Archives
Rush · 1978
122 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal
A sonic exploration blending hard rock energy with progressive intricacies and lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- patient unfolding of narratives
- immersive headphone detail exploration
- reflective moments of introspection
- engaging storytelling through music
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone track variety
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 1, 1978, 'Archives' is a comprehensive collection of Rush's early work, showcasing their evolution from a hard rock band to a progressive powerhouse. This album followed their third studio release, 'Caress of Steel,' and captured the band's formative years, setting the stage for their later critical and commercial successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· King Crimson· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Finding My Way 5:03
- 2 Need Some Love 2:16
- 3 Take a Friend 4:27
- 4 Home Again 7:30
- 5 What You’re Doing 4:19
- 6 In the Mood 3:36
- 7 Before and After 5:33
- 8 Working Man 7:07
Disc 2
- 1 Anthem 4:10
- 2 Best I Can 3:24
- 3 Beneath, Between and Behind 3:00
- 4 By‐Tor & the Snow Dog: I. At the Tobes of Hades / II. Across the Styx / III. Of the Battle / IV. Epilogue 8:57
- 5 Fly by Night 3:20
- 6 Making Memories 2:56
- 7 Rivendell 5:00
- 8 In the End 6:51
Disc 3
- 1 Bastille Day 4:36
- 2 I Think I’m Going Bald 3:35
- 3 Lakeside Park 4:07
- 4 The Necromancer: I. Into the Darkness / II. Under the Shadow / III. Return of the Prince 12:36
- 5 The Fountain of Lamneth: I. In the Valley / II. Didacts and Narpets / III. No One at the Bridge / IV. Panacea / V. Bacchus Plateau / VI. The Fountain 19:44
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