Studio Album · No. 9
Signals Songwriting Credits by Rush
Produced by Rush, Terry Brown · Engineered by Paul Northfield, Robbie Whelan, Bob Ludwig
Anthem
Progressive RockNew WaveElectronic Rock
100%
Authorship
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.
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
| # | Title | Lyricist(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) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 7 contributors
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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.