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Grace Under Pressure Tour

Rush · 1985

60 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal

Powerful live renditions blend intricate musicianship with dynamic stage presence, capturing Rush's essence in performance.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic flow with energetic peaks live renditions that captivate attention wave-like pacing for engagement
Context
By the time 'Grace Under Pressure Tour' was released in 1985, Rush was enjoying a peak in their career following the success of their album 'Grace Under Pressure.' This live album showcases their transition into a more synth-driven sound while maintaining their progressive rock roots, solidifying their reputation as a leading band in the genre during the mid-1980s.
If you like
alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal

Grace Under Pressure Tour is an album by Rush, released in 1985. Powerful live renditions blend intricate musicianship with dynamic stage presence, capturing Rush's essence in performance. This album is significant for its representation of Rush’s live prowess and the evolution of their sound during a pivotal time. It highlights key tracks from their discography that resonate with fans and critics alike, furthering their influence in the progressive rock scene and achieving notable chart performance. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grace Under Pressure Tour sound like?

Powerful live renditions blend intricate musicianship with dynamic stage presence, capturing Rush's essence in performance. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.

What makes Grace Under Pressure Tour by Rush notable?

This album is significant for its representation of Rush’s live prowess and the evolution of their sound during a pivotal time. It highlights key tracks from their discography that resonate with fans and critics alike, furthering their influence in the progressive rock scene and achieving notable chart performance. By the time 'Grace Under Pressure Tour' was released in 1985, Rush was enjoying a peak in their career following the success of their album 'Grace Under Pressure.' This live album showcases their transition into a more synth-driven sound while maintaining their progressive rock roots, solidifying their reputation as a leading band in the genre during the mid-1980s.

Who is Grace Under Pressure Tour for?

Grace Under Pressure Tour works well if you're into dynamic flow with energetic peaks, live renditions that captivate attention and wave-like pacing for engagement.

How many songs are on Grace Under Pressure Tour?

Grace Under Pressure Tour has 12 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·60:22

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 0:57
  • 2 The Spirit of Radio Standout 4:53
  • 3 The Enemy Within 4:48
  • 4 The Weapon 7:42
  • 5 Witch Hunt Standout 4:40
  • 6 New World Man 3:59
  • 7 Distant Early Warning 6:10
  • 8 Red Sector A 5:22
  • 9 Closer to the Heart 3:35
  • 10 Medley: YYZ / Temples of Syrinx / Tom Sawyer Standout 9:41
  • 11 Vital Signs 4:56
  • 12 Medley: Finding My Way / In the Mood 3:34

Release Date

January 1, 1985

Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

60 min 22 sec