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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
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I first bought this in 1980, then bought it on CD in the late 80's, then didn't have a copy for around 10 years. I bought it again a few months ago, and just HAD to crank up the volume and just listen.
Too often concept albums are individual tracks forced together and it doesn't work that well, but the track 2112 is a masterpiece of thematic writing. There are essentially 3 themes (and variations on these themes) that are used throughout to tremendous effect, and a storyline that sounds like it should be the storyline from a Phillip K Dick novel. This is the middle ground between the early 70's rock and the late 70's arty rock that Rush produced, and they have rarely done better!
The other tracks here are pretty damn good too - 'Passage to Bangkok' is basically a journey through the world's dope capitals, 'Something for Nothing' is a concert favourite, and then...the ballad! How on earth did 'Tears' get on an album like this? It's got keyboard strings and no distorted guitar at all, but it really fits in well. In fact, it's a very beautiful song.
You know, I think I'm going to have to go and play it again...
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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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.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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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!
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Its a very coool album
While being Rush's last album to feature an epic song the rather Awesome 2112 It is also the beginning of the period when they first started to use keyboards, The song 2112 is the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cubby Kovu
Maybe the best song ever!
I come across rush 2112 by reading Ernest Cline ready player one, thank you good sir.
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Published 2 months ago by modified monkey
One of the finest prog albums of all time!
2112 was the first Rush album I heard, and when I did, I was instantly hooked, this album is probably my favourite progressive rock album ever. Read more
Published 2 months ago by O. J. Mcdonnell
2012
As with most pre-Permanent Waves Rush albums, this takes many listens to truly appreciate. Yes the old adage is that anything will sound good if you play it long enough, but it is... Read more
Published 4 months ago by ratmonkey
A Masterpiece in the history of Rock
You run out of superlatives after listening to an album of this quality. Rush at their peerless best. After their previous album, the critics thought they were finished. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Paul B
Must have Rush
This along with A Fairwell to Kings are two of my most consistently played albums and of which I never seem to tire. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. M. A. Lawton
Excellence and indifference go hand in hand here
The 18 minute spectacular title track is what this album is all about; the collection of bits n pieces that make up the rest of the album really have no place in anyone's... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. F. M. Havicon
Good and Solid Album
I have only fairly recently been properly introduced to Rush, after I bought the Greatest Hits album. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Brynjar Bjornsson
bought as gift
Bought as a gift for my head banging teenage son. Long time since I have listened to Rush but worth a listen.
Published 15 months ago by gmaw1
One of those must own CD's
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