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Rush
Retrospective 3

Campus Correspondent review by Hunter Embry,
Indiana University Southeast

Fans of Rush, who are some of the most devout, like the band because of its hard rock songs, masterful musicianship and sci-fi lyrics. The three-piece out of Canada began acquiring legions of fans in the mid ‘70s and continued to keep them throughout the next thirty years. Rush’s most recent release, Retrospective 3 (Atlantic), is a collection of songs from its albums released between 1989 and 2008.

While it seems a bit strange to release a compilation from a band anchored in the art of the concept album, Retrospective 3 does offer two remixed tracks from the 2002 album, Vapor Trails, which was struck down by many because of its piss poor production. Ironically, “One Little Victory” and “Earthshine” happen to be the most audibly appealing of the mix.

Like most bands that found fame in the ‘70s and ‘80s, Rush found it hard to find a place in the following decades, but “One Little Victory,” is a head-rush of mighty, surging drums, sprawling guitar riffs and flawless construction. Rush seems to dive head first into the intensity of its early works and “One Little Victory” is reminiscent of “Working Man” – a track that anchored Rush’s debut, self-titled album. “Earthshine,” on the other hand, has a more modern feel with a dichotomy of dark distortion and breathy acoustics.

Still, Rush is Rush. Neil Peart’s drumming is freakishly diverse, Geddy Lee’s vocals are no less grandly distinct and Alex Lifeson’s guitar work keeps the band rooted in hard rock. Even if just for the two remixed tracks, Retrospective 3 is a solid collection of Rush songs that most people haven’t heard – a good buy for casual Rush listeners and an even more crucial purchase for the Rush-ians out there.