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After an extensive search for a producer, Rush struck gold with Peter Henderson. The band shared production duties with him, and completed the album within a few months. The continuous use of synthesizers and keyboards that began on the previous album, SIGNALS, is prominent here. Although Alex Lifeson's guitar always plays a key role, it's obvious the group could not shy away from the advancing technology in rock music in 1984.
The first single, "Distant Early Warning" is an excellent track that exudes a bleakness persistent throughout the record. "Afterimage" continues this dark outlook; the song is about a close friend of the band who dies in a car accident. "The Enemy Within" shows that fear is within us as opposed to being created externally and features the usual technical proficiency of drummer Neal Peart. Album closer "Between The Wheels" is a gloomy number about pressure and showcases Alex Lifeson's creative chord work. Underneath all the dark content in GRACE, there is a theme of hope. The band was considering breaking up at this point, and luckily didn't. The record features the trio's consistently tight musicianship and the keyboards enhance the songs instead of overshadowing them. Another fine record by the Canadian maestros.
Recorded at Le Studio, Quebec, Canada between November 1983 and March 1984.
Personnel: Geddy Lee (vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, bass guitar); Alex Lifeson (guitar, synthesizer); Jim Burgess, Paul Northfield (synthesizer, programming); Neil Peart (drums, percussion, electronic percussion).
Recording information: Le Studio, Quebec, Canada (11/1983-03/1984).
Unknown Contributor Role: Jon Erickson.
Rush: Geddy Lee (vocals, synthesizer, bass); Alex Lifeson (guitar); Neil Peart (drums, percussion).
Flawless? This is simply one of my favorite Rush albums. It could be argued that they were beginning to get too involved with synthesizers, and away from their more "pure" guitar/bass/drum compositions. They are still hard-edged. But I think the mixture is pretty pleasing, and the keyboards aren't cute-sounding or too overdone (like in some later songs). All the songs on this album are memorable, and I think brilliant. It's almost like a concept album; some sort of post-disaster, eerie theme. Submitted by evm111 (Las Vegas, NV) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
grace good awesome also Submitted by galman7 (BATON ROUGE,Louisiana) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
It will grow on you. Not a bad album. I did not see the tour for this album, but wish I did. They played Between the Wheels during the Feedback tour and it was great. I am stuck between the 2112 album up to Signals as my favorites. Red Sector A is classic and they play on tour all the time. I love the keyboards on Rush songs, so more the better for. The rating of a four is a weak four. Submitted by rondud (Gods Country New Hampshire) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
cool cd I love this Cd. i'm a big Rush fan and regard this as one of faves. just clever stuff. Submitted by bruno m. (catford, London, uk) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Quite Possibly The Best Rush Album! I've been a Rush fan since I was 13. Back in 1995 I went out to collect all the Rush albums. This is one that can keep a teenagers attention all the way through. Play it while playing a video game. Submitted by Harold "Viking Axe" Harrelson (Leesville, MO, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Flawless?
It will grow on you.
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