edition of the title allows you to experience the album in all its splendor. The MVI format (which works in all computers and DVD players but not in conventional CD players) allows you to hear the entire album in 5.1 surround sound (a must, especially for "Malignant Narcissism" and "Faithless"), to catch an in-depth documentary about the recording of this latest outing and extras that allow you to create your own ringtones, make wallpapers and much more. In order to fully enjoy the experience you may have to do some minor maneuvering with your stereo system or computer in order to fully appreciate what the MVI edition offers but any almost immediately proves worth the effort. Obsessives will want to buy the album in this format as it captures Rush in its true multidimensional element and everyone should own a small slice of Rush at this point in the game.––Jedd Beaudoin

A return to their former glory days, Snakes and Arrows shows this seminal prog rock band reclaiming some of the sonic territory that they''d lost over the past few years. It''s not certain what contributed to this artistic rebirth, but Rush has crafted a historical and emotional odyssey that shows many both where they''ve been and where they''re going--from the baroque soundscapes of "The Main Monkey Business," reminiscent of their earliest work to the seductive almost folkloric urgency of "The Way the Wind Blows," which is as dangerous, anxious, and prophetic as anything that Arcade Fire or Mars Volta is doing currently. Main Lyricist Neil Peart has spent the last decade getting over the death of his wife and daughter, and those tragic events have given his songwriting more depth and gravity as he explores the strengths and limitations of faith in both metaphoric and literal detail. While never didactic or ponderous, this disc is really an instruction manual for how one conducts themselves with grace and hope through unendurable pain and the vagaries of life. Gone is much of the shrillness of their earlier incarnations--Geddy Lee''s trademark high pitch shrieks have mellowed considerably and Alex Lifesong''s guitar playing has an assurance and freedom that can only come with age. --Jaan Uhelszki

ALBUM OVERVIEW:
Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 1974, Rush have been universally regarded as one of the most inventive and exciting groups in rock, famed for their virtuoso musicianship, epic sound-scapes, and dramatic lyricism. Snakes & Arrows is the first new collection of original material from Rush in nearly five years. The album was recorded in the fall of 2006 with Grammy Award-winner Nick Raskulinecz and Rush co-producing. Rush’s Geddy Lee says of the album: "It’s big, it’s bold, and I think it’s some of the best work we’ve done in years."

MVI CONTENT:
• The entire Snakes & Arrows album available in both 2.0 Advanced Resolution Stereo and in a 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound mix
• MP3 audio files of every song
• "The Game of Snakes & Arrows" video documentary on the making of the album
• "The Game of Snakes & Arrows" bio written by Neil Peart
• Photo Gallery
• Song Lyrics
• Snakes & Arrows poster (PDF)
• Digital Album Booklet (PDF) with complete liner notes
• Computer Wallpapers
• Instant Messenger Icons
• Ur-Tone® computer application – create custom ringtones of all 13 album tracks
• Album Updates – register to gain access to bonus content

SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:
Special Edition comes packaged in a deluxe box with a 32-page full-color booklet.

SELECTIONS:
1. Far Cry
2. Armor & Sword
3. Workin’ Them Angels
4. The Larger Bowl
5. Spindrift
6. The Main Monkey Business
7. The Way The Wind Blows
8. Hope
9. Faithless
10. Bravest Face
11. Good News First
12. Malignant Narcissism
13. We Hold On

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