His power, precision, and composition was incomparable. And since that day, music has never been the same. It was the first time I really listened to a drummer. (And for those who can't really enjoy (too) much of Rush, just remember Dave Grohl's great homage to Neil Peart after his untimely death: 'I still vividly remember my first listen of 2112 when I was young. Music-wise, I think I'd rank 'Permanent Waves' and 'Moving Pictures' as my favorite Rush albums, but it's fun to re-listen to Rush's more prog-rock-oriented stuff too (and cringe at some of those photos from that era).

And as much as the other side of this record has pretty much *nothing* to do with the 2112 story, I've always enjoyed those songs too. I first listened to this somewhere around 6th-8th grade, and it never occurred to me that this was corny or might be somewhat painful to listen to decades later (besides, I was and am a big sci-fi fan). I know Rush isn't many (most?) people's favorites, but if we're talking about a band's great albums, it's hard to ignore 2112, or at least Side A. 2112 has been reissued several times a 40th Anniversary Edition was released in 2016 with previously unreleased material, including the album performed by artists including Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Billy Talent, Steven Wilson, and Alice in Chains.

It is listed in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, and ranked second on Rolling Stone's reader's poll, Your Favorite Prog Rock Albums of All Time. 2112 remains the band's second-highest-selling album (behind Moving Pictures) with more than 3 million copies sold in the United States. Rush supported the album with a tour of the United States, Canada, and for the first time, Europe, from February 1976 to June 1977. 61 on the US Billboard Top LPs & Tape and was the band's commercial breakthrough in the country. There are five individual tracks on side two.Ģ112 was released to favourable reviews from music critics and quickly outsold the band's previous albums. Its centerpiece is a 20-minute title track, a futuristic science-fiction song that takes up the entire first side of the album. 2112 was recorded in February 1976 in Toronto with regular producer Terry Brown. Though the label demanded more commercial material, the band decided to continue developing its progressive rock sound. The band's international label, Mercury Records, considered dropping Rush but granted the band one more album following negotiations with manager Ray Danniels. The band was in financial hardship due to the album's disappointing sales, unfavourable critical reception, and a decline in attendance at its shows. Rush finished touring for its unsuccessful previous album Caress of Steel, in early 1976. 2112 (pronounced 'twenty-one twelve') is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on 1 April 1976 (or March 1976, according to some sources) by Anthem Records.

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