On This Day October 14 1985 - Rush Released the Album Power Windows

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On This Day October 14 1985 - Rush Released the Album Power Windows
On this day October 14 1985, Rush released Power Windows in North America, their eleventh studio album and one that showcased the band’s growing embrace of synthesizers and modern production. The album explored themes of power, influence, and human ambition while maintaining the band’s signature precision and complexity.

Featuring songs like The Big Money, Manhattan Project, and Mystic Rhythms, Power Windows balanced intricate musicianship with sharp social commentary. Geddy Lee’s keyboards took a central role, blending seamlessly with Alex Lifeson’s textured guitar work and Neil Peart’s masterful drumming and lyrics.

80s insight: Power Windows reflected the technological optimism and anxiety of the mid-1980s, proving that Rush could evolve with the times without losing their artistic integrity.

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