Rush - 2112 (1976)
Tracklist front / back album covers
Lyrics written by Neil Peart, music composed by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson
Side one
1. "2112"
I. "Overture" – 4:31
II. "The Temples of Syrinx" – 2:16
III. "Discovery" – 3:25
IV. "Presentation" – 3:41
V. "Oracle: The Dream" – 2:00
VI. "Soliloquy" – 2:19
VII. "Grand Finale – 2:16"
20:34
Side two
2. "A Passage to Bangkok" 3:32
3. "The Twilight Zone" 3:16
4. "Lessons" (Music & lyrics: Lifeson) 3:51
5. "Tears" (Music & lyrics: Lee) 3:30
6. "Something for Nothing" (Music: Lee) 3:59
Geddy Lee – vocals, bass guitar
Alex Lifeson – electric and acoustic guitar
Neil Peart – drums, percussion
2112 (pronounced "twenty-one twelve") is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on April 1, 1976 (or March 1976, according to some sources) by Anthem Records. After finishing touring for its previous album, Caress of Steel, in early 1976, the band was in financial hardship due to the album's disappointing sales, unfavorable critical reception, and a decline in attendance at its shows. The band's international label, Mercury Records, considered dropping Rush but granted the band one more album following negotiations with manager Ray Danniels. Though the label demanded more commercial material, the band decided to continue developing its progressive rock sound. 2112 was recorded in February 1976 in Toronto with longtime producer Terry Brown. Its centerpiece is a 20-minute title track, a futuristic science-fiction song that takes up the entire first side of the album. There are five individual tracks on side two.
