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| 1. Spirit of Radio |
| 2. Red Barchetta |
| 3. YYZ |
| 4. Passage to Bangkok |
| 5. Closer to the Heart |
| 6. Beneath, Between & Behind |
| 7. Jacob's Ladder |
| 8. Broon's Bane |
| 9. Trees |
| 10. Xanadu |
| 11. Freewill |
| 12. Tom Sawyer |
| 13. Villa Strangiato |
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All tracks are excellent, they are well recorded with a nice polished production. My only gripe is that there are gaps. I like live albums to be continuous as if you are listening to a complete performance.
That aside, there are no other complaints, Xanadu is the highlight for me, recreating the original masterpiece with incredible precision.
If you don't already have this album, get it!
Many, including the band themselves, have stated that the album was overproduced but in my opinion the standard of the musicianship is second to none (indeed, Geddy Lee's four-string antics inspired me to learn to play bass in my teens) and the sheer energy of the performances far outweigh the slightly OTT production, and it's a lot better than the rather insipid `Show of Hands'.
There's very little filler here; a superb rendition of YYZ (complete with Peart drum solo), an absolutely thumping version of `The Trees' and, for me, the high point is the live version of 'La Villa Strangiato' right at the end which just oozes quality and boots the studio version on Hemispheres into low-Earth orbit - the live version showcases three exceptional musicians at their very best, and the album is worth the money for that track alone.
Downsides? Just two - `Spirit of Radio' and `Closer to the Heart'. Live favourites certainly, but I've never been keen on either track. Having said that, `Closer to the Heart' is worth listening to for the Glaswegian chorus ...
Most Rush fans will already own this album, but if you're wondering what all the fuss is about, it's a good enough place to start.
Exit Stage Left captures Rush at the height of their powers - the music is complicated, whilst containing hooks, the musicianship flawless (but you should also check out the honesty of the 1970's bonus disc with Different Stages - which contains some bloopers - honesty personified) and the songs as inspiring and relaxing now as when I first sat back and listened in awe (although back then it was on vinyl).
Graham Davies
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