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Whistle Stopper - Snakes & Arrows Live 2 CD Set
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List Price: $21.98
Our Price: $10.16
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Manufacturer: Atlantic
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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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Summary: Rocks, of course
Comment: For a band that's known for its technical prowess and studio-perfect sound, it's ever been amazing how fantastic they are live. While this CD doesn't live up to the raw beauty of A Show of Hands or Exit Stage Left, it's certainly nicer to listen to than the Rio set, which was just too harsh. And the new S&A songs are just perfect - just what you'd expect from some of their best studio stuff since Counterparts.
The setlist departs a bit from the US setlist, and the 2nd CD doesn't come on quite so strong. But CD #1 is just amazing, and worth a few loops before you move on.
Get it. Enjoy it. There's only so much new Rush left, after 34 years.
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Summary: Rush: Live Snakes
Comment: Being a long time Rush fan, I make it a point to see them every tour. Living in Arizona, Phoenix is a regular stop for them, so I'm fortunate.
They came here twice for Snakes & Arrows & both shows were what one can expect from a band with this caliber of professionalism.
The CD reflects this well.
Recorded in Holland, it is like many Rush shows: no issues, great song mix & plenty of play time.
Many fans will love the sound quality, the cheer of the crowd & most of all, reliving the experience of a show they themselves saw.
I highly recommend this disc to any Rush fan. Whether they saw the concert or not.
A true gem.
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Summary: Awesome, great, and worth every penny.
Comment: I have to disagree with the reviewers who feel a band can release too many live albums, especially in the case of a band like Rush. Rush puts allot off time and thought in their live production, including playing older music that has not been played for a long time. If you look at their touring history you will see that beyond four or five must have tracks, the set list for each Rush tour changes dramatically. In fact, there are very few bands out there that put forth more effort in a live show then Rush does.
I like this package, It is a great permanent representation of where Rush is at this point in their career. Just like R30 and Rush in Rio, Snakes And Arrows Live is taken from one show during that particular tour. This makes for a much nicer live album that represents the band much better then the live greatest hits packages mentioned by another reviewer.
Even if you own every Rush live recording available, this is worth having. The Snakes And Arrows material is awesome, and just like their previous two live recordings they pull out some gems from the past that are worth the price of admission alone.
Very few bands can do a Live album as well as Rush, I do not think anyone can do one better.
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Summary: 3 Stars only because its Rush.
Comment: Yup, big fan. First tour was 30+ shows ago and Hemispheres tour. But this album is just OK. Saw them 3 times the first half of this tour and have tickets already to 2 shows for the second leg. This live CD is just basically them going through the motions. There's no drive or enthusiasm. Yes they are getting old and I'm grateful that they are still out there touring. However the production on this is rather hollow. Geddy's voice is not up to par, though better on the newer tracks. Got to admit that after singing Freewill for the six thousandth time he's probably tired of it. Which brings me to another point. Why not drop all the endless repeats of Tom Sawyer, Limelight, etc etc....and start giving the fans what they want at these shows. Stuff we never hear live. Camera Eye anyone? Might sell more tickets on these second half tours if they changed things up a bit.
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Summary: Get it used
Comment: I'll make this short and sweet. For me this is not worth full price. Rush are great, even in their old age. However they play way to many songs here, it sounds like their getting through the motions. They should shorten the concert, put more quality into the songs/speed it up back to the way it was originally recorded, add more embelishments, instead of playing exactly the same. Bottom line Rush CAN DO better, and the Drum solo, I will argue with anyone is nowhere near his best, even in his recent years, seems like he's just showing off those fancy expensive drums that cost more than most peoples homes!
-Get it used $10-or less
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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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