Mar 2, 2020
It’s the first-ever edition of
Rush Strutter Zep
Magik! In this episode, Mike and Kevin discuss the
philosophical underpinnings of the band and their late
lyricist-in-chief Neil Peart and then they take a deep dive into
the 1980 album Permanent
Waves. Mike reminiscences about buying the album for
the first time at K-Mart and how most Rush tapes used to be
packaged in those weird, half-beige cassette cases. Kevin thanks
Mike for not turning out to be an axe murderer and later insinuates
that Mike might be a vinyl snob on the down-low. The guys chat
about the history behind the album and go track-by-track through
the record, sharing their thoughts on the lyrics and music for each
song and then set the stage for the next show when Kevin unveils
his pick for their next review.
Related, recommended,
and required reading for this episode:
Alex Lifeson’s Permanent Waves Gear
A thorough discussion of guitars, amps, and other gear Alex used to
get some of the distinctive sounds on Permanent Waves.
"Natural Science" Guitar Tab
Some basic chords and segments for the song "Natural Science," as
discussed in this episode.
Rush Reflections: Different Stages
Essays written by Mike in 2007 regarding the band’s use of
Randian/Objectivist concepts and themes.
The Standing Switch
Podcast
Kevin’s OTHER podcast, in which he muses about pro wrestling with
his bestie, Andy.