Chronicles
Rush · 1990
144 min · 28 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal
A dynamic fusion of intricate rhythms, soaring melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics that define progressive rock's evolution.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied peaks engaging storytelling through music thought-provoking themes and concepts
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Chronicles' serves as a retrospective spanning Rush's career up to that point, including their rise to prominence since the early 1970s. This compilation followed their commercially successful albums like 'Moving Pictures' and 'Signals', showcasing not only their musical evolution but also their enduring relevance in the rock genre during this period.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Chronicles is an album by Rush, released in 1990. A dynamic fusion of intricate rhythms, soaring melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics that define progressive rock's evolution. 'Chronicles' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidifying Rush's status as a leading progressive rock band. The album's critical reception praised its comprehensive selection of tracks, reflecting both the band's artistic vision and their influence on future generations of musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chronicles sound like?
A dynamic fusion of intricate rhythms, soaring melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics that define progressive rock's evolution. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Chronicles by Rush notable?
'Chronicles' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidifying Rush's status as a leading progressive rock band. The album's critical reception praised its comprehensive selection of tracks, reflecting both the band's artistic vision and their influence on future generations of musicians. Released in 1990, 'Chronicles' serves as a retrospective spanning Rush's career up to that point, including their rise to prominence since the early 1970s. This compilation followed their commercially successful albums like 'Moving Pictures' and 'Signals', showcasing not only their musical evolution but also their enduring relevance in the rock genre during this period.
Who is Chronicles for?
Chronicles works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied peaks, engaging storytelling through music and thought-provoking themes and concepts.
How many songs are on Chronicles?
Chronicles has 28 tracks, running approximately 144 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Finding My Way 5:07
- 2 Working Man 7:11
- 3 Fly by Night 3:21
- 4 Anthem 4:24
- 5 Bastille Day 4:39
- 6 Lakeside Park 4:10
- 7 2112: I. Overture / II. The Temples of Syrinx Standout 6:47
- 8 What You’re Doing (live) 5:41
- 9 A Farewell to Kings 5:52
- 10 Closer to the Heart 2:54
- 11 The Trees 4:40
- 12 La Villa Strangiato 9:36
- 13 Freewill 5:25
- 14 The Spirit of Radio Standout 4:57
Disc 2
- 1 Tom Sawyer Standout 4:37
- 2 Red Barchetta 6:09
- 3 Limelight 4:22
- 4 A Passage to Bangkok (live) 3:47
- 5 Subdivisions 5:34
- 6 New World Man 3:42
- 7 Distant Early Warning 4:58
- 8 Red Sector A 5:12
- 9 The Big Money 5:35
- 10 Manhattan Project 5:06
- 11 Force Ten 4:33
- 12 Time Stand Still 5:10
- 13 Mystic Rhythms (live) 5:42
- 14 Show Don’t Tell 5:00
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
144 min 24 sec
Learn More
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
