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Rush's 8th album, 1980's Permanent Waves, is where the little Canadian trio that could, became one of the biggest rock acts on the planet. Much of the success is thanks to the album's best known track "The Spirit of Radio"—proof that a prog-rock band known for marathon epics could also pen short(er) catchy singles. "Spirit" also marked the band's initial experiment with adding reggae flavors to its music. The new shorter, lower approach made another pair of songs here—"Freewill" and "Entre Nous"—into instant Rush highlights.
The first of their albums recorded at Quebec's Le Studio (a magical locale where their next career-defining album Moving Pictures was also cut), Permanent Waves is also where a small tweak—bassist Geddy Lee singing in lower registers—removed another obstacle to the band's wider success. Up to that point, Lee's unnaturally high nasal yowl had been too much of an acquired taste for some listeners. Reissued with improved sound and precious, unreleased live material (including the shortest version of 1975's "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" ever recorded) for its 40th Anniversary, Permanent Waves is a band solidly in their most creative period, growing increasingly confident in their artistry. © Robert Baird/Qobuz
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Terry Brown, Producer, Mix Engineer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Lifeson, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, Drums, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Northfield, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rush, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Robbie Whelan, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1980 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Terry Brown, Producer, Mix Engineer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - Paul Northfield, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rush, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Robbie Whelan, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1980 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Terry Brown, Producer, Mix Engineer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Lifeson, Acoustic Guitar, Electric 6-String, AssociatedPerformer, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Northfield, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rush, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Robbie Whelan, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1980 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Terry Brown, Producer, Mix Engineer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Lifeson, Acoustic Guitar, Electric 6-String, AssociatedPerformer, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, Drums, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Northfield, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rush, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Robbie Whelan, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1980 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Terry Brown, Producer, Mix Engineer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Lifeson, Acoustic Guitar, Electric 6-String, AssociatedPerformer, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hugh Syme, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Northfield, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rush, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Robbie Whelan, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1980 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Terry Brown, Producer, Mix Engineer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Lifeson, Acoustic Guitar, Electric 6-String, AssociatedPerformer, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, Bass Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Northfield, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rush, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Robbie Whelan, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1980 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - David Bottrill, Producer - Rush, MainArtist
℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - David Bottrill, Producer - Rush, MainArtist
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - David Bottrill, Producer - Rush, MainArtist
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - David Bottrill, Producer - Rush, MainArtist
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - David Bottrill, Producer - Rush, MainArtist
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - Rush, MainArtist
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - David Bottrill, Producer - Rush, MainArtist
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - David Bottrill, Producer - Rush, MainArtist
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - Rush, Producer, MainArtist
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - David Bottrill, Producer - Rush, MainArtist - Peter Talbot, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - David Bottrill, Producer - Rush, MainArtist
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - David Bottrill, Producer - Rush, MainArtist
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
Rush's 8th album, 1980's Permanent Waves, is where the little Canadian trio that could, became one of the biggest rock acts on the planet. Much of the success is thanks to the album's best known track "The Spirit of Radio"—proof that a prog-rock band known for marathon epics could also pen short(er) catchy singles. "Spirit" also marked the band's initial experiment with adding reggae flavors to its music. The new shorter, lower approach made another pair of songs here—"Freewill" and "Entre Nous"—into instant Rush highlights.
The first of their albums recorded at Quebec's Le Studio (a magical locale where their next career-defining album Moving Pictures was also cut), Permanent Waves is also where a small tweak—bassist Geddy Lee singing in lower registers—removed another obstacle to the band's wider success. Up to that point, Lee's unnaturally high nasal yowl had been too much of an acquired taste for some listeners. Reissued with improved sound and precious, unreleased live material (including the shortest version of 1975's "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" ever recorded) for its 40th Anniversary, Permanent Waves is a band solidly in their most creative period, growing increasingly confident in their artistry. © Robert Baird/Qobuz
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:58:58
- Main artists: Rush
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Mercury Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2020 Anthem Entertainment/UMG Recordings, Inc. ℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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