Rush's Album Power Windows Rocks the Mid-80's

Rush first formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1968. The long-standing trio has been Gary "Geddy" Lee on bass, keyboards and vocals, Alex Lifeson on guitar, and Neil Peart on percussion. The band was strong through the 1970's, releasing albums at a ratio of one per year since 1974. It was Rush's performance in the 1980's that redefined Progressive Rock and 1980's music. The epitomy of this achievement was the album, Power Windows.

Power Windows, produced by Peter Collins, was released in 1985 and consisted of a new interpretation of synthesizer melodies that complimented Peart's rapidly expanding percussion ensemble in a manner that blended the cold pop music technology with the rustic and raw emotive rock beats. Lifeson's guitar presence became subdued and experimental through processing which enhanced Lee's vocal strength with Peart's poignant and politically savvy lyrics. The multiple layering and processing challenged the group in live concert performances but songs were performed seemingly effortlessly.

Power Windows and its singles, The Big Money, Marathon, and Mystic Rhythms, did not find a large audience but continued to thrill and enchant Rush fans all over the world. The innovation that blended music styles to produce high-quality new interpretations of Progressive Rock would be mirrored but not matched in 1987's Hold Your Fire album.

Fan club websites Rush.com and Rush.net provide a forum for worldwide Rush rans to celebrate and receive updates about Rush and all Rush's albums, including 1985's Power Windows. Power Windows can be purchased on Amazon.com, Walmart.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Tower.com, and BestBuy.com.