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Fly by Night

Rush · 1975

37 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal

Rush's 'Fly by Night' fuses dynamic rock rhythms with intricate arrangements and lyrical depth, showcasing their progressive evolution.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 15, 1975, 'Fly by Night' was Rush's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band was starting to define their unique sound, moving away from their initial Led Zeppelin-inspired vibe towards a more progressive rock style that would characterize their future work.
Stylistic neighbors
Yes· King Crimson· Genesis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Anthem 4:27
  • 2 Best I Can 3:28
  • 3 Beneath, Between & Behind 3:05
  • 4 By‐Tor & The Snow Dog: I. At the Tobes of Hades / II. Across the Styx / III. Of the Battle / IV. Epilogue 8:39
  • 5 Fly by Night 3:25
  • 6 Making Memories 3:04
  • 7 Rivendell 4:59
  • 8 In the End 6:48

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