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Snakes & Arrows Live 2 CD Set
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Price: $8.97
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0075678994951
Format: Live
Label: Atlantic
Manufacturer: Atlantic
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Atlantic
Release Date: 2008-04-15
Studio: Atlantic
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Customer reviews of Snakes & Arrows Live 2 CD Set
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great Album: Relistening Rewarded
Comment: This is one of Rush's best albums. I wouldn't have said that after my first or second listen, or even after attending their concert without really familiarizing myself with the album. However, repeated listens have enamored me to most of the songs on this album. "Far Cry," "Armor and Sword," "Workin' Them Angels," "The Larger Bowl," "Main Monkey Business," and "The Way the Wind Blows" are especially strong additions to the Rush song library.
If, like me, you're a decades' long fan and are geared to expect variations on Rush's greatest hits from days of yore, you'll be confounded if not disappointed at first. However, these new songs are musically and lyrically rich, and different enough from their previous materials to be fresh and interesting. I can appreciate the turn Rush's lyrics have taken, as life and world events have made for a darker worldview. My young kids, on the other hand, appreciate the driving rhythms and guitars as well as some of the catchier lyrics. Also, the blend of acoustic and electric guitars for heavy metal rhythms is innovative and sounds great, especially in pieces like "Far Cry" and "Main Monkey Business."
In the end, if you give this album four or five listens, I guarantee that it will rise in your list of favorite Rush albums. It's almost up there with Moving Pictures for me. If you don't give it a chance, you'll be missing out.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Rush Rules!
Comment: Outstanding DVD. I've been waiting for a Blu Ray version of a Rush concert and this one did not disappoint. Very happy!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Simply Awesome
Comment: The Snakes & Arrows tour was different from the other recent Rush tours in that instead of being a night of Rush Greatest Hits, it actually promoted their latest album, Snakes & Arrows. And a good album it is. This cd does an excellent job of capturing this awesome tour, and as far as performances and sound quality are concerned, this cd is my favorite.
Performances: Neil played very well this tour, and is his best since the Vapor Trails tour which left me completely impressed. Tom Sawyer was the best I've ever heard him play it, past or present. His comeback is an inspiration to us all, and he is in top form right now. Alex did awesome as he always does and the intros to Freewill and Spirit Of Radio were tight. Geddy had some rough spots on R30 but he did a great job on this cd. His bass playing was flawless as usual. My only gripe with the performances are the tempos on some of the songs, particularly Witch Hunt and Between The Wheels. Man did they drag. Two great songs that should've been played a little faster.
Sound Quality: I don't know what these studio geeks are talking about saying this doesn't sound good. This cd is crisp, clean, and has the best drum sounds since A Show Of Hands. Guitar tones were generally very good, especially the lead tones (Between The Wheels). Geddy's bass tone on recent tours has been the best I've ever heard it. Those of you who remember the Steinberger years will know what I'm talking about.
Editing: The South Park intro to Tom Sawyer was one of the best moments of the entire show but I understand it wouldn't make much sense without the video so it got edited out. I like the fact this is a straight running concert instead of having the songs fade out like some live albums do. I have no complaints.
Set List: Snakes & Arrows is a good album, but I think the set list had too many songs from it. Far Cry is awesome, no doubt about it, but some of the others (The Larger Bowl, The Main Monkey Business comes to mind) could've been left out as far as I'm concerned. On the other hand, hearing Digital Man was beyond words. Thank you Rush. Entre Nous and Circumstances were also hardcore fan treats.
Overall, one of the best Rush live albums to date. I recommend this cd to anyone, and can't wait for the DVD.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great live album !
Comment: This is probably Rush's best live album! Great sound quality and a good selection of tracks. We get some surprising cuts, so it
is not a greatest hits show, which is good.
1/3 of the songs from the excellent "Snakes and Arrows" album.
This album Rocks !
Customer Rating:
Summary: as good as it gets live band show
Comment: Awesome sound, great music selection. Great product as expected from one of the best progressive rock bands ever.
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Editorial Reviews:
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On the heels of their hugely successful 2007 ampitheater tour, Rush is now giving all their fans the chance to aurally experience the concert for themselves with the double album, Snakes & Arrows Live. The live set features perennial favorites like "Tom Sawyer," "The Spirit of Radio," and "YYZ" as well as new fare "Far Cry," "Spindrift," and "The Larger Bowl." Also included is the live rendition of the 2008 Grammy-nominated "Malignant Narcissism" followed by a Rush live staple, a Neil Peart drum solo. Snakes & Arrows Live is sure to follow in the footsteps of their successful live album Rush in Rio. The Canadian trio has sold over 35 million albums world-wide in their career spanning four decades.
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