Favorite Rush Album Part I '70s

They don't get any easier than this. 2112!

Hemispheres
2112
Rush
Caress Of Steel
A Farewell To Kings

The s/t. "What you're doing" was one of the first Rush songs I got into.

2112

I think we have a clear winner with 2112.

2112 with farewell close behind

Mine would have to be Hemispheres, with 2112 in a very close second.

I voted for the S/T. 2112 is a close second.

2112 is an undeniably classic album, but I think all of these records are amazing.

La Villa Strangiato does it for this drummer, so I went with Hemispheres

I dig ALL the 70's output alot

James B. wrote:

La Villa Strangiato does it for this drummer, so I went with Hemispheres

I dig ALL the 70's output alot

Love that album but growing up this was last album I acquired from their 70's output, and has since become one of my fav Rush albums. Permanent Waves and 2112 were the first two Rush albums I had heard and owned, and to me 2112, besides having a huge nostalgic hold on me, was my gateway to prog bands such as YES, Genesis and King Crimson.

Rush news and did not want to start a new thread, I am sure S.D. will be purchasing this:


In time for 21/12 celebrations, on December 18th, 2012, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release the Deluxe Editions of Rush’s 1976 platinum-selling, landmark album 2112 in three different configurations: 2112: Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD and CD/Blu-Ray) and a special Super Deluxe Edition (CD/Blu-Ray/Hardbound book case).

The deluxe editions contain a CD/DVD or CD/Blu-Ray material including the remastered 2112 CD with three live bonus tracks and a DVD or Blu-ray™ disc with a 5.1 surround sound audio mix and an interactive digital comic book, a new album cover by original album designer Hugh Syme, liner notes and unpublished photos. The super deluxe contains the CD/Blu-Ray and is meticulously assembled in a hardbound bookcase packed with a 40-page comic book representing every song on 2112.


Originally released in 1976, Rush’s epic, landmark release 2112 was their creative and commercial breakthrough as well as one of the band’s most highly regarded releases among both fans and critics alike. With lyrics written by Neil Peart, and influenced by author Ayn Rand, 2112 kicks off with the ambitious seven-suite title track (side one), set in a futuristic world run by the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx who regulate “every single facet of every life,” which includes books, music, work and play. 2112 conveys the story of humanity’s instinctual, inner need for one’s free will.

After the mythological journey through 2112, side two brings you back to the present and continues with five stand-alone tracks. From hard-rocking tracks such as A Passage to Bangkok,Lessons, and a trip to into the fourth dimension with The Twilight Zone, to the album’s soaring conclusion, Something For Nothing, 2112 is the album that ushered in the next stage in their continuing evolution as artists.


2112: Deluxe Editions (DVD Version and Blu-Ray Version):


*2 Disc: CD + DVD Audio/Video
*2 Disc: CD + Blu-Ray


Expanded artwork, liner notes, lyrics and unreleased photos by original album designer Hugh Syme. Brand new liner notes by David Fricke, Rolling Stone.


CD - Digitally remastered plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks:

- Overture (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB - June 25th, 1981)
- The Temples of Syrinx (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB - June 25th, 1981)
- A Passage To Bangkok (Manchester Apollo, Manchester, England - June 17th, 1980)


DVD Audio/Video And Blu-Ray Contain:

- Digital Comic Book - experience the comic book formatted for widescreen televisions during playback of the album.
-Photo Gallery - unreleased photos and handwritten lyrics by Neil Peart.


-DVD Audio/Video Specs:


-5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in PCM (DVD-Audio players) and 48kHz / 24-bit Dolby Digital (DVD-Video players)
- 96kHz / 24-bit PCM Stereo (DVD-Audio players) and 48kHz / 24-bit Dolby Digital Stereo (DVD-Video players)


-Blu-Ray Specs:


-5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in 96kHz / 24-bit PCM and DTS-HD Master Audio
- 96kHz / 24-bit PCM Stereo

2112: Super Deluxe Edition:


2 Disc: CD + BLU-RAY version contained in hardbound book case.
Housed in a hardbound book with a 40 page comic book by story artist Tom Hodges (Star Wars The Clone Wars, The Simpson's Treehouse of Horrors #17) and a 24 page book with expanded artwork, liner notes, lyrics and unreleased photos. New liner notes written by David Fricke, Rolling Stone.

the first one has always been my favorite. it's more straight up rock & less proggy.