Grace Under Pressure (studio album) by Rush (CA)

From AAL2014 02/11/2023 21:09

Grace Under Pressure is one of the most unfairly treated records in any band’s catalog. Although it absolutely shows the band fully immersed in a new sound and era, Rush seems unshaken by transition and in control of their sonic destinies.

With one of Rush’s most solid tracklists, many of the songs on P/G pack a thoughtful, emotional punch. While the production takes some flack for being a bit greyscale and emphasizing icy synths, the album is charged with some really powerful instrumental performances and often overlooked melodic grace.

Don’t forget about Grace Under Pressure when talking about Rush’s classic era.

From IlMala 02/03/2022 16:07

Not the most beloved from the fans and, frankly, not one of their peaks; however, i'd forget all complications and enjoy a very very nice album like this.

Not my favourite of this era. Still a good record though

From anandrajan 06/16/2019 03:17

It took me a very long time (as a Rush fan) to get into this album. Instead of rehashing what others have already said, I think "Afterimage" deserves a shout out. It's a song about a friend who passed away and Rush get the mood just right. Listen closely to 2:20-4:00, especially the change in rhythm and Alex's evocative playing. Brings me close to tears these days.

This album marks a point in time when tensions between Russia and the west were heightened, to that end it captures the moment perfectly with tracks like Red Sector A, Early Warning and Red Lenses. As a teenager I probably listened to this more than any other album back in the eighties and I heard it through state of the art tape on a Walkman!

From Fischman 12/14/2016 22:19

One of Rush's less impressive outings, partly because the sound is such a product of it's time. Still, many great songs here. I'm probably unique in that 'Kid Gloves' and 'Between the Wheels' are my favorites.

From hoyquarlow 11/20/2015 22:10

I am the only who thinks this is the best Rush album? Maybe that's because I'm not too much into Rush's music... All songs here are great, highly melodic and relatively short; We're not anymore into prog rock territory and that's not a bad thing...

Red Sector A is the best track here. The album is good overall but Signals is better

I think this album works as a whole, rather than the sum of its parts - there are no real weal tracks and there is a nice consistency of sound and feel to the album. Afterimage, Red Sector A and Between The Wheels are the best moments.

From junodog4 12/02/2012 04:09

I know that some love Rush, and love this album. Great - glad to see they have devoted fans. I just find that with every following album, they just get harder and harder to like.