Rush - 2112 [9/16]

Artist:

Rush

UPC:

602517810716

See Also:

Euphoria Kiss Def Leppard Spock`s Beard

Description:

Rush: Geddy Lee (vocals, bass instrument); Alex Lifeson (guitar); Neil Peart (percussion).
Arrangers: Rush; Terry Brown.
2112 is archetypal high-concept heavy/art-rock, featuring an interconnected suite of songs and a futuristic science fiction-inspired lyrical theme (courtesy of drummer/sole lyricist Neil Peart). When it came to `70s sci fi rock epics these guys were capable of giving Hawkwind and Jefferson Starship a run for their money. The first half of the album features "2112" proper, a series of interrelated tunes that paint a portrait of a 1984/Brave New World-style future, where music and emotion are outlawed. Ultimately, our hero discovers a guitar and uses it to fight the powers that be, all to the accompaniment of vaguely Led Zeppelin-derived heavy rock riffs and daunting time signatures. The final five tunes are unrelated to the concept piece but continue in a similar musical vein, though a little balladry is mixed in towards the end.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. 2112
2. Passage To Bangkok, A
3. Twilight Zone, The
4. Lessons
5. Tears
6. Something For Nothing

Album Information

Release Date:

01/01/1976

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Hard Rock

Label:

Mercury

Producer:

Rush; Terry Brown

Catalog Number:

B001178302

Original Release Year:

1976

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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