Then done with "The Analog Kid" cold awakening in a straigthen, fast rock song whose chorus quiet but revives a part of the magic of "Subdivisions" again. "Signal" seems far actually a sequel to his "Moving Pictures". Triumphantly then the beginning of "Chemistry". Precise set, dreamy chords of synths and electric guitar. Thereafter, both instruments exchange their leading roles again. And certainly not to be underestimated, Lee's imaginative, crisp bass work that almost
every Rush album impressed greatly. Perfect interaction from virtually already melody leading bass, guitar and drums also follows hereinafter "Digital Man". Very chic the vocals. Lee's former shouter vocals is already long since given way to a high, spacey head voice. Even rhythmically a great song, probably a small pinch of reggae was missed. SciFi-rock with reggae sprinklings? I myself probably never heard before. Incidentally, in his six minutes very versatile song, in which it becomes clear at the latest, which contains "signal" new elements.
"The Weapon" describes lyrically, as fears as a weapon against it can be addressed emfpindenden people. Musically yet again a spacey feel-good song, again with a lot of tension, rhythmic and harmonic-melodic delicacy. "New World Man" is a bit straighter back, but Lee's bass playing and the New Wavige Schrammel guitar of Alex Lifeson tears out a lot. Electric sounds of synths and electric violin (guest musician Ben Mink) start the song, by pulling in but also until the end. Unlike "New World Man"
you will also find the pace - especially vocally - again heavily throttled. The acoustic guitar is also sometimes used. From about 3 minutes then strong Prog drumming of Neal Peart, about the angle Squeaky electric violin. With some guitar riffs of the song sounds then off again.
"Countdown" starts gradually with NASA radio transmissions, pounding synths, leisurely reefs Direction guitar, drums and krummtaktigem again calm Space vocals. The following is a midtempo part with guitar riffs and synth melodies, before to join for the first time so shaken out of his sleeve in this song basslines. Again and again allowed after the synths on some tunes, and ultimately used to solo. At a melodic instrumental outro of drums, imaginative bass work and pleasant reefs ends guitars resound again snatches from NASA radio before the song fades out and thus the whole album.
A fascinating piece of work, which "Moving Pictures" continues skilfully and stylistically this also includes some extensions. Only weakness: Here and there a little too straight.
Out tip (s): Subdivisions
Comparable with: Moving Pictures
Score: 13/15
Date: 26.12.2011
