Permanent Waves
Rush · 1980
35 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal
A fusion of progressive rock intricacies and radio-friendly melodies, echoing a new era for the band.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 1980, 'Permanent Waves' marked Rush's transition into more accessible music after the ambitious 'Hemispheres'. This album signified their growth as songwriters and reached a wider audience, solidifying their position in the rock landscape.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Permanent Waves is an album by Rush, released in 1980. A fusion of progressive rock intricacies and radio-friendly melodies, echoing a new era for the band. 'Permanent Waves' received critical acclaim, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and featuring the hit single 'The Spirit of Radio', which became an anthem for radio enthusiasts. This album is often credited with influencing the progressive rock genre by blending complex musical elements with mainstream appeal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Permanent Waves sound like?
A fusion of progressive rock intricacies and radio-friendly melodies, echoing a new era for the band. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Permanent Waves by Rush notable?
'Permanent Waves' received critical acclaim, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and featuring the hit single 'The Spirit of Radio', which became an anthem for radio enthusiasts. This album is often credited with influencing the progressive rock genre by blending complex musical elements with mainstream appeal. Released in 1980, 'Permanent Waves' marked Rush's transition into more accessible music after the ambitious 'Hemispheres'. This album signified their growth as songwriters and reached a wider audience, solidifying their position in the rock landscape.
Who is Permanent Waves for?
Permanent Waves works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Permanent Waves?
Permanent Waves has 6 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Spirit of Radio Standout 4:59
- 2 Freewill Standout 5:24
- 3 Jacob’s Ladder 7:31
- 4 Entre nous 4:38
- 5 Different Strings 3:52
- 6 Natural Science Standout 9:16
Release Date
January 1, 1980
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
35 min 41 sec
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