Rush: Permanent Waves

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.