HEMISPHERES

I thought I'd never like Rush, but I thought it was almost a duty to at least give this album a chance. I can say that my expectations were low before making my first try, but I have to surrender to this fantastic album! Let me explain why I had these low thoughts of this group: I'm a big fan of most 70's prog. But I'm not a fan of music that is pretentious to the level that it becomes ridiculous. I thought Rush was such a band. But I was so wrong that it made me ridiculous instead. The album only have four tracks, but these are all just splendid! Good songs with strong melodies. Add to that some teriffic solos and some "proggish" long instrumental parts and there you have it: This years surprise! To all of you addictive Rush-fans: You were right all along, and I was wrong!