2112

by Rush

Overview

Whereas Rush's first two releases, their self-titled debut and Fly by Night, helped create a buzz among hard rock fans worldwide, the more progressive third release, Caress of Steel, confused many of their supporters. Rush knew it was now or never with their fourth release, and they delivered just in time -- 1976's 2112 proved to be their much sought-after commercial breakthrough and remains one of their most popular albums. Instead of choosing between prog rock and heavy rock, both styles are merged together to create an interesting and original approach. The entire first side is comprised of the classic title track, which paints a chilling picture of a future world where technology is in control (Peart's lyrics for the piece being influenced by Ayn Rand). Comprised of seven "sections," the track proved that the trio members were fast becoming rock's most accomplished instrumentalists. The second side contains shorter selections, such as the Middle Eastern-flavored "A Passage to Bangkok" and the album-closing rocker "Something for Nothing." 2112 is widely considered by Rush fans as their first true "classic" album, the first in a string of similarly high-quality albums. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	05/06/1997
Label:	Mercury / Def Jam / Island / Polydor / Universal
UPC:	0731453462625
Rank:	12856

Tracks

1. 2112: Overture/The Temples of Syrinx/Discovery/Presentation/Oracle: The Dream
2. A Passage to Bangkok
3. The Twilight Zone
4. Lessons
5. Tears
6. Something for Nothing

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Rush   Primary Artist
Taylor Hawkins   Primary Artist,Drums
Jacob Moon   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Steven Wilson   Primary Artist,Vocals,Mellotron,Guitar (Acoustic)
Dave Grohl   Primary Artist,Guitar
Nick Raskulinecz   Primary Artist,Bass
Alice in Chains   Primary Artist
Billy Talent   Primary Artist
Geddy Lee   Keyboards,Guitar (Bass),Bass,Guitar,Vocals
Craig Blundell   Drums
Jonathan Gallant   Bass
Richard Bonura   Percussion,Tambourine
Ben Kowalewicz   Vocals
Nick Beggs   Guitar (Bass)
Mark McIntyre   Bass
Sean Kinney   Drums
Neil Peart   Drums,Percussion,Electronic Drums
John Rutsey   Drums,Vocals
Hugh Syme   Keyboards
Jerry Cantrell   Guitar,Vocals,Lead Guitar
Dave Kilminster   Guitar (Electric)
Mike Inez   Bass
Adam Holzman   Organ (Hammond),Piano (Electric)
Alex Lifeson   Guitar
William Duvall   Guitar,Vocals
Ian D'Sa   Guitar
Jordan Hastings   Drums
Rob Brown   Drums
William DuVall   Guitar,Vocals

Technical Credits

Nathan Yarborough   Assistant,Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Ryan Jones   Assistant Engineer
Kyle Stevens   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Adam Jones   Editing
Paul Jarrett   Engineer
Justin Madill   Assistant Engineer
Gary Kuiper   Editing
Terry Brown   Mixing,Arranger,Engineer,Producer
Billy Talent   Producer
Chris Lord-Alge   Mixing
Neil Peart   Composer,Lyricist
Eric Ratz   Engineer,Producer
Greg Reely   Mixing
Rush   Arranger,Producer
John Woloschuk   Assistant Engineer
Rob Bowman   Editing
Hugh Syme   Graphic Design
Nick Raskulinecz   Mixing,Engineer
Michael Chambers   Engineer
Steven Wilson   Mixing,Producer
James Clarke   Audio Restoration
Brian Lee   Mastering
David Bianco   Engineer
Alex Lifeson   Composer,Lyricist
Jacob Moon   Arranger
John Lousteau   Engineer
Jon Nicholson   Drum Technician
Ian D'Sa   Producer
Nik Karpen   Mixing Assistant
George Graves   Mastering
Kenny Luong   Engineer
Yosh Inouye   Photography
Gerard Gentil   Photography
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
Geddy Lee   Composer,Lyricist