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Absolute classic. Definitely at least a 4.5
I don't know why people shit on Rush. They're a great band and this album rocks.
Known before: Band Standouts: The Temples of Syrinx Rating: 7.5
Majesty hard prog rock with dopey lyrics.
Spot on.
Short n sweet
Pretty good
Classic 2112 Rush, the song always has new surprises
In my younger days, I was a huge Rush fan. My fandom has dropped a bit but this is still a great album. I'm deducting a star for the unfortunate Ayn Rand shout out. Neil Peart's drumming is sensational. I do understand people not liking Geddy Lee's voice. This one is a matter of personal taste.
Rock progresivo. Está bien. Un 4.
Oh so proggy, both in conception and in the band's regard for their own braininess, and love of complexity for its own sake and silly myth-making and world-building. No wonder they're the favored band among role-playing gamers. And why wouldn't they think themselves utterly brilliant when they can dish out such piercing political insight as "you can't have freedom for free"? One's sure the the rock critics association on the Federation of Solar Planets gave them nothing but five-star reviews! But not too proggy in their willingness to rock tightly in a few different modes and avoid ridiculous instrumentation and endless noodling in absurd time signatures. It's their ability to create rich moods and textures, alongside the odd killer hook that made them or at least saved them from being an outright joke or just nerds' favorite band. One enjoys much of this (probably a bit more than one should on the merits) being of an age that one can easily overlook Lee's endless shrieking, the foolish and tiresome politics, and the other proggy ptifalls..
FLASHBACK to late 2015. It’s a little before midnight and I’m the kitchen of my shared house, blasting one of my beloved prog rock albums. My housemate hammers on the wall and demands I stop the noise because she’s trying to sleep: I promise her I’ll just finish the song I’m on and then go to bed. I was three minutes into “2112”. That poor girl. Enjoyment of this fourth album by Canadian geeks Rush hinges very much on the listener’s tolerance of side-long epics, which were all the rage in the excess of 1970’s rock. “2112” is one of the more coherent ones: less abstract than “Close to the Edge”, more epic than “Nine Feet Underground”, more rocking than “Echoes”. Is it perfect? Not entirely. It may be sacrilegious to say so, but I’ve never considered Peart the strongest lyricist: the story of “2112” is a fairly by-the-numbers dystopia, with a rebel discovering a forbidden relic (spoiler: it’s a guitar) and fighting back. There’s about as much depth to it as the musical “We Will Rock You”. But the main charm of “2112” is in the band’s performances. Geddy Lee’s vocals are in turn plaintive and searing as he embodies both the oppressed and the oppressors with ease. His bass playing, overdriven and crystal clear, is the perfect compliment to Alex Lifeson’s blistering lead. I also enjoy Lifeson’s interpretation of the hero tuning and learning the guitar in real-time, perfectly selling the wonder of a newfound skill and thrill. Finally, Neil Peart’s drums are the beating heart of the piece, all over the grid: his kit is an orchestra unto itself. So the instrumentals are really the crowning achievement here, with the overture and ending being “2112”’s best sequences (with an honourable mention to the exhilarating “Temples of Syrinx”). Later in the album, the standalone songs range from good to middling. “A Passage to Bangkok” is structured around a vibrato-laden riff, with a solid chorus despite its laughably corny and dated “oriental” motif (you know the one). “Lessons” is the best of the bunch: a joyful deep cut driven by “Ramble On”-style acoustic rhythm guitar and a similarly effective dynamic switch-up for the chorus. Meanwhile, though, “Tears” is an ill-advised and maudlin attempt of the band to make a sincere love song. “The Twilight Zone” is another change of pace that doesn’t quite work for me: presumably intended as brooding and mysterious, it just comes off as a bit of a heavy-handed drag. Finally, though, “Something for Nothing” ensures we end on a galvanising, aspirational note. “2112” has long been a sentimental listen for me: there I was, an alienated teen dipping his toes into prog rock, when it presented itself like a great, hairy, castrated, symphonic behemoth. It might not have stuck with me as long as other albums of its kind (or even other albums by Rush) but I still consider it a really fun listen, capped by fantastic musicality.
Thoroughly enjoyed this. I was aware of the length of track one but I was enjoying this album so much the next thing I knew it had ended and Spotify moved on to something else. Bit gutted, I could have listened to a lot more.
Nr. 26/1001 Overture 4/5 The Tempels of Syrinx 4/5 Discovery 5/5 Presentation 4/5 Oracle: The Dream 5/5 Soliloquy 5/5 Grand Finale 4/5 A Passage To Bangkok 4/5 The Twilight Zone 5/5 Lessons 5/5 Tears 3/5 Something For Nothing 3/5 Average: 4,25 Very surprised bout this one, because I hadn't listened to Rush before. Brilliant instrumentals and vocals. Enjoyed this a lot. This is now my best rated album, taking over from Thriller - Michael Jackson (4,22)
There are so many Rush albums I'd choose to enjoy before this one, but this represents the fork in the road and their decision to go in the direction that eventually lead them to the Rush we know and love.
2112 and lessons are insane.
Not my favorite rush album
"All right. It's Saturday night, I have no date, a 2 litre bottle of Shasta and my all-Rush mix-tape... Let's rock. **Space Invader shooting sounds**" This Futurama quote is the only time I have heard of Rush, from what was playing in the episode, and what I listened to on 2112, I'm not mad in the slightest. Whilst probably not too commercially successful at the time, I found it to be a great prog rock/metal concept album that I was able to get lost in. Best: 2112 Worst: Tears
If only titular song was 21:12 long...
Definitely a Rush album. Definitely a listening album. Definitely a mood album. It’s great!
I didn't value Rush as a young person but as I got older it hit me just how amazingly talented this band is. This is some of the best rock I've ever listened to.
The lyrics gave me some perspective. Def loved it.
Utter bollocks and a lot of fun.
Fun!
2112: impossible to find the beat or key in the first 90 seconds (intentional). Track is immediately reminiscent of a 70s Atom Heart Mother. Huge pickup at around 3 minutes that changes the mood spectacularly. Vocals at 4:30 are unexpected and a little out of place, especially when they're replaced with Geddy's vocals soon afterward. Something's missing from the next couple minutes. Synth, maybe? Texture is thinner than the instruments would normally indicate, and harmonies/drums are quite simple (at least comparing to Moving Pictures, which I've already listened to). Acoustic evening-outdoors-nature sound with no transition into the section. When vocals come in, it almost reminds me of the low-energy parts of Led Zep's Ten Years Gone (this is a really good thing!). The lyrics are clearly telling a story but I chose not to follow it. Whoa. Big hits with guitar/bass/drums leading into new, slightly more upbeat section. Adventurous, structure-wise. Rush's acoustic guitar is really fun to listen to. 13 minute mark: starting to warm up to the very simplistic repeating theme now that it's being varied throughout the piece. Guitar solo has an awesome quality to it and makes the most of the chords it's playing over. Strange non-transition to a wobbly, "churchy" acoustic sound. Geddy's voice sounds very different here. Really energetic following section - more like the Moving Pictures Rush I'm used to. Fantastic sound, if a little unmemorable from my first listen. Next section has a pretty incredible contrast between the reflective beginning section (repeat of the trickling water theme from earlier) and the screaming emotion that follows it. Apparently this is called the "soliloquy" section and okay wow I'm just getting to the next guitar solo. This one is stanky (9/10). Wish it could've gone on for longer and let the rhythm section build more behind it. Around 19-minute mark: we start to see a compound time that really brings up the energy of the song. Love the drumming here - some really subtle and lightning-fast fills. 20-minute mark: alien-like, powerful, otherworldly. Great ending. A Passage To Bangkok: immediately a very cool (but quite lengthy) riff. The higher guitar on top really bolsters it. Chorus lyrics and their enunciation are a bit silly. Great bass throughout - guitar as well. Halfway through song - guitar solo is really strong. Drums are simple and repetitive but sound awesome - very 70s-esque (what else?). The lyrics never mention the song title, which is strange considering that this is a fairly "poppy" track. The Twilight Zone: No idea what's happening in the verse. The "chorus" is unusual - not very deviating melody and all the instruments feel further back in the mix. By the second verse I'm starting to get it, but the swing is so wacky for Rush and it's a little difficult to comprehend. Second chorus - nice whispering vocal counterpart in the left ear. Would've been more effective if my left ear worked. Lessons: Geddy sounds really happy (perhaps high as well?) during this song. Energetic. Bass and layered acoustic create a kind of celebratory mood - love it. Bass in the chorus is rapid and groovy. Fadeout works nicely. Tears: Nice interlude track. Strings (mellotron?) provide a fitting atmosphere. Surprised this one doesn't have more listens on Spotify - could be because it's unlike Rush to release quieter acoustics. Something For Nothing: not much of note, except that I liked the tonal transition between Tears and the beginning of this track. Fun way to end an album. Overall:
Great album but not my favorite from Rush
good shit, singer voice has an uniquely higher pitch, 4/5
It was good
I know Rush fans get a bad rap sometimes but man was this a great album.
Cool album. I can see why Rush is so popular. Will listen again to other songs by Rush
Interesting. I enjoyed the amount of guitar I'd probably Listen again
I would give this a five star rating if it was just side one. A career defining disc for the band.
Even though the first song took 20 minutes, the album was short and enjoyable!
Epic 20 minute Led Zeppelin inspired prog-rock meets wanky high-brow sci fi concept?….You had me at hello. The rest of the album is not bad either. ‘A Passage To Bangkok’ is a song about marijuana masquerading as a song about riding a train through Asia, ‘Lessons’ sounds a lot like ‘Ramble On’, and ‘Something For Nothing’ is a strong hard rocker to close the record. Sure, it’s all a bit derivative and camp, but I really enjoyed this.
Great album, but not the best of Rush, and Neil Peart isn't Neil Peart yet.
Killer opening, love the long track and seamless transition. Classic rush sound of the famous Trio, the guitar solos are more similar to classic rock but still sounds great.
Brani Preferiti: - "2112: ..." Note: Un album di 40 minuti, di cui metà della durata è una singola concept song chiamata "2112: ...", e che canzone. La cosa migliore di questo album è la musica, i riff e gli assoli continui ma sempre diversi che sono un piacere da ascoltare. Anche se i lyrics a primo impatto non sono niente di ché, nell'ascoltarli capisci che raccontano una storia e quindi come si fa a non riascoltare questo album e trovare più segreti nascosti nel testo.
7/10
Very good vibes! Fully up my street. Definite bangers.
WE ARE THE PRIESTS... OF THE TEMPLE... OF SYRINX
Overture was great, the rest kind of forgettable
3.5/5
Okay so I went into this album only ever hearing "Tom Sawyer" so you could say I knew nothing about Rush. I had only ever heard of them because my dad liked them and Trailer Park Boys. I was more than surprised when I this immaculate album. I was expecting that this would be one of those times where the group has one really good album, that being "Moving Pictures" and the rest are just good. This album completely subverted my expectations as it is like a 9.5/10. The opening track is so good. I used to hate long songs because I think most of the time there is not enough variation in the material to make a song interesting for a third of an hour. That however cannot be further from the truth in this situation. Great from start to end not a single bad part. So the first song being great and 20 minutes long surprised me but then I was even more surprised because the rest of the songs do not miss a beat. I don't really have any criticisms for the album. Love all the songs and I would consider it a must listen album. Honestly, and I have no clue if this is a hot take, I prefer it to "Dark Side of The Moon" when it comes to those classic 70's prog-rock albums. I think it just had less flaws than "Dark Side of The Moon" and was a little more enjoyable to listen to. Either way as I mentioned before strong 9.5/10.
*Love* the 'hands-on-mixing-desk' performance work, that kind of thing always pulls me in, much like Dark Side of the Moon does. Not been familiar at all with Rush's work before, the only song I knew was Spirit of Radio, but I'm really enjoying this as I type+listen at the same time. And now afterwards, yeah I really enjoyed that technically, and another one of those albums you can either blast or fits nicely as background for a chillout sesh.
2112 on tämä levy, mutta lopun 4 kappaletta oli kanssa kelpoja
Great album, really enjoy the prog rock
nice
What a week this is turning into! One of my two favorite Rush albums along with Moving Pictures. While Moving Pictures has some better song, the atmosphere on this album feels way cooler. With that album cover and the opening 20 minute song with references to Egypt, along with Twilight Zone and Passage to Bangkok there just seems to be an other worldly vibe to the album. I first listened driving at night in Illinois from the airport I think, it was this one and Master of Puppets and then recently again heading to a concert. Great driving or rocking music. Keep the hits coming!!
Kicks ass. Pretty much the coolest prog nerds have ever been. The performances are airtight and every song brings a little something new to the table. A risky album that saved their career, love to see it
A lot of fun, but really perplexed by train to Bangkok
4.2 if prog rock has 100 fans, I am one of them. If prog rock has 10 fans, I am one of them. If prog rock has 1 fan, I am them. If prog rock has 0 fans, I am dead. fave songs: 2112, passage to bangkok
I quite enjoyed this - ambitious, catchy, over the top in all the right ways and talented musicians just going for it. My first experience of Rush and I’m here for the ride.
I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed this album back in the day. Not enough albums have a single track taking up a whole side these days.
It was good, 7/10
I know them by their most famous songs, but Rush is one of the bands that I have known about and have always wanted to listen to more of their music. I absolutely loved this album! I am so excited to continue going through their discography!
This is the second Rush album I am hearing and they are 2 for 2 so far, this album is incredible. The vocals and instrumentals are great, everyone shines here Some tracks shine more than others, but they are all great. Favourites: All of them
Not 1st listen (although I probably haven't heard the full thing since high school) It's not a drill people, we have some Canadian content today 🚨 doing something a little different for this album- I listened to Side 2 first, to pay attention to the shorter songs before I possibly get Rush-ed out after the title track. These songs in isolation are a solid 3 star EP for me, with the ballad "Tears" and "A Passage to Bangkok" easily being my favourite songs. Now on to the overture... Yeah the album's now a neat 4 * in my eyes. The title track is ridiculous, it's wild, it ROCKS July 24, 2023
A fun sci-fi concept album that occasionally gets lost in itself. Best track: The Temples of Syrinx
One of my favourite Rush records. 2112 by itself is worth the admission. But the rest is also quite good! The band is in their prime here and writing amazing stuff1 8,5 out of 10
Hell yeah, Rush! I now realize I've been kind of a casual lame Rush fan. I really do like a lot of their songs, but never really dove into the longer tracks like 2112. So good!!! The dynamics and vocals are great on the title track. I really like this era of vocals. I'm a sucker for the quiet water parts jumping back into the rock parts. I started at about a reluctant 3-4... now I'm really feeling solid on a 4... I know there's better Rush out there, so I'm excited, hoping we get some more. The little "Kung Fu Fighting" riff is a little cringe on Bangkok, but this is otherwise is a classic Rush tune. Other tracks are all aight. Feeling good about a 4. If the title track was just a little more fluid and if the rest of the record followed suit this would be a 5...
Rush rules. I have not dabbled in to a ton of Prog Rock, but Rush is tops of that genre. This album kicked ass.
Hell yeah.
Big, cinematic sound. Clever guitar work and tempo changes. Highlight has to be the opening 20 min medley, with The Temples of Syrinx section being my favourite.
Peak Rush. All hail the boys. B+
The Temples of Syrinx, Presentation, Oracle: The Dream, A Passage to Bangkok (other best) Twilight Zone and Something for Nothing (best song) Bass and drums are amazing. Both are top of all time in their categories. Tears is out of place here.
the vocals grew on me with how they used them. especially on soliloquy. the instrumentals are very good. overture, Soliloquy, Grand Finale, Passage to Bangkok, something for nothing
Solid prog rock album. The drums are the best part but the guitar and vocals sound great too. Not as good as Yes. FS: The 20 min song, Bangkok
HELLLLLL YEEEEEAHHHH! Never heard no Rush before but this was the goddamn tiddies!
Not horrible, but for some reason I expected a more grand, more epic album. 3.7/5
The guitar riffs are immediately catchy and recognisable. How have I got this far in life without enjoying a Rush album?
I have a soft spot of for rush, and while this is not my favourite rush album, it still slaps for me. Only reason it's not a 5 is because I don't really like a passage to Bangkok. If you were to switch that with spirit of radio then we have one of the best albums of all time, no doubt. But as stands its a solid choice. Solid album
It's all about the first side obviously but side B is just as good as what they were doing in that era of the band
It is Rush.
Powerful, essential prog rock album. This album basically has no flaws to speak of, although the 20 minute long conceptual side 1 requires a little more patience than the looser-structured side 2 (which happens to be the side I prefer). Even so, the band makes every second of that 20 minutes count, and the album as a whole mostly avoids the self indulgence you hear in a lot of prog. This isn't an album I generally see myself putting on for the heck of it, but the band's talent is undeniable. Fave Songs (All songs, from most to least favorite): Something for Nothing, A Passage to Bangkok, Tears, The Twilight Zone, Lessons, 2112
Pretty good encapsulation of a Rush album. Kinda weird, definitely fun. Favorite track: 2112
Not familiar with anything on this album, but I liked it more than I thought I would. The vocals can get irritating. I liked parts of the 20 minute song, not the entire thing though. Passage to Bangkok is good, and Something for Nothing has been stuck in my head.
Sounded like Spinal Tap! Was a lot of fun - GREAT drum tone. Wouldn't listen to again, unless I was in a very particular place on a travel trip.
Never heard prog metal before, feel like this is a good mix between that and prog rock. First track extremely varied, very cool
Rush always delivers when I'm in the mood for some hard rock that makes you want to turn up the volume and vibe along! (Slappin' da bass)
Fantastic album. Rush has such a distinct sound and this was a great cohesive album.
Rush is just really, really good at what they do. I love the distinct voice of the lead singer
Not bad
Like it a lot. Can definitely see the influences it had on some of my favorite bands.
Certified Børiscore classic A passage to Bangkok felt sorta racist lmao
4/6
SLAPPA DA BASS, MON! The first song on 2112, "2112" is twenty minutes long and has six separately named parts, and basically personifies (band-sonifies?) Rush as a musical group and a concept. There's the length, first of all, followed by the extremely slow build up, then some drum flexing by the late, great Neil Peart, followed by a bit more drum flexing, then those familiar Rush guitar chords, and some more drum flexing, then Geddy Lee's voice comes soaring onto the scene, and honestly, it was great. That was the best track, by far, but I also enjoyed "Lessons". Great album! RUSH-IFY!
Fun rock and roll music
Another Rush classic
Preferred this Rush album, bit tighter, rockier and more pyschedelic. 2112 the best song of the lot, will definitely listen to it again.
Need to listen fully
Here's the thing about a Rush song for me: there's always a part in it that I go, "oh yeah, that's the stuff," and then there are large chunks of the song that do nothing for me. Also, you start talking about a "solar federation" and typically I'm out. And yet...there's quite a bit here for me to like and I definitely appreciate Rush's whole deal.
Not my favorite Rush album, but it has some top notch songs.
Very musical, albeit pretentious
Rush is on a short list for me. Each of the individuals ranks relatively high on my list of most talented musicians on their respective instruments. Neal Pert is even at or near the very top of my drummer list. Notwithstanding that, the band itself never cracked my personal top ten. This is one of their best for those who love Rush - a disc where they melded their heavy metal history with their progressive aspirations. They will shift again later in their career as they incorporate synths (Moving Pictures is a standout), making them a band that clearly deserves at least two slots on their list.
A very ambitious album stretching across progressive rock and hard rock. Most of the lyrics are a little nonsensical but no denying the quality of the musicianship.
Extremely ambitious. It felt like Led Zeppelin on steroids. Is the first track one song or several? If one then it might be the longest “song” we’ve heard this far. The melodies were not as strong as I would have liked but my god was the musicianship strong. The guitar solo in “something from nothing” was fantastic. 4.5 seems most appropriate.
Engaging, energizing, and interesting 4/5
A Rush of Blood to the Rush
Okay
"ATTENTION ALL PLANETS OF THE SOLAR FEDERATION"...this album is frigging amazing. It makes me want to smoke pot while watching a 100-gallon saltwater fish tank in a dark room. Since I don't smoke pot or own a fish tank...4 stars.
I admire the audacity of Rush to make this album after the record company told them to turn in something more commercial. Do I need a 20-minute sci-fi seven-part prog rock song with lyrics inspired by Ayn Rand? Maybe not, but it kind of works (except that one section where Lifeson is basically tuning his guitar). Let's be honest about the lyrics, Neil Peart is a great drummer but a weird dude. I took 2 breaks while listening to 2112, but I cannot completely dismiss it. I bet it was fun to memorize that song to play in concert. Lee and Lifeson probably contemplated firing Peart for that alone, but couldn't because you know - world's greatest drummer. Also, who doesn't love "We are the priests of the Temples of Syrinx". What the hell is that about? Side 2 is better and shows where Rush was heading. I have no idea how this album sold so well but the 70's were a strange time.
Really, really liked this album. Geddy Lee just has a voice that makes every song on this album sound like some sort of eccentric rock-opera in all the right ways. 2112 (the song) is obviously a beast but is so different enough that you forget your listening to one 20 minute song. Tears was the low point but really, I think it's because it's so drastically different in terms of tone with the rest of the album. A Passage to Bangkok and Something For Nothing were the other standouts for me.
Goddamn does rush go hard, super good album
Liked it
It was actually decent and I did enjoy it, not fully something I’d always listen to but I’ll definitely come back to it
The most aggravating record I've ever owned. On one hand... The title track is a 21/12, pure heavy progressive rock perfection. The story fully develops and the music follows with it. Ayn Rand objectivism aside, the story is captivating enough to keep the listener along for the ride. The other side, on the other hand, is mid. It's not like they're bad songs, but they don't have much to add to the album, and seem like they were added as an afterthought, as a "Oh shit, we still have half an album to fill" kind of beat. At least "Tears" is a nice little ballad. Overall, a fantastic record that suffers from "Tarkus Syndrome", where the side-long opener is such a banger that it saps the energy from the rest of the record, leaving the b-side a collection of forgettable tunes you probably heard in the end credits of some coming of age movie back in the day. Standout Songs: "2112: Overture / The Temples of Syrinx / Discovery / Presentation / Oracle / Soliloquy / Grand Finale" "Tears"
Kyllä Rush maistuu! Ei musta ihan Moving Pictures-tasoa, mut hyvä silti. 4/5.
I probably started at a 1 for this album based on my preconceived notions about Rush as this shitty prog band my lame uncle loves (Tom Sawyer blows). Also, what about the voice of Geddy Lee, how did it get so high? I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy. Never really gave them a chance before, but was pleasantly surprised at how good this album is. The albums layout made it feel less proggy overall having one super long title track on side 1 but then solid shorter songs on side 2. And that title track is actually really enjoyable and showcases the bands strengths (Neil Pearts drumming wow). Also dig the Ayn Rand connection. The side 2 tracks are all pretty strong too - Lessons was a standout. So far my biggest surprise final rating.
I like their guitars, I don't like some melodies and Getty has an annoying voice a lot. A Passage To Bangkok is fucking awesome until the chorus starts
Great rock album. Entertaining all the way through.
Gotta love Rush. Cool concept album
Never really listened to Rush, but they are sure some fine musicians. Very good album. 4/5
Weaker than other Rush albums, but still quite good.
The great prog rock summit. Therein lies King Krimson and their court, Genisis and their lamb on Broadway, and Yes who stands close to the edge. For all of England's great bands of the 70's, it only makes sense that there would be an answer from across the pond. Little did we know that it would come from the northern depths of....Canada. Rush were always a prog rock band, but their first three albums were merely a warmup for their true progressive debut. 2112 opened with a suite of songs for the album's namesake. It's a pretty simple story but it ebbs and flows nicely enough and I can't get enough of that riff they do near the end of Overture. This takes up all of side A, though it fully deserves this spot. It ends in a massive swell of chaos as Peart announces "Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation: We have assumed control". Wew. Side B fills out the rest of the album. They're fine songs, but you know why we're really here. Prog rock fans love a good thematically-connected 20-minute song. Lifeson said it himself when he said this was the first album that "really sounded like Rush". Well done.
The year is 1994. I'm living in Flagstaff in a dorm and I meet David from Brooklyn. He's a terrific guy, a Jew, new York to the core, and we hang every night. He's teaching me chess-- he learned in Central Park-- and he's a baller. Short, fast talker, and basically like hanging out with the cousin incarnation of Adam Yauch. Well, anyhow, I had heard Rush, but it was his superband, so he was always playing it and I really don't hear it without thinking about that Tom Sawyer. We had some adventures out in the desert for late night desert business. Oh, but eventually, I beat David in chess. The next week, he dropped out of school and left Arizona for New York. I always felt like it was my fault, but I did remember how to play chess and I taught my kids how to play also. 2112 seems solid and hits all the Rush notes I wanted to take me back to those wild nights smoking cigarettes and watching David Rush through all the moves.
Ahh, another one from the Holy Triumvirate. This is a good one to slap the bass to, especially the A side, because it's the same track for 20+ mins.
In a rare break from katek, I like 80s Rush a lot. But it turns out I also like 70s Rush. The 20 minute song feels unnecessarily chunked together, but aside from that quibble “2112” is another progtastic delight.
Well turns out I like 70s Rush way better than 80s Rush. This has a classic rock sound...like what Jack Black sounds like when he tries to be super rock n' roll.
Classic Rush album with amazing instrumental talent. Geddy's voice takes some getting used to, but musicianship takes it to another level.
I need to get real high and listen to this with headphones in the dark, but it still kicked ass sober. If you can handle Geddy Lee's voice, and you like prog rock, then this album should float your boat. 8.5/10
Possibly the greatest Rush album, though I do prefer Hemispheres. 4/5.
Yeah, some of it is a little corny. Some of it doesn't age well. But I've always loved it anyways. I've probably listened to the 2112 song suite itself -- all 21 minutes or so -- a few dozen times at least. And it holds up. An early Canadian rock epic by THE Canadian rockers.
Mér þykir svo vænt um Rush plöturnar. Þessi er gimsteinn.
Amazing playing, quite a few hits, super creative early prog rock.
Awesome
Surprisingly good album, didn’t expect to enjoy it
It's Rush, so once you get past the dorkiness of it all, it's great. Geddy Lee uses his high voice a bit more than I can take on this one, but has fantastic performances from everyone (especially Alex Lifeson). Favorite tracks: "2112", "Something For Nothing"
A bit screamy but interesting nonetheless.
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Some very nice prog, first track is great. Second track is a good bop too, although the asian jingle thing is a bit ridiculous. The later tracks are a bit less memorable
Bombastic drum fills, great guitar playing and effective and evocative moods created, strong loud-quiet-loud dynamics, but one isn't fully motivated to explore all the myths and legends. or even mind the lyrics very much. One fears for Geddy Lee's vocal cords and for the destinties of all the adolescent fans who took it all too seriously. But Rush seem a bit more focused and stayed in their range more effectively than many of their prog rock contemporaries, who overused their synths and keys and suffered from an excess of ideas. One's boyhood affiliations and allegiances (i.e., the fact that one had a huge 3x5 or 4x6 Rush poster on his boyhood bedroom wall, bought for $4 at Six Flags Over Georgia in the summer of 1981) causes the rounding up, which is borderline dubious.
love the first song but 20 mins!! feels very cinematic almost like Tommy or something by Queen. will def listen again
Love Rush
Rating: 7/10 Best songs: The twilight zone
liked the opening but then got lost
El primer gran avís de Rush venia amb el tancament del seu primer quartet d'àlbums. Barreja de hard rock i rock progressiu, tots els elements que millorarien amb els any ja estaven presents aquí: les lletres de Neil Peart, el so tan característic del trio i la veu encara més característica de Geddy Lee. El tema que dona nom a la primera cara és el triomf evident, però les cançons de la segona part no estan per sota, en especial les dues primeres, 'A Passage to Bangkok' i ' The Twilight Zone'
Rush becomes Rush.
Great future music
great instrumentals. 4.
yooooooooooooooo good
weird and great
Classic rock. Title track is fantastic, and most of the back half was surprisingly strong, the only issue was that the production was a little dodgy on some tunes. A great record.
Rush was my dopesmoking roommate's favorite band in college. 40 years later still not bad. I miss George's girlfriend more....
Not the biggest prog rock fan but this is quite good
The experimental elements of Rush are nicely tolerated as they do not get lost in the experience, staying carefully rooted in their rock tendencies. Hard to realize that a lot of their electronic contributions to music was and remains probably some of the most well done. Rush found a great way to incorporate that into their music while still keeping the rock alive, and for that this review will not debate the inclusion of this album on 1001.
I always love prog rock! Changing meters, melodies, tempos, to fit the story it weaves is so fun. Great album!
+Really solid guitar playing +Powerful rock voice +pretty immersive -3 songs on one track is annoying -on A Passage to Bangkok the Asian Bell thing is very outdated and distracting. Almost feels racist in a way
Very exciting, technically interesting prog rock. The first track is definitely the highlight, but the rest is also good.
Good album
Biased because I already love rush prior to this :pp
I have always felt that this power trio successfully bridged the gap between classic rock and prog rock. I liked both sides of this album but have to reserve my 5 stars for a limited few. Otherwise, this is a solid rock album with three exceptional performers.
Some albums are classics for rational reasons, and some are just a matter of pure feeling. This one fits the second case.
Rush is one of the best prog rock acts, 2112 is a classic example of their work. Geddy Lee's basslines are fantastic. Neal Peart was one of the best drummers to ever live. The way the guitar lines match the vocal melodies is impressive. Great album
Not my favorite Rush album to be honest. I like Moving Pictures and Roll the Bones better, but still, it’s one of Rush’s most influential albums. I actually don’t like Progressive Rock all that much, but some of Rush’s songs just rock so hard and Neil Peart is absolutely insane.
Cool to know this is the first instance of the "Rush sound". Overture definitely has that boom, geddy's wild voice, cryptic fantasy lyrics, ripping guitar solos.
First time listening to this album and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it after listening to other Rush albums previously. Different in its sound to others, with a more prog approach and easy to see why it’s included in this list
I've tried to give Rush a listen before and wasn't particularly interested, but this totally revitalized my interest. Their sound feels unique on this album, and although it was short, I felt like they really found themselves on it. Definitely would listen to again
2112 is my go to first song for races. It used to be because I'd go out too hard and die, so I'd make myself listen to that whole song before I could start to pick it up. I really like this album (I'd never listened to any of the other songs before)
Progressive rock, 1976. Almost 5 stars because of the overture which is something phenomenal. The album has also a fantastic tracklist and the musicians are in a really good shape on this record. Unfortunately there is not an universally acclaimed hit on this LP, so their masterpiece for me remains "Permanent Waves" in which I find only unbelievable songs.
Good stuff
I liked it a lot, very experimental. Felt like a Pink Floyd-esque experience.
I went to see Rush in Utah about 15 years ago. Me and my then girlfriend, Rita with the lumpy tits, got so drunk before the gig, that about 4 songs in, she threw up all over my brand new flip flops and so I punched her in the face, killing her instantly. Rush saw what happened and could not stop laughing. They all posed for photos with her dead, lumpy boobs and paid for some new flip flops. We have been friends ever since.
I have heard a lot over the years that Rush are a lot of people's guilty pleasure. I can see why, I enjoyed this way more than I have enjoyed anything even close to prog that is on this list.
Loved it
This album was a short and fun time! I love Rush and they always have some stellar rock songs with great drums, guitar, and mesmerizing vocals. Standouts include 2112: Overture/The Temples of Syrinx/…, the Twilight Zone, Tears.
Right on, man! Gimme that sweet sweet Rush! Excellent album, so much amazing rock. I love Geddy’s frenetic singing on this album. Definitely their most iconic artwork on the cover. Tunes are all solid. But not as good overall as Moving Pictures. Respectable 4 star rating.
Liked this WAY more than I thought I would
It was my first approach to Rush, so I didn't know what to expect. It was pretty good, I won't deny the amazing sound they have, I mean wow. Maybe at some point I got lost and felt like I wasn't going anywhere, but it's just a matter of re-listening to it.
While this is a good Rush album, I’m not sure it’s even their best. Some great parts and no doubt the band is incredible showing their range. That said, it’s an acquired taste and I can see it growing on me more and more. Obviously a big influence on prog today, especially Coheed.
This album started playing, surprisingly, on beginning of my morning commute. It was great. Varying beats, crescendos, roller coasters of energy.
De sólo escucharlo realmente no me atrapó. Hasta que le puse atención a las letras cambio mi concepto y qué bueno que lo hice porque sí es un discazo. El track principal cuenta toda una historia en sí mismo y es muy bueno pero puede ser un poco cansado. Las 5 canciones de lo que fue el lado B del disco son muy buenas y pueden mantener relación con lo expuesto en el lado A. Estas 5 canciones gustaron más que el primer gran track, siendo mi favorita Something for Nothing. Sólido 4.
4.1 - What I’m learning about prog rock generally through this listening exercise so far is that it only works when the band’s awesomeness can offset the genre’s overall ridiculousness. Given the two Rush albums I’ve heard, I’d say they succeed where other prog rock bands get lost burrowing their heads in their own asses. The album starts with a 20+ minute suite of which I was naturally skeptical. But somehow the parts came together creating a dynamic and interesting listen. It’s hard to deny Geddy Lee’s supreme rock vocals, or Lifeson’s incredible guitar performance on “Something For Nothing” or consistently brilliant drumming from Rutsey. Such an epic trio. This album is certainly not an easy-listening experience and is probably best suited for a long car trip where it can take center stage.
A pleasurable rock album. A solid record, feels suited perfectly for a road trip.
Dziwny album, ale wpadł mi w ucho. Śmieszne kompozycje i fajne riffy, niekoniecznie podszedł mi ten 20-iluś minutowy utwór. Niemniej jednak jak na tamten rok, brzmi to świeżo naprawdę. Mi głos wokalisty odpowiada akurat, ale jest to na pewno kontrowersyjny moment albumu
Not a favorite. Some great songs but not all are hits.
Their breakthrough album (in a time of dire crisis), and an early example of prog metal. Certainly much more understandable and influential sound than King Crimson. I read the comic book alongside the album, which made it really easy for me to digest, but it also ruins the creativity that your mind may picture the scenes. It also reimagines some of the scenes, giving it a happy ending where the protagonist doesn't commit suicide, and the ones who "regain control" are the same music-loving ancestors from the dream. I'm not a huge fan of their sound on this record... I prefer their innovative production on the synths and their more metallic sound or later albums, but you can't go wrong with Geddy's performance, and the guitar and drums hit hard and demonstrate they can handle different styles. The highlight is the titular epic, and it's engaging to follow on the story that feels like a Legion of Superheroes storyline. The second side is weaker, but there's a good amount of diversity from the heartfelt "Tears" to the exotic "A Passage to Bangkok" and mysterious "Twilight Zone," all of which incorporate the acoustic guitar well to match the corresponding mood.
Enjoyed it
Solid album. The title track by far is the highlight of the album, my only problem being that it’s so long. I feel like this could have been divided into 3 separate tracks, just to make the replaying experience more enjoyable. The rest of the songs were good too, but I feel like they blend in with each other too much. Will revisit again tho. 4/5 Fav tacks: 2112, a passage to Bangkok Least fav: none
oof so much rock. a fun listen
Genre: Progressive Rock 4/5 Much like a warm blanket and hot cocoa, Rush is my warm comfort blanket if a rock group could suffice as such. Rush's discography spans 19 albums (and 1 EP), and contains some of rock music's best stuff, ranging from straight blues rock 'n roll to heavy, technical progressive metal. With only 2 of their 20 projects in this book, I highly recommend anybody who enjoyed this to check out the remainder of their stuff. Whatever your particular flavor, Rush is bound to have it in their catalogue. As for 2112, their biggest album at the time and a big fuck you to their record label who had asked them to go commercial, it's 1976, Rush is entering their prime, and they're beginning to fully execute the true power that the trio possessed. Geddy Lee (bass/vocals), Alex Lifeson (guitars), and Neil Peart (drums/lyrics) are 3 musicians who showcase some of rock's most virtuosic playing available at that time, and still to this day. The title track alone is one of their greatest musical triumphs: a 7-part prog-rock epic, telling the story of a denizen in a world where men aren't able to think on their own, and is spat in his face as he tries to spread the love of music. It's eloquently crafted, lyrically and musically, and spotlights some of Rush's best work. Geddy's voice on Temples of Syrinx is astronomical, as well as his bass playing, Lifeson's solo work on Soliloquy is outstanding, and Neil's passionate performance in the Grand Finale, along with his timely, poetical social commentary that spoke to a number of musical acts looking to progress beyond the constraints of their musical overlords, are breathtaking. It's a true triumph of rock and roll. The back half of the album plays out rather unceremoniously (A Passage to Bangkok and Something for Nothing are both very good though), and keeps this from being a perfect 5, but the title track is a can't-miss, essential rock classic that will endure the test of time. Rush rules.
Heyrðu, á þessu átti ég ekki von. Barasta ljómandi skemmtileg plata.
On voyage
Pretty damn good
Ah my love/hate relationship with prog rock back at it again. By all measures I should love this album: impressive instrumentals, interesting lyrics and vocals. But then the first song has to be titled "2112: Overture/The Temples of Syrinx/Discovery/Presentation/Oracle/Soliloquy/Grand Finale (Medley)" and I just want to tear my hair out because it just screams excessive and pretentious. I have no clue when these transitions happen in the twenty minute song, nor do I really care. Like I said, the first song is twenty minutes. It's just too weirdly long. I suppose I should just appreciate it the way it is, but it's hard to digest. I like when it gets weird, but it doesn't get weird nearly fast or long enough for my tastes. Despite this all, it's still a good album. As mentioned at the beginning, the vocals are unique and the instrumentals are killer. Love/hate relationship.
Leuk Rockalbum! Ik kende het nog niet, maar viel zeker in de smaak!
So I got this album around 2003 and it may have been during my class trip to Ottawa in grade 12. I had for sure got Everything to Everyone by Barenaked Ladies and Live Between Us by Tragically Hip (two bands who's absence on this 1001 list invalidates the whole endeavour). I started getting into Rush around the time they were having a resurgence during the Rock In Rio DVD and album (with the amazing dragon drinking from a coconut cover). During this time I’m pretty sure the Toronto Star had an article calling 2112 the greatest Canadian album. For me, I cannot agree with that as we have Funeral, Day For Night or even Gordon. I guess what is the greatest around this album is the mythology. That it’s dominated by a 25 minute anthology about some far flung sci-fi saga. Then you have the musicianship of these three guys completely on display here and it’s pretty unarguable this is their masterpiece. I am also listening to this album on the day Taylor Hawkins died. The version I listened to on Spotify has the cover by Taylor and Dave Grohl. I saw Foo Fighters in 2015 and they played Tom Sawyer. My brother had years earlier seen Rush in Toronto and Foo Fighters came out for a song on that one too. Really appreciated having this one today on a day when we lost a legend. Likely one of his favourite albums.
I really dig this one. It isn't a five for me. But it is a very important album. It's one of my friends favorite albums. I can remember many a drunken drug fueled night, with this as a soundtrack.
I've never really given Rush the credit they deserve. They are certainly masters of the Prog-Rock era. It still isn't exactly my thing, but I do think it is a masterful album and why it deserves a place on this list.
Geddy Lee, screecher extraordinaire. 3 incredibly talented musicians that exemplify why 3 member rock bands, with the right personnel, can create and perform some of the most powerful rock music.
It's a classic for a reason. I'm a big fan of Dream Theater, who were in many ways just a heavier Rush. Outside of a few sings though I've never got into Rush.
Det är ju inte Genesis men det är ju kanon
Great proggy album. Lots of fun. I’m now into rush
Quintessential progressive rock. Not a bad place to start if you want to understand the fascinating world of Rush. Favorites: 2112 Melody, A Passage to Bangkok, Something for Nothing.
Rush is obviously awesome, too bad about the Ayn Rand influences.
Great '70s band
3.5/5 Didn’t know what to expect, but I was surprised by this album. The reviews were not all great, but this album had a great sound. The first song is actually 5 different songs. No favourite songs, but an album I could go back to.
Good. Still not a big Rush fan though.
that was cool. 3.5/5, maybe 4.
A really indulgent opening 20 minute track, but I still quite enjoyed the album overall.
This is really well executed. I have to be in the right mood, but it's very good indeed.
First album Iv listened to by fully Rush, and I really enjoyed it. Classic 70s rock sound can see the influence Rush had on heavy rock/metal music that followed. 20 minute song to start the album was very tempting to skip but worth the effort of listening to the full song. An album I think I will come back to in the future, but possibly skipping the first song.
Its okay i guess
7:30 into track #1... why am I listening to them tune their guitar? Otherwise, this is pretty good. I've never been a huge Rush fan, but I can't deny their talent.
I've never really given Rush a shot before, but I enjoyed this album.
2112 by Rush (1976) Dazzling performances by prog rock trio Rush carry this very listenable album. The opening twenty-minute suite “2112” is held together by a dystopian sci-fi narrative based on the Ayn Rand novella Anthem. The story line is rather banal, but the ambiguous ending leaves the listener with a positive message whether it is technically comic or tragic. Music, Rush reveals to us, “does” something to the human soul: “Listen to my music And hear what it can do There's something here that's as strong as life I know that it will reach you” And of course, it’s fitting that the discovered instrument for opening the heart of the protagonist is a guitar. The rest of the album (side two) lacks the cohesion of (and with) “2112”, but it still has its highlights. The power, diversity, intricacy, and musicality of these three artists is on full display. Wild diversity of rhythms alone are enough to sustain interest. And with blazing fills on drums (Neil Peart) and extraordinarily inventive guitar and bass (Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee), Rush once again demonstrates the potential of a rock ensemble to drive sound straight into the soul. 4/5
Worth a listen every few years ATTENTION PLANETS OF THE SOLAR FEDERATION. WE HAVE ASSUMED CONTROL
2112 itself is obviously a masterpiece but the b side of this decent but fairly forgettable . 8/10
8/10. Already reasonable familiar with this, and after this listen, I still like it, but still not that much. I like the cheesy Rock Opera that makes up the first half, and while the second half sounds similarly good, it's not as fun without the unifying theme.
Album was great.
9/26 Solid Prog-Rock collection. Standout Tracks: A Passage to Bangkok, The Twilight Zone, Tears
Det här är ju intressant, mycket intressant. Det är ett album som jag har känt till men utöver 2112 /osv har jag inte lyssnat alls. Däremot finns det andra album av Rush jag har brutit mig in i mer. Öppningsspåret, som också känns som själva själen av albumet, är ett 20 minuters spår som består av 7 delar. 2112: Overture - Låtens första del känns väldigt mycket som den Rush jag är bekant med. Blandat tempo, då det ibland är en väldigt snabb gitarr som går men där det sedan kommer pauser med lite lugn, alternativt en trummis som jobbar hårt. Det finner sig även in i litet gitarrsolo. The Temples of Syrinx ((@fanten210hours)) - I andra delen introduceras sången och tempot i musiken är fortsatt varierad. Gitarren och trummorna är stundvis väldigt similära till den föregående delen av låten. Discovery - Det blir sedan tyst i någon sekund och vi kommer vidare till låtens tredje del, Discovery. Det är en mysig plats att vara på. Lugnt plockande gitarr som fylls på med lite ackord, och i bakgrunden finns ljudet av ett faktiskt rinnande vatten. Jag får genast en spa-känsla. Sedan blir det lite sång och helt plötsligt börjar gitarren gå snabbare och snabbare. Det är en följd av ackord som ökar i tempo för varje gång det spelas. Sen blir det långsamt igen. Presentation - Det rinnande vattnet är borta och vi befinner oss i sällskap av låtens fjärde skepnad. Nu är det återigen lite mer av den Rush-känsla jag känner till. En hög gitarr och en tung bas och en skrikande röst. Men också blandat med verser som är lugna och snälla. Avslutningsvis kommer riffet igång med tempot igen och ännu ett gitarrsolo visar sig. Ett lite kladdigt men verkligen bra solo. Oracle - Lugnet är tillbaka. Sången skriks inte fram utan det är en ekande gitarr och en lugn röst som inleder. Det dröjer dock inte länge innan Rush-känslan är tillbaka med all sin ryckighet. Det är ackord som inte låter sig ringa ut utan som blir tystade direkt för att ersättas av ett nytt. Soliloquy - Samma känsla som i föregående del inleder även den 6e delen, övergången känns similär. När sedan trycket ska sättas igång igen är det dock inte riktigt på samma sätt. Det är lugnare, långsammare och ackorden får ringa ut. Det befinner sig också ett riktigt fint litet solo i denna del. Det solo i hela låten som passar mig bäst. Kan nog vara den del av låten som enligt mig får klassas som bäst. Grand Finale (Medley) - Här ska allt komma samman, även om det inte känts spretigt på ett störigt sätt tidigare. Men precis som titeln säger så väver den ihop. Det känns lite som en blandning och det är kanske just av den anledningen dom denna del faktiskt känns spretig. Vi är lite överallt och får lite av allt här. Det är kaos. Summering - Sjukt häftigt. Jag gillar sånt här, det känns experimentellt med långa låtar som består av lite ihopplock. Samma sak gäller för Pink Floyds långa låtar, det känns som något extra och redan innan jag börjar lyssna på såna här låtar har den nog vunnit mig över. Det är något som triggar något i mig att lyssna extra noggrant. Resterande delen av albumet känns stabilt. Det är inga riktigt sjuka grejer som jag tycker händer, utan det är bara musik som ligger bra i mina öron. Det är många fina riff och småsaker som får mig att må lite extra bra. Albumet lämnar ett väldigt gott intryck på mig och det är det album som varit roligast att lyssna igenom på ett bra tag. Kul! Bäst: "2112: Overture / The Temples of Syrinx / Discovery / Presentation / Oracle / Soliloquy / Grand Finale - Medley"
A classic of prog. Not my favorite from Rush, and not every song on the back half is a hit, but all 3 members are at the top of their game in performances, and the title track is undoubtedly a gem.
260921 15:48 3.5
Not my favorite Rush, but definitely an epic. I just like the pop songs for a daily listen more.
The title track is an absolutely amazing experience. It’s a well crafted story, the music is interesting throughout, and it’s overall really great. The rest of the album is solidly ok for me. There are some solid songs, but most of them are a kind of forgettable. Still, nothing quite hits like the song 2112 Favorite tracks: “2112,” “A Passage to Bangkok,” and “Something For Nothing”
Love it!
Muy buen disco de una mezcla de rock progresivo y canciones más tranquilas. Con pegada y con voz característica.
8/10 not the best rush album
I really enjoyed this album. Maybe not as much as moving pictures, but this is Rush with a more raw sound. Moving pictures is more refined with a theme.
Pretty good. Not my favorite progressive rock album, but 2112 is a damn good song. The story is interesting, the music is incredibly tight, and the ending is phenomenal. Highlights: 1, 2, and 3.
Good. Obviously title track is among Rush's best. Second half of the album is alright. 7-8/10
Pioneers of the progressive rock with 3 of the best musicians ever lived, especially Peart. Rush was way ahead of time and had a great influence on bands like Dream Theater. Geddy Lee has a typical voice which you might get to used to. Not my favorite album of Rush, but a pretty good one.
8-tje. Heel mooi album, beetje concept-achtig. Zodra je bent gewend aan zijn stem, waar ik altijd even voor nodig heb, is het genieten. Lekker complex op z’n tijd, soms briljant door eenvoud. Neil Pc’s drumwerk is hier nog niet zo briljant als later, maar je kunt wel zien waar de heren McBrain en Grohl hun inspiratie vandaan hebben
Vette mix tussen prog en typische seventies hardrock. Is stiekem het eerste album van Rush dat ik luister. Gaaf, dat/die openingsnummer(s). Niet zo proggy dat het één lang nummer is. Gaaf gekoppeld door terugkerende thema’s (water en riff). Mooie mix voor een ouder album. Invloed remaster? Vette sound voor een driemansformatie! Krijg zin in een festival als ik dit luister. Ik merk dat ik vooral naar de muziek luister en niet zozeer naar de teksten. Lekker album. Zomer! Tears is voor mij een hoogtepunt.
the drumming is best part about this, drumming go BRRRR
Quite the voyage.
Complex musical narrative with the longest rock track I've heard. It's a difficult but rewarding listen.
The drums fills are really great.
Solid Rock and Roll
Amazing!!! pleasantly surprised.
Legendary
The second half can hardly keep up with the grandiosity of the title track
Really like the instrumentation. Not too excited about the vocals though - Not my vibe. Overall: Solid 4/5
Actually pretty good. Was expecting big things and it hit, Drums and Guitar were great, only "problem" vocals really, but they're still pretty good.
Rush is rush. Flawed but cool classic/prog rock. If you can look past the cheesy awkwardness, it's pretty stimulating listening.
Tolles Album und für Prog gut hörbar!
It's Rush, what else is there to say?
Ehhhh rush rules
Nao sei como eu nunca ouvi Rush quando era aborrecente, rockzera classica
Best track: 2112
Aika raikasta hard rockia tai metallia tai proge-rock-metallia ottaen huomioon, että julkaistu vuonna 1976. Rumpu-, basso- ja kitarasoundit tuo mieleen paljon Iron Maideniin. Laulaja vetääkin sitten korkeammalta, mitä kukaan Iron Maiden laulajista. Levyn ensimmäinen medley on aikamoinen pläjäys kuunneltavaksi. Aiemmat kosketuspinnat Rushiin lie varmaan jotkin yksittäisiä biisejä kokoelmalevyillä tai esiintymisiä tribuuttilevyillä. Pitäisi löytää aika tsekkailla muitakin levyjä, jos näin hyvä levy jäänyt aiemmin kuuntelematta.
Hyvää progea! Ei ole aiemmin tullut Rushia kuunneltua, kiva uusi tuttavuus.
Not my favourite Rush, still great though
pretty good
Un classique dans le genre 4.25*
Solid - kind of weird you don't hear epic anthems like this anymore
I’m more of a “Moving Pictures” nerd, but never a bad time listening to this. Maybe those “hey this is Asian!” chord progressions don’t hold up so well in 2021? But it’ll probably be cool again by 2112, so hey. Life cycles and all that.
This album starts with a bang. By bang I mean twenty minutes long five part song. When I first started listening I was thinking "this has to be 80's for sure" because of the wild sound. But nope this came out in 76. Once I finally got to some vocals 4m25s into the first "song" I knew I recognized the voice. And of course Rush's top three songs (Tom Sawyer, Lime light, and The Spirit Of Radio) are always playing on your local classic rock radio station. This album is something different though. Its got rock at sometimes then the sound of running water and slow guitar at other times. I had a lot of fun Listening you should too.
Pretty good!
Dat is dit eigenlijk nooit geluisterd heb... Dit is een classic. Heb het even opgezocht, 1976, hun vierde album. Zal ik zeker nog wel eens opzetten
Muito bom recomendo
Familiarity: 6/10 Notes: One of my favorite Rush albums, the 2112 composition is a classic example of pure unadulterated rock. Real Rating: 7.5/10
I like Rush a lot. I'm glad to have listened to the album. Made music skillz they got.
Tämä iski parilla ekalla kuuntelukerralla todella kovaa. Ehkä myöhemmin magia vähän hälveni, enkä saanut levyyn enää ihan samanlaista otetta. Rushin musiikki oli ennakkoon itselleni vierasta, ja oletinkin sen olevan vielä enemmän progekikkailua. Ainakin tällä levyllä biisit ovat pääosin aika tavanomaista, joskin todella laadukasta, 70-luvun rockia. Laulajan äänessä on jotain todella kiinnostavaa. Ehkä vähän Alx Rose tulee mieleen välillä.
decent stuff for background 4
Experimental, energetic, powerful.
Very solid Rush album. It doesn't have Tom Sawyer or YYZ on it, but who needs that for a beautiful rock and roll album?
Prog'Rock'n'Roll.
I need to listen to Rush more often.
No Tom Sawyer but a good performance by Geddy Lee regardless
Really good shit. Kinda petered out after track three though.
Good album, good riffs, enjoyed the vocals. 3/5.
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.
Favorite Track: The Twilight Zone
No lo escuché perdón ja
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.
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.
Liked it but didn’t pay a lot of attention to it
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
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
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.
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
I think it’s good but it’s just never been my type of music, so…
OK. There are other Rush albums I like more.
Not bad, pretty entertaining. Def some prog rock vibes going on.
5/10… progressive rock / metal / *1976
Some good singing, very much like led zep, but think I prefer the more buesy music of led zep. Still an okay listen.
Godd
3aber
When I saw the first track was 20 minutes, I knew I would hate it. But I can understand why music nerds love it. (Also, Geddy Lee's voice is triggering.) 3, maybe a 2.5.
Mid
first listen: magnetic, hypnotic, proggy froggy space jam. second listen: worst parts of hard rock masquerading as experiment. 3 stars.
6 - AVERAGE
Its fine, i like the higher tone. Makes it more interesting. But nothing groundbreaking.
I feel like the much-derided Ayn Randiness of it all is not hugely apparent on a first listen - any rallying cry for laissez-faire capitalism is buried under classic prog sci fi nonsense. It certainly didn’t get in my way of enjoying the ride and the riffs anyway. And there is a lot of good riff to be found here. Not as good as moving pictures but still a lot of fun, with solid performances and production throughout, perhaps discounting the interpolation of the Kung Fu Fighting riff in A Passage to Bangkok. Plus, more bands should go to such lengths to prove to the listener that their instruments are in tune imo.
It's alright. A nice listen but nothing to crow about.
His voice reminds me of Aerosmith, which I didn't care for. But the music was interesting.
очень концептуально но в целом слишком крикливо
I think I heard someone say once that Rush is the worst good band / best bad band. I agree. 3/5
Song should have been 21:12, smh 3/5
I don't get it but it sounds cool I guess. I feel like I've heard it from ready player one or something? It's an interesting concept but not one I'm like fully into. Also fuck Ayn Rand
Interesting tunes, thx
Turned off slightly by the first song being 20 minutes but it was good and kept me locked in. I enjoyed this.
It's big, it's epic, a real experience of an album. I can really see why people adore this band. It's it exactly my style personally, however. Nevertheless, these guys rock. Favourites: The Twilight Zone
buen album