"Test for echo" CD by Rush

by Matthias Mineur (September 2004) Their European fans had to wait for their return for more than a decade and now that the days are coming closer we see an array of events: Shortwhile ago, the band release their cover-song-EP, 'Feedback', now the record company adds some re-releases of their best albums. 4 Rush c.d.s in digitally remastered versions: the great 'Presto', the highlight-packed 'Test For Echoes', the among extremely popular 'Counterparts' and the classic, 'Roll The Bones'. If you've always wanted to dig into the mysterious world of the Rush magic, if you want to understand why the Canadians are known as the perfect example of good taste filling the biggest arenas, these four releases are a perfect introduction. It's the charismatic voice of Geddy Lee, his distinctive bass lines, the atmospheric guitars of string artist Alex Lifeson and the dynamic and always innovative playing of drummer Neil Peart: Rush always give their best. That doesn't mean that one double bass part is followed by the next here. But the intensity of the tracks, their atmospherical depth, their mystery and their meaning for the genre can be heard in every single track. So enjoy the memories of excellent songs and alltime-highlights. (Matthias Mineur - September 2004)