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Snakes and Arrows Live

Rush · 2008

153 min · 27 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal

Dynamic performances intertwine intricate musicianship with powerful, introspective lyrics in a celebration of Rush's enduring legacy.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic performances with peaks introspective lyrics throughout journey patient unfolding of musical themes
Context
Released in 2008, 'Snakes and Arrows Live' captures Rush during their later career phase, following the studio album 'Snakes and Arrows.' This live album showcases the band’s impressive technical prowess and evolution, reinforcing their status as progressive rock icons after more than three decades in the industry.
If you like
alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal

Snakes and Arrows Live is an album by Rush, released in 2008. Dynamic performances intertwine intricate musicianship with powerful, introspective lyrics in a celebration of Rush's enduring legacy. 'Snakes and Arrows Live' debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200, affirming Rush's sustained commercial viability. The album also received positive reviews for its energetic renditions of classic tracks, highlighting the band's continued influence in the rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Snakes and Arrows Live sound like?

Dynamic performances intertwine intricate musicianship with powerful, introspective lyrics in a celebration of Rush's enduring legacy. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.

What makes Snakes and Arrows Live by Rush notable?

'Snakes and Arrows Live' debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200, affirming Rush's sustained commercial viability. The album also received positive reviews for its energetic renditions of classic tracks, highlighting the band's continued influence in the rock genre. Released in 2008, 'Snakes and Arrows Live' captures Rush during their later career phase, following the studio album 'Snakes and Arrows.' This live album showcases the band’s impressive technical prowess and evolution, reinforcing their status as progressive rock icons after more than three decades in the industry.

Who is Snakes and Arrows Live for?

Snakes and Arrows Live works well if you're into dynamic performances with peaks, introspective lyrics throughout journey and patient unfolding of musical themes.

How many songs are on Snakes and Arrows Live?

Snakes and Arrows Live has 27 tracks, running approximately 153 minutes.

Tracklist

27 tracks·153:53

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Limelight Standout 4:47
  • 2 Digital Man 6:56
  • 3 Entre nous 5:18
  • 4 Mission 5:39
  • 5 Freewill 6:01
  • 6 The Main Monkey Business 6:06
  • 7 The Larger Bowl 4:21
  • 8 Secret Touch 7:45
  • 9 Circumstances 3:46
  • 10 Between the Wheels 6:01
  • 11 Dreamline 5:15
  • 12 Far Cry Standout 5:20
  • 13 Workin’ Them Angels 4:48
  • 14 Armor and Sword 6:57

Disc 2

  • 1 Spindrift 5:46
  • 2 The Way the Wind Blows 6:24
  • 3 Subdivisions Standout 5:43
  • 4 Natural Science 8:34
  • 5 Witch Hunt 4:49
  • 6 Malignant Narcissism / De slagwerker 10:41
  • 7 Hope 2:21
  • 8 Distant Early Warning 4:53
  • 9 The Spirit of Radio 5:03
  • 10 Tom Sawyer 5:48
  • 11 One Little Victory 5:26
  • 12 A Passage to Bangkok 3:57
  • 13 YYZ 5:17

Release Date

January 1, 2008

Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

153 min 53 sec