2112 (pronounced "twenty-one twelve") is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in March 1976 by Mercury Records. It reached No. 5 in Canada and became the band's commercial … Meer weergeven

Rush put down musical ideas for 2112 in backstage dressing rooms, hotel rooms, and in their van while touring Caress of Steel in the … Meer weergeven

The album was packaged in a gatefold sleeve designed and produced by longtime Rush cover artist Hugh Syme. It marks the first appearance of the emblem later later known by fans … Meer weergeven

Cashbox praised the album, calling it "a valid and melodic tale ... the story/song is a definite cohesive listen". They said of "Temples of … Meer weergeven

In January 1976, Rush ended its 1975–1976 tour to support 1975's Caress of Steel. The band had enjoyed writing and recording the album, but guitarist Alex Lifeson recalled … Meer weergeven

Side one
Side one is occupied by the 20-minute futuristic science-fiction song "2112". The seven-part track is based on a story by Peart who credits Russian-American novelist Ayn Rand, inventor of the philosophy of Meer weergeven

2112 was released in March 1976 on vinyl, 8-track cartridge, and cassette tape. It received strong promotion from Polydor, the distributor of Mercury Records albums, who issued an … Meer weergeven