Rush - Hemispheres (1978) [Audio Fidelity, 2013]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 232 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 85 MB | Covers - 112 MB
Genre: Heavy Progressive Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Audio Fidelity (AFZ 162)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 232 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 85 MB | Covers - 112 MB
Genre: Heavy Progressive Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Audio Fidelity (AFZ 162)
While such albums as 1980's Permanent Waves and 1981 Moving Pictures are usually considered Rush's masterpieces (and with good reason), 1978's Hemispheres is easily as deserving and acts as a hinge piece between the band's early hard rock material and more progressive later offerings. The album consists of four compositions (half are lengthy). The 18-minute-long "Cygnus X-1, Book II Hemispheres" is arguably the band's finest extended track, and a sequel to "Cygnus X-1" from the previous year's A Farewell to Kings. While the track's labyrinthine storyline isn't as comprehensible as "2112" was, it's much more consistent musically, twisting and turning through five different sections that contrast heavy rock sections against more sedate pieces. Neil Peart had become one of rock's most accomplished lyricists by this point, as evidenced by "The Trees," which deals with racism and inequality in a unique way (set in a forest!). And as always, the trio members prove to be experts at their instruments, this time on the complex instrumental "La Villa Strangiato." Geddy Lee's shrieking vocals on the otherwise solid "Circumstances" may border on irritating for some, but Hemispheres remains one of Rush's greatest releases.
Tracklist:
01. Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres
I. Prelude
II. Apollo (Bringer of Wisdom)
III. Dionysus (Bringer of Love)
IV. Armageddon (The Battle of Heart and Mind)
V. Cygnus (Bringer of Balance)
VI. The Sphere (A Kind of Dream)
02. Circumstances
03. The Trees
04. La Villa Strangiato (An Exercise in Self-Indulgence)
I. Buenas Noches, Mein Froinds!
II. To Sleep, Perchance to Dream…
III. Strangiato Theme - 2:00
IV. A Lerxst in Wonderland
V. Monsters!
VI. The Ghost of the Aragon
VII. Danforth and Pape
VIII. The Waltz of the Shreves
IX. Never Turn Your Back on a Monster!
X. Monsters! (Reprise)
XI. Strangiato Theme (Reprise)
XII. A Farewell to Things
Total time: 36:17
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See also:
Rush - 2112 (1976) [2CD 40th Anniversary Edition 2016]
Rush - Hemispheres (1978) [2CD 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 2018]
Rush - Roll The Bones (1991) [Audio Fidelity, 24 KT + Gold CD, 2011]