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FLY BY NIGHT

Rush

 

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3.38 | 1389 ratings

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Casartelli
3 stars Fly By Night is the debut of Professor Peart in Rush and it shows from the lyrics immediately. Of course you also notice his drumming style, but I think he only changed form from Rutsey a bit; changing substance would be for later albums.

Most substance (not only considering the drumming, but especially the compositions as a whole) is quite resemblant of the trio's debut, but there are two very nice surprises: the obvious By-Tor And The Snow Dog is Rush first real epic, showcasing the typical convoluted high-energy performance. But opener Anthem with its infectuous riff is hardly less classic.

The other tracks are, as said, not that much new. In The End is ok, but quite Zeppelin-alike and Beneath, Between And Behind also stands out a bit. All in all a good early Rush record, but newcomers should start looking elsewhere.

Casartelli | 3/5 |

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