Signals (40th Anniversary Remaster 2015) Rush

• 1 Subdivisions 05:38
• 2 The Analog Kid 04:50
• 3 Chemistry 04:59
• 4 Digital Man 06:27
• 5 The Weapon 06:31
• 6 New World Man 03:49
• 7 Losing It 04:56
• 8 Countdown 05:53
• Total Runtime 43:03

Info for Signals (40th Anniversary Remaster 2015)

Signals is the band’s ninth studio album, released in 1982. It was the follow-up to the (what would become) seminal Moving Pictures album. Stylistically, the album was a continuation of Rush’s foray into the technology-oriented 1980s through increased use of electronic instrumentation such as keyboards, sequencers, and electric violin. The songs got shorter too. In fact, “New World Man” clocked in at a swift 3:42–it was the last and quickest-composed song on the album, written primarily to even out the lengths of the two sides of the cassette version. The opening track, “Subdivisions,” is a staple of many of the band’s tours since its recording.

Signals was the band’s last collaboration with producer Terry Brown, who had co-produced every Rush album since 1975’s Fly by Night, and had engineered the eponymous first album in 1974.

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.'

Geddy Lee, bass, vocals, Moog Taurus pedals, Synthesizers, Roland TR-808 rhythm machine
Alex Lifeson, guitars, Moog Taurus pedals
Neil Peart, drums, percussion
Additional musicians:
Ben Mink, violin (on 'Losing It“)

Recorded April - July 1982 at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec, Canada
Engineered by Robbie Whelan, Paul Northfield
Mastered by Bob Ludwig, Brian Lee at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine
Produced by Rush, Terry Brown

Digitally remastered

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