Rush - Clockwork Angels

Progressive Rock legends Rush released their two years in the making album, Clockwork Angels, last June. The reason for the delay is the extensive touring schedule between 2010 and 2012.

All lyrics are written by Neil Peart, and all the  music were composed by Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson. The first two songs from the album, Caravan and BU2B were written back in 2010 and played live before the release of the album.  The rest of the songs were recorded later.

Initially it was not planned to make a concept album until later stages of writing by it's main lyricist and drummer, Neil Peart.  Basically the album is a story of a young man's journey into the world of fantasy, alchemy and science fiction, as well as the focus on this boy's determination to reach out to what he believes in.

My favorite songs from Clockwork Angels are "BU2B", and "Headlong Fight", but "Seven Cities of Gold" and "Carnies" are the most favorite. Not only that the guitar work on these songs is stunning, but the whole structure and composition is impressive. Adding to that their position on the album having "Halo Effect" as a slow song in-between the two songs just perfect.

The title song is epic.  Anyone can come to the same conclusion while listening to this particular song how Rush remains to this day an influence and inspiration to many of today's bands around the world.

Rush official website already advertising a novelization of the album.  Wondering if this album will turn into a movie one day. That would be cool.

Many wrote  on the Internet that the album needs more than one listen to appreciate it. I listened to the album for the fist time twice in row. Technically, no one dare to argue about musicianship of the trio. The album producer, Nick Raskulinecz mentioned in an interview that he and the band wanted to capture Rush of 1970's on this album.

I believe that Rush did efficiently and brilliantly reached to their 70's era but with a 21'st century twist.

Rush will play London O2 on 24'th of may 2013.

Track List:
No. Title Length
1. "Caravan"   5:40
2. "BU2B"   5:10
3. "Clockwork Angels"   7:31
4. "The Anarchist"   6:52
5. "Carnies"   4:52
6. "Halo Effect"   3:14
7. "Seven Cities of Gold"   6:32
8. "The Wreckers"   5:01
9. "Headlong Flight"   7:20
10. "BU2B2"   1:28
11. "Wish Them Well"   5:25
12. "The Garden"   6:59