1001 Albums Summary

This album is very much Rush with electric guitar and drum solos and the unique voice of the lead singer Geddy Lee, without which the band would be nothing. However, no particular song stands out; all but one sounds exactly the same. 2112 was a bold move to have as the first song(s), as it is over 20 minutes long and doesn't have a great transition from number to number. A Passage to Bangkok, Twilight Zone, Lessons, and Something for Nothing all do the same things but with different lyrics. Tears is the only thing that is unique from the album with its melancholic melody, lyrics, and slow pacing. Overall, it seems like this album was made for live concerts with its strong and lively energy, with Tears acting as a way for the band to rest their tired voices, strumming, and drumming. However, trying to listen to this while sitting in bed is mind-numbing and boring. I did not feel moved or delighted by anything happening. It seems like Rush simply delivered shit they already knew how to do and regurgitated it multiple times to please a live audience. Maybe I'm just not a big fan of rush and may it was the 70's but I'll pass on this shit.