HEMISPHERES

This is probably Rush's most progressive album. Cygnus X-1 is the greatest "epic" in progressive rock. I believe Rush is one of the very few bands that can make a song longer than 15 minutes and not bore you to death at times. Many people regard Circumstances as the "filler" song on the album, and those people obviously don't care for the shorter songs that are more to the point. Great music and good lyrics. The Trees has some of the greatest lyrics in progressive rock, really, who else can make a GOOD song about politics? La Villa Strangiato another excellent song and to me the best instrumental not only in progressive rock, but rock period.

Overall:

Cygnus X-1 Book II: 10/10 Circumstances: 8/10 The Trees: 10/10 La Villa Strangiato: 10/10