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Many Rush fans were pleased to see the band return to a more straightforward approach with 1989's PRESTO, and break out of their "synthesizer rut" of the mid-to-late-'80s (after all, Rush had made a name for themselves with technically proficient hard rock). Cut from the same musical cloth is their follow-up, 1991's ROLL THE BONES, which was the second consecutive Rush release co-produced by the band and Rupert Hine. Easily their most rock-oriented album since 1984's GRACE UNDER PRESSURE, ROLL THE BONES contains several of Rush's best-known tunes from the '90s.
The title track is a natural extension of their 1989 single "Show Don't Tell," which boasts more prominent funky rhythms and guitar work, and a surprising "rapped" section in the middle (a first for the band). Another funk-rocker is "Where's My Thing? (Part IV, 'Gangster of Boats' Trilogy)," which was Rush's first instrumental since 1981's classic "YYZ." Other highlights include the melodic pop of the album-opener "Dreamline" and a coming-of-age love song, "Ghost of a Chance." Although ROLL THE BONES contains a fair amount of filler, it's one of the better progressive rock albums of the '90s.
Recorded at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec, Canada.
Rush: Geddy Lee (vocals, synthesizer, bass guitar); Alex Lifeson (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, background vocals); Neil Peart (drums, cymbals).
Rush: Geddy Lee (vocals, synthesizer, bass); Alex Lifeson (guitar, background vocals); Neil Peart (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Rupert Hine (keyboards, background vocals).
Rush Roll The Bones Songs Roll The Bones Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   An extremly good album
Rush have created a really good album
Submitted by sollyneil (Portsmouth uk) 
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Gem within a gem
Besides the obvious radio hits on this Rush album, which are great, there is also the hidden gem, "Where's my Thing?", which is, in my opinion, one of the greatest instrumentals ever. It sounds like the soundtrack for landing on a new planet, or maybe passing through a wormhole into another world! Music doesn't get much more exhilarating than this piece. Great stuff from the guys up north!
Submitted by Reg. P. (east coast, usa)
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an average album by Rush, yet better than alot of crap put out at this time by other groups.
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