Power Windows [Remastered] - Rush

Advantages: A good combination of new and old.
Disadvantages: May not appeal to hardened fans

...that was a hit around the world (with a top 40 placing in the UK) is 'The Big Money'. Blending classic Rush rock with synths it discussess the corruption in the world. Geddy Lee's voice is particularly powerful in this song as he belts out his almost mocking lyrics. The theme is continued throughout the album as Rush attempt to produce a total concept album similar to their earlier albums such as 'Caress of Steel'. <Manhatton Project> This starts of with quite a profound beat, somewhat like a military march. The guitar begins out very simple and quite. It tells the tale of the creation of the atomic bomb and how it has changed human kind forever. This is a changing song that features several different styles as it builds up in speed and power. <Marathon> Slightly off theme, this song is about the strength endurance and desires required... Read review

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Advantages: Well crafted, excellent songs, hasn't dated
Disadvantages: none that I can think of.

...This is an album by a group who are comfortable with who they are and what they create. The eight superbly crafted tracks here show how Rush can create short progressive rock tracks, full of excellent playing and intelligent lyrics without falling in to the AOR trap that other long time bands originating in progressive music seemed to do throughout the eighties. This album contains the tracks 'Grand Designs' and 'Marathon' both of which have been strong favourites of mine for several years. If you are looking for some of the more far-out prog & jazz rock then this is probably not the album for you, but if you like intelligent rock music, give it a try.... Read review

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Advantages: If you are a fan, this is a must have
Disadvantages: Rush has stooped to a new low

...as Power Windows, and others as far back as Signals. It seems the progression of rock is in reverse for Rush. Rush seems to have gone downhill for a great many fans. Some justify this to the loss of Neil Peart's(Rush's lyrisist, considered a god among fans) wife and daughter back in 1996. Feedback, if you think about it, gave Neil a longer break from what appears to be a loss of creativity, writer's block, and also being able to play from a ready made sheet music. Another note that should be brought up as to why this may be a weak album, is because Alex Lifeson at the time of this writing is facing legal action over a New Year's incident. He may face jail time for assault on a female police officer. I was appalled that fans justified this as the female officer being at fault. Case to prove what I may face. As negative as the last paragraph... Read review

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