Rush - 2112 (1976) [24 bit FLAC] vinyl - PBTHAL

Genre: Pop/Rock
Styles: Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Arena Rock
Source: Mercury Original US Press
Codec: FLAC
Bitrate: ~ 3,000 kbps
Bit Depth: 24
Sampling Rate: 96,000 Hz

A I Overture
A II The Temples of Syrinx
A III Discovery
A IV Presentation
A V Oracle: The Dream
A VI Soliloquy
A VII Grand Finale

B1 A Passage To Bangkok
B2 The Twilight Zone
B3 Lessons
B4 Tears
B5 Something For Nothing

Rip Info (Ripped by PBTHAL)

VPI Scoutmaster w/Trans-Fi Terminator T3 Pro
Audio-Technica AT33PTG/II
Musical Surroundings Phonomena
RME ADI-2 ADC
Adobe Audition
Manual Declicking

Review  

 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 por 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.