Podwork Angels: Permanent Waves, 1980

It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012. In this episode, Chris Mancini joins Justin, Luke, and Noah to discuss Rush’s first foray into the 1980s. They lament the album’s allusions to dragons and giant killers, praise the power of making choices (when one can), and ponder whether synths are the best representation of heavenly spectacle. And as always, the hosts recommend more artists for your listening pleasure. Host Picks: Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like) Chris – Natural Science Justin – Freewill Luke – Freewill Noah – Freewill Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much) Chris – Entre Nous Justin – The ending of Different Strings Luke – Different Strings Noah – Different Strings Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric) Chris – The Spirit of Radio Justin – Entre Nous Luke – Entre Nous Noah – Freewill Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment) Chris – Freewill Justin – Natural Science Luke – The Spirit of Radio Noah – The Spirit of Radio Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To: Chris – Porcupine Tree Justin – Kumi Tanioka Luke – Rance Allen Noah – Coldplay