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2112 Overture / The Temples of Syrinx / Discovery / Presentation / Oracle: The Dream / Soliloquy / Grand Finale | Rush | 20:33 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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2 |
A Passage to Bangkok | Rush | 3:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
The Twilight Zone | Rush | 3:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Lessons | Rush | 3:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Tears | Rush | 3:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Something for Nothing | Rush | 3:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 6 Songs |
Album Review
Whereas Rush's first two releases, their self-titled debut and Fly by Night, helped create a buzz among hard rock fans worldwide, the more progressive third release, Caress of Steel, confused many of their supporters. The band knew it was now or never with their fourth release, and they delivered just in time — 1976's 2112 proved to be their much sought-after commercial breakthrough and remains one of their most popular albums. Instead of choosing between prog rock or heavy rock, both styles are merged together to create an interesting and original approach. The whole entire first side is comprised of the classic title track, which paints a chilling picture of a future world where technology is in control (Peart's lyrics for the piece being influenced by Ayn Rand). Comprised of seven "sections," the track proved that the trio was fast becoming rock's most accomplished instrumentalists. The second side contains shorter selections, such as the Middle Eastern-flavored "A Passage to Bangkok" and the album-closing rocker "Something for Nothing." 2112 is widely considered by Rush fans as their first true "classic" album, the first in a string of similarly high-quality albums.
Customer Reviews
Wow!
Very long, but very good. Rush's second best, after Moving Pictures, but definitely recommendable.
Simply the Best!!
Rush's best, and definitely one of the greatest Canadian albums ever recorded!
A sign of good things to come
2112, produced during a period of Rush's career in which they sounded like no one else, joins A Farewell to King, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures in representing far and away their best recordings and the height of their creativity. 2112, played out in a unique sound with flawlessly execution, describes a tale of discovery and revelation in a totalitarian society. Great stuff when I was a kid, and still worthy of a nostalgic spin now and then. If you are only interested in buying one song from this album, get A Passage to Bangkok - a great song about "lighting up".
Biography
Formed: 1968 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Rush
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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1 |
Tom Sawyer | The Spirit of Radio - Greatest Hits (1974-1987) | 4:33 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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2 |
Closer to the Heart | The Spirit of Radio - Greatest Hits (1974-1987) | 2:53 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
Limelight | The Spirit of Radio - Greatest Hits (1974-1987) | 4:20 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
The Spirit of Radio | The Spirit of Radio - Greatest Hits (1974-1987) | 4:57 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Headlong Flight | Headlong Flight - Single | 7:21 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Caravan | Caravan / BU2B - Single | 5:41 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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7 |
Fly By Night | The Spirit of Radio - Greatest Hits (1974-1987) | 3:22 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
Subdivisions | The Spirit of Radio - Greatest Hits (1974-1987) | 5:34 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Working Man | Rush | 7:09 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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10 |
Time Stand Still | The Spirit of Radio - Greatest Hits (1974-1987) | 5:09 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
- $7.99
- Genres: Rock, Music, Hard Rock, Prog-Rock/Art Rock, Arena Rock
- Released: Mar 1976
- ℗ 1976 Anthem Records Inc.
