Signals [40th Anniversary Edition]

by Rush

Overview

Instead of playing it safe and writing Moving Pictures, Pt. II, Rush replaced their heavy rock of yesteryear with even more modern sounds for 1982's Signals. Synthesizers were now an integral part of the band's sound, and replaced electric guitars as the driving force for almost all the tracks. And more current and easier-to-grasp topics (teen peer pressure, repression, etc.) replaced their trusty old sci-fi-inspired lyrics. While other rock bands suddenly added keyboards to their sound to widen their appeal, Rush gradually merged electronics into their music over the years, so such tracks as the popular MTV video "Subdivisions" did not come as a shock to longtime fans. And Rush didn't forget how to rock out -- "The Analog Kid" and "Digital Man" were some of their most up-tempo compositions in years. The surprise hit, "New World Man," and "Chemistry" combined reggae and rock (begun on 1980's Permanent Waves), "The Weapon" bordered on new wave, the placid "Losing It" featured Ben Mink on electric violin, while the epic closer "Countdown" painted a vivid picture of a space shuttle launch. Signals proved that Rush were successfully adapting to the musical climate of the early '80s. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	04/28/2023
Label:	Emi Records / Mercury / Umr
UPC:	0602448337900
Rank:	5100

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Rush   Primary Artist
Geddy Lee   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Guitar (Bass)
Alex Lifeson   Guitar,Bass Pedals,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Ben Mink   Violin,Violin (Electric)
Neil Peart   Drums,Percussion

Technical Credits

Robbie Whelan   Engineer,Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Terry Brown   Arranger,Producer
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
Geddy Lee   Composer,Lyricist
Rush   Arranger,Producer
Hugh Syme   Artwork,Concept,Art Direction,Cover Art Concept
Brian Lee   Mastering
Alex Lifeson   Composer,Lyricist
Paul Northfield   Mixing,Engineer
Neil Peart   Composer,Lyricist
Steve Kleinberg   Redesign
Deborah Samuel   Photography