RUSH Permanent Waves - Strange Details and What Critics Said in 1980!

Rush’s Permanent Waves: The Ultimate Album Breakdown + Vintage Reviews!

Description:
If you're a fan of Rush, you're in for a treat! In this episode, Robert John Hadfield dives deep into Rush's iconic Permanent Waves album. Discover the fascinating backstory behind the legendary cover, the subtle puns and symbolism, and some wild historical insights that even die-hard fans might have missed.

Robert also shares vintage record reviews from 1980—one that praises the album and another that trashes it! Which side are you on? Plus, you'll hear Robert's personal experience hearing "The Spirit of Radio" and "Free Will" for the first time, along with insights into why the lyrics on the album’s inner sleeve are hilariously inaccurate.

Join the discussion in the comments! Tell us your first memory of Permanent Waves, your favorite track, and whether you ever saw Rush live during this era.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Why Rush's Permanent Waves is an iconic masterpiece.

00:16 - The Concept: Robert sets the stage for an in-depth look at Permanent Waves.

00:38 - Album Reviews: Vintage record reviews from 1980—one loves it, one hates it!

00:56 - Production Tips: Why you should watch this video in 4K for maximum detail.

01:17 - First Rush Experience: Robert recalls hearing "The Spirit of Radio" and "Free Will" for the first time.

02:14 - Album Cover Deep Dive: The story behind the iconic artwork and its subtle details.

03:28 - The Frame Symbolism: Analyzing the album cover’s artistic choices.

05:11 - Inside the Album: Exploring the inner sleeve and the infamous misprinted lyrics.

07:13 - The Hyperspace Moment: Breaking down one of the coolest musical transitions in "Natural Science."

08:52 - Free Will Guitar Solo: The genius of Alex Lifeson’s subtle panning effect.

09:10 - Article Reading: The first review from the Abilene Reporter-News (January 27, 1980).

13:02 - A Rush for Extinction: Laughing at critics who claimed Rush was "destined for extinction."

18:10 - Music Analysis: Breaking down Permanent Waves song by song.

19:19 - The Harsh Critic: A brutal vintage review calling Rush "pretentious."

22:33 - Your Stories: Robert invites fans to share their own experiences with Permanent Waves.

24:16 - Album Format Reflection: How the original vinyl made a visual statement that was lost in other formats.

25:22 - Closing Thoughts: Join the community by liking, commenting, and sharing the video!

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