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Vapor Trails
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Canada's favorite prog rockers return with their first album of new material in six years, eh.
| LABEL: | Anthem/Atlantic |
| RELEASE DATE: | 14 May 2002 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Rock |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
The average user rating for this album is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 120 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jon O gave it an8:
Their strongest album since the mid-80s. Suffers somewhat from overproduction and poor mixing, but power and energy shine through from the rejuvenated band.
Tony G gave it a7:
Some real hidden gems on this one yet, after succeeding to produce all previous albums with that flawless and to be expected Rush studio mastering, Alex flubbed this one up. The distortion exists on some of the most intriguing tracks... Too bad! ...and like Altlantic would ever admit to missing the mark and clearing up the master tapes...
Marco H gave it a10:
I never heard Rush before V.T. I'm actually a big fan thanks to this album. I don't think they lowered their music quality after that break, the band simply evoluted.
Geoff N gave it a2:
I have every Rush album and love nearly every one of the - except this one - the sound is rubbish - any one who thinks this is good "Rush" music is kidding themselves – just listen to the rest of the music they have made over the years.
Chris M gave it a10:
truly the best Rush release in 22 years
Jeffrey gave it a9:
I've been a Rush fanatic since the very beginning and I'm absolutely blown away by Vapor Trails. It has a totally unique sound- it's the next stage of the band and at the same time, it contains the youthful energy of their earliest works. There is a lot of picky criticism over the production, but I think this work, basically produced by Geddy Lee, is complex with multiple layers and has a raw edge to it that gives it life. That's not an easy thing to accomplish when using digital technology. Geddy knows what to do as does the band. This is truly Rush at their best- both writing (including Neil's lyrics) and playing. If they never put out another work, this would stand admirably as their swan song! Otherwise, Vapor Trails is a promise of even better things to come. I'm saving my "10" for that future promise!!!
Rush Freak gave it a 0:
Well wadda ya know, Atlantic decided to remaster VT.
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