POWER WINDOWS
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POWER WINDOWS
Power Windows is the eleventh studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on October 14, 1985 by Anthem Records. After touring in support of their previous album, Grace Under Pressure (1984), the band took a break and reconvened in early 1985 to work on a follow-up. The material continued to display the band's exploration of synthesizer-oriented music, this time with the addition of sampling, electronic drums, a string section, and choir, with power being a running lyrical theme -wikipedia
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Rolling Stone
1986 - None of this is likely to impress the New Wave in crowd, which is their loss. Because Power Windows may well be the missing link between Yes and the Sex Pistols.
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Cygnus-X1
Excellent musical and lyrical showcase of Rush's talents.
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Odyssey
2017 - 'Power Windows' is a cold album with crisp drumming, prominent synthesizers, and dark lyrical themes
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Hokey Blog!
2015 - another good record from the band, with the caveat being that it’s probably the band’s least timeless work since their 1974 debut album
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Consequence of Sound
2009 - The ‘80s-centric album is the ideal combination of Rush’s best qualities, paired with a pop sensibility.
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Amino
The songwriting on this album is unique, complex, and very refreshing both musically and lyrically.
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Don Ignacio
One of the most adequate albums on the planet Earth.
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Ultimate Classic Rock
Of all the albums Rush released during their New Wave phase, Power Windows is the most ambitious. Increasingly cynical world views are espoused on songs like "Manhattan Project" and "The Big Money," and throughout it sounds like the band is fighting a Terminator-like battle against the very machines they had unleashed.
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Only Solitaire
If Grace Under Pressure was a guilty pleasure, then Power Windows, by all means, is a guilty nightmare.
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Saint Louis University
This was also the band's first all-digital album and it positively glistens, like polished chrome. Producer Peter Collins deserves some credit for that, and his return on subsequent albums suggests the band agrees.
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Mark's Record Reviews
Power Windows is Rush playing bland, predictable adult contemporary music on gut-wrenchingly outdated '80s keyboards.
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Adrian's Album Reviews
It's an intelligent album, it's well produced and the writing and playing are excellent.
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John McFerrin Music Reviews
if you're really desperate for mid-80's-style Rush, you'd be much better off getting Signals. But if you've consumed that album as much as possible, then this should be the next stop.
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Daily Vault
1997 - For a band nearing their 25th anniversary, Rush has almost constantly put out quality work, though I will admit they are a taste that you acquire. For those looking to do so, I would most likely steer them towards Power Windows for their first taste.
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Andrew Sharp
2018 - an album where it may take take some patience and a listen or two to appreciate. This is a great RUSH album, very satisfying to listen to once the album is appreciated.
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