Permanent Waves

Album · Released 14 January 1980

Permanent Waves

The Spirit of Radio begins Permanent Waves with a guitar figure that seems to keep opening another door. Rush fit rhythmic shifts, a strong vocal hook and a brief reggae turn into a compact song without making the arrangement feel crowded. The pleasure comes from how naturally the parts belong together. The album finds a clear balance between direct rock writing and more extended development. Geddy Lee's bass is active enough to give a passage…