HEMISPHERES

Rush

Heavy Prog

4.40 | 2814 ratings

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If you ever want to hear what it means to go beyond the typical rock format and get into philosophy, this album is something you should consider. The first side is a story about the different ways people combine their tribal energies to create a society. Using rational reasoning or the pursuit of pleasure, we cannot find a balance unless will merge our two directions into a unified whole. Rush decided to go full sci-fi fantasy with a story based on Greek mythology. Side two is basic prog rock with shorter songs and good hooks. After this album, the band never wanted to go into a total prog rock fantasy story again. This was their peak at being the reigning kings of rock fantasy. It is interesting and makes for an exceptional music experience. It also is self indulgent and pompous. Something prog rock excels at. This is Rush at the peak of prog rock.

maxsmusic | 4/5 | 2025-7-10

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