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[HIGHLIGHT] Rush’s 80s Synth Era: Genius or Sellout? - From EP 380
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- Booked On Rock
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- May 6, 2026
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- 538
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Summary
Did Rush’s 80s synth era go too far—or was it a bold evolution? In this episode highlight, I ask Richard James, author of Rush 1984 to 2015: Every Album, Every Song (On Track), what he really thinks about Rush’s shift in the 1980s. As keyboards took center stage on albums like Signals, Grace Under Pressure, and Power Windows, some fans pushed back hard. Was the criticism fair? Did Rush lose something—or gain a whole new dimension? 🎧 Watch & listen to the full episode 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: BOOKEDONROCK https://oldglory.com/discount/BOOKEDONROCK ---------- Booked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected] The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe