SIGNALS

What can I say about the album that turned me from a casual listener to a life-long fan? From the first time I heard the haunting opening of "Subdivisions", I was hooked. Lryically? Unmatched. And I'll admit that being a freshman in high school when this came out, it knocked my socks off. I keep coming back to this disc more than any other. 1 star short of a masterpiece, only because that is reserved for FTK. The argument of too much synth is erased by the solo at the end of "Subdivisions"; the whole freakin' riff of "Analog Kid"; and the Police like rip on "Digital Man". Geddy's bass work is absolutely amazing on this whole album, you just have to put your ear to it. One other thing: the songs off this album played live by the band are nothing short of awe-inspiring, especially if you ever had the treat of seeing them do "Countdown".