Rush - Signals [Remaster]

Artist:

Rush

See Also:

Kiss Def Leppard Spock`s Beard

Description:

Rush: Geddy Lee (vocals, synthesizer, bass); Alex Lifeson (guitar); Neal Peart (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Ben Mink (violin).
Recorded at Le Studio, Quebec, Canada between April & July 1982.
Rush: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neal Peart.
Additional personnel: Ben Mink (violin).
Making the transition from the heavy-rocking `70s to the synthesizer-driven `80s, the power trio Rush embraced the new technology with open arms. After the 1981 smash album MOVING PICTURES, Rush decided to lead their cult of loyal fans down a slightly different musical route while continuing to maintain their high level of expertise. The result, SIGNALS, was a very unique album for the group and ushered in an era that focused their sound toward keyboard-centered orchestrations and tight, stylized arrangements.
The driving opener "Subdivisions" is a powerful depiction of the sometimes bleak outlook of suburban life. The special effects of "Chemistry" and the shuffling "Digital Man" take on a futuristic slant befitting the group`s new synthesizer-based sound. The most creative use of the technology comes with the mysterious "The Weapon," one of the group`s darkest compositions. A more typical song is the up-beat "New World Man" which showcases the trio`s strengths on top of a sequenced computer track. The grand finally comes with a very realistic description of the launch of NASA`s space shuttle on the programmatic "Countdown."

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Subdivisions
2. Analog Kid, The
3. Chemistry
4. Digital Man
5. Weapon, The (Part 2 of "Fear")
6. New World Man
7. Losing It - (with Ben Mink)
8. Countdown

Album Information

Release Date:

06/03/1997

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Progressive Rock

Label:

Mercury

Producer:

Rush; Terry Brown

Catalog Number:

534 633

Original Release Year:

1982

# of Discs:

1

SPARS Coding:

ADD

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

42 : 31

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