Snakes & Arrows | 
 enlarge | Artist: Rush
Label: Atlantic
Category: Music
Buy New: $28.73
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Rating:  500 reviews
Sales Rank: 58320
Format: Limited Edition
Media: DVD Audio
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 5.3 x 0.6
UPC: 075678999024
EAN: 0075678999024
ASIN: B000OPOANE
Release Date: June 26, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Far Cry | | • | Armor And Sword | | • | Workin' Them Angels | | • | The Larger Bowl | | • | Spindrift | | • | The Main Monkey Business | | • | The Way The Wind Blows | | • | Hope | | • | Faithless | | • | Bravest Face | | • | Good News First | | • | Malignant Narcissism | | • | We Hold On |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
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
Amazon.com
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
Amazon.com
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 Rush Photos
Album Description
Japanese pressing of this 13 track full-length album. This pressing is packaged in a digipak with obi-strip. Warner. 2007.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Rush is awesome!! November 30, 2008
D. Gervasi (New York)
The DVD MVI Audio version is great. The sound quality is great.
The packaging comes in a box with a booklet (great artwork and photos) and a black plastic DVD holder glued inside the box for the DVD.
Outstanding tracks, include:
Armor and Sword
The Main Monkey Business
Far Cry
The Way The Wind Blows
Spindrift
Malignant Narcissism
We Hold On
 I tried to like this, I really did November 26, 2008
Fo2 (OH, United States)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was introduced to Rush 20 years ago and never looked back. No matter how they changed their style or approach over the years, at their core they were RUSH--which meant the music was going to get into your heart sooner or later. The combination of the Professor's wonderful lyrics and the combined talent of possibly the best three musicians in the world, meant greatness. Sure, there were some less than great albums-- Test for Echo and Hold You Fire come to mind-- but even those works have many songs I treasure. Snakes and Arrows doesn't move me at all.
I know this album is surrounded by controversy because of the 'Faith' theme. That controversy doesn't interest me. Peart's poetry here is wonderful, and as poetry alone it speaks to my heart. But I think they tried too hard to make music fit the poetry and forgot about the music itself this time.
I have listened to this cd dozens of times, willing it to move me. It just does not.
rush cd November 4, 2008
S. Melton
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Purchased as new, came as new. Ordered other items so shipping was free. Cheaper than I could have bought it at Best Buy or Circuit City.
Shows how a great band matures with style October 9, 2008
prog rocker (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think this album gives a fine example of a great band with 30 years together can still create some great musical ideas. Alex's guitar playing shows a restrained maturity, and the emphasis on accoustic guitar really complements the album. I really liked Malignant Narcissism, as it builds a unique groove, and Alex's work on "Hope" which is really a standout on the album. Geddy seems to have found a new voice which is less shrill and surprisingly powerful. Niel's drum work is, of course, flawless throughout-- refined, tight and perfect. Lyrically, sometimes Neil strays a little too far into the "what is it all about" territory, but in general, a lot of emotion comes through in the material.
amazing,but remember October 1, 2008
R. Burgess (British Columbia, Canada)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
its frick n great, and amazing these guy have been play n so ong n through so much and havnt lost a bit of what they have always had, so this album is just more of what we love, damn their good, just remember this is a dvd, not a cd, but its not a video, its a dvd so you can listen to it in 5.1, if you dont have that but the cd, if you do you may want to buy both, unless your car has a dvd player, injoy mates!
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