A Show of Hands
Rush · 1989
74 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal
Dynamic live renditions blend progressive rock intricacies with anthemic melodies and powerful lyrical themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with dynamic shifts
- anthemic melodies for sing-alongs
- gradual peaks rewarding deep listening
- live energy for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 9, 1989, 'A Show of Hands' is a live album that captures Rush at a pivotal moment in their career following the success of 'Hold Your Fire' (1987). This album showcases the band's ability to translate their complex studio sound into a compelling live performance, highlighting their continued evolution as artists in the late '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· King Crimson· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:53
- 2 The Big Money 5:59
- 3 Subdivisions 5:22
- 4 Marathon 6:39
- 5 Turn the Page 4:41
- 6 Manhattan Project 5:18
- 7 Mission 5:46
- 8 Distant Early Warning 5:15
- 9 Mystic Rhythms 5:33
- 10 Witch Hunt 3:58
- 11 The Rhythm Method 4:38
- 12 Force Ten 4:57
- 13 Time Stand Still 5:11
- 14 Red Sector A 5:18
- 15 Closer to the Heart 4:54
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