PERMANENT WAVES

On "Permanent Waves", Rush continues to develop their sound. They move further away from their heavy roots. The song formats are slightly shorter and the themes aren't so much about hobbits any more. However, this doesn't mean that the quality of music has slipped because it hasn't at all. In fact, this is the reason for their increased popularity over the next few albums. Their music is a lot easier to embrace and listen to. It's not just for prog fans anymore.

The music is astounding. "The Spirit of Radio" was their biggest radio hit at the time and it is about the evils of radio. "One likes to believe in the freedom of music, but glittering prizes and endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity, yeah". My favorite songs are the two longest ones. "Jacob's Ladder" is very progressive, complex time signatures like 13/8 and something that adds up to 21 (5+5+5+6). The synth is also prevalent. "Natural Science" is just as good. Overall, it is an excellent album. A good starting album.

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