Rush in 5.1 surround


I was just wondering how Rush fans were reacting to the new album being released in 5.1 Hi rez? I know there was alot of controversy over the final production of Vapour Trails and complaints it was recorded to loud and distorted. I kinda liked it! and I can hardly wait for Snakes and Arrows.
ghost_rider
Speaking as a Rush fan (and sorry, I have no info on 5.1), their 2007 album Snakes & Arrows is easily their best album since the 80's - it's an amazing album and a true return to form after the (IMHO only) disastrous Vapor Trails (both in terms of the music and the horrific mastering). For Rush fans it is a MUST HAVE and the production is near flawless.
Ghost rider,

May have to go out and purchase another copy of Snakes..I cannot put this one away...I think its probably the best thing they have done since Roll the Bones.....Agree with Soul re the production....Was at the MSG in NY the S/A material was tight, really tight.......

Quick question...What are your thoughts on Caress of Steel? You are a true fan and I would like to hear your opinion..
Zigonht, I thought Carress of Steel was an amazing album. It is one that I play on a cold winter afternoon. I am not sure why this one did not do well with Radio. I love Geddy's voice on this one. The shrieking pitchy screem is filled with intense emotion which I love. Heck in saying that I think he is a great vocalist not because he has perfect pitch and smooth range but for the fact that his expression of the thought or mood is spot on, in my world anyway. I am picking up my new canvas transfers of 2112 and the 30 aniversary print with all the albums. Check out my virtual room in a couple of days.
Ghost_rider,

Now I KNOW you are a true fan. Couldn't agree with you more about C of S...It is a album...I believe the band recorded some of the material "outside" of the studio(several of the acoustic parts if not mistaken) The birds in the background etc are the real thing)..Anyways.. You nailed it on Geddy's voice. He was killer on this album. I get the chills listening to his voice..You probably have this but Martin Propof did i book basically covers each tour the band has done. Opening acts, songs on tour, memorable dates...Good stuff...

I collect rock memorabilia for my HT room. I can't wait to see the transfers!!!!