200 Gram, Limited Edition. No Hype-Sticker on cover. Made in Canada sticker on back. Unopened/new vinyl, factory sealed, and in excellent condition. A few tiny surface impressions on front near spine which appear on shrink and may be less noticeable on surface of cover. (Not a cut-out.)
Hold Your Fire is an album in the purest sense; infinitely greater than the sum of its parts, it gradually draws in the listener by slowly revealing its nuances and secrets. Geddy Lee employs lush textures which, when coupled with a greater rhythmic and melodic presence from guitarist Alex Lifeson, results in a far warmer sound than in recent efforts. Of course, drummer Neil Peart is as inventive and exciting as ever, while his lyrics focus on the various elements (earth, air, water, fire) for much of the album. Opener Force Ten is the band's most immediate number in years, and other early favorites such as Time Stand Still and Turn the Page soon give way to the darker mysteries of Prime Mover and Tai Shan. The multifaceted Lock and Key is quintessential Rush, and sets the stage for the album's climax with the sheer beauty of Mission. Rush always seem to produce some of their best work at the end of each four-album cycle, and Hold Your Fire is no exception. The album peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard charts. It was certified Gold by the RCAA.