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Only Rush could have pulled this off, and only in the 1970s. 2112--the title suite of the band's 1976 breakthrough album--is a comically pretentious, futuristic rock opera; written by a nerdy drummer and sung by a whiny-voiced geek. It also happens to be a great piece of rock and roll that lifts the listener through a variety of moods and textures from genteel acoustic ("Oracle") to thrilling metal ("The Temples of Syrinx"). Perhaps realizing that they had taken conceptualism about as far as it could go, even these guys backed off on the epic hero stuff for later releases. 2112 still stands though, as one of the great signposts of the prog-rock era. --Michael Ruby
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By gingerguru
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Format:Audio CD
This is certainly one of Rush's greatest albums and the band is unquestionably one of only a select few who have been able to write so consistently well over such a long career.
I differ from some of the reviewers in their comments regarding the second half of the album, i.e. the songs not part of the 2112 suite. I actually prefer these to some of the sections from the first side, in particular, Twilight Zone, Lessons and Tears. Listening to these three songs in a row has remained a pleasure for the best part of 20 years. The musicianship, arrangements and general song-writing abilities on show here are simply breathtaking.
As for the Amazon review, this is borderline disrespectful. The Amazon writer should remember just how many tens of millions of records Rush have sold over their 30-year reign at the top of prog/intelligent rock & metal. You don't have to be the most photogenic or 'cool' band to succeed, thank god.
If you are a Rush fan you will of course already own this album. If you are new to the band, this is a must. Anyone who can play an instrument or write a song to a decent level will appreciate this even if you don't consider yourself a rock fan. Most highly recommended!
I differ from some of the reviewers in their comments regarding the second half of the album, i.e. the songs not part of the 2112 suite. I actually prefer these to some of the sections from the first side, in particular, Twilight Zone, Lessons and Tears. Listening to these three songs in a row has remained a pleasure for the best part of 20 years. The musicianship, arrangements and general song-writing abilities on show here are simply breathtaking.
As for the Amazon review, this is borderline disrespectful. The Amazon writer should remember just how many tens of millions of records Rush have sold over their 30-year reign at the top of prog/intelligent rock & metal. You don't have to be the most photogenic or 'cool' band to succeed, thank god.
If you are a Rush fan you will of course already own this album. If you are new to the band, this is a must. Anyone who can play an instrument or write a song to a decent level will appreciate this even if you don't consider yourself a rock fan. Most highly recommended!
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Haynes
Format:Audio CD
I first heard this back in 1977 after a certain Sounds (remember them?) critic called Geoff Barton raved about this band. Then it sounded, as it does now, as one of the greatest rock albums of all time, the title track in particular is the kind of aural assault that future bands such as Metallica would try to emulate. Future albums are maybe lyrically better but despite this, it is a great album and all I can say to the few reviewers that have slagged it off is that true greatness is rarely appreciated by all.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This album firmly embedded my faith in this band's brilliant musical talent and started Rush's rise to fame. The title track takes up the entire side of the vinyl version but consists of some of the finest music the band ever put together. 'Overture / Temples of Syrinx' a consistent feature in 'Rock Top 100' polls over the years, but the entire '2112' opus is a wonderful musical and vocal rollercoaster. The other songs never quite live up to the title track, although Alex Lifeson's 'Lessons' and the hints of oriental guitar on the fine 'A passage to Bangkok' certainly make fine listening. 'Something for Nothing' is a terrific rocker, a rare Rush ballad 'Tears' and the unusual 'Twilight Zone' roll back the classic 1970's Rush heyday.
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Music incredible and nice presentation but very expensive edition.
I recommend this item for the music, but is very expensive edition, I love the idea that this kind of presentations, but a few cheaper.
Published 1 day ago by Diego Crespo
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classic Rush
Takes me back to my late teens. What a wonderful emotional journey. One to be locked away in the dark with.
Published 24 days ago by tpro
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good
was the first album i ever listened to by rush and it is one that is always remembered they still play some of this in concert now
Published 25 days ago by karalupo
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Great
I love this album. It's what introduced me to the greatest rock band on the planet back in 1980. I was at a sleep over at Jon's place and he woke us up by playing this at full... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Must I
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Is this your PIN number?
So, Rush move on to album number four. And what do they give us?
Yes, they give us the PIN number for every geeky Rush nerd out there. Read more
Yes, they give us the PIN number for every geeky Rush nerd out there. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pesto Fingeration
4.0 out of 5 stars
le son hifi numérique n est pas mort
le son du blu ray audio est fantastique pour cette album en espérant qu il ne finisse pas comme le sacd ou le dvd audio
Published 1 month ago by Gouel Sylvie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rush
Bought this in a moment of wine induced nostalgia. Prog rock at its best. Air guitar a go-go. How three people manage to make this much sound I have no idea. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Law
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The best rush album just got better
This was always a great cd but this new 5.1 version is fantastic. If you like the band then you should buy this new version, obviously you will want to listening to it through your... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Bartle
5.0 out of 5 stars
FAB!
Just love this album! The sound is crystal clear and the live songs are just as good. If you are a rush fan buy this album it is worth it!
Published 2 months ago by tina
3.0 out of 5 stars
2112 sounds more like 1812
As overtures go, Rush won't be challenging Tchaikovsky any time soon. An ambitious album at the time of release now sounds horribly and the remix only emphasises that. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Old Bailey
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