2112 is archetypal high-concept heavy/art-rock, featuring an interconnected suite of songs and a futuristic science fiction-inspired lyrical theme (courtesy of drummer/sole lyricist Neil Peart). When it came to '70s sci fi rock epics these guys were capable of giving Hawkwind and Jefferson Starship a run for their money. The first half of the album features "2112" proper, a series of interrelated tunes that paint a portrait of a 1984/Brave New World-style future, where music and emotion are outlawed. Ultimately, our hero discovers a guitar and uses it to fight the powers that be, all to the accompaniment of vaguely Led Zeppelin-derived heavy rock riffs and daunting time signatures. The final five tunes are unrelated to the concept piece but continue in a similar musical vein, though a little balladry is mixed in towards the end.
- Format: Vinyl, 3 LP, Etched
- Genre: Rock
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Track Listing:
Rush 2112
A1a – Overture
A1b – The Temples Of Syrinx
A1c – Discovery
A1d – Presentation
A1e – Oracle: The Dream
A1f – Soliloquy
A1g – Grand Finale
B1 Rush– A Passage to Bangkok
B2 Rush– The Twilight Zone
B3 Rush– Lessons
B4 Rush– Tears
B5 Rush– Something For Nothing
C1 Neil Peart– Solar Federation
C2 Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nick Raskulinecz– Overture
C3 Billy Talent– A Passage to Bangkok
C4 Steven Wilson– The Twilight Zone
C5 Alice In Chains– Tears
C6 Jacob Moon– Something For Nothing
Rush "2112" - Live at Massey Hall 1976 Outtake
D1a – Overture
D1b – The Temples Of Syrinx
D1c – Discovery
D1d – Presentation
D1e – Soliloquy
D1f – Grand Finale
E1 Rush– Something For Nothing - Live At Massey Hall 1976 Outtake
E2 Rush– The Twilight Zone - Live 1977 Contraband
E3 Rush– 2112 1976 Radio Ad
