Released 50 years ago
2112
Rush · 1976
38 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal
An ambitious fusion of progressive rock and lyrical storytelling that paints a dystopian future.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic narrative with resolution
- immersive storytelling experience
- front-loaded intensity and payoff
- thought-provoking lyrical themes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 1, 1976, '2112' was Rush's fourth studio album and marked their transition to mainstream recognition. After the more commercially oriented 'Fly by Night,' this album showcased their artistic ambitions and solidified their place in the progressive rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· King Crimson· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 2112: I. Overture / II. The Temples of Syrinx / III. Discovery / IV. Presentation / V. Oracle: The Dream / VI. Soliloquy / VII. Grand Finale 20:34
- 2 A Passage to Bangkok 3:34
- 3 The Twilight Zone 3:19
- 4 Lessons 3:52
- 5 Tears 3:34
- 6 Something for Nothing 3:58
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