2112

This is the first Album turned into a classic from this Canadian band. The keyboard and futuristic sound experimentation mixed with their Led Zeppelin and some other Hard Rock influences of these guys make of this release an experience full of contrasts, moments of calm interrupted by the powerful voice of Geddy Lee, the changing rhythms by Alex Lifeson and the drum nuances by Neil Peart are some of the things that make from this album a magical experience.

"2112" is opened with a space sound taht gives a sense of relax and suddenly a distorted guitar floods the air with tension and perepares the mood for the musical stampede that is approaching. With a more defined sound and an excellent execution, Rush finally finds in this album what lately would become in their very particular seal; which is visible on this excellent song , that keeps the door opened for a more extensive experimentation.

A mix of rock with a spark of oriental musica inaugurate "A Passage To Bangkok" followin a very marked standard, at this point, the album turns into a rollercoaster in which this guys from Toronto reinvent themselves on each song that shape this excellent release.

A slow and very melodic song continues this work. "The Twilight Zone" show Geddy Lee's vocal ability, inwhich his particular style with a very nasal sound silence those critics that he's only yelling. The versatility that he's reached is perfectly decorated by Alex Lifeson's guitar solo.

"Lessons" es a very happy song that elevates you once again to that euphoria achieved in "2112", the work by Neil Peart is very remarkable and probably is the most distinctive element on Rush Music.

"Tears" is one best of the Progressive Rock Ballads ever written, the lyrics are very deep without pretensions, the music, without trying to be too complex or intricate, is the best company for the sweet voice that comes out from Geddy Lee's throat in this theme.

"Something For Nothing" takes the control of the wheels and raise it for a vertiginous fall that ends up in a very sublime way this fantastic experience.

Even when the compositions are pretty good, there are still some details that would reach the perfection en their next albums. Even though, this is a great addition. I could give it 5 stars, but comparing it with the other 3 Classics ("Hemispheres", "A Farewell To Kings", and "Moving Pictures"), this is the weakest of them all in my opinion, so I'm going to give it a 4 Stars Rating.

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