Snakes & Arrows

'Snakes & Arrows' is the most organic-sounding RUSH effort in decades, having been influenced by their experience of making 'Feedback', the band's 2004 EP of classic-rock covers.

"Opening with the fantastic "Far Cry", this recording rates alongside the Canadian trio's most impressive albums since 'Moving Pictures'. It comes across like a great combination of the early (heavy) Rush sound with the production values of highly polished albums such as 'Signals' and 'Counterparts'. The grand "Spindrift" is a real highlight, as are the two brilliant instrumental pieces ("The Main Monkey Business" & "Malignant Narcissism"), but "Workin' Them Angels" is particularly outstanding! As usual, playing from all three musicians is exemplary throughout. Yes, you guessed right - 'Snakes & Arrows' is yet another essential Rush release!"
- GEOFF

In an interview with Revolver magazine, RUSH vocalist / bassist Geddy Lee stated about the 'Snakes & Arrows' CD:

"Playing those songs that we loved and grew up on, I think it helped us remember how sometimes it's the simplicity or the directness of an arrangement that really makes a great song. And the other thing is, we played all together in the studio for a lot of the 'Feedback' stuff. That's something that a lot of producers had been pushing us to do for a while but which we hadn't done in years. It was great to turn off the click and just play - you know, not worry so much about being so, quote, metronomic - and that definitely carried over into this record.

It's hard to describe. It's big, it's bold, and I think it's some of the best work we've done in years. I'm really pleased with the quality of the songs, and there's lots of playing on it."