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Grace Under Pressure

Rush · 1984

39 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal

A blend of progressive rock and synth-infused melodies that reflect anxiety and societal issues.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • thought-provoking lyrical themes
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • introspective late-night listening
  • immersive sonic landscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, 'Grace Under Pressure' was Rush's thirteenth studio album and marked a significant evolution in their sound, incorporating more synthesizers and a darker lyrical tone. This album followed the commercially successful 'Signals' and represented a response to the changing music landscape of the 1980s, as well as personal tragedies within the band.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· King Crimson· Genesis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Distant Early Warning 4:57
  • 2 Afterimage 5:05
  • 3 Red Sector A 5:11
  • 4 The Enemy Within 4:35
  • 5 The Body Electric 5:00
  • 6 Kid Gloves 4:20
  • 7 Red Lenses 4:43
  • 8 Between the Wheels 5:41

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata