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The clouds prepare for battle

"Jacob's Ladder" is the third track on Rush' seventh album, Permanent Waves. "Jacob's Ladder" is a song style reminiscent of their earlier art rock period. Exploring odd time signatures, such as 11/4 and 13/8, the song possesses a dark, ominous feel. The song's lyrics are based on a simple concept; a vision of sunlight breaking through storm clouds. The title is a reference to the natural phenomenon of the sun breaking through the clouds in visible rays, which in turn is named after the Biblical ladder to heaven on which Jacob saw angels ascen… read more
"Jacob's Ladder" is the third track on Rush' seventh album, Permanent Waves. "Jacob's Ladder" is a song style remi… read more
"Jacob's Ladder" is the third track on Rush' seventh album, Permanent Waves. "Jacob's Ladder" is a song style reminiscent of their earlier art rock per… read more

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Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1968. The original line-up consisted of guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey and bassist-vocalist Jeff Jones, who was replaced shortly after the band's formation by Geddy Lee. After several early line-up changes, Rush became a stable power trio in July 1974 when drummer and lyricist Neil Peart replaced Rutsey. Lifeson, Lee and Peart remained together until the band's final tour in 2015. Following Peart's retirement from touring and music, Lifeson confirmed in 2018 that Rush had effectively ended. After… read more
Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1968. The original line-up consisted of guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey and bassist-vocalist Jeff Jones, who was repl… read more
Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1968. The original line-up consisted of guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer John Rutsey and bassist-vocalist Jeff Jones, who was replaced shortly after the band's formation b… read more

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