2112: Rush (1976)
Rush explored a future dystopia set in the year 2112. The album is broken up into seven parts furthering the storyline. In the future world, the government determines what people can read, think, and listen to. Rock n Roll does not exist until a man discovers a guitar and learns to play it. The man commits suicide after the High Priests of the Temples of Sphinx destroy the guitar. His martyrdom sets off a revolution with an ambiguous ending.
Ironically, critics attacked 2112 for being fascist. Somehow, a man fighting for his art and freedom represented fascism. In reality, these critics may have recognized a conservative critique of progressive governments resulting in the backlash.
Moving Pictures: Rush (1981)
Rush moved into the mainstream in 1980 with Permanent Waves. They followed the formula in 1981 with Moving Pictures. The album remains the band’s best selling album and includes the iconic tracks “Limelight” and “Tom Sawyer”. The songs remain radio favorites thirty years later.
Key Tracks:
Tom Sawyer
Red Barchetta
YYZ
Limelight
Rush explored a future dystopia set in the year 2112. The album is broken up into seven parts furthering the storyline. In the future world, the government determines what people can read, think, and listen to. Rock n Roll does not exist until a man discovers a guitar and learns to play it. The man commits suicide after the High Priests of the Temples of Sphinx destroy the guitar. His martyrdom sets off a revolution with an ambiguous ending.
Ironically, critics attacked 2112 for being fascist. Somehow, a man fighting for his art and freedom represented fascism. In reality, these critics may have recognized a conservative critique of progressive governments resulting in the backlash.
Moving Pictures: Rush (1981)
Rush moved into the mainstream in 1980 with Permanent Waves. They followed the formula in 1981 with Moving Pictures. The album remains the band’s best selling album and includes the iconic tracks “Limelight” and “Tom Sawyer”. The songs remain radio favorites thirty years later.
Key Tracks:
Tom Sawyer
Red Barchetta
YYZ
Limelight
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