The Angels Smile Upon Rush Fans

Rush's Geddy Lee has always been searching for the truth. On the band's latest, the celestial inquiry called "Clockwork Angels", much of that bubbly wondering comes to a boil. "Headlong Flight" has already gone to album rock radio. Alex Lifeson's maniacal guitar chops assume a full-on heavy metal menace. This alone shows Rush should never mess with a working formula. Alex clearly gets a huge moment to shine. "BU2B" tells you all you need to know about Geddy's quest for answers. The fury is impossible to tamp down. With Lee serving as messenger it's hard not to at least hear his points out. Such muscular intelligent rock. "Wish Them Well" covers lyric terrain not all that dissimilar to "Roll The Bones". In both songs we're reminded of how navigating the world is a risky proposition. The former is a no less powerful offering that eases up on the throttle while keeping potential listeners using their craniums at the same time. The title track is best described as a swirling vortex of technical mastery. Rush's legion of supporters will digest this CD with unbridled gusto. They should in any case. You'd be hard pressed to sniff out a dud in this bunch. Almost 45 years into its existence Rush still deserves mention as king of the hard rock roost