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One of Rush's finest moments, second only to Moving Pictures. This album includes two classic songs, "The Spirit of Radio" (which has one of the most recognisable guitar riffs in all of rock) and "Freewill". There's also the epic-feeling "Jacob's Ladder", as well as "Entre Nous", a sort of intellectual love song (if such a thing can be said to exist). The introspective "Different Strings" and the anthemic "Natural Science" (which clocks in at over nine minutes) close the album. Though there are only six songs on Permanent Waves, it's enough; the material is rich enough that more of it would be like overdosing on chocolate. -- Genevieve Williams
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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The first album release of the 1980's ! This was a terrific transition from Rush's earlier 70's progressive rock to the electronic influenced 1980's. A 'mini-moog' keyboard finds it's way into several songs, opening with Rush's classic (and biggest UK hit single) 'Spirit of Radio' - always a live favourite. Every song is a winner, beautifully melodic and culminating with the magnificent 'Natural Science', one of Rush's finest musical moments, a 'Xanadu' for the 1980's. Why the band stopped at 6 songs is a mystery, especially when they were in such fine form, but it still sounds fantastic 20 years on.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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This is probably the first mainstream album that Rush produced that appealed to anyone outside the heavy/prog rock fraternity. They had never really had radio play before, but 'Spirit of Radio' changed all that and propelled this album into the Limelight.
It has the feel of a band confident in their ability to entertain whilst no losing their grip on their personal musical direction. There are still songs of epic proportions here, such as 'Natural Science' and 'Jacob's Ladder', but they have come a long way since the early epics.
For me 'Jacob's Ladder' stands out as it has such simple riffs yet a lot of experimentation. There is one point where all 3 of them are playing in different time signatures but they are still producing music that is accessible.
One of their best!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This album, instead of being rated by stars, should be rated by galaxies!
Never before have I witnessed such perfect equality by all members mutually contributing to one rock group until discovering Rush, the Rush trio are at their very best in this 1979 recording, and this album is perhaps their very best, every track is a reward, and must be heard again and again and again, seemingly with no vanishing point in enjoyment.
For me this exceeds all Rush's previous albums combined, and that perceivably is a difficult thing to achieve, unless you are Rush!.
The style of track composition is similar and often reflective of that of their previous 'musical journeys', though with a marked tone down in epic proportion, but taken 'as a whole', it far transcends the standard set by the last albums!
Incredible time shifts and lightening pace in playing feature often. Beautiful acoustics, drums, guitar and bass grace. An improvement by all the musicians is to be noted... it is unbelievable!
Listening through the album (in trance mode), I eventually reach the track entitled 'Natural Science' (Gasp!). I rate this track upon the finest of Rush tracks ever! If you want to hear it? It's on here!, and my goodness, it rocks!
Never before have I witnessed such perfect equality by all members mutually contributing to one rock group until discovering Rush, the Rush trio are at their very best in this 1979 recording, and this album is perhaps their very best, every track is a reward, and must be heard again and again and again, seemingly with no vanishing point in enjoyment.
For me this exceeds all Rush's previous albums combined, and that perceivably is a difficult thing to achieve, unless you are Rush!.
The style of track composition is similar and often reflective of that of their previous 'musical journeys', though with a marked tone down in epic proportion, but taken 'as a whole', it far transcends the standard set by the last albums!
Incredible time shifts and lightening pace in playing feature often. Beautiful acoustics, drums, guitar and bass grace. An improvement by all the musicians is to be noted... it is unbelievable!
Listening through the album (in trance mode), I eventually reach the track entitled 'Natural Science' (Gasp!). I rate this track upon the finest of Rush tracks ever! If you want to hear it? It's on here!, and my goodness, it rocks!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good first 80's album
I put this one on and it was pretty good Freewill is my favourite song on this album its catchy its cool and very good Spirit of radio is a surprising big hit as I did not find it... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cubby Kovu
Spirited
Not so much brief as played with brevity. There is no fat here. 'Spirit of Radio' is an instant classic and one of the catchiest songs ever penned. Read more
Published 4 months ago by ratmonkey
Prepare to be amazed!
When I discovered Rush in the mid-90s, the first album I heard was a beat up second hand LP of Permanent Waves. Read more
Published 5 months ago by RossP2112
Permanently Great
Permanent Waves and its follow up Moving Pictures are probably Rush's two most accessible and timeless albums. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Stalker
The start of the 80's sound Rush
Permanent Waves is one of the most Important Rush albums to date. This sees the transition to a more radio friendly Rush, and with songs like "Freewill" and "The Spirit of Radio"... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Kieran Smith
Simply Superb
This was my first ever Rush experience ...and like a girlfriend ... you never forget your first time. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Lucioperca
a stepping stone to greatness!! 3.5 stars
Have to admit,i've always been out of step with this disc,never quite understood the unquestioning adulation it recieves yet superior albums(IMHO) such as 'Signals' take... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr Blackwell
I had forgotten how good this was.
I bought this as it was cheaper than buying the opening riff of spirit of radio for my phone. But, what I had forgotten was how good the rest of the album was. Read more
Published 23 months ago by David Kirton
The Masters re mastered
The Rush albums from 2112 to Moving Pictures encapsulate Rush at, arguably, their most creative and emotive best. Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by Mr. A. Fyvie
The spirit of Rush
Another Rush album and the evolution continues, better production, a bit more keyboards and few electronic effects all goes together to make a good quaitiy album. Read more
Published on 16 April 2010 by Stephen
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