sentences:  "Malignant Narcissism" was the last song recorded during the production of "Snakes & Arrows", and was completed in a few days.While guitarist Alex Lifeson was away from the studio, Lee contacted Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and requested a Jaco Pastorius signature fretless bass delivered to the studio, on evaluation from Fender.According to Lee, he was interested in the bass for several reasons, including his lack of familiarity with fretless basses.