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All rights reserved.| Track Listing 1. Subdivisions 2. Analog Kid 3. Chemistry 4. Digital Man 5. Weapon 6. New World Man 7. Losing It 8. Countdown
Album Notes 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. 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." | |||||||||||||||
Top Reviews Review created: 05/09/06 by: 0 of 8 people found this review helpful. my husband saw it as he was flitting around ebay so i bidded for him as he is not an ebayer member yet Review ID: 10000000001750019 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews For me the second best Rush album just behind Grace under pressure. Take a listen and i am sure you will enjoy Subdivisions ( a classic ) and the Weapon. but for me the BEST track is the haunting - Losing it, still makes me feel a little sad Review ID: 10000000006404649 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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