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Despite the band eschewing mainstream media exposure, their popularity grew as the years wore on, spawning fan-favorites such as 1980's ''Permanent Waves'' and 1981's quadruple platinum ''Moving Pictures''. The latter is conventionally considered the band's quintessential album and was the apex of their mainstream success. The band is still highly active with respect to touring and recording. They recently released their latest single "Caravan" which is to be featured on the band's upcoming studio album ''Clockwork Angels'' in spring 2011. The band's catalog is vast (composed of 19 studio albums, 7 official live recordings and numerous compilations).  

Despite the band eschewing mainstream media exposure, their popularity grew as the years wore on, spawning fan-favorites such as 1980's ''Permanent Waves'' and 1981's quadruple platinum ''Moving Pictures''. The latter is conventionally considered the band's quintessential album and was the apex of their mainstream success. The band is still highly active with respect to touring and recording. They recently released their latest single "Caravan" which is to be featured on the band's upcoming studio album ''Clockwork Angels'' in spring 2011. The band's catalog is vast (composed of 19 studio albums, 7 official live recordings and numerous compilations).  

Some of Peart's lyrics, especially during the late '70s and early '80s (e.g ''[[2112]]''), were partially inspired by the [[objectivist]] philosophy of novelist [[Ayn Rand]]. The band received some criticism for these lyrical themes, especially in the pro-[[collectivist]] British press in the wake of this album in the 70s, although this did not deter them from their favorite topics of songwriting. In response, Peart himself stated that, "I am no one's disciple". Later Rush albums have also featured harshly anti-religious messages, as Peart (along with the other members of the band) self-identifies as a strong agnostic.

Some of Peart's lyrics, especially during the late '70s and early '80s (e.g. ''[[2112]]''), were partially inspired by the [[objectivist]] philosophy of novelist [[Ayn Rand]]. The band received some criticism for these lyrical themes, especially in the pro-[[collectivist]] British press in the wake of this album in the 70s, although this did not deter them from their favorite topics of songwriting. In response, Peart himself stated that, "I am no one's disciple". Later Rush albums have also featured harshly anti-religious messages, as Peart (along with the other members of the band) self-identifies as a strong agnostic.

The band is currently touring North and South America on the "Time Machine Tour".  

The band is currently touring North and South America on the "Time Machine Tour".