Podwork Angels: Signals, 1982

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 the ninth episode of the podcast, Justin, Luke, Noah, and recurring guest Chris examine the band’s first foray into their so-called “synth era.” They drop literary allusions to Hemingway and Donne, contemplate Neil Peart’s extensive takedown of suburbia, and make favorable comparisons with one album track to Deep Purple’s “Highway Star.” 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 – Losing It Justin – Chemistry Luke – The Analog Kid Noah – New World Man Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much) Chris – Countdown Justin – Countdown Luke – The Weapon Noah – The Weapon Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric) Chris – Subdivisions Justin – Losing It Luke – Losing It Noah – Digital Man Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment) Chris – Digital Man Justin – The Analog Kid Luke – Digital Man Noah – Subdivisions Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To: Chris – All Them Witches Justin – Bolt Thrower Luke – N/A Noah – Emanuel Ax