 | Rush Signals
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| 5.0 classic | AlbumReviewMan | March 26th 12 |
Rush - Signals, is the 9th studio album from rock band Rush, released in 1982. it is a follow up from their previous studio album, Moving Pictures and from their previous live album, Exit Stage Left, which were classic masterpieces in the Rush discography and in the progressive rock department. Rush - Signals was the last album to be produced by their early producer, Terry Brown. their follow up albums, Grace Under Pressure would be produced by Peter Henderson, as producer Peter Collins would produce Power Windows and Hold Your Fire. but this album, Signals, it was very fun to listen to. this is what got me into Rush. I had a rock appreciation for Rush since I was 8 years old. I got into Rush because when I was only a kid, I'd get to go over to my Aunt Dawn's and she'd always have Rush - Signals on a cd playing. and Rush is my favorite rock band, and my favorite band of all time. they're considered my "Idols". I've seen Rush live at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, KS on August 20, 2010. had a very good time. the best time of my life. it was the first time I saw Rush live and the first concert I ever went to. if Rush tours again, and it's within the Midwest, I'd get tickets and go see them live again and again. but this album, has my favorite Rush song of all time, The Weapon (Pt. II of Fear), which is still my favorite Rush song still to this day. Rush - Signals has 8 songs, I love all of the songs. which reminds me, some of the songs are my favorite Rush songs: Chemistry, Digital Man, The Weapon (Pt. II of Fear), New World Man and Countdown. this album deserves a 5/5. it's an absolute classic in my opinion. I think this album is better than Moving Pictures, and Signals is my favorite Rush album and my favorite album of all time. it is still my favorite to this day.
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| 3.0 good | GamamJ | September 18th 20 |
Honestly better than Moving Pictures imo. More peog elements in Peart?s drumming, and Alex is really trying to keep Eush rockin?. Sone cool deep cuts and overall not a bad album.
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| 3.5 great | Deadwing2112 | March 5th 20 |
The record's opener Subdivision is introduced with a synthesizer as Rush wastes no time demonstrating it has shifted its musical tone in a major way. As well, the lyrical messages are current states of address and observation in lieu of Tolkien and science fiction references. Rush was very much a band of its times throughout its long and distinguished career, shifting its sound voluntarily and following its influences. Signals is an apt title of this particular era.
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| 4.0 excellent | Alabaster Jones | February 22nd 17 |
The late 70's and early 80's were Rush's heyday; regarding this, there is no doubt. Moving Pictures saw the trio mix their complex and ridiculously fun prog with pop sensibilities to enormous success. Signals marks another transition for the band, into what fans would call the "synthesizer era". The catchy, hard rock piece of Rush's pie is now larger than ever before, and with the addition of a marked synth presence, it's obvious the band knew how to adapt to the times. And when you can write songs like "Subdivisions" and "New World Man" in the face of that, you've got a talent for songwriting. The progressive side of the band is still very much alive as well, making use of strange time signatures and off-kilter bass lines, but definitely not with the frequency the band used to operate with. Ultimately, while it may be a step down from the band's previous four records, Signals is still very much quality Rush, and as such deserves a listen from anyone who enjoys pop-sensible and synth-enhanced prog rock.
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| 4.5 superb | smaugman | May 20th 15 |
losing it is probably rush's most moving song
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| 5.0 classic | EcoChocolatacchi | January 9th 15 |
Subdivisions is one of the few songs that on my first listen, I pressed repeat...8 times. Simple lyrics about non-conformity come alive with a deeper and more illustrated meaning for every repeated listen. Little metaphors become crystal clear, and that polarizing synth intro and segments become the paint brush setting the mood. I don't know if this was simply a epiphany but the euphoria this album creates is unlike any song to ever get a single on the radio. I was in my junior year of high school, and I felt like I could really see my place from an extraneous perspective, where my first years alive met with my future, and a premonition for my time in school, a mix of great and awful, was soon going to be over. Technically its crazy how well the 4/4 to 7/4 shifts are on the ears. So this blog about subjective musical experiences finally continues on. Other tracks continue the vibe, but don't meet the sheer power of Subdivisions....But the rest of the album is solid
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| 4.5 superb | DoggerDog39 | January 8th 13 |
And so we enter the synth-driven era. While some might scoff at Rush's conformity to everything fashionable in the 1980s, their virtuosity with the synth stands out far above their peers. "Subdivisions" is an instant classic, as are "Chemistry" and "New World Man." This album also showcases Peart's abilities quite well, and I use this album regularly to show others that he is a great rock drummer.
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| 4.0 excellent | NightmareCinema16 | November 8th 12 |
Rush is definately going through a transformation...it's not a bad one, though.
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| 5.0 classic | agent502 | March 22nd 12 |
Just a good ass album, I mean for a band who has a song called chemistry and analog kid is just badass.
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| 0.0 | mandan | March 4th 12 |
Rush's last "transition album". Marked a major turning point, since after this, the instruments in the band would take a backseat to the synths. Nevertheless, this is among my favourite Rush records.
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| 4.0 excellent | pencils3 | November 25th 11 |
Listening my way through the Rush discography, I like this almost more than anything written before this date. Clearly 2112 is an utter classic, but this isn't far behind. Even though the synths in The Weapon remind me a little of Blue October by New Order.
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| 5.0 classic | 6Dark6Cell6 | February 22nd 11 |
Its just too damn good, plus it segways rush into their 80's new wave era.
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| 3.0 good | Staker | November 24th 10 |
Personally I feel this is over-rated in the Rush catalog. Not nearly consistent enough, but never the less, there are still classics on here, as is on every Rush album (New World Man, The Analog Kid and Digital Man).
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