A FAREWELL TO KINGS

This was the bands turning point. Like you have seen in previous reviews, Rush started out as a LED ZEPPELIN-like band. With AFTK they really go into YES territory, though Lps like 2112 and COS, they have expanded their sound but it all comes full force with this album. The epic Xanadu is the prime example, howeever, you also got the heartwarming Closer to the Heart, and the power rocker, Cygnus X-1. But the title track has something to offer with the great classical guitar opener. A winner!