RUSH — Hold Your Fire (1987-2009) RM | SHM-CD | Serie Rush デビュー35 周年記念紙ジャケットSHM-CDコレクション – 12 | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Hold Your Fire is an album in the purest sense; infinitely greater than the sum of its parts, it gradually draws in the listener by slowly revealing its nuances and secrets. While the use of keyboards is still overwhelming at times, Geddy Lee employs lush textures which, when coupled with a greater rhythmic and melodic presence from guitarist Alex Lifeson, results in a far warmer sound than in recent efforts. Of course, drummer Neil Peart is as inventive and exciting as ever, while his lyrics focus on the various elements (earth, air, water, fire) for much of the album. Opener "Force Ten" is the band's most immediate number in years, and other early favorites such as "Time Stand Still" and "Turn the Page" soon give way to the darker mysteries of "Prime Mover" and "Tai Shan." The multifaceted "Lock and Key" is quintessential Rush, and sets the stage for the album's climax with the sheer beauty of "Mission." As was the case with 1976's 2112 and 1981's Moving Pictures, Rush always seem to produce some of their best work at the end of each four-album cycle, and Hold Your Fire is no exception. Eduardo Rivadavia
Tracklist :
1    Force Ten    4:31
2    Time Stand Still    5:08
3    Open Secrets    5:37
4    Second Nature    4:36
5    Prime Mover    5:18
6    Lock And Key    5:09
7    Mission    5:15
8    Turn The Page    4:55
9    Tai Shan    4:15
10    High Water    5:33
Credits :
Brass Band – The Williams Fairey Brass Band
Brass Band, Conductor, Arranged By – Andrew Jackman
Drums, Lyrics By – Neil Peart
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Music By, Engineer [assistant] – Alex Lifeson
Keyboards [additional] – Andy Richards
Keyboards, Bass, Synthesizer, Music By, Vocals – Geddy Lee
Strings, Arranged By, Conductor – Steve Margoshes
Vocals [additional] – Aimee Mann