A deepening of progressiveness that combines intellectual construction and emotion.
This album combines the intricate ensemble of a guitar trio with human themes, and is characterized by the technical yet warm sound that Rush achieved in the late '90s.
This album showcases Rush's musical maturity, blending aggressive performance techniques with philosophical lyrics. "Driven" and "Test for Echo" feature structured guitars and complex rhythms, delivering technical yet emotional depth. Neil Peart's lyrics explore the human psyche and its relationship to society, emphasizing the band's philosophical side. The album combines '90s hard rock with progressive rock composition, creating a striking contrast between stillness and movement. The recording quality is also high, making this an important album that symbolizes Rush's later period.
11 TRACKS:
1)
Test For Echo
2)
Driven
3)
Half The World
4)
The Color Of Right
5)
Time And Motion
6)
Totem
7)
Dog Years
8)
Virtuality
9)
Resist
10)
Limbo
11)
Carve Away The Stone
Mixed By - Andy Wallace
Producer, Arranged By - Rush
Producer, Arranged By - Peter Collins
Mastered By - Bob Ludwig
Art Direction, Design, Artwork By [Digital Illustrations] - Hugh Syme
Engineer, Recorded By - Clif Norrell
Bass, Vocals, Synthesizer - Geddy Lee
Written-By - Lee
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandola - Alex Lifeson
Written-By - Lifeson
Recorded By [Assistant] - Chris Laidlaw
Engineer [Project Assistant Engineer] - Simon Pressey
