2112

70s prog rock. Whole album is only 38 mins long, first track takes up more than half that! Will go back for a second listen but enjoyed it going in blind.

an album that more than deserves it's place on this list. Love it or hate it, it's balls to wall insane and super fun if you're willing to take the ride. twenty-one twelve

He found a guitar and then made this album! Amazing. No idea where the drums and bass come from though.

I like this I feel after a 20 minute multi part opener the other songs don’t pop as much even though all of them are good (particularly the twilight zone and tears) also I just prefer moving pictures

The Toronto kings of prog's arguably best album (but not as fun as Moving Pictures).

First song is definitely the best but didn’t need to be one whole song, could have been split especially as the title was each of the Individual segments anyway. Side two was also good although I felt it drifted into more of generic rock in the last two songs, the others though were just good rock songs, not as proggy as the first side. Overall, 7.5/10.

Didn’t think this would be my cup of tea, and the 20 minute long title track is so juvenile that I have to basically ignore the lyrics. Luckily, the vocals and music are so strong that they more than make up for it.

CLASSIC! "And The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth.." The 2112 Overture conglomeration is 20 minutes of pure badassness - hard rock blending into acoustic beauty and back to ass kicking. The musicianship is second to none for a late 70's band. The vocals on "The Temples Of Syrinx" are jaw dropping. The album mix and the way the tracks all work together cohesively is pretty amazing. "2112 Overture/Temples Of Syrinx" & "A Passage To Bangkok" are rock radio staples to present day. It's the glue tracks that finish the album, all of which are solid and range from pounding rock to really mellow acoustic tracks. I love "Lessons", such a 70's vibe but so much urgency. "Tears" is the song Rush-haters have never heard, it's gorgeous and has the hook. 40 quality minutes. 4 solid stars from me.

rush is so cool

The funniest thing about this album is the fact that Ayn Rand would have absolutely hated it.

Great album! Love rush! I have only ever heard a couple songs of this album but they are good!

Bra tromming, til dels fæl vokal. Kjem neppe til å høyre igjen.

Not a big Rush fan but this was better than I thought. Great music and Lee’s voice wasn’t as annoying as usual.

Imagine they used their powers for good (hair metal) rather than the forces of evil (prog rock)

Rush is not really a band that I go back and listen to very often, but when I do, I'm always stoked. They're so fun. The music is so vibrant and epic. It reminds me of the prog stuff that Queen was trying, but it's just executing 1000 times better. Its kind of that perfect mix of fun and serious. I love all of the movements of 2112 Overture, I love how everything else flows out of it. Its kind of perfect in its own way. I'm certain that I will not revisit this album anytime soon, but I know if I did, I would be stoked. Its always a good time.

I mean, it's a wonderful album. 2112 the song stands unimpeachable as one of the greatest tracks of all time. Holds my favorite guitar solo buried halfway through, remembering seeing it live still gives me goosebumps. However, this isn't the best Rush album, because the backside, while solid, isn't up to snuff with the front side. So.........if Moving Pictures is a 5, 2112 is a 4.5? I'm going to give it a 4, and I'll regret it, but I've been grading rock more harshly and so here we are...........so close to just giving it a 5 and saying screw it because I love it, but gotta hold. Moving Pictures where you at? Highest 4 I can give

Good album.

I had a couple Rush albums back in the day, and always had an appreciation for this musicianship, but I'd never heard this album for whatever reason, or even most of the songs. It's a pretty solid rock album as a rock album, forming kind of a bridge to their earlier Zeppelin-esque sound and their later super synthy progressive stuff. I like it because it still has enough rocking in it. Geddy Lee is still on his shriek level on vocal delivery, which I kind of prefer to his later delivery. A Passage to Bangkok is sweet--love the riff. Slayer must have loved that song. Not so sure about Tears. 3.8/5, rounds up to 4 stars.

Great stuff

I have to preface this review with the fact that Coheed & Cambria is one of my favorite bands of all time. So I've definitely heard Rush, as Coheed always get compared to them. I kind of get the comparison on the surface level, but if you listen to either band for more than five minutes you'll see there's a big difference. Okay now that's out of the way: Rush rocks, and this is one of their best albums! I love the riffs, the long musical passages, and the fucking drumming especially. I enjoy when the instruments in a song get to breathe and evolve as the track unfolds, without the overbearing presence of vocals. I think a lot of artists write instrumentals in service to the vocal parts, but Rush puts more emphasis on the guitars/bass/drums, which I appreciate more. I will say, this is a little self-indulgent of an album, but you kind of know that getting into it (if you've ever heard anything about Rush).

4/5 fantastic intrumentals

This is something else. Dont love the voice though. 4.1

Very good album. I hadn’t heard this one before. That first super long song really had me all over the place, headbanging then bummed that the headbanging part was over then happy that it came back. Over all it’s a pretty album

Kinda epic!

It isn't Moving Pictures, but it was still a great album nonetheless. It feels like this is where they formed their signature sound that made them successful for so many years.

A great album. I love that this was a big finger to their label that wanted a more commercial approach. How un-Canadian of them. Ends on a high note with Something For Nothing.

Progressive Rock / Hard Rock 2112 is Rush’s fourth studio album and a turning point in their career. After disappointing sales of their previous album, they were under pressure to go commercial—but instead doubled down on their prog-rock roots. The result: a bold, side-long suite (“2112”) about a dystopian future where music is outlawed. Side B contains more straightforward, hard-rocking songs, but it’s the ambitious, sprawling title suite that cemented their place in rock history. 2112 wasn’t just a commercial success—it became a defining statement of artistic integrity. I enjoyed this album especially the grand epic 20 minute first song, the vocalists high pitched delivery was cool and i loved how many different elements the music had. Good Album 7.0

A fav

I would have to listen again for a potential 5. But it's a 4.5 for now, I really enjoyed it.

Fun album 🔥

Nice

Indeciso tra 3 e 4. Il talento c'è, anche se il prog non è un genere che amo. Ho sentito canzoni migliori rispetto a questo album

I very much enjoyed tracks 2-6 on 2112. I have never been a fan of Rush, even though I did like the other album in this book from them. I do enjoy prog-rock, even though some of it is too "Dungeons and Dragons" for me. I generally don't like songs about fairies, mystical animals, etc so that may be why I preferred the songs outside of the suite on this one. This is a different album from Moving Pictures, so I can see why two Rush albums needed to be in here. What can annoy me about prog-rock is when it doesn't seem to go anywhere. I can't describe 2112 that way. Not sure I can give this one a "5" but I may have to stop telling people I don't like Rush.

Not my type of music but an enjoyable listen nonetheless

One of the true prog-rock essentials for a reason. From the first second, you can hear how locked-in the band is, and of course Neil Peart’s drumming is just beautiful. He doesn’t just play beats, he tells the story with the drums. The title track, “2112,” isn’t just one of the greatest prog songs ever made. It’s honestly one of the most beautiful and powerful pieces of music. The concept, the atmosphere, and the delivery all come together perfectly to build this 20-minute masterpiece. Every section feels like a new chapter, and the way the tone shifts with the story is incredible. The guitars, the bass, the drums, everything changes to match the emotions of each part. The rest of the album has cool concepts too. Rush always knows how to make their ideas feel huge and creative. But I’ll be honest: none of the other songs reach the level of the title track. They’re good, but “2112” is on another planet. It’s not “good,” it’s beyond that, one of the most iconic moments in rock music, and a perfect example of what prog can be when everything clicks.

Pretty funky and good, I like this

Crisp sound, concise album, love the storytelling

A classic of prog rock. I enjoyed 2112 a lot, especially finding new appreciation for Alex Lifeson's guitar skills, but it felt like all of the tracks after the opening 20-minute suite were just tacked on. It didn't feel like there was the same cohesiveness as the rest of the album.

Neil Pert will always be the one. Other than that, good rock album. Songs blend into each other a bit after the intro track

This album is so fun and weird and ambitious and weird. It's one heck of a ride.

starting with a really long song at the beginning and then going into shorter ones felt really unique, also felt very dad rock

Never been a Rush fan, but I did enjoy this

better than i remembered

Given a majority of this album hinges on one 'song' it's understandable that this is a bit of a contentious album. The remainder of the album is solid but outside of maybe Something or Nothing I wouldn't say they would rank among my favourite tracks from the band. 2112 itself on the other hand is a different beast. Being about as long if not longer than my commute to work it's comparatively a more committal song to listen to, but I'll be damned if I don't love how the lengthy ebb and flow of the different instrumental sections makes this track feel like a journey in of itself. Geddy Lee's mousey voice usually leaves him doing more 'talky singing' but he goes all out in multiple parts of this song. A hard album to judge with how it is weighed. I will sit with a 4 given some of the baggage the album comes with and the fact that a few of the non-2112 tracks here are not favorites of mine.

Wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did, was gonna give it a 9 if not for the fact that we got 2 proggy albums in a row and the genesis blew me away. 8/10

Very cool album, the plot is simple, and very clear and concise, but definitely fun to listen to I enjoyed it. (PS: For anyone else who didn’t know this like I didn’t, only the first and possibly the last track are connected to the plot, the middle half is its own thing) Overall as an album it was pretty good, I wish it was more cohesive though, the fact that it goes from a big plot to tracks which aren’t super interconnected caught me off guard, I would have given this 5 stars if it wasn’t for that. Everything else was great the vocalist was dope and the rest of the band did their thing well. Rating: Great (Decent ☆☆☆☆) Favorite Tracks: 2112, Tears, and Something For Nothing.

This was my first time listening to a full Rush album. Loved the first track. The rest was alright.

Tycker denna var bättre än Moving pictures. Alla låtar är bra och till och med den pretentiösa 20-minuterslåten fungerar. Solid fyra!

Canadian 70s rock, prog rock, theatrical. Galloping guitars and drums. Quite playful. Quite epic at points. Hints of Guns ’n Roses, especially delivery.

Predictably great instrumentation, and a fun set of songs. I consider myself someone who doesn’t like Rush, but I admit to liking this.

Very juicy for the year of release, but non-remarkable

Just started listening to Rush with a more focused ear. This is the first album I’ve listened to front to back. Such a musically creative band. 7.5/10

I like there music.

Good Rush album

Rush fans don’t just like 2112—they canonize it. This is an album that turns listeners into true believers, high priests of the Solar Federation who can (and will) wax poetic about its themes of dystopian oppression and artistic liberation with the intensity of someone decoding an ancient prophecy. The Overture’s shifting time signatures? Sacred scripture. The Temples of Syrinx? A cautionary tale against conformity. The “Discovery” section? Actually, a prog-rock hoedown, but say that out loud and you’ll be met with a glare capable of melting Neil Peart’s cymbals. And you know what? I get it. 2112 is a feat. The title track is a full-scale rock opera compressed into 20 minutes, a symphony of searing guitar solos, thundering drum fills, and Geddy Lee's banshee wails, all in service of a sci-fi narrative that blends Ayn Randian individualism with intergalactic melodrama. Alex Lifeson’s playing is undeniably on fire—the soaring lead in “Presentation” is a highlight, where his guitar practically pleads for creative freedom. Peart’s drumming is as meticulous as ever, particularly in the furious fills that transition between “Overture” and “The Temples of Syrinx.” These moments impress on a technical level, but they rarely pull me in emotionally. And that’s my main struggle with 2112. For all its grandeur, it feels more like an intellectual exercise than an immersive experience. The rapid shifts between bombastic riffs, dramatic spoken-word interludes, and intricate instrumental passages create a sense of constant movement, but they also feel calculated—like a series of carefully placed set pieces rather than a naturally flowing composition. I contrast this with something like Pink Floyd’s Shine On You Crazy Diamond, where space and restraint allow the emotion to seep through. Rush doesn’t really do restraint, and while that’s part of their appeal, it also means that I often feel like I’m watching a spectacular show from a distance rather than being drawn into the music itself. As for the second half of the album, it’s more relaxed, but not particularly memorable. “A Passage to Bangkok” has a fun, exotic riff and playful lyrics about, well, weed tourism, but the rest—“Tears,” “Lessons,” and “Something for Nothing”—mostly feel like afterthoughts when stacked against the bombast of Side A. Maybe it’s just me. Maybe I missed my calling as a warrior for the Starman resistance. But for all its technical wizardry, 2112 remains yet another Rush album I admire more than love.

Holy shit, this was awesome! For some reason I didn't think I liked Geddy Lee's voice, but it works really well here. Only word to describe this album is epic. 4.25

Enjoyed this one. Harder than i thought

I find geddy's voice grating, but this is titanic regardless

Never really bothered with Rush before, so this was interesting. I enjoyed it, but it didn’t blow me away. Not sure I like the vocals too much. It’s definitely a classic prog rock album that deserves some credit. It’s more than a 3, but maybe not quite as high as a 4 for me.

You know what? This was alright.

Now this is an album I know. I've been a Rush fan since the 80s, and this serves as a standard introduction to the band, esp for those who are fans of their prog 70s sounds (which I am, though I do prefer their 80s material). The classic side 1 is one of the all time greats in prog rock history. Side 2 is weaker but still a fun listen.

Very good album with very strong songs. 4 stars

Molt dura la història que expliquen. Instrumentalment molt treballat, l'obertura del principi a galop esta molt guapa. La resta de l'àlbum meh però la primera peça estava realment molt bé.

I like the music

Pretty good!

This band can jam. 4/5

There are only a few bands who have side-long epics, but the problem is that the other side has to live up to that. "Hemispheres" does that for me. And I hate to say it, but this one does not. I play the first side a lot more than the second. It's not that they're bad songs, but they're just not as good. I've always liked the live version of "A Passage To Bangkok" better, but maybe that's because I heard that first. The guitar part before the chorus (da na na na na, dah dah dah) always seems too on the nose. "Lessons" is probably the weakest of the songs on the album for me, it feels like something from previous albums, held over. So it is not my favorite album of theirs, I can't give it 5 stars. But I understand how it basically revitalized their career. I admire them for sticking to their guns on that. Top tracks: "2112," "The Twilight Zone," "Something For Nothing"

I was pleased to see this record on the 1001. In some ways, it's the most ambitious record Rush ever made. In other ways, it's a gigantic failure. The concept is complicated enough that it requires careful listening, and that meant that it was unlikely to convert casual fans. That said, I remember this record being handed around in my circle of friends... it came from a much cooler older brother of one of my buddies and as such, like "Joe's Garage" by Frank Zappa, immediately had a certain cache. The title track holds up quite well and has some great moments. Very prog!

3.6 I'm not a massive fan of 2112 itself. I think as far as 70s prog 20-minute tracks go, it's not a patch on the regular outputs from Pink Floyd for example. However, it's side B where this album really comes alive, the the zeppelin-esque heavy rock returning. Overall pretty good, but I can see why I've not heard anyone mention Rush in decades.

Awesome. Can definitely understand the rush hype now.

Heck of a jam sesh. Good story telling, played out like a rock musical. Very talented musicians

I've loved this album for probably 2 decades now. 2112 by itself is a masterpiece. Side 2 doesn't capture me as much, but I still enjoy the heck out of it.

"The soundtrack of the universe." Rush kicks ass. Closest I've been to a 5, but still not quite there

The fact that they made a comic for this entire album bumps it up significantly for me. Hopefully no more multimedia projects are in the future of this

A classic.

This Rips.

I mean, it's Rush, I love it by default. However, for all its acclaim, it's really never been my favorite Rush album. I think they've made better prog concept albums and I think they've made better less-conceptual albums. It's just that their instrumental abilities, performance style and sound make this a must-listen (#73), but I'd urge those who liked this to check out A Farewell to Kings or Hemispheres.

Another well deserved entry by Rush. Really enjoyed the album pretty much the whole way through. 2112 as a song is an awesome sci-fi rock opera that deserves to be heard even if it isn't in your wheelhouse. It tells a succinct story and has a range of segments that add up to a great 20 minute album side. I've known about its influence but never listened to it previously. Would love to see some more concepts like this from Rush and/or others. Side B is has some decent one-off tracks. Even if it can't hold a candle to 2112 (how could it really?) it's still a solid album side. Credit to Lee, Peart and Lifeson for a getting their hooks in me through Moving Pictures and 2112. I definitely need to comb through more of their discography. Hoping they have something else that belongs on this list. As for 2112 it's another great entry on 1001 that gave me an excuse to listen. 3.63 stars

A really solid prog rock album, I liked it. The 20 min opener is a fun twist on how albums are generally created. Vocals are not overly shrill and over bearing. It's balanced really well. 4/5 I will be back

A prog rock classic. My second favorite Rush album. As many others have mentioned, the 2112 Overture is probably the best thing on this album but I too would have preferred it broken into multiple tracks. There are points where the song changes that would have made for natural cut points. I get why they kept it together due to some recurring musical themes but it felt a bit disjointed to me. A passage to Bangkok is nice and bouncy but not that memorable compared to the Overture. Twilight Zone is slower and more moody. It doesn’t stick with me. Lessons and Tears are fine but not that memorable either. Something for Nothing is a nice closer.

Suprisingly great, mega sharp guitarwork, with long technical solos, as one would expect from prog. The psychy feel was very present wel, very much so in the vocals, which were excellent in combination with the instrumentals. Although some prog can be a hard listen I found this to be creative and artsy, whilst not losing sight of general melodic sense making it listenable for a much wider audience. Needless to say this one was impressive. Favorite track: Something for nothing. Overall score: 7.9/10

Solid gold, Geddy Lee makes my day every time!

Rätt bra skit 8/10

Er det kontroversielt å like Side 2 bedre enn tittelsporet her? Noen skikkelig fengende låter der, med tunge riff og så klart heftig vokal. Selve 2112 er jo også et beist.

Fantastic record from a truly unique band. While I feel like Moving Pictures was the album that defined the Rush most people know, 2112 was a huge step forward in the bands progression. Not my fav from them but still makes for an enjoyable revisiting.

I consider myself a Rush fan; I have almost every album, and they were my first concert (for "Roll The Bones," with Primus "Sailing the Seas of Cheese" opening). I can fully understand how people have a hard time acclimating to Geddy's voice, as I once did. Apparently, this was the make-it-or-break-it album; with mild success previously, they needed to pull out all of the stops or the record company was moving on. And so they release this epic. As a drummer, I was hooked on the brief but frantic tom playing in the opening Overture, as well as the interesting fills throughout the album. It does take many listens to really appreciate the Overture and how they expertly weaved in the musical themes that they would eventually further explore in the other movements. 2112 tells the tale of a corrupt galactic government "The Solar Federation" who rule under the Red Star and oppress the people through the doctrines of the Priests, and the young person who finds a guitar and re-discovers music and attempts to use it for revolution. This pure person hoping to free the people through music while brandishing himself from the oppressive establishment of the Red Star has become the emblem for Rush ever since. Unlike the cohesive storyline of the first side of the album, side two is just a collection of songs; they were a fun re-visit. "A Passage To Bangkok" remained on their setlist throughout the decades, a song about touring the world and seeking out the best drugs along the way ("our first stop is in Bogota, to check Colombian fields/the natives smile and pass along a sample of their yields"). "The Twilight Zone" is the bridge between the decent songs and the cheese that follows it; for a metal band at the time, they showed a bit too much heart. The remaining tunes are forgettable classic rock cliché, though well performed.

Great opening track, loved the second half starting with discovery. The rest of the tracks seemed to be detached from the narrative but they were bangers. Lessons was a great song and Tears is my favorite song off the album. Honestly a good listen and I definitely need to revisit it a couple of times. Initial listen: 8.5/10 or 4.25/5

4 stars. Starts strong and maintains its power. Good stuff. Not five stars because some of the songs are slightly self-indulgent and last just a tad too long.

Such a classic. The title track is a masterclass in lengthy compositions.

The feels like someone with no depth trying to dig deep. Cool to go for it but it doesn't payoff anywhere. I had a hard time finding a way to even listen to this which made the experience all the worse when I tracked down each song one by one and found none of them worth the time. Token 2 since it's good to experiment and I couldn't listen to it closely enough to deem it a 1.

The opening track seems to be created to try and quickly determine if you are a fan or not and if you can't climb this hill maybe you shouldn't stick around. I'll try to ignore the dated aspects of the second track. The guitar riff is face melting. Twilight Zone pretty cool. Crazy mixing. Dynamic sound. No one else quite like Rush. Good Canadian content.

Rush has got these lyrics about how trees are talking to each other, how different sides of your brain work and outer space bullshit.

a 20 minute song isn't exactly enjoyable but I think that's not the point of it. this album is a story collection and I appreciated it for what it is

Guitar goes hard Didn’t understand the concept

Impressive prog-hair-conceptual rock album. It sounds retro but not dated. You can get into a nice session with it if You’re open for this.

4/5 2112 is truly a landmark in prog rock and a true masterpiece. Sadly that only fits the a-side. The b-side of 2112 truly drags with boring and uninspired ballads. Luckily the threesome didn’t waste all of the b-side with uninspired material. Among the title track are Rush classics like A Passage To Bangkok and Something For Nothing, which only leaves me wondering why they didn’t play into their strengths for the full 38 minutes.

Solid Prog Rock ......

I've always enjoyed their hits but never listened to a full album. I enjoyed this quite a bit; I can wait to start going through their back catalogue.

Great album but Rush has better

not my fav rush album

As far as prog rock goes, this is as good as it gets. It is not really my thing but I can enjoy it, and the quality of the musicianship is beyond any doubt. Geddy Lee produces beautiful, melodic basslines that are always functional. The opening piece is a brave 20-minute song (well it is in several very distinct parts), or rather a composition, much like a classical symphonic work. The biggest drawback for me is its lyrics... not my thing, I'm not into the fantasy thing with priests and temples and magic, it comes across as a bit puberal. But then I appreciate it is often part of the prog-rock package. Musically, this is a great album and definitely worth listening to (and again).

Self-indulgent, brilliant prog. Not great story-writing though.

Space war concept album. Flashy prog rock.

A late classic from first-wave prog. The first two songs are definitely the highlights, with the Overture being the majority of the album and A Passage to Bangkok being a great radio banger, but the rest of the tracklist plays great support. I think I prefer the project to Moving Pictures, but they're at similar levels overall.

Really clicked on the second listen and thoroughly enjoyed it

I think I may have been lying to myself my whole life about not liking Rush. I really enjoyed this all the way through, and I thank Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock for showing me 2112 in its entirety as a young child. However, fuck Ayn Rand.

Rush, I had assumed, are just a paint by numbers prog affair, who would annoy me as soon as the opening track ticked over the eight minute mark. Not so! This was far more at the rock, even proto-metal end of things, and sounded a little like Black Sabbath to my (quite uneducated on this front) ears. Great guitar work on this, although the vocals were a tiny bit of a pastiche.

Dobry miks prog rocka z hard rockiem, wyczuwam elementy, które potem przerodziły się w power metal, z tym swoim epickim storytellingiem. Tylko tutaj to nie jest jeszcze incelowe. Geddy Lee ma ciekawy głos, czasami zastanawiałem się, czy tam przypadkiem kilka osób nie robi wokalu (albo czy kobieta nie śpiewa). Muzycznie też jest to bardzo solidne, fajne, ciężkie, lekko brudne brzmienie. Koncept albumu opowiadającego historię faktycznie trochę się zdewaluował, myślę, że to aktualnie główny problem krążka - nikogo już taka forma nie interesuje. Ale to mimo wszystko przyjemna, ciekawa i dynamiczna historia. Z późniejszych utworów warto wyróżnić "A passage to Bangkok", sympatyczny kawałek. Główny plus za to, że robią fajną storytellingową muzykę sci-fi bez brzmienia jak te lamusy z Blind Guardian, Dragon Force albo innego Hammerfall. 4 z minusem, takie 3,5 podciągnięte w górę.

Love it. 2112, A passage to Bangkok, something for nothing we’re all great. Would listen to again

I guess I get why my History of Rock Music professor was so obsessed with this band.

Psych rock

Definitely not their best album, but still very solid.

first song is way too long but the rest of the album rocks

It took me a while to learn to appreciate Rush. The 20 minute opening track is a bit much, but the rest of the album is great!

Was I in The Twilight Zone or was this real life?

I feel like I judged the other Rush album on here quite harshly, it's not amazing but my 1 star review was too low, giving this 4 to make up the difference

No hooks that I’ll remember, but great orchestration, and a distinctive voice that sucks me in.

So much talent, and so much wasted time. There are Rush tracks that I absolutely love, but this album is a few steps further than my taste.

I'm a big Rush fan so delighted that 2112 made the 1001 albums list. It's a great representation of the prog-metal style that early Rush made their own. Side one's epic track is what this album is known for - some great riffing, although the Ayn Rand inspired lyrics sound quite naive now (and not typical of Neil Peart's evolving development as a great lyricist). Side two is a mixed bag - Passage to Bangkok remained a favourite and Something for Nothing is a furious tour de force; the other tracks are less memorable

Been spoilt by Prog metal this week, not going to lie, it does tail off in the second half but thr first 20 minutes is prog heaven.

Rush rules

Поставлю 4-ку первая часть очень такая медитативная сложная со звуком из классического прогрока тех времен вторая - тоже с классическим звуком только глэм рока или его предвестника тех времен) одну песню даже добавила себе за ударное соло вообще приятно было слушать!

Well, this isn't my favorite Rush album, but it's still a very good Rush album, which means that it's a good album overall. Really big sound for a three piece, with excellent production. Starts off slow, but I was into it by the end 4/5

Rush is one of my favorite bands. Just putting that out there first. Having said that, this is not at the top of my favorite albums list of Rush. I understand why the authors probably included the album, but frankly I probably would have selected other Rush albums over this one. It is true that this album was a big reason why their career continued, but, IMO, PERMANENT WAVES, SIGNALS, PRESTO, ROLL THE BONES, COUNTERPARTS, and TEST FOR ECHO are all better albums that I would considered including over this one. Unlike certain artists that get four and five spots on this list, I feel like this is a band with such varied and unique eras of sound that have influenced so many different genres of bands, and demonstrably so much better musicians and song crafters than many of the artists on this list, that it is beyond silly that they don't have 4 or 5 albums on this list, at a minimum. As others have stated the gem on this album is the 2112 overture, but after that I like "Lessons" and "Something for Nothing" also.

This is fun but not as good as Moving Pictures.

I actually thought this was a lot of fun. My daughter is learning to play the drums and she really got into what Neil Peart was doing. Maybe I enjoyed it a little more than I thought I would because of that.

I'm a big fan of Rush, but had never listened to this album front to back. I was under the impression that the entire album was instrumental as the majority of the first track is, but was honestly a bit let down discovering that it wasn't. While the 2112 Overture and the ensuing movements of the first track hold up and are fantastic, there aren't that many moments to write home about for the rest of the record. That being said, a middling Rush record is still better than 98% of what any other band could muster, so this was still a great listen for me. Notable Tracks: - 2112: Overture - The Twilight Zone - Something For Nothing 7/10

Over the top and silly in lots of ways but also irresistible. A point off for youthful interest in Ayn Rand.

příjemně komplexní, zajímavý na poslech

GOOD THAT. 3.5-4/5

Gorgeous album. Geddy Lee!!!

The clear standout here is the 20 minute opener, that's among the best prog rock songs ever recorded. However Rush loose some of their momentum in the middle once they return to songs of a more typical length, especially when it's so clear that they want room to experiment.

temple of syrinx is an insane earworm

Rush into the future and prepare for sonic bliss.

I really like Rush so yeah, this rules, not my favourite though. At this stage I don't think they nailed the balance of prog with well-formed songs as well as they did a few years later.

Damn! I think that I would really like this band if not for one thing….Geddy Lee’s vocals. I have never cared for his voice, and although I have heard small samplings of Rush over the years, this is the reason I have never given them a chance. I believe that he is a skilled vocalist, it’s just that I find his voice…annoying. I like it much better when he sings softly, e.g. tears. Anyway, I understand why this band has such ardent fans.

Classic, I prefer Moving Pictures so far.

The first half is so strong. But the second just doesn’t match.

A great listen - they have stronger albums but this has moments of brilliance- possibly one of the most iconic bands in their field

A classic.

An incredible, iconic, and timeless prog rock record. I've been a big fan of rush for a while and this is easily one of their best. It isn't perfect, as songs like Something For Nothing and a few sections of the titular 2112 drag. However, sections like Discovery and Temples of Syrinx, and tracks like A Passage to Bangkok and Lessons are still some of my favorite rush pieces to date.

Around six months ago I listened to every Rush album in chronological order because I had never heard most of their catalogue. Prior to doing so I had always heard great things about this record, but had never actually heard it. In doing so and also in revisiting it now I have come to two key understandings: 1. This album cover is lame & 2. Rush made better albums featuring this long prog compositional style namely Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, and A Farewell to Kings. I acknowledge that this one came first, but I think all of those take what is done here and do it better. Highlights here are 2112, A Passage To Bangkok, and Lessons.

Way better than I expected

I didn't think I liked Rush, but I'm glad I gave this the time to grow on me. 4 stars for side 1 alone.

I can’t explain how happy it makes me that Rush has a place on this list. I am going to try my best to explain why I love this band so much, and why they make me so giddy. I know for many, this group means nothing, and they’ve never understood where the love comes from. The admiration I have for each member of this band is beyond myself. I stand by this. Rush is the single greatest 3-piece band in the history of everything ever. The fact that all three of these guys are entirely in a league of their own, and are easily some of the best musicians of their respective categories to ever live is mind blowing. But what’s even crazier is that they managed to come together for 40 years and make wonders like 2112. Other than Moving Pictures, this record is by far the one most acclaimed and most respected. And any Rush fan knows why this is. The band was struggling at this point, and was being pushed to make more commercially appealing music. What they responded to those pushes with was the monster that is the opening track of this album. The trifecta of most essential progressive rock songs ever is made up of three big boys. Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Close to the Edge, and the titular opener of 2112. It’s nothing short of a science fiction epic that packages an entire movies story into 20 minutes, and also happens to be backed by some of the coolest music ever. The pacing is just magnificent. Not one section drags on for too long. As a musician, I’d be terrified to try and create something to follow up a song like that. But I’d also have the biggest ego ever, because I just made 2112. But of course, considering my score, there has to be a caveat. Unfortunately the band kind of screwed themselves over. That song is too good, and nothing else even remotely compares. Every other song combined doesn’t even reach the length of the title track. The rest is more adjacent to their initial hard rock sound. I actually like A Passage to Bangkok a lot. Something For Nothing and Lessons aren’t horrible either. But The Twilight Zone and Tears are two of their least memorable songs. There unfortunately isn’t much else going on here. But the sheer excellence of that first song more than justifies how I’m reviewing this. Rating: 7/10

lovveeed it

8/10

Good

I started off thinking this was a slam dunk 5, but I will stop just short of full stars. Reason being, my internal acid test for a 5 is “do I actually prefer to listen to the full album vs individual tracks?” When I think about 2112 I am going straight to “2112:Overture/The Temple of Syrinx”. Those are among my top 5/6 Rush tracks. I also like “A passage to Bangkok “. I do appreciate the concept album and many props to the band for sticking with their artistic direction despite the previous lackluster album/tour, and pressure from the record company. 4.5/5

There are only 88 more years until the Solar Federation takes control. Plenty of time for people to realize this album. A bold effort in 1976 from the band to make a concept album, but props to them for sticking with their guns even though their label was threatening to drop them. Listening front to back is almost a must in order to get the full experience. Only negative for me is Geddy’s macaw-like vocal delivery which seems extra squawky here, only to soften more in later albums.

Maybe the most front loaded album of all time. But the holy triumvirate can rock me anytime.

There aren’t many 20 minute songs I like but 2112 is quite awesome. I like to think that the guitar saved the universe and set everyone free. But I guess maybe the dude committed suicide? Who knows… Peart’s drumming is most amazing.

Rest of the album can’t live up to the epic opener but still great. 4/5

2112 the song is corny, overstuffed and deeply silly and I absolutely love it. 2112 the (rest of the) album has a couple songs I like fine and a couple I dislike. The Bangkok song is borderline racist with the stereotypical “Asian” music motif and the last song very soberly intones a message that would become a Team America punchline. But the title track is really fun.

Day229 - if you thought queen was operatic and over the top you haven’t heard the opening song on this album, twenty minutes of wild lyrics and amazing drums and guitars. this isn’t a rush album i would go back to but they’re definitely pioneers in what they do

Classic

Lekker, bij vlagen fantastisch, en altijd ambitieus, maar ook wel echt over the top!

Brill, good drums too. Didn’t rate passage to Bangkok massively

I been a fan of this band since I discovered them on the I love you man soundtrack

I did listen to this several times through because it was very good concentration music, but I'm not sure I'd listen to it normally. Also not sure how I feel about a 20 minute long song

4/5. 2112, title track, is one of the best progressive rock songs, arguably the best, of all time. If the album was just the single song, it would be perfect. Unfortunately, the 2nd half is really lacking. Lessons and Tears are pretty bad. It ends on a high note with Something but not enough to bring it to a 5. And look, Rush is maybe my favorite band, so I have to be critical at some point. Best Song: 2112, Something for Nothing, Twilight Zone

Rush is always a fun listen. This one is good. Not Moving Pictures good, but good.

20 minute song ? Goated

honestly not my favorite Rush. i liked it more after I read the Wikipedia article about the different sections of 2112, then less once I found out that Neil Peart was an Ayn Rand fan at this point in his life. Something for Nothing also has strong libertarian vibes, but is kind of a cool song otherwise. the title track is ok in its component parts, but for my 20 minutes, i'd rather listen to jesus of suburbia and homecoming back-to-back, or maybe albuquerque plus dick's automotive. the boring sections are all front-loaded, so you get to hear a minute of stock space sound effects, some particularly shrill vocals from geddy, and the melodic sounds of someone attempting to tune a guitar for the first time for the first half of the song. it picks up a bit towards the end with some nice guitar solos and drum work, but I so rarely make it that far that this is probably only the fourth or fifth time I've ever heard it. as for side B, a passage to bangkok, despite having that terribly-aged racist asian music sting, is still a huge banger. nothing gets the creative juices flowing like taking the train to smoke weed in a far-off land, I guess. i definitely prefer the billy talent version that leaves the sting out regardless. twilight zone is also neat, though the other tracks on side B leave a bit to be desired. favorites: (parts of) 2112, a passage to bangkok, the twilight zone, something for nothing

Greatly enjoyed the album. Never heard a 20 minute 6 part song before. 7/10

Another one of those albums that I really like the instrumentals but as soon as they started singing I didn’t enjoy anymore

The angle of the dangle is adversely proportionate to the heat of the beat. Classic prog. 4.75

I am a huge fan of Pink Floyd, but no fan of Genesis. I really like Marillion, but hardly know Yes's repertoire... Back in the middle '90s I tagged along to a Rush concert, and when I say tagged, I mean we first killed a case of beer amongst 5 of us, then we hit a tailgate, then a couple more pints... and the entire concert was a rush to many, but a total blur to me. If only I could go back in time... Obviously, I am familiar with "Tom Sawyer", mean, mean pride teh-de-deh-de-deh-de, and now I am familiar with 2112, and I must admit that I will be playing this album a couple more times the coming weeks. That and I fear that I have just added a 20-minute-long song to my 1001 play list :-0

RIP Neil Peart

nice

Really good.

The issue with this album is its structure. You start out with the 20 minute, concept heavy, virtuosic, fan fucking tastic 2112 saga. It is everything that makes rush great. Then you have side B which is not at all bad, just underwhelming. 4 stars because 2112 is just that damn good though

Fuck yeah! This is the Rush I signed up for! Cheesy, earnest, and singing about Oracles and Elders. Sure guys, just stick a 20 minute rock opera on there. And it's awesome. It's miraculous. It's everything right with Geddy's Objectivism. Music, art, and joy need no purpose beyond beauty. It's boilerplate stuff, but they strike just the right balance to make it sing. The rest of the album is super tight, especially for Prog rock. It's a really impressive 39 minute listen. "Something for Nothing" is a great way to close the album and, along with "Limelight" is one of Rush's great mission statement songs. I'll always have a bit of a love/hate relationship with this band, but this is a stone cold prog classic.

When I saw the album cover I thought it'd meh, Shit this is so good never thought I would love it so much after seeing that the album cover, crazy riffs and drum patterns and freaking beautiful vocals.

Dad rock? No, more like stoner uncle rock

This may have been the first longform rock album I ever listened to. The greatest rock power trio of all time. This may not be their best or my favorite, but it’s still awesome

A shorter album, but the first track is 20 minutes long which is about half the length of the entire album. A good listen though.

Interesting, needs another listen

Good music and vocals, though the first song is long and none of the songs particularly spoke to me.

Heater!!!

20 minute track never sounded so good.

Love rush

2112 the song is really good throughout its 20 minute runtime. The rest of the album is fine to good. As a whole most of the reason to listen to this album is to hear 2112 the song. I think the B sides are good, they just don’t hit the peaks of what Rush has to offer though

Already bouncing right away, feel like running. It's a lot but I enjoyed it. Not my favourite style but a 4 for sure.

Ouulala. I had this one on 8 track in my car in high school. This one and the first Rush album held sway over me but the later ones caused us to drift apart.

This was a fun listen. I've not listened to a lot of prog-rock outside of Pink Floyd and Rush has always been right at the periphery of my musical tastes. Lots of good stuff on this one though.

Fundamental

This was actually pretty good. I liked it.

I rather enjoyed this. Nice solid prog.

The first song is so long, but it all flows well. While Rush is a little hit or miss for me, I enjoyed most of the songs on this album.

Great album, o love every Song in It, a very cheerful surprise to me, first Time ive ever heard Rush and i think i Will keep doing it

This one's a tough one. The music itself is amazing but man, Geddy Lee's voice is grating across an entire album.

Neil Pert stands alone. I've gotta say I am not the biggest fan of Geddy Lee's voice, but the artistry from Rush is second to none. they rock SO freaking hard.

Bro I thought I was listening to Boston.

Pretty good

Soliloquy is still one of the top moments in all of rock history. 2112 is an amazing concept track front to back, but unfortunately, have to rank the whole album and not just the 20 minute concept song.

Seamless transitions, unique vocals, awesome pace throughout

While not my fav group or album by them no doubt this is a great piece of work. To miss quote the cat, I'd listen to 2112 but I'd be thinking of hemispheres.

Great album. Probably my favourite by rush

I like Rush a lot in general, but strangely this isn’t my favorite Rush album. Moving Pictures, Permanent Waves, and A Farewell to Kings all land much better with me. Still though, I like this album a lot, and it’s classic Rush through and through.

I do love a 20 minute futuristic space ballad. Certainly some great moments in there. The rest of the album is ok I guess.

Hmmmm, liked this more than "Moving Pictures", I think. Doesn't sound very proggy to my ear - more like Led Zep style straight ahead hard rock. I did wonder if this was the album parodied in the Bob's Burgers planetarium episode, but the internet tells me that was Styx (the album "Mr Roboto" came from, in fact!) so maybe I should check that out too? 🤔 Fave track - Eh, "2112" I guess? It's half the album right there...

This is the only actual album by Rush that I own. Give me a futuristic 20 minute ode with thrashing guitars. YES PLEASE! This album is awesome. I have no clue what this concept album is actually about. Some day maybe I'll decipher the lyrics. But I will keep listening to this one.

I enjoyed this while driving across Pennsylvania on the Turnpike. Especially liked the first (saga-length) track and the last track

Much better than I thought it would be. Even the vocals were pretty okay. Fuck, do I kind of like Rush??

It's fine.

2112 is filled with phenomenal musicianship and creativity. If you take the Ayn Rand crap out of the equation and consider the subject matter within the context of the battle with record company execs and freedom of expression, it’s less douchey.

I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. Pretty fun and energetic rock album. I have never been a fan of the singers voice, but that is just a personal preference

This was one of the first albums I got obsessed with when I started getting into music, so I know it very well, and still consider it to be my favorite Rush album. It's lyrically silly, but you can't deny the musicianship. A fun listen if you're in the half of the population that can stand Geddy Lee's voice. Strong 4/5.

82/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

“Attention all planets of the Solar Federation: We have assumed control.” Classic Rush concept album. Not my favorite but undeniably prog with lots of Who and Led Zep influence.

Amazing production value and timeless sound.

I read about a culture where, instead of saying they don't like a certain food, they say "I don't know how to eat this". I feel that I don't know how to listen to 2112. It's certainly not BAD.

Definitely a band that has been growing on me.

First track is pretty cool. Pretty long but I enjoyed it. 2nd track is cool but doesn’t grab me. The rest of the album is great. Will definitely have this in the playlist.

Doesn’t even need the other five tracks, what a ripper. Love that they stuck to their guns and went prog when asked to make it more commercial, really put up or shut up and they delivered.

Love this album.

8/10. Very good instrumentally and liked the overall pace. Finished strong I thought. I added Lessons and Tears to 5⭐️ song list.

This was almost immediately improved by listening to the 40th anniversary edition covers back-to-back with the originals, but regardless this is a prog classic.

A good album. A little messy but solid. I think their later work is better.

Was not familiar with this particular album and I was hesitant at first. However, about halfway through the first 20 minute song I found myself slipping right into the familiar sounds and enjoying myself quite a bit.

I enjoyed the music. Really don’t care for Geddy’s voice and never have.

The whole album is pretty solid and enjoyable, though I must admit I was a little disappointed to find out that the entire album does not follow the concept storyline that the first track, "2112", sets up.

Don't need to say much about the opening track, will always be a favorite of mine. I love the whispery bits in The Twilight Zone. Lessons has a bit more of a folky vibe which is a change up to the rest of the album, before getting right back into the rock. I really expected to give this one a 5 when it popped up, but besides 2112 being an all time song, the other songs were right in that 4 category. Maybe it's because I have listened to this album a bunch before, maybe because I think Moving Pictures is better, idk. All said, high high 4.

Good clean rock/hard rock (Canadian band) with good vocals Geddy Lee and guitar. I like the British influence. A bit long winded

Ik vond het een erg lekker album. Echter bespeurt mijn neus toch zeer zeker wel rock en dat was niet de afspraak

Fun album from a great band. These nerds can play. I normally don't like it when multi movement pieces are all on one track but I so feel like it works here. Lee and co remember that for all of your chops, funky rhythms, and stories, the music has to come first. The restraint in these songs is what really makes them all work.

Absolute monster of a first “song”. I love it. It varies from sci-fi to hard rock instrumentals, to acoustic, but even within hard rock the rhythms and progressions aren’t very repetitive which keeps it interesting. The rest of it is pretty good as well, but nothing crazy.

2112 is probably my favorite Rush song. There are so many great riffs, solos and such great energy. The drumming is out of this world, there are so many great drum fills (a great song to air drum along with). My only complaint is that the discovery kills the energy and flow of the song. Despite loving the song 2112 I never listened to the whole album before. After listening I am a little disappointed that the rest can't live up to 2112. Most of it is just run of the mill Rush songs that are all okay/good but not great. Which sucks because I think they keep me from giving this album a 5. 2112: 5/5 The rest of the songs: 3.5/5

Really enjoyed the multi-movement Side A on this thing! Prog rock at its absolute best. I’m surprised I haven’t gotten more into Rush, since I love Moving Pictures and I put the title track of this right up there with anything from that album. Side B was fun to listen to and have on, but nothing on it struck me in quite the way that first side did. I did think the closer was pretty strong. 4/5.

Amazing guitar skill, great rhythm, feels very grand

It’s got some cool licks in there, solid overall

Pretty slick, I was confused with the first song not knowing it was broken up like that I said they really needed to have a better album arrangement. Then realized it’s just an awesome song. So

This is the dad Rock I hoped I’d find on this journey! Not too cheesy, lovely level of guitar that doesn’t make you feel like you’re listening to a support band off spinal tap. 4.0

Best Song: Something For Nothing. Of the more standard rock tracks on the album, this one rocks the hardest. I really like the shrieking nature of the vocals on this one. Worst Song: Tears. Basically a ballad, which given everything else here is quire boring. Overall: A really fun progressive rock album. What I like is that they give the best of both worlds: a 20-minute sprawling prog adventure and also a side of well-curated, hard-rock tracks. Good stuff.

Крепкий звук, прям супер объёмный. Вспоминая Таркус... ну, там я наверное за глаза четвёрку поставил. У меня где-то была пластинка Moving Pictures, но теперь я не могу её найти... там конечно прям басец прям офигенный был, что я прям только ради него готов был этот альбом переслушивать. Здесь пока басика не так много, зато Чайковского подвезли.

Canadian heroes! This little three piece sure packs in a ton of sound!

Rush kicks ass

Probably my most replayed album so far. I thought it was musically really quite great. I didn't get in to the story...

me hace acordar mucho a led zepellin y sacando el primer tema de 20 minutozzzzzzzzz está muy bueno

That's the kind of rock I like.

Temples of syrinx, etc

3.5/5

I think I’m the only white of certain age and temperament who is just so-so on Rush. I dig their instrumentals and arrangements, but their lyrics and vocals just don’t do it for me. Especially their goofy Ayn Rand “rock is illegal” story. Give me Joe’s Garage for that one. I’ve always liked the title track, but the rest is just… yeah, that’s a Rush song.

I was already familiar with this one. It's a very good album, and Rush was not even at its peak yet.

the first song is 20 mins 4 stars

Coole Musik

I remember hearing this album years ago (after Moving Pictures came out) and just being so underwhelmed by it. It took this long for me to appreciate it for the classic that it is. 4/5

3.5

I'm not a big prog fan because it tends to get really ponderous to the point of feeling overly indulgent and grating on the nerves. But 2112 proves the exception to that taste rule for me. Why? No idea. But I do like this album and will pop it on when the mood strikes me. 4 stars for the legends from Canada.

1. 4.5 2. 4.1 3. 4.2 4. 3.8 5. 2.5 6. 3.5

What else can I say about this one? The opening suite is enough to achieve the 5-star rating, but the rest of the album does not consistently live up to the first half. Great album.

😳

good memories.

Thought this was an excellent album but I think I was hoping for a little more. I'm also not a big fan of long overtures; 20 minute songs with multiple songs rolled into one long track. Outside of that, singing, drumming, guitar, bass... it's all so, so great. 8/10.

- Ich habe mich schon gefragt, wann endlich das erste Rush Album kommt - Ihr kennt meine Meinung zu 20 minütigen Songs. Ich wünschte Rush hättten mich mit dem ersten Track vom Gegenteil überzeugen können. Aber es sind dann halt doch „nur“ 7 Songs in einem Track. Die Titel bestätigen das wieder. Und es ist wieder mal eine Prog Band. Ich sag ja, das war damals wie so eine Art Zwangsstörung bei diesem Bands! - Ich wollte mal möglichst kritisch in die Rezension einsteigen - wenn man das überhaupt als Kritik verstehen kann. Aber viel mehr fällt mir auch nicht ein. Man könnte natürlich die Eingängigkeit bemängeln bzw. das nicht alles bei mir hängenbleibt, aber ich kritisiere einen Fußballspieler ja auch nicht dafür, dass er den Ball nicht mit der Hand ins Tor wirft… - Rush ist einfach ein super geile und derbe kreative Band. - Das kommt auch auf diesem Album mal wieder raus! - Ich kannte nur „A Passage To Bangkok“ aber der Rest hat mir auch gut gefallen. - Leider hab ich zu den Alben „Permanent Waves“ und „Moving Pictures“ eine deutlich größere emotionale Bindung. Vielleicht liegt es daran, dass ich die einfach kenne, aber es viel mir in Teilen schwer mich hier emotional komplett zu involvieren und ich kann nichtmal sagen woran das liegt. - Insgesamt trotzdem ein tolles Album Rating: 3,5-3,75/5

I like this Prog-Rock especially the long Overture. In some parts it reminds me to the early Genesis. The krautrock impact is evident, but Iike it.

The music is great, still like it a lot, but minus 1 for the lyrics.

It's Rush. Epic prog rock and I enjoyed most very much....that said, fuck Ayn Rand.

Not sure what it is, but all of these songs bring me back to a time that never existed in my life. Like they all sound eerily similar to a lot of songs I’ve heard, and I’m attaching them to those experiences I guess? Idk. Fire album. Samuel is a hater bro

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL START TO A RECORD OMG THAT STORY MADE ME CRY AND I LOVE THE WORLD THEY BUILT, OTHER SONGS WERE FINE BUT THIS REVIEW IS JUST FOR THE OPENING AMAZING

Yup Rush rips. We know this. Dom knows it, Jim knows it, Jason (if you're still out there) knows it. The 20 minute song rips, the rest of the album rips. Yuh^2/10 (yuh squared out of 10)

Un excellent morceau en 7 parties aux sonorités power rock tout juste ce qu'il faut progressives.

When it's good, it's amazing.

7/8

I can get behind this

Zuerst dachte ich schon wieder so ein Langstückalbum, aber es gefällt mir. Guter alter Hardrock.

Very good listen. A mix of a long progressive opus and shorter rock radio oriented tracks.

I do like Rush, and this album makes me feel all the nostalgia of first listening to them as a teenager.

Amazing piece of rock and roll music for lengthy drives

Shorter than I thought with only 6 songs. Great drumming.

A great record I would have missed without this website.

I like it.

This is held as a masterpiece of prog rock, and I get understand why. Still it's prog rock and I find it dull quickly.

Geek Rock! I don't know if that's a real term and I am avoiding googling it until after I do this review. I'm going with it's a new term I made up inspired by 2112 Overture and the rest of this album. Wow wow wow. So smart so rocking. I find it hard to put into words how I feel about this album because the real Rush fans are so well versed in this album and I'm still learning. I'll admit I always misheard "Priests" as "Freaks" in the Overture but I still think it works. Some of my takeaways - 3 guys blast out this musical magical landscape that's so full and lush. Wow. - those drums that never seem to end. It's like Neil Peart is banging through Middle Earth with the exact beat I want at every step. - I'm loving Geddy's voice the older I get

One of my first introductions to Rush when I got hip to them at the age of 12 in ‘79. Great album with the epically long somewhat silly first side title track and equally awesome second side with the stoner paean ‘A Passage to Bangkok’ which is very cool to me being as I’ve actually taken an overnight train through the Thai countryside from Bangkok to Chiangmai before. Side two also contains the really underrated track ‘The Lesson’

Classic Rush progressive rock.

3.5/5

First time listening to rush, it tickled my eardrums in just the right way

Some nice prog rock. Didn't blow me away, but was quite enjoyable.

Tiens, du prog rock canadien. Pas mal du tout, les riffs envoie du lourd, la voix assure sans trop hurler. Le morceaux de 20 minutes en ouverture, espèce d'opéra rock conceptuel de 20 minutes est assez rigolo avec son imagerie de grand prêtres des temples de Syrinx (bref...). Content d'avoir croisé ça.

Been several decades since I listened to this. Prog rock is one of my favorite genres and Rush has always been one of the best at it. When Geddy Lee opens the title track with "...and the meek shall inherit the earth..." I have to admit it is corny as hell but that is the whole thing with prog rock: the music is undeniably awesome but sometimes the songs are kind of silly when you listen to the actual lyrics. Still this is a stone cold classic.

Better than I remembered.

Rock progresivo. Está bien. Un 4.

Genre: Progressive rock, progressive metal 1976 Side 1 (2112) is phenomenal! Standouts: 2112: (Overture/Temple of the Syrinx, Discovery, Presentation, Oracle: The Dream, Soliloquy, Grand Finale). Twilight Zone. Rating: 4/5

Mir unbekannt bis dato. Typischer Klang Rockbands der 70er

Would have loved to heard the record label’s reaction to a 21 minute rock opera to open the album.

Rush has always been a difficult band for me. When I was younger I thought they were the best thing ever. Over time I’ve found myself listening to them less and less often. Still, a very unique album.

2112 Overture - 8/10 The Temple Of Syrinx - 8.5/10 2112 III Discovery - 8.5/10 2112 IV Presentation - 8/10 2112-Oracle: The Dream Live - 8/10 2112: VI. Soliloquy - 8/10 2112-Grand Finale Live - 8/10 A Passage to Bangkok - 8.5/10 The Twilight Zone - 8/10 Lessons - 8/10 Tears - 8.5/10 Something for Nothing - 9/10 TOTAL - 99/120

Fakker med rush 4.5

Really enjoyed this one. After having just putting myself through Deep Purple’s ‘Made In Japan’ live album with their own 20 minute song, I was a bit worried about this album. But this is a 20 minute song done right. 2112 is amazing. I enjoyed it the whole way through. The rest of the album kind of paled in comparison, but it was all still quite good. I’ll have to check out more Rush in the future. 7.5/10 Top 3: 1. 2112 2. The Twilight Zone 3. Tears

It was a good album. Although it does not have any of the mega hits, it was still fun to listen to. I still don't have any new balances. I will round up.

Favorite Tracks: 2112 A Passage to Bangkok Tears

They don’t make albums like this anymore.

I am an absolute sucker for a rock opera and while this occassionally leans on some outdated/annoying melodic tropes I don't mind too much, it's otherwise super expansive and just a total journey in a very fun way.

Rush straddles the line between Prog and Hard Rock. 2112 manages to be epic and otherworldly, while also providing some classic, catchy rock riffs. *Heard before.

These guys rock. I don't find myself ever turning on Rush, but every time I do, I have to appreciate how hard they rock.

Closest to a 5/5 yet

Fun album but felt short. Definitely a great prog rock album but I find better albums in rushes discography

Absolute classic. Definitely at least a 4.5