RUSH Vapor Trails Remix (Stereo-Only)

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http://www.rush.com/vapor-trails-remixed/

The Newly Remixed Version Of Vapor Trails And 7-Disc Boxed Set Of Atlantic Studio Albums

Both Are Available On October 1 from Atlantic/Rhino (September 30 internationally)

In 2009, two tracks from VAPOR TRAILS (“One Little Victory” and “Earthshine”) were remixed for the Retrospective III collection, setting you all into a frenzy in anticipation of a possible remixed version of the entire album being released one day. That time has come.

The Vapor Trails Remixed album will be available on CD, Double LP, and digital download on October 1 from Atlantic/Rhino.

“Vapor Trails was an album made under difficult and emotional circumstances – sort of like Rush learning how to be Rush again – and as a result, mistakes were made that we have longed to correct. David Bottrill’s remixes have finally brought some justice and clarity to this deserving body of our work,” says Geddy Lee.

“Every song has been given a new life, from the fire of ‘One Little Victory,’ ‘Secret Touch,’ and ‘Ceiling Unlimited’ to the melodic musicality of ‘Sweet Miracle’ and ‘How It Is’… these songs have been redeemed. Thank you David!”

The remixed version of VAPOR TRAILS will also be included in the new 7-disc boxed set RUSH: THE STUDIO ALBUMS 1989-2007, which features every studio album Rush recorded for Atlantic Records. The collection includes the Gold & Platinum albums Presto (1989), Roll The Bones (1991), Counterparts (1993), and Test For Echo (1996), as well as their covers EP Feedback (2004) and the Billboard Top 5 album Snakes & Arrows (2007). THE STUDIO ALBUMS 1989-2007 features each album presented in a wallet sleeve that faithfully reproduces the original artwork (except for VAPOR TRAILS, which features a reinterpreted version of the original cover) and is also available on October 1 from Atlantic/Rhino.

To me, missed opportunity that they chose not to remix it in 5.1 surround as they have done with other studio albums from the past.
If it sounds good, I'll pick it up on CD, but I will continue to wait for the Clockwork Angels Tour Blu-Ray and still hold out hope for a 35th anniversary 5.1 mix of "Hemispheres"

 

[peterzach]

http://www.rush.com/vapor-trails-remixed/



To me, missed opportunity that they chose not to remix it in 5.1 surround as they have done with other studio albums from the past.
If it sounds good, I'll pick it up on CD, but I will continue to wait for the Clockwork Angels Tour Blu-Ray and still hold out hope for a 35th anniversary 5.1 mix of "Hemispheres"

Totally agree with you. I am not sure if I read to much into what Richard C. said a few years ago when he was remixing and doing 5.1's of the Rush we have so far but maybe I assumed that when he said a remix of Vapor Trails was being done that they were doing a 5.1 as well. Not sure if he will reply but sent Richard a email asking if any other 5.1's in the works and if Vapor Trails was done in 5.1.

peter

 

[kap'n krunch]

Well, cool, something I can totally not buy....
No 5.1 , no shirtee...
Besides, I think Rush's last good album (meaning melodies that stick to my head) was "Hold your Fire"..yes, I got Presto and promptly stopped buying their stuff...and since I'm a fan I also got TFE...but then the only one I got after that was S&A in MVI...

Count me in as another one waiting for "Hemispheres" in 5.1...

 

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Well, cool, something I can totally not buy....
No 5.1 , no shirtee...
Besides, I think Rush's last good album (meaning melodies that stick to my head) was "Hold your Fire"..yes, I got Presto and promptly stopped buying their stuff...and since I'm a fan I also got TFE...but then the only one I got after that was S&A in MVI...

Count me in as another one waiting for "Hemispheres" in 5.1...

"Roll the Bones" and (particularly) "Counterparts" have their strong moments too. I love "Dreamline", "Bravado", and "Ghost of a Chance" from the former and "Animate", "Stick It Out", and "Nobody's Hero" on the latter, but as long as they're not in 5.1, my old CDs will do just fine.

 

[edisonbaggins]

I concur it was a miss for the band to not put out VTR in 5.1. Perhaps they felt they were doing fans a favor by remixing it at all and that they'd already lose money.
Rick C. didn't do the stereo, so no surprise if he didn't respond to the OP! Perhaps someday a fan will do a good upmix.
VT has some very memorable songs. Vapor Trail, Earthshine, Secret Touch is one of the strongest 1, 2, 3 punch combos in their entire catalog.