Roll the Bones

by Rush

Overview

From a lyrical perspective, 1991's Roll the Bones is quite possibly Rush's darkest album (most of the songs deal with death in no uncertain terms), but from a musical point of view, the record treads territory (highbrow melodic hard rock) similar to its recent predecessors, with only a few surprises thrown in for good measure. These include an amusing rap section in the middle of the title track, a welcome return to instrumentals with "Where's my Thing?," and one of the band's finest songs of the '90s in the gutsy "Dreamline." "Neurotica" is another highlight which lives up to its title, and though their negative subject matter can feel stifling at times, fine tracks like "Bravado," "The Big Wheel," and "Heresy" feature wonderful melodies and arrangements. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	08/31/2004
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678373725
Rank:	34476

Tracks

1. Dreamline
2. Bravado
3. Roll the Bones
4. Face Up
5. Where's My Thing?, Pt. 4: Gangster of Boats Trilogy
6. The Big Wheel
7. Heresy
8. Ghost of a Chance
9. Neurotica
10. You Bet Your Life

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Rush   Primary Artist
Alex Lifeson   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Neil Peart   Drums,Cymbals
Geddy Lee   Guitar (Bass),Synthesizer,Vocals

Technical Credits

Rush   Producer,Arranger,Composer
Rupert Hine   Producer,Arranger
Stephen W. Tayler   Engineer
Alex Lifeson   Composer
Neil Peart   Composer,Lyricist
Heidi Kilpelaeinen   Composer
Geddy Lee   Composer
Stephen Tayler   Engineer