Hold Your Fire
Rush · 1987
50 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal
An intricate blend of progressive rock and accessible melodies, showcasing Rush's evolving sound in the late '80s.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on September 8, 1987, 'Hold Your Fire' was Rush's 13th studio album and followed their successful 'Power Windows.' At this point, the band had solidified their status as prog-rock pioneers while exploring more radio-friendly sounds. This album marked a continued evolution in their style, incorporating synthesizers and a polished production approach.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Hold Your Fire is an album by Rush, released in 1987. An intricate blend of progressive rock and accessible melodies, showcasing Rush's evolving sound in the late '80s. 'Hold Your Fire' reached No. 13 on the Billboard 200 chart and featured the hit single 'Time Stand Still,' which received significant radio play. The album is noted for its themes of personal reflection and social commentary, resonating with listeners during a time of cultural shifts in the late '80s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hold Your Fire sound like?
An intricate blend of progressive rock and accessible melodies, showcasing Rush's evolving sound in the late '80s. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Hold Your Fire by Rush notable?
'Hold Your Fire' reached No. 13 on the Billboard 200 chart and featured the hit single 'Time Stand Still,' which received significant radio play. The album is noted for its themes of personal reflection and social commentary, resonating with listeners during a time of cultural shifts in the late '80s. Released on September 8, 1987, 'Hold Your Fire' was Rush's 13th studio album and followed their successful 'Power Windows.' At this point, the band had solidified their status as prog-rock pioneers while exploring more radio-friendly sounds. This album marked a continued evolution in their style, incorporating synthesizers and a polished production approach.
Who is Hold Your Fire for?
Hold Your Fire works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Hold Your Fire?
Hold Your Fire has 10 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Force Ten Standout 4:32
- 2 Time Stand Still Standout 5:08
- 3 Open Secrets 5:39
- 4 Second Nature 4:36
- 5 Prime Mover 5:20
- 6 Lock and Key 5:09
- 7 Mission Standout 5:17
- 8 Turn the Page 4:55
- 9 Tai Shan 4:17
- 10 High Water 5:34
Release Date
September 8, 1987
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
50 min 29 sec
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