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Title: Pretty good, but it takes a few listens
Review: Just to let you know where this Rush fan is coming from, I thought "Vapor Trails" was below par. I'm also a fan of 80's Rush, right up to "Roll The Bones." I was under their spell and then......grunge happened. It seemed to knock Rush off track, trying to prove they could still rock hard. As a result, I enjoyed half of "Counterparts" and "Test of Echo" (made a great compilation btw) and then VT, so I was nervous about "Snakes And Arrows." Well, like many good albums, it doesn't necessarily grab you on first listen, but it is a grower. Also, I am very pleased to say that the recording quality and artwork are excellent. 3 1/2 stars.
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