2112

Rush's forth album entitled "2112" was the bands early breakthrough album. Speaking of breakthroughs, it was also a "make or break" album for the boys and their record label. The album flat-out Rocks! Going against what everyone was saying they should do, RUSH wrote the complex, multi-part, thematic, epic, "2112". A 20 plus minute story set in the future where a Utopian society lives without music or any individual freedom of expression. Frankly, when this was recorded, the boy's were angry and it shows. 2112 is full of energetic angst. It also shows off Neil's drumming ability.again, along with Alex's powerful guitar work and Geddy's excellent bass lines. Rush gained legions of fans over this one. The second side is a little weaker, A Passage to Bangkok is very memorable, and my favorite, Something for Nothing, is just a great rock song. The epic 2112 is worth the admission price alone. This album has become a progressive rock classic that any serious 70's rock music collection cannot be without.

Best Tracks: 2112 and Something for Nothing.