2112 cover

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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