2112

yeah I think I'm learning that I'm just not that into rock music. its cool that they're canadian though. likelihood that the members of this band lezzed out IMO: 2/5 and im just basing this off their spotify pictures but they all look so happy and sweet together, I feel like they kept things jovial and professional.

i wasn’t ready . i need a break from prog i think. i’ll come back to this one again soon

In high school, I was alphabetically seated behind Doug Vanderveer in Physics. Doug, a senior, always wore black concert t-shirts. Granted, black concert t-shirts were popular back then, but Doug wore one every single day. And I started to realize, after staring at the backs of those shirts for so many days in class, they were all Rush concert shirts. He had at least five Rush concert shirts, and that is the only thing he ever wore to school. I’d never heard of Rush, so I asked him about it and, of course, he enthusiastically recommended the band, suggesting I start with 2112. Intrigued and curious, I picked it up. I was a band geek, playing in the percussion section during concert band and snare drum in marching band. So, naturally, I was drawn to Neil Peart’s expansive drumming. But I could not get past Geddy’s singing, an apparent dealbreaker at the time. So I put the LP in my peach crate with the others and moved on. Later, “The Spirit of Radio” hit the airwaves. I picked up that album, PERMANENT WAVES, loved it, and Rush soon became my favorite band, easily supplanting Styx (who’d quickly fallen out of favor with their abysmal CORNERSTONE album). I went back to 2112 and started to warm up to it. Rush would remain my favorite band through the rest of high school, and Rush was the first four concerts I went to. Though it was never my favorite Rush album, 2112 sounds better today than I expected. (The last time I listened to it was when Neil died.) Some of the Rand-influenced lyrics are pretty awful to me now, but I can totally see how teenage me would eat up the sci-fi and "profoundly intellectual" words. (I had a lot to learn about politics and life ahead of me.) What male suburban teenager wouldn't be drawn to Rand's naive ideas? Teenage me: 4 stars Now: 3 stars

Rush’s 2112 hits like a surprisingly smooth morning jolt — even for someone who’s not a big Rush guy, the suite’s big, proggy sweep feels more energizing than indulgent. Today it played like a crisp, focused wake‑up album, the kind that quietly earns a nod of respect while the coffee kicks in.

Manaam czy to ty. Słuchałam jak jechałam nocą w deszczu na rowerze

The first half is of course a Prog Rock classic, with the second half providing a strong backing for it. It is a very nice adventure to listen to, though it failed to convince me of the beauty of Prog Rock. 4/5

First Listen; 3; Really tight guitar-lead heavy metal/prog rock that manages to straddle the line between cliche and cool. It seems like the guitar is always doing something, almost never playing the same note twice in a row. Similar thing with the drums - they're always dancing around doing something. Favorite Track: A Passage to Bankok

Heard before?:❌️ Will listen again?:❌️

Rush - 2112 Wanted to listen to this for years (guess I should have just bought it). And what a disappointment it was. Trying to be a Sci-fi version of side black of Queen II, or The Who's Tommy. Just comes across lightweight as fuck. Yes they can play, but the hooks are weak and the lyrics embarrassingly bad. Side two is even worse. Like a Queen album where every track is written by Roger. Queen-lite, Led Zep-lite, King Crimson-lite. How on earth did this get huge cos the standard of writing is shocking. Best Track - guess we can call side one a track. So we'll go for that. Worst Track - tough call between that Bangkok song and Tears. Tears just gets for being the greater abomination. 3/10 for the playing. I quite like Neil Pearts drum sound.

BORINGGGG

I’m glad I listened to it for this challenge because it means I never have to listen to it again

I like prog, but I’ve never really been much of a Rush fan. This one made a much better case for them, though. I can absolutely appreciate opening an album with a 20-minute suite if you’ve actually got enough ideas to justify it, and 2112 does. “The Temples of Syrinx” had some great riffs, and the whole suite moves around enough that the length never really became a problem for me. Then the solo in “Grand Finale” was incredible. That was probably the moment where I understood a little better why Rush fans get so obsessive about the musicianship. I’m still not ready to join the Rush cult, but this was easily one of the better things I’ve heard from them. Favorite song: "2112 'II. The Temples of Syrinx'"

Meh no

The story behind this album makes it even better, the fact that they chose to not just ‘make hits’ and continue to experiment even when they were about to be dropped by their label is inspiring and cool. And it clearly paid off, this is elite dad rock with a sci fi spin that somehow works. Even the 20 minute song was enjoyable to listen to

Can't give this the full 5 stars because of a couple clunkers on disc 2, but "2112", "The Twilight Zone", and "Something for Nothing" make this one of Rush's best. (Yes, there are some clunky lyrics because Peart still believed in Randian philosophy at the time. He got over it.)

Täähän on pirun kovaa settiä!

Story is stupid, music is banger. Bonus points for getting called pretentious when it is obviously just nerdy.

Nothing special to me here

People who disliked this must be Taylor Swift fans.

Rush are just awesome. Simple as that.

Grew on me and ended up being okay listening to it multiple times in a row in a single sitting. Approaches getting too far in the prog rock for my taste, but doesn't exceed it. Has all the standard great stuff of prog, does it in a crisp way.

When an album starts with a 20-minute overture, and the overture starts with synth sci-fi space computer sounds, you know it’s either going to be super lame or the awesomest thing ever. This is both. And I love it.

pompous crap

Ah, THE great nerd-rock album. I like Side One's micro-sci-fi drama better than the disconnected Side Two, but it's all a lot of fun. In fact this album is only one of their many high points from this period: their whole run from Fly By Night to Grace Under Pressure is really strong. Fuck Ayn Rand though.

Such a strong led zeppelin vibe with this album, absolutely loved it. The first song was quite the journey and the rest were bangers.

The first great Rush record. This one lies closer to the Progressive Rock canon so it might feel less unique than later albums in their discography. However, it contains some of the greatest snippets to their discography. My only but to the record is that I feel that as a conceptual album its storyline ends up being a bit weak. 9/10 [KEEP]

An ambitious album with a 20 minute opening song. The musicianship is excellent. Getty Lee can be hit or miss for me depending on the song. You can hear a lot of elements that will appear in later albums.

5/10 A rare progressive rock album that I don't feel like stabbing myself in the eye while listening to. That's not to say it's good - but it's tolerable, and I suppose I can see why people might enjoy it.

Deze is voor Danny Daniel Avidaniel !

Tears

It's a sick album. Perfect musical skills, a great concept and just downright good music to listen to. 2112 Overture is my fav song of the album. Lessons and A Passage To Bangkok were my other highlights

Rush is one of my favorite bands, and I Side 1 of this album is s-tier. But side 2 is just ok.

I probably haven't heard this since my I was a kid in the hospital and my uncle left tapes of 2112, Moving Pictures, as well as REO Speedwagon, and Foreigner to listen to when I was recovering from surgery. I think I liked 2112 the least of those. Actually, I expected to enjoy this less than I do. It's less noodley and thinky than I expected for a sci-fi prog opera: it definitely has rocking out as its first priority. Thank god. Because dipping into the narrative lyrics... ugh, do not like the storytelling. The music is strong enough that it's can't be ruined. It's definitely of its time, if you were compiling a historical curriculum of 70s rock, it would definitely need to be included, and the musicianship is really pretty amazing. 3/5. Not something I'll return to.

Always great to find another band Spinal Tap were making fun of. This isn't awful, although it's not good either, but I struggle to see how anyone takes it seriously, despite how seriously they seem to take themselves

Good dad rock.

It's Rush, it good, while wasn't in the mood, still enjoyed it.

Creative as shit. An absolute joy from start to finish. The Twilight Zone is my highlight here but the whole album is an easy listen.

Great classic prog rock from 1976 and a landmark album for the genre, typically with one track of 20 minutes covering a full side of the record. Great guitar work and, of course, the voice of Geddy Lee, which you'd know among a thousand. The high notes can get a bit tiresome to listen to, so you have to dose this music. Having seen the band a few times already, I'm heading to their show again next year. Curious to see the replacement of the irreplaceable drummer Neil Peart. Initially I didn't want to go, but Anika Nilles seems to be doing a great job. This album goes to my vinyl wish list for sure. 4/5

Excellent and foundational prog rock album. Somehow manages to make the extremely intricate also very accessible. Favorite track: A Passage to Bangkok

pretty good, would be better, if the first 6 songs were actually 6 songs, so i could save the ones i like, but if i'll have a long ride and a mood for a rock opera, i might just put this on

Fuck Ayn Rand.

2112 - Rush (1976) May not be one of the best Prog recordings of the days, but I just love Geddy Lee's voice. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7.5/10 [This album has been listened to and reviewed on October the 3rd, 2026.]

It was tuff at points. Bangkok thing was funny. Great voice

was nice background music but classic rock isnt really my vibe... just okay

Not bad but not my favorite work from Rush. Good example of 70’s progressive rock and deserves another listen. It’s not something I see myself listening to regularly though.

I had a friend in high school that was a massive Rush fan. Having said that I am not familiar with this album. Didn't mind it, but not my favourite Rush album. 6 songs 39 minutes except one song is 20 minutes long and the entire album side apparently.

Hell yeah "2112," aka: The One With the Butt on the Back Cover. Side 1 is perfect. Rush have this mix of nerdiness and fierce musicality and creativity that's just so great. So much of their music is an antidote to our current times. Side 2 falls off a bit, and keeps me from giving this a 5. But still, I revisit Side 1 from time to time and it's hella good.

A 5/5 album dragged down to a 4 by the end. It just overstays a little imo. Great though.

The Twilight Zone Something for Nothing

Unreal 20 minute track to kick the album off. The other tracks are alright but the highlight is definitely the first 5 minutes of the album.

own

Rush are the kings of prog rock

its a good album, i just wasnt expecting the oriental riff. the first half does a lot of hard carrying highlights: 2112 overture / temples of syrinx / etc twilight song

Good but not for me

Not perfect by any means but a really good album.

Rush is a band that is very divisive for people. I think a lot of it has to do with Geddy Lee’s voice. Anyways, 2112 is a really good album. It’s a great concept and the 2112 Overture is amazing. Four stars. But I’m adding one extra star for the important role that 2112 played in Ready Player One, which is one of my favorite books.

Pretty epic opening, but ultimately the rest didn't stick with me. I do adore the group's later work, however.

I’m a prog metal guy, so I feel like I’ll be executed for this but the song 2112 is not a song I am ever excited to listen to. Parts I and II are brilliant and some of the finale lives up to the hype of the overture, but overall I wish I just got with it more. So for me, side two is where this album really shines. Songs like A Passage To Bangkok and The Twilight Zone have a real sense of power, direction and “digging in” about them from all three that I love. I wish I could rate this higher but given I write off 2/3 of an entire side, a 3 is as high as I can go!

I’d give this a 6 if I could. Perfect album from my favorite band.

Loved it, taking one star away for the racisr stereotypes against Chinese people, tbf was kind of seen as ok back then.

Just split the first track into five songs guys.

What is this noodly, Black Sabbath wannbe sh*t?

Some tracks too self-indulgent, but a fair album

Outstanding prog classic. Proper space wizard territory

Rush always shows up as something similar to what I usually listen to, and every now and then I listen through one of their albums and then don't return to it for quite a while. This is a bit weaker than moving pictures to me, and there's nothing here that I'm likely to want to return to. It also doesn't help when the spotify algorithm decides to play "when the levee break" right after

Я слухав до цього лише два альбоми Rush. Обидва в цій рулетці. Подобається як гурт скаче від задротства до РОК шматків. Завжди збирався послухати предметніше, але ніяк руки не доходять.

Колись дуууже давно в мене на неформаті була аватарка з цим альбомом. Прекрасний гурт, їхній так би мовити магнум опус (хоча визнаю - я більше люблю раш 80х, а також їх альбом 2007го року) - ультимативний задротський прог на сайфай тематику. Вічна класика.

Not my genre of music A 20min song is lowkey ridiculous. Especially with the amount of breaks in it. Just make it a new song

Unlucky not to get 4. Probably 3.5 in reality.

Holy shit that intro track! Sonically constantly changing but the entire thing is engaging. Every part of this huge piece sounds awesome. Definitely an incredible choice for the opener. everything else here sounds pretty good as well.

Not bad

Curious. 3.2

I was looking forward to this one, but it didn’t quite land. Perhaps I would have loved this at some earlier point of my life. As it is, some parts of the 2112 suite really rock but none of the songs on side 2 really stood out to me. They get an extra star for actually belonging here and for being influential

I just don’t like his voice.

All bangers.

Best. Band. Of. All. Time. This band is why I love music. I am thankful to exist in a timeline and universe with these gods among us.

Well, this one is at the top of my list of albums on my playlist and has been for years. Rush created a sound that is so unique, powerful and has stood up to the test of time. 2112 is an important piece of music that showcases Rush as more than just a Rock Band! It’s a 10 in my book.

A world of imagination.

liked it, little bit psychedelic

Some beautiful tracks on an ep that had 10 songs stuck in its opener and the track after uses a sound stereotypically alike the title of the track

8.5/10

I don’t know… maybe need more time to enter into the Rush World

Хороший прог рок альбом, заглавная песня потрясающая, вторая половина альбома тоже хороша

I've always found Rush to be a bit more of a silly Prog band. This doesn't help that impression. The 20 minute Anthem adapting title track is at times great, bit kind of silly too.

My teenage self would have loved this album.

Have a lot of respect for Rush, not my go to band but some of the greatest musicians of all time

да ну кстати прикольная группа

It was good.

5/10 - alright, some good riffs but can I remember anything? nope

Great prog rock album, but prog rock isn't my favorite.

Ihan jeba. Hyvä laulaja! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This album is basically showtunes

🤢🤮 I fucking hate Rush!

I'd never really listened to Rush before this. There's a lot to unpack here. It's bombastic but that's the point. I don't love the falsetto vocals - just doesn't sound right to me. There's a lot going on here and I appreciate its ambition. Can't say I'm a fan of it being based on Ayn Rand.

De los mejores

A great exercise in good old prog rock, especially the first side with the 20 minute flagship track. Doesn't slow down in the second half either though, though it does feel a bit filled in rather than deliberate. Worth a listen regardless as Rush rules.

2026.08.24.

"The Temples of Syrinx" is one of the coolest rock songs I've heard in a while. I love how the opening line, "and the meek shall inherit the earth", is sung so softly, yet by the end of the song it has transformed into a high-energy rock tune. In fact, the whole opening medley of seven titled parts is amazing. I never thought that I would enjoy a 20-minute track as much as I did listening to that opening medley on the album. On the next track, "A Passage to Bangkok", the stereotypical "asian" jingle that appears twice on the album threw me off a little bit. It almost sounds racist to modern ears, or reductive at the very least. The rest of the album didn't make as much of an impression on me.

This is pretty dreadful stuff. 50 years on from its release it just comes across as run of the mill portentous prog heavy rock with few merits. I can imagine these guys sharing a stage with a miniature Stonehenge.

i wish i liked this one more, but the rest of the albums from Rush are more interesting and better mixed. here, the voice of Geddy feels distant, and i don't like how it sounds.

This is a great album. Listening to it felt powerful and focused from the start. The storytelling is strong, the vocals are clear and committed, and the whole record has a real sense of direction and energy. The first side is a concept piece set in a controlled future society where individual expression is suppressed. It follows a character who discovers an old guitar and the idea of personal freedom. The second side moves into separate songs but still carries a lot of the same intensity and progressive spirit. The production is excellent for its time. The instrumentals are tight and ambitious, with Geddy Lee’s bass and vocals, Alex Lifeson’s guitar work and Neil Peart’s drumming all standing out. Everything sounds clear and powerful without becoming messy. 2112 remains one of Rush’s most defining records. Strong songwriting, great playing and a clear sense of purpose throughout.

Usually not the biggest fan of prog rock, but that was fine anfangs didn't overstay its welcome.

Loved it - the opening side mega song was great for working and actually seemed to slide on by, loved Twilight Zone and Lessons as well. I should really listen to more Rush, such a fun vibe

The pacing of this album was wild lol, and I wonder how it would hit differently if I was listening on an actual record that you would have to flip after track 1 (which is really tracks 1-7). I really liked everything I heard, but nothing stood out as being notably better than the rest of the album. I think I should give it another listen because I wasn't giving it my full attention and I imagine it would go over better if I did.

I loathe 20 minute songs, no matter how cool they are so that docks a star. Rush is awesome though, always a fun vibe

a soft 4, like a 3.7. I give props to the 2112 saga, cool experimental vibe

Fabulous!!

ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh fine 5/10

Not my favorite Rush album. Geddy’s vocals can get annoying.

"A passage to Bangkok" doesn't hold up that well, does it. I dig the title track though.

3 keepers in 6 (50%). 1 banger (17%). I have had complex feelings about Rush for a metric forever. Side A of 2112 made me re-evaluate them the first time I listened. This time through is no different. “Something for Nothing” slaps. Incontrovertible. Simple math says 3 stars. Advanced math suggests 4. It is still early days in this journey; perhaps advanced math will win the day but for now, 3 stars.

This album is for the people who want to run for congress (in their 80s and have terrible opinions).

I really tried to find the genius in this record and I failed. I read reviews that said that the music could fit a Mars Volta record or a Queens of the Stone Age record and I just didn’t hear that. There were times where I think the playing is really good and the you get a song like the Bangkok song. It just doesn’t resonate. Maybe if I was a younger guy and found this at a different age I might have liked. Actually probably not. I’m glad I heard even though I didn’t like it.

Epic, and pretty great. Love the fact that 2112 is longer than the rest of the album. Hate the "Oriental Riff" in Passage to Bangkok. Maybe it's just my 2026 ears, but that just hit the cringe button a little too hard. Not a big fan of Tears either, but those two complaints don't drop it too far. Still a tremendous album.

Det va virkelig ikke min greie, uten at det på nokka vis va fornærmanes å høre på.

Perfectly fine 70s proggy rocky.

3/5

Rock opera album? Good music. Appropriate length.

This one got better every listen. Guitars, vocals, and drums all have their moments scattered throughout this project where a level of mastery is put on display. I had previously heard the title track “2112” on Guitar Hero, where finishing it felt like running a marathon. The story is fantastic and rewards listeners who stick through the whole thing. Catchy riffs, rhythms, and lyrics saturate this whole project. There are a couple sections of 2112 as well as a couple of the later songs that don’t maintain the same strength as the rest of the project, but they are still solid. Overall, it’s an incredible listening experience.

This is an alltime classic since puberty.

Rocky,fun,experimental

Buenos solos

I am a fan. That first track was long, but divided into different stanzas, so not too repetitive. Twilight Zone was just trippy enough to keep me on board.

Don't love the vocals, but otherwise a decent listen. Fuck Ayn Rand, though.

No way! Fresh Rush tunes! New to me, anyway. The first track is a 20 minute epic filled with thick guitar tones and Neil Pearts mythical drum solos and fills galore. Really cool tune with a type of adventure story and rock opera theme. There is real shredding throughout this album. I can’t say enough about the drumming. It’s perfect- so much f’in energy!! Every track on this album has something to offer, except for the fifth track “tears“… There wasn’t much there for me. It was just kind of a slow sad, heartfelt tune. Also, I had to try hard to forgive track 2, “ a passage to Bangkok“ for using the China man lick… Twice. But I was able to forgive it because the rest of the song is pretty fun not a perfect album but very very very very good. Four stars.

Badass type album

Such an insanely talented band, the drumming especially- I could spend the whole review just talking about how good Neil Peart is at the drums. The first song(s) were interesting, dynamic, evolving, and well written. I love a good themed album that has structure and intention behind it. But for some reason, this album still felt short on wowing my socks off. I know rush has some very good albums and a lot of musical talent so I'm looking forward to hearing their other albums, but this one was just alright for me.

I appreciate what rush is and this certainly was a rush album, but I was just pretty underwhelmed by every song. Solidly mid Favs Twilight Zone (would add to playlist) Something for nothing (prob wouldn’t)

Very mid imo, I didn’t love anything, but nothing was bad either I wouldn’t go back and listen to it, but I wouldn’t discourage someone else. I’ve never heard of this album and am not familiar with its impact, this is a low 3 for me

This one didn’t really feel that special to me. Rush’s singer has an unforgettable voice and a helluva sound, and I would be a fool to not compliment that. However, this felt like a pretty average collection of music that felt good, but not great. Nothing memorable for me here, but nothing I necessarily disliked. The 20 minute opener was good in parts (the beginning five minutes I was involved and another few spats later in the middle) but I think I would’ve appreciated it cut and spread thru the album instead of one big jolt. Surprised this album was one considered significant enough to make the list. Favorite song was A Passage to Bangkok and Something for Nothing

Finally some good fucking food. To start this review out, I am totally biased. I love Rush and this is what I consider to be the first album where they really found their sound. As such, I considered it one of my favorite prog rock albums of all time. With that being said, this is also the beginning of Rush's turn into songs inspired by Ayn Rand and Objectivism, which lead to some mega-cringe lyrics in this album. The 20 minute title track 2112 is a melodic, cohesive listen. The guitar starts to really growl and scream on side two, and Getty Lee's *unique* voice shines. The rest of the album is a much lighter take on their thoughts about free will and decision making, and makes for some easier listening. Tears is the one song I remember not enjoying, but when I went back and listened again, the soft ballad such a soulful touch. I loved it. Something From Nothing is what I think of as 'Rush' tight tight tight drums, Getty Lee screaming over the track, and grumbling guitars. Overall, I love Rush's sound and while this is far from their best, it still hits for me. Favorite tracks: Discovery, Passage to Bangkok, Tears, Something from Nothing.

This album felt like eating really good food and not getting any aftertaste. A wonderful Rush-esque sound with pretty decent songwriting (with some odd bits sprinkled in), but nothing that stuck to the memory. In one ear and out the other, but in the most complimentary way possible. The lyrics were a mixed bag for me. Rush really excels at the immersive storytelling aspect of songwriting, but the lyrics felt kind of preachy at times. I have nothing to substantiate that particular claim other than vibes. As far as the sound goes, this is pretty textbook prog rock to me, but that’s Rush for you. I got exactly what I ordered. The drums are fantastic throughout the album, and I found myself tickled by Geddy Lee's funny-man voice. I really enjoyed the sound, and was really impressed with how clean the instrumentation was. At the same time, I wasn’t blown away by any particular song, or the album writ large. 7/10. Call it a mid to high 3 stars. Song Notes: - The intro track is surprisingly cohesive for a 20-minute song. I thought the defamiliarization of the guitar in the middle of the song was a fun piece. The lyrics felt weirdly preachy at times, but I enjoyed the storytelling and the journey we went on. The back half of the track reminded me vaguely of the end of Kubrick’s 2001. I might be crazy but one of the guitar licks around the 4:30 mark sounded like Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. - A Passage to Bangkok was catchy. The Chinaman Lick (I had to look that up) felt gratuitous, but I was amused by the lyrics. - I hated Tears at first but the songwriting is earnest and heartfelt. I came around to it eventually - The writing on Something for Nothing felt even preachier than the intro. What is happening here? Am I missing something? Favorites: - A Passage to Bangkok - Lessons - Something for Nothing

I enjoyed the first 18+ min track that was split into 5 songs. It felt like it belong in its own and the second half of the album was its own thing. The drums were very good throughout this record and I quite enjoyed the song writing. I like how each of the final tracks gave you something different with Tears being my favorite track on this list. Not a great album but definitely one I enjoyed. 7.5/10

Ok

#435/1001. Again, Rush establishes itself somewhere between over-complicated prog and simple rock riffs. Our should I say they start establishing that place with this album? I don't know and I don't care too much. Okayish for me.

yep. rush still sucks

Thumbs up for this one, got me rocking like an unc fr

i call the voice the “someone’s pinching me in my balls” voice

WTF??

“ We are the priests of the Temples of Syrinx!” Rush is the most unintentionally hilarious rock band ever and I mean that in the kindest way imaginable. Side 1 of this album is like the nerd version of Ted Nugent’s Stranglehold. The lyrics are embarrassing, but it rocks. Peart’s fascination with the philosophies of Ayn Rand is an unfortunate source of inspiration, but it’s entirely possible that the direness of objectivism had escaped his interpretation. I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt especially since they went on to make Signals six years later. 3.7

Prog rock, impressive vocals

Sorry, I just don't really get Rush. I'm sure it's all technically impressive but I can't get a foothold in.

it's so funny that this came up the week after neil warnock came and spoke to us. that first song is longgggg

Brilliant album! One of Rush's best, and arguably one of the best prog rock albums of all time. Can never get enough Rush!

why on earth was that first track 20 minutes. sorry, dad, I know you loved these guys.

The rock opera is a lost art, for sure. This one doesn't really hold up for me though. The themes are there but not hammered home enough through the lyrics for me to remember anything past the overture. I actually really dug the overture - I did not realize it was a 20 min song until like 12 min in, which is impressive. I just feel like they could've done more with the B-side Highlight: Overture (ofc)

“Blah, blah, blah. Blah-blah-blah... blah." "Blah blah, blah blah blah? Blah!" "Blah, blah, blah, blah... Blah. Blah... Blah... BLAH!" "Blah, blah... blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah... BLAH!" "Blah, blah... blah... blah..." “Blah? Blah, blah. Blah." "Blah blah blah, blaaaaaah. Blah! Blah!”

If The Who said aboot instead of about

Most prog rock rubs me the wrong way. Too indulgent. But not Rush. They get full credit for doing their own thing, record companies be damned. Their personalities come through the music, which has enough "rock" amid the "prog" to appeal.

It’s dumb and loud but some weaker songs (besides Bangkok) on side 2

I enjoyed this quite a bit especially after the second listen. Had to do Rush justice, knowing Juan loves them. I get a sense, they could be a source of inspiration for Steven Wilson, from listening to some Porcupine Tree and his solo stuff as well. Production is really tight, but I feel like the singer walks a tight line with his style of singing. The high screamy style can become a bit of a challenge to listen to at times, but works well on Passage to Bangkok and The Twilight Zone. A high 3, bordering 4, but I could come to like this more I sense.

So sick 3.9

As a muso I should like this band however I just don’t. Flawless playing and boring songs and pretentious prog rock no thanks.

that intro song/medley, uff. Very entertaining Album

Amazing instrumentals. A true classic.

I never liked Rush, can’t stand those vocals.

I'm torn. I love power ballads. Geddy Lee's voice belongs with Rush. But I don't think I'd choose to listen to a full album of it. Micro doses (even if the first "song" is 20 minutes) is preferable.

I like this album a lot. It's weird and silly but I find it very listenable

good

okay wait. i love this one. is 70s rock growing on me?

Es extraño este disco…empieza casi como progresivo con una canción de 20 minutos divididas en 4 partes, y luego tiene cosas más pop, algo medio reggae…no sé.

A proggy kind of glam rock. Bit metal too. Why do some of these prog bands put multiple songs together into one track? I'm not a fan of the loud glammy vocals. Overall really not doing much for me. Like a cross between Boston and Led Zeppelin... Best track - The Twilight Zone 2.5 stars - I'm gonna go 2 just because I couldn't stand letting it repeat

Progressive Rock/Hard Rock Favorite Song: Lessons Least Favorite Song: A Passage To Bangkok As someone who’s slowly listening to more and more progressive rock tracks, I was a little bit disappointed with the main track of 2112. It didn’t really felt like it had that nice transition towards the next part of the song. Really felt like they’ve could’ve been separated into different tracks instead and just called it a day. As for the B-side, they’re fine, but I wouldn’t say that the tracks in the album are what I would want in my personal library with the exception of one. 7/10

Hmmm I usually prefer more Peace and Love in my music, and less horrific doctrine that's been destroying all sense of community during my wee lifetime. Sorry boys, it's probably worth a 3, but you deserve to be punished for peddling Rand

Not sure about this one. I definitely prefer moving pictures, but side a was a great proggy collection of tracks, side B feeling more like MP. Did not pay attention to lyrics at all so no clue of the concept Okay listened again and read the lyrics, I like the admittedly thin concept, and the idea of someone discovering a guitar for the first time and learning how to play, mirrored thematically in the music by first plucking the open strings of a surprisingly well tuned E standard guitar, learning how to play with shocking aptitude.

Some good stuff on here, not sure I understand the point of having a 20 min long medley rather just the 5 songs be their own thing 3

Pleasantly surprised, will listen again ☺️

I generally find Rush too far gone on the prog-rock scale, so I usually avoid listening to them. I listened to 2112 all the way through and was surprised that I actually quite enjoyed a good amount of it.

Nao é 10000 anos depois entre Venus e Marte, mas não esta mal

Já ouvi alguns albuns de Rush, este até é interessante mas eles têm melhores

8/10

I found that really different from moving pictures

Fun album!

Akkurat sånn prog jeg hater.

Only got to the start but I need to keep listening cause it’s fire

Whenever I hear Rush, I think of ‘Slappin’ the bass’ in the film ‘I Love You, Man’ with Paul Rudd 😁 It’s got nothing to do with the music, but still. Not great, not bad – so two stars…

Mark Twain once said, “a gentleman is someone who knows how to play the banjo — but doesn’t.” I think Rush could take a leaf out of that book and turn this whole thing down about a thousand notches.

3,1/5

One of my strongest early rock music memories is listening to my dad as he explained the complicated lore that made up the title track of 2112. Some 18 years later, and I finally got around to hearing the song/album! As far as prog and 70s rock albums go, this didn’t connect with me as strongly as I would have hoped, but it’s still an incredibly solid record that I’m sure blew peoples’ socks off in 1976. Geddy Lee is one of the most talented vocalists in rock history, and Neal Peart is a fucking beast. All in all, good, but not an album I see myself returning to all that often. Fav Songs: 2112, The Twilight Zone, Lessons Least Fav: A Passage to Bangkok Score: 6.5

Did absolutely nothing for me

Fun to listen to side 1, an interesting story kept me engaged. Nothing on the second side really stood out to me though. Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: 2112

bro wthhh 20 min ein song??? die gitarre hat was

01) 2112 - 5,0 02) A Passage to Bangkok - 5,5 03) The Twilight Zone - 5,5 04) Lessons - 5,5 05) Tears - 5,5 06) Something for Nothing - 5,5 TOTAL: 5,42 (54/100)

I am very hit or miss with 70's rock, but I've always been partial to rush. This is a solid album. It has interesting touches without being too out there.

Dienstag 11.08.2026 In der philologischen Bibliothek und in der Campusbib der FU beim Schreiben meiner Hausarbeit (dieses mal wirklich, aber immernoch die gleiche seit Juni)

God bless this nerdy record.

I love the scale and ambition of the first song but found the rest kind of underwhelming.

Rush is the best, awesome album, legends ./,,/ i will give 6 stars if i can...

ofc a master piece

has some good tracks, the guitar work is fantastic throughout but most of the tracks are just alr, not my fave but pretty decent overall

Enjoyed the first tract.

Not my first time listening to this album, but the pure genius of a sci-fi story told through a sweeping rock album is incredible. This is easily one of my favorite albums

Solid album and a band I was excited to dig deeper in since the iconic drummer is from my hometown - but just not as attention grabbing as I’d hoped for

The whole first side is based on Ayn Rand’s book Anthem. Except instead of a lightbulb, the protagonist finds a guitar. It’s such a great concept. One of things that’s so cool (& nerdy) about Rush is just how literary they were (or at least Peart was). The music is awesome hard rock meets pros rock. Rush knew how to do it. Side 2 is great too. Bangkok and Tears are highlights. Love this album.

Maybe I'll have this take on every rush album, but it's great if you're into that kinda thing, but I can imagine it being a slog if you don't like prog rock.

This is very goofy, indulgent music....but damn if its not enjoyable. Geddy's voice is always kind of silly, the lyrical themes are haughty and Spinal Tap-ish, but you can just picture playing air guitar, air drums, or even air bass and grooving out in your friend's garage. To me, thats what Rush is all about. All three of them have very unique voices on their instrument and a unique sound. The first track is pretty epic, the second half has its moments but its uneven....another like 3.8 that I'll round down because I gave "Moving Pictures" a 5.

S'alright

20min first song is pretty crazy but also pretty on brand. Not my favourite genre of music, but anyone with ears would have to accept that this album fucks. Sweet instrumentals, must have been trendsetting as this sounds like quintessential 80's rock, yet its late 70's.

ya el primr tema tiene 22 min. que es esta falopeada que me estan haciendo escuchar loco. Busque datita y me gusta que sea un concept album la verdad con una historia falopa. el principio del tema me gusta, vamos a darle una chance. No le preste atencion a la letra no voy a mentir, pero la idea me gusta.

Progressive Rock is my favourite genre, Rush are regarded as some of the best and I still have to ask myself why. Don't get me wrong, this album isn't bad, but mid compared to so many other works young and old of the genre. Ayn Rand shouldn't be an inspiration for anyone, but the guitar work too is just missing the right bid. Great drums. Geddy Lee's singing is somewhat between Jon Anderson and Robert Plant without reaching their skills.

I enjoyed the music part but simply cannot stand the vocals. Will not listen again

I like Rush’s hits as much as the next guy (who can deny the infectiousness of “spirit of the radio”?), but they definitely lose me when they do 20 minute long prog rock rock jams. 2.5 stars

The production on this is amazing, I love 70s production. It sounds so modern and clean and warm and beautiful. The drums are amazing. I didn’t really “get it” in terms of the songwriting, the songs are so long it’s hard to walk away being left with a hook that stayed with me, but I definitely enjoyed every part of it.

Interesting. Rush is a band I might willing to give a go and put down some of my prejudices on, there's some really great bits at the begining, the intro is great and the drums are obviously banging. I almost want to listen to this album in bits and pieces and samples... I'm really turned off by their bullshit Ayn Rand and conservative, work fetishising (look haven't we done something complicated and long) and dodgy travellers to Bangkok references, which is really putting me off. Boring bastards, reasonably interesting music.

Rush's first true great album, the title track is absolutely amazing. There are some middling songs though, I'd give it a light 8 First listen tracklist ranking: 1. 2112 2. Something for Nothing 3. A Passage to Bangkok 4. The Twilight Zone 5. Tears 6. Lessons

I’ve always found Geddy Lee’s voice to be borderline intolerable in the Rush stuff that I’ve heard - it seemed a bit less shitty to me on this album for some reason, but it was still kind of a fly in the ointment to me here. The instrumentals were pretty solid.

If your opening song has two slashes in it separating three names, and it runs 20 minutes...that's just three songs, bro.

WE ARE THE PRIESTTTTSSSSSSSSS……!!! What a ‘song’! More like a side. Phenomenal stuff. Second half is a bit hit and miss but wow that first side blows your socks off every time.

Ambitios start to a cool album, a 20 minute song is always intimidating but it kept me entertained, many different vibes on one track. It was fun, but didn't really hold my attention the whole way through. I also don't love the voice of the singer. All in all, good album but not really my vibe, 5/10 with 3 stars.

I don't get it. It's drawn out and nothing happens. Irrelevant at best and dull at its worst. Was not feeling it

I'm actually a fan of progressive rock, but I just didn't feel this album at all.

Un peu triste de pas me focus sur les paroles ça a l'air intéressant. J'aime bien la voix du gars et les instruments, W et c'est un concept pas mal les 20 minutes au début

Not for me

better than expected!

Briefly skimming through the album I like a lot of the instrumentations and cool voicing throughout the album. This album would definitely be one I come back to and put on to study. The vocals are cool but in some times hard to understand what they are saying. This feel like a rock/pop album with some R&B influence. Definitely adding to the rotation!

A good prog rock album, for people how wants to introduce to the genre, this is a good album

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Not my favorite from a band I love. Some great elements as usual but no cohesive structure and just felt short of expectations.

I like the songs by Rush and none are on this album.

Classic Rush. Not their most accessible, but still not bad

Not my personal favorite, but I could see it's appeal

I’m realizing by doing this challenge that most of these metal/hair metal/prog bands were actually just theater kids. And that’s beautiful! I just would rather they did theater.

This would prob mean more to me if I was v into classic rock. I liked Tears

Like Genesis but less theatrical and silly (I mean that in a bad way)

gitaar 👍

Globalement grandiose

As a rush fan, it's not a bad album. The songs are a bit too long and it drags in certain spots, but otherwise its a decent album, sonically and lyrically on point.

I didn’t rate this, as I own this album on vinyl and surely don’t have anything to add. 4.2/5

2112 isch fast so guet wie 1312, aber so als ersts Album nach dere lange lange Pause sehr solid. vlt isch das de grund wieso dass mir das album extra gfalle het. Ufjedefalls hani ned duregrushed. 4 Mount Rushmore

I know this album very well. It’s one of the albums I’ve probably heard most, in fact. It’s breakthrough. What three guys can accomplish- wow! Each is so talented, and they work si well together to create a coherent whole. They take us to places we’ve never been before. In this case, a dystopian future. We could do well to heed some of the warnings about too much trust and reliance on authority. The music is iconic, and I think the title track may have been responsible for the invention of air drumming. Panned or ignored when it came out, it survives as an important breakthrough, if nit masterpiece. Definitely 5 stars.

Good album, good riffs, enjoyed the vocals. 3/5.

Nice??

Great classic and a cool story!

In my youth I thought Alex was the best guitar player of all time until EVH came along. Amazing riffs on this album and the best was yet to come with Rush. Not their best work.

By far the best thing ever influenced by Ayn Rand. Mostly cause these dudes can shred.

This is what happens when a group of men can play instruments really technically well, but don't have the ability to write a good song.

Favorite Track: The Twilight Zone

No lo escuché perdón ja

A classic, and I understand why it has made this list, but wouldn’t even make my top ten Rush albums. Also, as good as it is, I do think it is overrated. All that said, still a 4.

This was an experience damn, went so many different places, especially that first song. So many feelings but damn good as rock man honestly

Seth - 4.6/5 Logan - 4.5/5

Cool

Do you like comic books? Sci-fi movies? Are you a fan of vocals that sound like your granny shreaking at her cat? 20-minute guitar noodles? Then this album is for you.

I first listened to this after reading Ready Player One, as it featured prominently at the end of the book. Clearly very talented musicians, but aping Zeppelin in a big way both in terms of musical style, structure, and vocals. Not bad, but not groundbreaking either. Half concept album, half rock album. It just ends as well. Sorry guys, all kinds of underwhelmed.

Another cheesy prog/hard rock album that is surprisingly fun to listen to. Color me getting older.

Some cool ideas but it would have appealed to me more with different vocals/lyrics (there is an air of 70's nerdiness here) and some of the guitar tones/solos weren't working for me. I can see why they inspired so many bands.

Ya tardabas

This was fun. I love the late 70s prog/art rock sound. I’m kind of iffy on Geddy Lee’s voice, but I liked the instrumentals.

Lots of guitar solos and what I’d expect from a Rush album. It’s not really my type of music.

Spent years not really understanding rush - kinda got it around priests of the syrinx. Cornier led zeppelin. Shame about the randian shit.

Such a classic! Memories of high school daze and “Passage to Bangkok”!

I didn't used to be a fan of Rush, but I am coming around now. I loved the main track that was the bulk of the album. The rest of the songs I liked less

Alright. It's Saturday night, I have no date, A 2 Liter bottle of Shasta, and my all Rush mixtape. Lets rock.

Really impressed! Thought I didn't like rush (motion pictures left me unimpressed). This was pretty good! First half was very good, second half was listenable.

Notable Textzeile: Waiting for the winds of change to sweep the clouds away Waiting for the rainbow's end to cast its gold your way Countless ways you pass the days Zweites Album der Band für mich in dieser Liste. Das erste habe ich erstaunlich gut bewertet. Das hier ist mir aus drei Gründen nicht geheuer: uno) ein 20 Minuten-Song der eigentlich mehrere Songs sein könnte finde ich Etikettenschwindel, ist ja nicht so das super viel der musikalischen Themen später im Song wieder kommen, oder hab ich das falsch gehört? Dos) der ewiglange Opener soll von einem Buch von Ayn Rand inspiriert sein und das ist gefährlicher und schlechter Propagangakram Tres) wenn schon Konzeptalbum warum dann noch austauschbare Lieder mit völliger anderer Thematik hinterher packen?

Ein Album aus der Christina Aguilera Schule der Konzeptalben: ein 20 minütiger Songzyklus zu drögen libertären Sci Fi und dann 5 radiofreundliche Rocksongs, der erste gleich über all die Drogen die sie konsumieren. Den Song finde ich am Besten, der Rest ist okay bis lahm, selbst wenn sie schnell und high-pitched sind.

Ist es schon die Parodie oder noch Ernst? Klingt wie die shitty Version von early Genesis. Da hör ich lieber Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.

Just not a prog rock person I guess

Having been bored by Bad Compny in the previous days lottery this was a surprisingly good antidote. Very good heavy rock that is of a short length so it doesn’t outstay its welcome

I've been a fan of Rush for a while but this album isn't one I've spent a lot of time with. It has everything about Rush that I love, but something about it just doesn't click with me as much. It feels a bit too wide, cinematic - which I realize is what makes this album iconic! But I just love the harder, rockier Rush more. Maybe I just need to listen to this one more though.

Liked it but didn’t pay a lot of attention to it

4/10 purely because of the musician ship and not out of appreciation of the songs. I thought the singer and drummer were very good, but the songs didn’t interest me enough to give a second listen. I liked the second song in the opening track named 2112 it was a bit slower and more my style but unfortunately it’s trapped between sections I’m not too interested in listening to again.

4/10 = was not particularly a huge fan of the screechy singing style but when he packed it in and sang a little better i liked that, enjoyed the drumming a lot though pretty impressive, overall was not majorly wowed

Are you Iron Maiden in disguise. It didn't resonate it's no Moving Pictures and sounds like soft metal meets prog rock. Ok but not awesome inspiring

two stars for the song tears also come on a twenty minute song is way to much

There's no reason for the first song to be 20 minutes long I was a bit disappointed. Rush has a reputation, I feel, and I didn't get it in this album. It was fine, but unimpressive.

My brain was apparently in a Rush to forget this album. I like Rush but I can’t say that I can even remember one of the songs. Probably should stick to writing reviews during my listen of a the album. I know that it sounded like Rush at least. 6/10

- Nasty guitar solos lol - I mean it's pretty good but like a 4 is too high

Not my typical type of music at all! But with the vocals of Geddy Lee I liked it enough to listen to it twice!

I expected to like this more than I did. Rush's early albums are like a Super-Hero origin story. The three of them, collectively, discover they have this awesome power, but it takes them, like, 6 albums of training montage to learn how to command and control it. By 2112 they've mastered their technical prowess. But the music still sputters and spurts kind of spastically; it still seems to come from calculated intention rather than by emotional inspiration. And the only tune that comes close to their melodious glory is the chorus of A Passage to Bangkok; which is an odd track in several other ways. So I'm surprised that this is identified as their first great album. My theory is that in a few short years they were clearly making magic that millions of people were soaking up. And those people looked back over their catalogue and saw the image from this album cover. It was just so damned cool, it had to be a great album. It certainly made for great posters and t-shirts. (On another note, yesterday I had Tarkus, and today I get this; so I've had my fill of 20+ minute prog rock suites for, oh, a decade or more.)

By far the most unique album listened to so far. I vibed with it just not as much as others

Would buy

Exceptional!!

I'm rushing!!

Unexpectedly gooood

I was rushing (hehe) to listen to this one today

fajnejnefajne

I didn't know it at all, but I liked it

instrumental jerk off sesh

Great

Good-sounding, sleek and clean for their time, and it even comes with the prog buff, hard not to approve of

Whoa..a 20 minute dream suite about an alien race(I think)..nice. Instrumental sounds are top notch, Mr Lee's vocals..an acquired taste.

The first song is so long and honestly they should just split it back up into separate songs. I love the sci-fi theatrical feel to the start of the album but everything else kinda falls flat.

banger

1976. Fourth studio album and the band's first major commercial success. The band was in financial hardship due to the disappointing sales of their last album and their label considered dropping them, but granted one more album. 2112 remains the band's second-highest-selling album.

Ive heard the intro track before, idk why this time i couldnt stand Geddy Lee’s voice.

ta bien

LISTENING TO 10/10 RECORDS LIKE THIS, IS THE REASON THIS HEART STILL BEATS!!!

I highly respect their musical abilities but I cannot get past Geddi Lee's voice. To me, he has one of the most irritating voices ever. I thought this way when they first came out and I still think it after listening to this album. I saw them in concert and was not impressed. There sound system was very muddy. This was back in 1973 or 4.

a 22 minute song is insane, i wld love all these songs seperately?wld i? but its epic as one its like an ep in one song too fun, especially discovery, the premise is fire, WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF the grand finale, the panning of the guitar solo gave me chillss got a feeling this willl become my top 1song oat

Not my favorite

GOAT band but though this was their breakthrough this album has some considerable weak points. The 2112 is far and away the biggest achievement.

I think it’s good but it’s just never been my type of music, so…

Revisiting this album listening as an older person with a sober mind I still enjoyed this album a lot. The title track even though 20 minutes long is an incredible journey that keeps itself fresh and interesting with every new part. Passage to Bangkok was great felt it got a bit uninteresting in the middle but ended off strong with something for nothing.

OK. There are other Rush albums I like more.

Not bad, pretty entertaining. Def some prog rock vibes going on.

Wasn’t horrible, not my favorite either

Side 1 is pretty sweet, side 2 is not the same level Will I listen to again: 99%

No standouts

5/10… progressive rock / metal / *1976