It’s part two of my discussion with author Martin Popoff. Last time (Episode 94) we talked about Thin Lizzy and Martin's new book out called "Thin Lizzy: A Visual Biography". This episode we discuss his other new book "Limelight: Rush in the 80s". It’s the second in a career spanning Rush Across The Decades trilogy.

In the follow-up to "Anthem: Rush in the ’70s", Martin brings together canon analysis, cultural context, and extensive firsthand interviews to celebrate Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart at the peak of their persuasive power. Rush was one of the most celebrated hard rock acts of the ’80s, and the second book of Popoff’s staggeringly comprehensive three-part series takes readers from "Permanent Waves" to "Presto", while bringing new insight to "Moving Pictures", their crowning glory. "Limelight: Rush in the ’80s" is a celebration of fame, of the pushback against that fame, of fortunes made ― and spent.

Find out which Rush albums from the 80s Martin loves and which ones he hates. I also asked him what he thinks of a scathing review one Rush album received from Rolling Stone and what grade he'd give Rush's complete catalogue from that decade.

Head to Martin Popoff's website to pick up a copy of "Thin Lizzy: A Visual Biography" - http://www.martinpopoff.com/

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