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A Farewell To Kings [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Rush | Format: Audio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (14 July 1997)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
  • Label: Mercury Records Ltd (London)
  • ASIN: B000001ESJ
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,712 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen  1. A Farewell To Kings 5:49£0.89
Listen  2. Xanadu11:04Album Only
Listen  3. Closer To The Heart 2:52£0.89
Listen  4. Cinderella Man 4:19£0.89
Listen  5. Madrigal 2:33£0.89
Listen  6. Cygnus X-1 Book One-The Voyage Prologue10:21Album Only

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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After the critically acclaimed "2112", a lot was expected of Rush. Slowly ascending out of the heavier vien of their first 4 studio offerings, a more diverse and innovative side was being introduced into the arena with the release of " A Farewell To Kings" (1977).

The album starts off with the beautifully crafted title track, that shows the universe what an underrated guitar talent Alex Lifeson is. Beginning with classical guitar, which belongs in a masterclass, which then progresses into a solid piece of trademark Rush, complete with thumping, intricate bass lines and precision percussion, which is perfectly intertwined with virtuoso guitar work. Track 2, "Xanadu", is one of the greatest pieces of music, that we were privalleged to listen to in the last century. From the synthesized vision into a utopian dreamworld, we are taken on a journey by sublime guitar work and percussion that is still ahead of it's time, almost a quarter of a century later (check out the version on "Exit....Stage Left", for a masterclass in perfect live music). Geddy Lee's bass is precise and uncompromising, whilst his keyboard skills are introduced with virtuoso precision.

"Closer To The Heart", was one of the earliest single releases by Rush in the United Kingdom. A classic song, that is still a mainstay of the live show, with a beautifully phrased classical guitar intro, that bursts into an intelligent anthem, which is both excellent ant timeless, a very underrated classic. Next up is the strangely titled "Cinderella Man", which shows the audience just how deep and thoughtful a lyracist Niel Peart actually is. Showered with accoustic sublimity and precision vocal delivery by Geddy Lee, this is definetly more than a mere album filler. The penultimate track, "Madrigal", is a wonderous journey into the mellowness of music heaven. Again sublime to the limit; definetly not just another album filler. The grand finale is "Cygnus XI (Book 1)" (which served as a prelude to side 1 of the brilliant "Hemispheres"). The musicianship and unit solidarity was in full flow on this epic masterpiece. The bass line is powerful to the extreme, whilst the drumming needs to be heard to be believed. Alex Lifeson's guitar work gels the whole track together. Pure excellence in motion.

One of the best albums of the twentieth century.

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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Between 1976 and 1981 Rush released what were arguably their finest recordings. Starting with "2112" and ending with "Moving Pictures", Rush released music that was quite simply untouchable. The quality of the musicianship has to be heard to be believed and it was quite obvious that the group were giving everything in an attempt to create something special. During those peak years Rush released two classic albums in "A Farewell To Kings" and "Hemispheres". The first album is packed full of intricate solos and amazing inventiveness that nearly 25 years on still sounds as fresh as ever. Along with Hemispheres, this is progressive rock at its best and I can't reccommend it enough. Although Rush went on to create some great music, I don't think they have ever recaptured that spirit from those years. A great album from a great band
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Absolute class 15 Jun 2006
Format:Audio CD
Being a little teenager person right now, I wasn't around to see Rush in their heyday and had to content myself with gleaning snippets of information out of my dad. He told me to get this album because it was the best one ever in the whole wide world ever, and I see no reason to diasgree with him.

The entire album is marvellous. Closer to the Heart remains my complete favourite, hence much naffed-offness when they didn't play it on the R30 tour. People might say that it's tedious and prog - prog it is, tedious it ain't. The soundscapes created vary hugely and the melodies and harmonies are beyond contestation.

Rush are the bedrock on which all modern prog - and a whole heaping load of other weird genres - are founded, and this album proves why. Essential.
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Solid if short release
A Farewell to Kings is a solid if somewhat short release less than forty minutes which is actually perfect for an album like this if it was longer it would only end up being filled... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cubby Kovu
Sunless sea
Coming straight after the tour de force of 2112, A Farewell to Kings seems somewhat of a lacklustre affair. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ratmonkey
Rush at their very best
This is my favourite Rush album, to me it represents them at their creative best. I first bought it on vinyl back in '79 and came to love it very quickly. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. R. Powell
"To Walk The Caves Of Ice..."
It starts gently, acoustic guitar strings opening the first track, sweeping from left to right channels, accompanied by a soft keyboard melody, glockenspiel and birdsong that... Read more
Published 8 months ago by G. Young
A Farewell? An introduction, more like!
I'd gotten the live double LP Exit...Stage Left and that was my portal into the world of Rush. Liking their more creatively imaginative stuff on it, both lyrically and musically, I... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Tim Kidner
bloody good
This album is one of those that are missed by "up to date rockers". What they miss is the DSOTM Experience.
Published 19 months ago by idiot3
Rush reached an almost untouchable standard
Jeeez ... most of the Rush back catalogue is available on Amazon for less than £5 an album ...... why the heck wouldn't you buy it, even if only out of idle curiosity? Read more
Published 19 months ago by Lucioperca
Return to my Youth
Great record - have not listended to it since my tuntable retired. Glad I have added to my CD collection
Published 19 months ago by S. D. Thomas
phase two- starts here
After the era defining live album 'All The Worlds A Stage' Rush now moved to the next level.Its hard to convey just how good this album is,a perfect snap shot of Rush for the... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr Blackwell
classic album
One of the oldies. This is a great album by a trio of amazing musicians. With classics such as Xanadu, Closer to the Heart and Cygnus X1. Highly recommended.
Published 21 months ago by S. B. Murphy
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