Studio Album · No. 9

Signals Songwriting Credits by Rush

1982 Anthem 8 tracks 43:12

Produced by Rush, Terry Brown  ·  Engineered by Paul Northfield, Robbie Whelan, Bob Ludwig

Anthem Progressive RockNew WaveElectronic Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 8 of 8 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 8 / 8 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 8 tracks with documented writers, by whether Rush carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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8 trackswritten by Rush 0 tracksoutside writers
Rush's roles on this album

Share of the 8 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

8
Tracks
3
Lyricists
2
Producers
1 million
US Copies Sold
1982
Released
Data Insight

Peart writes the words on all eight tracks. "Chemistry" is the one place the credit widens, with Lee and Lifeson joining him on the lyric, and it is the last album Terry Brown produced.

The 1982 album where the synthesizers move to the front. It carries the only Rush single to reach the US top 40.

Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Subdivisions
Neil Peart Aleksandar ŽivojinovićGary Lee Weinrib RushTerry Brown Rush (Performer)
2
The Analog Kid
Neil Peart Aleksandar ŽivojinovićGary Lee Weinrib RushTerry Brown Rush (Performer)
3
Chemistry
Geddy LeeAlex LifesonNeil Peart Aleksandar ŽivojinovićGary Lee Weinrib RushTerry Brown Rush (Performer)
4
Digital Man
Neil Peart Aleksandar ŽivojinovićGary Lee Weinrib RushTerry Brown Rush (Performer)
5
The Weapon
Neil Peart Aleksandar ŽivojinovićGary Lee Weinrib RushTerry Brown Rush (Performer)
6
New World Man #21
Neil Peart Aleksandar ŽivojinovićGary Lee Weinrib RushTerry Brown Rush (Performer)
7
Losing It
Neil Peart Aleksandar ŽivojinovićGary Lee Weinrib RushTerry Brown Rush (Performer)
8
Countdown
Neil Peart Aleksandar ŽivojinovićGary Lee Weinrib RushTerry Brown Rush (Performer)

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Frequently Asked Questions Signals

Who wrote the songs on Signals?
Neil Peart wrote the lyrics on all eight tracks, sharing "Chemistry" with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. Lee and Lifeson wrote the music throughout.
How high did the single chart?
"New World Man" reached number 21 on the Hot 100, the band's only US top 40 entry, and number 1 in Canada. "Subdivisions" stopped at 105.
How did it sell?
One million copies in the US, certified platinum in November 1982.
How high did the album chart?
Number 10 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 in Canada.
Who produced it?
Rush with Terry Brown, the last of their ten albums together.
Who engineered it?
Paul Northfield with Robbie Whelan, and Bob Ludwig mastering.
How long is the album?
43:12 across eight tracks.

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