2112

I still can remember the first time this superb album went for a spin on my CD player. This was my introduction to progressive music. 20 min. epics...wow not for those with ADD..right. WRONG! Listening to 2112 was a surreal moment, i found myself totally and completely consumed by the track. All members put forth fantastic efforts. I especially enjoy Alex Lifeson's acoustic guitar on discovery and Geddy's vocals shine on Oracle. 20 mins of pure musical bliss, unfortunately 2112 might have been better placed in the middle or at the end of the album because the album begins to fall off rapidly.

Passage to Bangkok - wonderful track live...but here it takes on a mechanical and heartless quality, even a bit overproduced.

Twilight Zone - Adequate at best...pays homage to the TV series.

Lessons and Tears are forgettable filler.

Something For Nothing - One of the finest shorter tracks during Rush's progressive era. Unknown to fans at the time (and maybe even Rush) points towards Rush's future.