Rush 1976 album8/10/2023 ![]() ![]() The concept of the story also caused some controversy that had the potential to pit members of the band against each other. However, over four decades later, the current state of civilization makes the storyline seem more plausible. The concept of 2112 would seem to fall under the category of science fiction. By November of 1977, the album was certified gold, and in February of 1981, it was certified platinum (shortly after the release of their best-selling album, Moving Pictures). 2112 peaked at #67 on the Billboard 200 chart. Thankfully, Rush chose to ignore the advice of their label when creating 2112, a decision that proved to be a wise one given the commercial success that the album achieved, not to mention its place in rock history as one of the greatest albums of all-time. Caress Of Steel featured two multi-part epic songs in “The Necromancer” and “The Fountain Of Lamneth.” Coming off of the heels of Caress Of Steel, an album that failed to yield commercial success, Mercury Records put pressure on the band not to release another album with concept songs. The title track (which comprises the entire first side of the record) is broken up into seven parts, telling the story of a dystopian society set in the year 2112.īack in 1976, when major labels were a force in rock music, they wielded a lot of power over most artists, especially those that hadn’t yet achieved meaningful commercial success. Concept albums aren’t rare, especially in the realm of progressive rock, but Rush’s approach with 2112 was a bit different. rock fans are finally realizing: the members of Rush deliver what their name implies.On April 1, 1976, Rush released the audio version of a cinematic experience with their fourth studio album – 2112. ![]() ![]() What Canada has known for some time, U.S. Both sides carry the Rush trademark of hard rock.īoth the creative juices and momentum are flowing for Rush and there is little doubt that 1976 will be a breakout for the group in the entire U.S. The other side contains conventional songs. The just released "2112" is a natural progression from "Caress Of' Steel." One side is a futuristic tale of life on another planet where individuality and creativity have been stamped out, with computers controlling everything. trek, which established Rush as headliners in the Midwest and Northwest. In mid-July, the group recorded "Caress Of' Steel," soon afterwards departing for a three-month U. tour with Aerosmith and Kiss, the band returned to the north country for its first headlining tour, including a sellout at Toronto's Massey Hall. market and broke them wide open in Canada, enabling Rush to win the 1975 Juno Awards (the Canadian Grammy) as Most Promising New Group.įollowing a four-month U. In January of 1975, the group recorded "Fly By Night," which solidified the U.S. Mercury distributor in Canada, Polydor Ltd., assumed Canadian distribution.Īt this point Neil Peart joined the band as drummer, just six days before a four-month U.S. Twenty-four hours later, Rush was signed to Mercury and the LP was released in August. The trio's management went to American Talent International booking agency which signed Rush on the spot and sent a copy of the LP to Mercury Records. stations got copies of the album, played it, and phones went wild. Rather than shop around for a label, the band and its managers set up Moon Records and released the LP themselves in early 1974. The initial tracks for the album were laid down in one eight-hour stretch, and overdubbing and remixing completed a few months later. and Canadian headlining dates.īased in Toronto, Rush started with another drummer and did the grueling club/bar one nighters until early 1973, when the group decided it was time to record an album. By the end of 1976, the first four Rush albums, including "2112," should be gold in the north country.įor Geddy Lee, bass guitar and lead vocals, Alex Lifeson, guitar, and Neil Peart, drums, this success is the result of seven years of hard work, from the early high school and bar gigs through the current U.S. Meanwhile, the debut LP, "Rush", is inching towards gold. "Fly By Night," the second LP, turned gold in Canada in December, and "Caress Of' Steel," the third album is rapidly closing in. From a straight forward thundering debut LP in 1974 through the multi-layered music and lyrical concepts of the new LP, "2112," Rush is continually pleasing its audience without sacrificing artistic integrity.Īnd this constant progression is working to the group's benefit. fans are finding out, Rush is one fine rock band. 2112 Press Kit Mercury Records, February 23, 1976, transcribed by pwrwindowsĪs Canadians have known for some time, and as an increasing number of U.S. ![]()
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