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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. Rush 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 and heavy rock, both styles are merged together to create an interesting and original approach. The 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 members were 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.
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Terry Brown, Producer, Engineer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - Rush, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Terry Brown, Producer, Engineer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - Rush, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Terry Brown, Producer, Engineer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - Rush, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Terry Brown, Producer, Engineer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Lifeson, ComposerLyricist - Rush, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Terry Brown, Producer, Engineer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Hugh Syme, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Rush, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Terry Brown, Producer, Engineer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Geddy Lee, ComposerLyricist - Neil Peart, ComposerLyricist - Rush, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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. Rush 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 and heavy rock, both styles are merged together to create an interesting and original approach. The 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 members were 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.
© Greg Prato /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 6 track(s)
- Total length: 00:38:49
- Main artists: Rush
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Mercury Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2012 The Island Def Jam Music Group This Compilation ℗ 2012 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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