HEMISPHERES

"Hemispheres" is not merely a strong effort by a "prog-rock" outfit but the defining coda to an era of rock history precipitated by The Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Yes. On this record Rush not only assimillated the artistry of these bands but also responded to the musical climate that existed in 1978. Punk, disco, art rock and new wave were all comercially relevant during this period and this album competes without the pretension so associated with these genres.