Decade: The 2000’s

RUSH The Albums: 2002-2012

FEEDBACK, SNAKES & ARROWS, VAPOR TRAILS, CLOCKWORK ANGELS REISSUED ON VINYL Limited Edition of 3000 Units Worldwide 7 LP Atlantic Years Boxed Set Available June 6 2025 ORDER HERE Rush’s four albums with Atlantic Records, released between the years 2002-2012, will be reissued on vinyl in a boxed set that includes Vapor Trails (2002), Feedback (2004), Snakes & Arrows (2007), and Clockwork Angels (2012). The Albums: 2002-2012 celebrates Rush’s enduring legacy as one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock history, receiving a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2013. The RIAA has certified Rush for having the third-highest number of consecutive gold and platinum studio albums by a rock band. The Albums: 2002-2012 will be

 

Feedback Throwback

On June 29, 2004, Rush released the EP, Feedback featuring 8 cover songs that were chosen by the band as favorites during their early years.  The opening track on the record is Summertime Blues, a perfect fit for this time of year!  The lyrics of Summertime Blues tell of a young guy who has “the blues” because of having to work during the summer, when he would rather be out having fun.  Perhaps Rush’s “Working Man” continues to tell the story of this young man as he is now slightly older and still discontented with his work obligations?  Have a look below at the lyrics for each song and decide

 

Rush Vinyl Reissues

The Rush vinyl reissues continue! We are happy to announce that the following titles now have release dates and are ready for pre-order.  These include the remaining Rush titles from the band’s Mercury catalogue on Anthem/UMe, as well as the six albums during their Atlantic recording years from 1989-2007 on Anthem/Rhino. All of the albums will be pressed on audiophile-quality, 200-gram vinyl and each come with a high-definition digital download. As a bonus, Counterparts and Test For Echo both feature etchings on side D of the album. You can pre-order all the titles to complete your collection here: Rush Vinyl Pre-Orders September 25: Exit…Stage Left October 9: Signals October 23: Presto, Roll The

 

On this day in history, VAPOR TRAILS, the 17th studio album by Rush was released.

Vapor Trails, the 17th studio album by Rush, was released on this day in 2002. Late last year, the band remixed the album and released Vapor Trails Remixed. You can get a copy on vinyl here, on CD here or on iTunes here. Also, check out the original press release for VAPOR TRAILS REMIXED here.

 

Vapor Trails Remixed and Rush: The Studio Albums 1989-2007

Vapor Trails Remixed (CD/VINYL) and Rush: The Studio Albums 1989-2007 (BOXSET including the new Vapor Trails Remixed version) are both released everywhere now!  Vapor Trails Remixed available on iTunes and Amazon. Rush: The Studio Albums 1989-2007 available on iTunes and Amazon.