Vital Signs = Signos Vitales

Vital Signs was released as a single in 1981, pulled from Rush's landmark eighth studio album, Moving Pictures. The song represents a pivotal moment in the band's evolution, marking a transition toward the synth-heavy, new wave-influenced sound that defined their early 1980s output. Recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec, the track showcases the group's integration of reggae-inspired rhythms and sequencers into their progressive rock foundation.

The sleeve design continues the minimalist and somewhat abstract aesthetic that accompanied the Moving Pictures era, which was largely overseen by longtime creative collaborator Hugh Syme. Syme’s work for this period often played with double meanings and cinematic imagery, reflecting the band's shift away from the high-fantasy themes of their earlier albums toward more grounded, rhythmic, and atmospheric compositions. The single was well-received by critics of the time as a clear indication of Rush's willingness to experiment with contemporary electronic textures.