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
- Genre: Rock
- Limited Edition
- Hologram Edition
- Heavyweight Vinyl Pressing
- Remastered, Etched
- Black Vinyl
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TRACKS
2112 (20:36)
A-I Overture 4:32
A-II The Temples Of Syrinx 2:13
A-III Discovery 3:30
A-IV Presentation 3:40
A-V Oracle: The Dream 2:00
A-VI Soliloquy 2:23
A-VII Grand Finale 2:18
B1 A Passage To Bangkok 3:30
B2 The Twilight Zone 3:14
B3 Lessons 3:40
B4 Tears 3:29
B5 Something For Nothing 3:56
