 | Rush Power Windows
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| Ranking: #75 for 1985 | |
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| 5.0 classic | Palimpsest | March 23rd 12 |
Rush's flirtation with synthesizers reached its peak on the slightly dated sounding Power Windows. The album finds pop melodies and snappy songwriting buried under dense layers of keyboards, jangly guitars, and reverb-soaked drums. Geddy Lee's byzantine bass playing still works it way onto tracks like The Big Money and Marathon. This is a divisive album, but a fantastic one for rock fans who are not averse to electronic elements.
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| 0.0 | NOTINTHEFACE | January 19th 07 |
Many of Rush's fans neglect this album as an overy-synthesized "optional" Rush album. But this CD will always be special to me. Probably my favorite Rush album ever, Power Windows is a slick sounding album that carries most of my favorite Rush songs including "Marathon", "Emotion Detector", and "Big Money".
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| 3.0 good | LokitheTrickster | October 25th 11 |
Most of the music was pretty bland and boring. However, the lyrics were pretty good on the latter half of the album. Definitely does not sound like the Rush albums I own.
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| 4.5 superb | SuzyC | December 3rd 25 |
Huh?!?! I only rated this at 4? If ratings went up to 10 at this site, I'm sure I would've given it 8.5 the first time, andd it to 9.5 today.
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| 4.5 superb | Mitch | November 6th 21 |
Best Rush album.
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| 1.5 very poor | GamamJ | October 20th 20 |
Rush continuing their spiral. A god-awful album. Big Money is okay, and there are some cool solos, basslines and drum-parts to be found, but overall the sound is just terrible.
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| 3.5 great | Deadwing2112 | March 23rd 20 |
Incredible musicianship at full display with insightful well thought lyrics penned by Neil Peart. Unfortunately the entirety is awash in 80s synthesized production. Sort of like a perfectly grilled filet mignon shellacked in chocolate frosting.
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| 4.5 superb | bobcarl2 | October 2nd 18 |
Without a doubt my favorite Rush release alongside Moving Pictures. Rush's sleek combinations of thick synth lines with goosebump-inducing melodies make this release a must have for any fan of 80s music.
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| 4.0 excellent | sonicdeplumber | March 17th 13 |
same neck aoon modo dude man g's butt is so big and juicy frig off rick
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| 4.0 excellent | sco703 | December 29th 11 |
This is a solid album full of tasty 80's tunes. It's not Rush's best work but it's still a fun listen with songs that you will have stuck in your head. You'll be singing the lyrics over and over again.
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| 2.5 average | pencils3 | December 5th 11 |
I'm desperately trying to like Rush more than I do. I loved 2112 when it first came out, but lost contact with their stuff not long afterwards. It's all kind of a bit... well... meh.
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| 4.0 excellent | Staker | November 24th 10 |
Probably my favourite from the synth era, this one doesn't have any weak spots. All the tracks rule, couldn't possibly choose a favourite.
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| 3.5 great | CrazyFool84 | October 31st 08 |
Perhaps the weakest from Rush's 80's output, Power Windows lacks the first-listen catchiness that its predecessors possessed. However, the record may make up for this upon multiple listens, seemingly more complex and dense rather than the initial baron, sparse feeling these tracks tend to put off. These are the radio favourites, but this album no doubt has a place in many fans hearts and collections alike.
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