A FAREWELL TO KINGS

Rush

Heavy Prog

4.34 | 2494 ratings

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I find it difficult to be entirely objective when reviewing Rush as they have been my favourite band for 30 years - ever since I picked up 2112 on LP as a kid at school. Anyway, here goes.

I prefer this album to 2112 - edgy start - mainly because of the presence of Xanadu and Cygnus X-1. These are among my favourite Rush songs because of the atmosphere they build and the dynamic nature of the music. Both are 10 minutes plus epics which underline Rush's credentials as a outstanding progressive artists.

The remaining tracks whilst short are by no means fillers. There is not much to say about the anthemic Closer To The Heart which is beautiful in its simplicity, a nice riff and concise. meaningful lyrics. Cinderella Man and Madrigal are widely considered as weaker, perhaps non-prog tracks but they both stand up well in their own right. Their mellowness is very welcome amidst the intensity of the albums two epics. Finally, A Farewell To Kings features one of the best guitar intros ever period. After which the song soars majestically thanks to Alex Lifeson's guitar work and Geddy Lee's emotional vocals.

In all an excellent album marking the continued musical growth an daring of Canada's (and the World's) prog-rock trio.

scarista | 4/5 | 2006-10-17

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