Rush’s four albums with Atlantic Records, released between the years 2002-2012, will be reissued on vinyl in an upcoming boxed set that includes Vapor Trails (2002), Feedback (2004), Snakes & Arrows (2007), and Clockwork Angels (2012).
The Albums: 2002-2012 celebrates Rush‘s enduring legacy as one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock history, receiving a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2013. The RIAA has certified Rush for having the third-highest number of consecutive gold and platinum studio albums by a rock band. The Albums: 2002-2012 will be available as a 7LP boxed set limited edition of 3,000 units worldwide from the band’s stores (RushBackstage.com and Rhino.com stores, that you can order here).
Vapor Trails is Rush’s 17th studio album, released after the band’s longest hiatus of five years ending in 2002. After personal tragedies in the late 1990s, Neil Peart considered himself retired from music. During a five-year convalescence, traveling America on his motorcycle, Peart was eventually drawn back to his need to create, leading to the creation of Vapor Trails. In an interview for Jam! In 2001, Geddy Lee emphasised that this album was for “the psychological health and welfare of all the people who have gone through a difficult time.” Vapor Trails served as a testament to Rush‘s commitment to connecting with fans and propelled the band back onto the charts, reaching No. 3 in Canada and No. 6 in the U.S. – Despite being born out of difficult circumstances.
Tracks featured on vinyl are: Side A: ‘One Little Victory’, ‘Ceiling Unlimited’, Ghost Rider’; Side B: ‘Peaceable Kingdom’, ‘The Stars Look Down’, ‘How It Is’, ‘Vapor Trail’; Side C: ‘Secret Touch’, ‘Earthshine’, ‘Sweet Miracle’; Side D: ‘Nocturne’, ‘Freeze – Part IV Of “Fear”’, ‘Out Of The Cradle’.
Feedback is Rush’s celebration of the band’s success and the 30th anniversary of their debut album Rush(1974). Returning to their roots of 60s garage rock, the album includes covers of influential songs from the band’s early days, including Buffalo Springfield’s ‘Mr. Soul’, The Who’s ‘The Seeker’, Cream‘s ‘Crossroads’, with additional covers of works from The Yardbirds, Love, and Blue Cheer. The cover record landed at No. 5 and No. 19 on the Billboard Canadian and U.S. charts.
Tracks featured on vinyl are: Side A: ‘Summertime Blues’, ‘Heart Full Of Soul’, ‘For What It’s Worth’; Side B: ‘Mr. Soul’, ‘Seven And Seven Is’, ‘Shapes Of Things’, ‘Crossroads’.
Snakes & Arrows continued Rush’s progressive rock legacy. Acting as their first slew of original material since Vapor Trails, Peart emphasised, “Without a doubt, this is the best experience I’ve had making an album, ever.” Snakes & Arrows peaked at No. 3 in both Canada and the U.S., gained a GRAMMY™ nominationfor Best Rock Instrumental Performance, and was named one of Classic Rock Magazine’sTen Essential Progressive Rock Albums of the decade.
Tracks featured on vinyl are: Side A: ‘Far Cry’, ‘Armor And Sword’, ‘Working Them Angels’; Side B: ‘Larger Bowl’, ‘Spindrift’, ‘Monkey Business’ Side C: ‘The Way The Wind Blows’, ‘Hope’, ‘Faithless’; Side D: ‘Bravest Face’, ‘Good News First’, ‘Malignant Narcissism’, ‘Hold On’.
Clockwork Angels is the 20th and final studio album from Rush. Chronicling the story of a young man’s quest set in an apocalyptic steampunk world, the concept album was later novelized by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson. Debuting at No. 1 and No. 2 on Billboard in Canada and the U.S., Clockwork Angels epically concludes the studio journey of the prog-rock pioneers.
Tracks featured on vinyl are: Side A:‘Caravan’, ‘BU2B’, ‘Clockwork Angels’; Side B: ‘The Anarchist’, ‘Carnies’, ‘Halo Effect’; Side C: ‘Seven Cities Of Gold’, ‘The Wreckers’, ‘Headlong Flight’, Side D: BU2B2’, ‘Wish Them Well’, ‘The Garden’.
