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Rush: Permanent Waves

14 January 1980 · 47 YEARS

Permanent Waves

Rush

The trio moved away from sprawling compositions during sessions at Le Studio. This change marked a clear attempt to craft radio-friendly material without abandoning their technical roots.

You can identify a tension between their earlier prog influences and a streamlined aesthetic. This record set the template for the band’s future direction by balancing ambition with directness.

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