Grace Under Pressure is RUSH's 10th studio album, originally released in 1984. Guitarist Alex Lifeson called it 'the most satisfying of all our records.' The song's themes were influenced by the growing tensions in the Cold War. The album reached #10 on the Billboard 200 chart and went platinum in the US upon it's initial release. On the back cover is a band portrait by the photographer Yousuf Karsh. The original vinyl pressing also featured a photo depicting an egg being held in a C-clamp. The cover art was painted by Hugh Syme, a collaborator with Rush since he performed as a guest musician on the song "Tears" from the album 2112.
Tracks
- Side 1 -
1 Distant Early Warning 4:45
2 Afterimage 5:00
3 Red Sector a 5:08
4 The Enemy Within 4:33
- Side 2 -
1 The Body Electric 4:58
2 Kid Gloves 4:16
3 Red Lenses 4:39
4 Between the Wheels 5:36