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Title: Lifeson expands, contracts, ultimately pleases
Review: Alex Lifeson of Rush fame masterminded this 'solo' effort, aided by members of I Mother Earth. Some tracks of this disc are classic Rush-type fodder, such as START TODAY, while some tracks, like the menacing and low key title track, explore entirely different regions. The beautiful and powerful intrumental prowess of STRIP AND GO NAKED is a high point, while the muddy and repetitive THE BIG DANCE is a definite low.Lifeson sometimes emphasizes guitar power and presence over band-level intricacy, which may put off dedicated Rush listeners who worship the bass or the drum kit. All told, however, Lifeson displays a wide range of gifts and produces an interesting if not always successful 'debut' project. Certainly a VICTOR 2 disc would be an intriguing and welcome developement.
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