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After the success of its 1984 synth-driven album, GRACE UNDER PRESSURE, Rush continued in the same direction for its follow-up, POWER WINDOWS. Although the trio had made a name for itself originally with hard-edged prog-rock, Rush began embracing new wave sounds by the mid '80s. While many other hard rock bands of the '70s who made similar musical detours struggled to maintain their audiences in the '80s, Rush thrived and expanded its already huge fan base even further.
While past Rush releases like 2112 contained tales of science fiction, by POWER WINDOWS, head wordsmith/drummer Neil Peart was penning lyrics about current events, especially the threat of nuclear war. "Big Money" was a popular clip on MTV, while other Rush highlights of the era included "The Manhattan Project," "Marathon," "Mystic Rhythms," and "Territories." After the release of POWER WINDOWS, Rush slowly began returning to its more hard rock-based roots, resulting in COUNTERPARTS and TEST FOR ECHO during the '90s.
Additional personnel includes: Anne Dudley, Andrew Jackman (conductor); Andy Richards (keyboards, programming); Jim Burgess (programming).
Personnel: Geddy Lee (vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, bass guitar); The Choir (vocals); Alex Lifeson (guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Anne Dudley (strings); Andy Richards (keyboards, programming); Jim Burgess (synthesizer, programming); Neil Peart (drums, percussion, electronic percussion).
Recording information: Air Studios, Montserrat; Manor Studios, Oxfordshire, England; Manor, England; Sam East, London, England; Sarm East Studios, London, England.
Photographer: Dimo Safari.
Arrangers: Peter Collins ; Rush; Andrew Jackman.
Rush: Geddy Lee (vocals, synthesizer, bass pedals, bass); Alex Lifeson (acoustic & electric guitars); Neil Peart (drums, acoustic & electronic percussion).
power trio shows magnificant veiws i was 20 years old when this cd came out.this doesnt mean im getting old it just means im a hard core rush fan who is 40.this is the rush masterpiece of the mid 80s and it just keeps getting better.there is no such thing as a bad rush album and this is one of their best 80s contributions.the band tells us about the big money and that we daydream in middletown.must have hard rock classic! Submitted by rusher55379 (minneapolis mn) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Excellent Release Probably my favorite CD from the Canadian power trio. "Big Money" is a great opener, who could forget the video with the band performing on a Monopoly board?
"Grand Designs" is a great mix of the band's instruments, note Geddy Lee's synthesizer here with Alex Lifeson's guitar prowess. "Marathon" also noted Neil Peart's lyrics with an end chorus and "Manhattan Project" told of the uncertainty of the atomic bomb.
"Territories" shows Lee's excellent bass lines while the melody of "Middletown Dreams" tells of the importance of one's attachment to their hometown. My favorite song was "Emotion Detector", great melody, exc. synthesizers and Peart's drumming second to none. Outstanding follow-up to Grace Under Pressure. Submitted by wolverinedave22 (Middletown,NJ USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Rush Rules another fine album from the masters of canada Submitted by joel.rogers (OKC, OK USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Power Windows a Winning Effort This is one of Rush's best efforts from the 1980's. "Big Money" opens the CD with a loud opening guitar and then synthesizers galore. Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart on drums sound as good as ever. The opening song builds up to a powerful conclusion and you can still hear Lee's statement of the corporate world: "Big Money's got no soul." Grand Designs has a nice guitar riff is a nice follow-up song. Marathon and Manhattan Project are also very good and have become concert staples (see Show of Hands). Side two is led by Territories, with the ever-present beat of Peart's outstanding drumming. Middletown Dreams talks about life in a small life and Emotion Detector may well be my favorite track, it is just sheer power and from the 3-piece band, that sounds like an 8-piece band. Mystic Rhythms winds down the CD with its background guitar and his lyrical Mystic Rhythms, under northern lights. Highly recommended. Submitted by a reviewer (Middletown, NJ) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Heart of the 80's! This album is pure gold! Just hear the synthesizer sounds! It just sends tingles down my spine. Ecspecially "Marathon." I LOVE the chorus! Keep on Rusing everyone! Submitted by Al ((Colorado USA)) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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