Sunday, November 9, 2008

RUSH - 2112 (1976)



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General Information
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Artist...............: Rush
Album................: "2112"
Release Date.........: Mar 1976
Genre................: Progressive Rock (Heavy)
Source...............: CD
Number of Songs......: 6
Duration.............: 00:38:51 min

Audio Format.........: MP3
Bitrate..............: CBR 320 HQ
Channels.............: Joint Stereo / 44,100 hz
Tags.................: ID3 v1.1, ID3 v2.3
Included.............: M3U, Covers


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Release Notes
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Track Listing:
01. "2112" (20:33)
I) Overture
II) The Temples Of Syrinx
III) Discovery
IV) Presentation
V) Oracle: the dream
VI) Soliloquy
VII) Grand Finale
02. A Passage To Bangkok (3:35)
03. The Twilight Zone (3:19)
04. Lessons (3:52)
05. Tears (3:34)
06. Something For Nothing (3:58)

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.
- Greg Prato, All Music Guide

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