A Show of Hands (1989)

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Title: A Show of Hands
Artist: Rush
Genre: Progressive Rock
Released: 1989

Tracks:
1 - Intro - 0:53
2 - The Big Money - 5:59
3 - Subdivisions - 5:22
4 - Marathon - 6:39
5 - Turn the Page - 4:41
6 - Manhattan Project - 5:18
7 - Mission - 5:46
8 - Distant Early Warning - 5:15
9 - Mystic Rhythms - 5:33
10 - Witch Hunt - 3:58
11 - The Rhythm Method - 4:38
12 - Force Ten - 4:57
13 - Time Stand Still - 5:11
14 - Red Sector A - 5:18
15 - Closer to the Heart - 4:54

Overview:
A Show of Hands is a live album by the Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1989. The band released a video of the same name, originally on VHS and laserdisc, the same year. A DVD version was released as part of a box set in 2006, and as an individual DVD in 2007.

The album was recorded in Birmingham (UK), New Orleans, Phoenix, and San Diego during the 1988 Hold Your Fire tour as well as in the Meadowlands (East Rutherford, NJ) during the 1986 Power Windows tour. The opening track "Intro" features the Three Stooges theme song "Three Blind Mice" playing in the background; the band used this jingle to open many of their concerts during the 1980s.
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Title: A Show of Hands
Artist: Rush
Genre: Progressive Rock
Released: 1989

Tracks:
1 - Intro -
2 - The Big Money -
3 - Subdivisions -
4 - Marathon -
5 - Turn the Page -
6 - Manhattan Project -
7 - Mission -
8 - Distant Early Warning -
9 - Mystic Rhythms -
10 - Witch Hunt -
11 - The Rhythm Method -
12 - Force Ten -
13 - Time Stand Still -
14 - Red Sector A -
15 - Closer to the Heart -

Overview:
A Show of Hands is a live album by the Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1989. The band released a video of the same name, originally on VHS and laserdisc, the same year. A DVD version was released as part of a box set in 2006, and as an individual DVD in 2007.

The album was recorded in Birmingham (UK), New Orleans, Phoenix, and San Diego during the 1988 Hold Your Fire tour as well as in the Meadowlands (East Rutherford, NJ) during the 1986 Power Windows tour. The opening track "Intro" features the Three Stooges theme song "Three Blind Mice" playing in the background; the band used this jingle to open many of their concerts during the 1980s.
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"A Show of Hands" captures the essence of Rush's live performances during the mid-1980s, a period when the band was exploring more synthesizer-driven sounds. This live album is a testament to their technical prowess and ability to translate complex studio compositions into powerful live renditions.

The album includes tracks from their "Hold Your Fire" and "Power Windows" tours, highlighting the band's evolution into a more polished and synth-heavy sound while still retaining their rock roots. The inclusion of "The Rhythm Method," a drum solo by Neil Peart, showcases his legendary drumming skills, making it a standout moment for fans of intricate percussion.

Rush's choice to open their concerts with the "Three Blind Mice" theme adds a touch of humor and nostalgia, setting a lighthearted tone before diving into their complex musical arrangements. This album not only serves as a live retrospective of their 1980s work but also as a celebration of their enduring creativity and musicianship during that era.
 
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