SIGNALS

Another album full of dark subjects that belies the synth-brightness of the music. Guitars, bass and drums are still very much in evidence but here we see the band really pushing the electronic envelope of early 80s music. Lots of progressive elements in the synth swirls, guitar runs and typically complex song structures.

This is an up tempo album without a single filler track, from the driving opening of "Subdivisions" to the closing roar of "Countdown" you feel that each track simply belongs. Even my favourite track on this album, which is the melancholic "Losing It", is not out of place.

By this point in their career, Rush are on top form and could do no wrong. This is another masterpiece - despite what some will say about the heavy use of synths!