Permanent Waves

Artist: Rush
Label: Polygram Records
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 042282254825
EAN: 0042282254825
ASIN: B000001F8A

Release Date: 1990-10-25

Permanent Waves

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Tracks:

Spirit of Radio
Freewill
Jacob's Ladder
Entre Nous
Different Strings
Natural Science

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Amazon.com essential recording

One of Rush's finest moments, second only to Moving Pictures. This album includes two classic songs, "The Spirit of Radio" (which has one of the most recognizable guitar riffs in all of rock) and "Freewill." There's also the epic-feeling "Jacob's Ladder," as well as "Entre Nous," a sort of intellectual love song (if such a thing can be said to exist). The introspective "Different Strings" and the anthemic "Natural Science" (which clocks in at over nine minutes) close the album. Though there are only six songs on Permanent Waves, it's enough; the material is rich enough that more of it would be like overdosing on chocolate. -- Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

A classic album (4.5 stars).......2007-04-06

Consider this a 4.5 star review.

Permanent Waves is one of Rush's best albums. This is a total 180 degree change in direction from the prior album, Hemispheres; the songs on this album are much more accessible and radio friendly. Geddy Lee's singing also started to be singing, rather than screaming, starting with this one. Even though this is a 27 year old album, it still sounds fresh and current. Every single song on this album is a winner (my personal favorites are "Freewill" and "Jacob's Ladder"). I think the only negative about Permanent Waves is that you can start to feel the limits of Terry Brown's production abilities starting on this album (which is why Rush dropped him two albums later). Anyway, this is a classic album and highly recommended for any fan of good rock music.

Rush blasts into the 80s with an epic..........2007-02-16

1980 Not my favorite but it has it's moments. Terry Brown is back giving the album a great sound but not the best production of RUSH's 80s catalogue. There's more acoustic guitar in this one (compared to other RUSH albums)& lifeson is using a lot of distortion on his electric solos. Peart is still using ludwig drums (he goes to TAMA on moving pictures onward) & they sound great with alot of fullness & power. Geddy Lee's vocal range is only continuing to evolve here but his bassing is muted & much less complex & his keyboarding is fairly simple or absent. Lifeson was never a huge fan of heavy keyboards & it showed on this album as geddy's pattern's were simple & short. There is alot more space in this album as the guys are not as busy in their instrumentation (especially geddy). Overall, fewer tempo changes, less extra percussion, fewer complex bass parts, & fewer dominating keyboard patterns. This album is heavily dominated by lifeson's guitar playing. One notable moment is in the song different strings where geddy lee is playing a rhythm piano which is very rare in a RUSH album & the only time that I can think of (to hear piano in a RUSH album). notable songs are spirit of the radio (of course), jacob's ladder, & natural science. Don't get me wrong... I love this album but I think that lifeson had a heavy hand at the arranging end of this one. It's still an epic & has endured to become a classic album.

permanent waves.......2007-02-01

very happy with my cd. I recieved it fast and in excellent condition.

An EXCELLENT piece of work by RUSH.......2007-01-05

Yes, this is a short cd, but Rush fans know that's usually the best kind. It leaves you wanting more, but not in a bad way. "Permanent Waves" sort of takes you from reasoning, hurrying human beings all the way back to the beginnings of life in 6 songs. Everyone has a favorite cd by their favorite bands. This one's mine for Rush. I've listened to them since the mid/late 70's, when I was introduced to "Fly by Night" (although I've been spotty since "Power Windows", mostly because I listen to a lot of different stuff now), and I have seen them live a few times through the years(ALWAYS a fun show). This does not "rock out", although it has it's moments in "The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill",as well as short bits in others; but it is some beautifully crafted music and lyrics, with great flow throughout. If you think you may like it, trust me, GET IT.

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