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Apr 12, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 12, 1984 – Rush Released Grace Under Pressure.

On this day April 12, 1984, Rush released their tenth studio album Grace Under Pressure, a bold and intense record that reflected the tension and uncertainty of the Cold War era. Blending progressive rock with new wave influences and darker lyrical themes, the album showed the band continuing to evolve their sound while staying true to their complex musicianship.

Grace Under Pressure reached number 10 on the US Billboard 200 and produced singles like Distant Early Warning, Red Sector A, and...

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