Vapor Trails
by Rush
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    Vapor Trails is Rush's most focused effort in many years, thanks to a renewed emphasis on songwriting.
  2. Blender
    60
    Vapor Trails combines the cartoonish familiarity of Geddy Lee's helium-tinged vocals and [Neil] Peart's hyperkinetic drumming with the tuneful, concise writing they've favored since 1989's Presto. [Jun/Jul 2002, p.113]
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  3. Q Magazine
    60
    Rush sound like they're slowly but audibly running out of puff. [July 2002, p.118]
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  5. AllMusic
    60
    Vapor Trails does an amiable job of signaling the welcomed return of Rush.

Awards & Rankings

18
#18 Most Discussed Album of 2002
98
#98 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 92
  3. Negative: 10 out of 92
  1. JeffR.
    Sep 13, 2002
    1
    Horrible mix.... every single song is clipping... Worst Rush CD ever ... It should be remixed!!!!!!!
  2. CNoonNomad
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely one of my favourite albums by Rush. I still play this regularly. No songs skipped.
  3. SomePersona
    Jan 23, 2017
    7
    A strong comeback for Rush. They sound a lot more mature now, and this works to create a distinctive tone for this album.

    The great songs:    A strong comeback for Rush. They sound a lot more mature now, and this works to create a distinctive tone for this album.

    The great songs:

    One Little Victory
    Ghost Rider
    Vapor Trail
    Secret Touch
    Earthshine
    Nocturne
    Freeze

    Everything else is mildly good or just fine.    … Full Review »
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