I've been a Rush fan since 1980 when I heard Freewill, although it wasn't until Signals that I started buying their albums.  Since Signals I've bought every new Rush release the day it comes out.  Through out the years they are one of the few bands that haven't disappointed.  I vividly remember the backlash from fans expecting a continuation of Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures that came with the release of Signals.  Fans looking for the straight-ahead-rock sound were taken back with the layers of keyboards that came with Signals... and Grace Under Pressure.  Power Windows dove deeper into that keyboard sound adding more dramatic flourishes and layers of sound.

Coming out smack dab in the middle of the 80's Power Windows may sound somewhat dated with it's polished sound, but it more than makes up for it with the dynamic playing.  This is Rush at an artistic peak... the playing is aggressive and passionate (just listen to Geddy Lee's bass lines through out the entire album).  Alex Lifeson's guitar is melodic and adds a lot to the sound landscape that creates one of Rush's most moody and dramatic albums.  Neil Peart was diving into expanding his kit using electronics to sample other percussion instruments.  All this added together equals a musical feast for the listener.  Even the keyboards come together on this album creating gorgeous sonic transitions and give the album balance.

Overall this is an album that satisfies all all levels.  Yeah, the distortion might not be cranked but this album still rocks.  Geddy Lee's sounds great... more full than on previous albums (for those of you who finds his voice irritating).
I've been a Rush fan since 1980 when I heard Freewill, although it wasn't until Signals that I started buying their albums. Since Signals I've bought every new Rush release the day it comes out. Through out the years they are one of the few bands that haven't disappointed. I vividly remember the backlash from fans expecting a continuation of Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures that came with the release of Signals. Fans looking for the straight-ahead-rock sound were taken back with the layers of keyboards that came with Signals... and Grace Under Pressure. Power Windows dove deeper into that keyboard sound adding more dramatic flourishes and layers of sound. Coming out smack dab in the middle of the 80's Power Windows may sound somewhat dated with it's polished sound, but it more than makes up for it with the dynamic playing. This is Rush at an artistic peak... the playing is aggressive and passionate (just listen to Geddy Lee's bass lines through out the entire album). Alex Lifeson's guitar is melodic and adds a lot to the sound landscape that creates one of Rush's most moody and dramatic albums. Neil Peart was diving into expanding his kit using electronics to sample other percussion instruments. All this added together equals a musical feast for the listener. Even the keyboards come together on this album creating gorgeous sonic transitions and give the album balance. Overall this is an album that satisfies all all levels. Yeah, the distortion might not be cranked but this album still rocks. Geddy Lee's sounds great... more full than on previous albums (for those of you who finds his voice irritating).