Rush-2112 (1976)

"2112" was the work that would forever transform the Canadian Rush career, a concept album that would demonstrate to the world that they were different and unique and at the same time making an exciting new derivation of progressive rock.
Before this gem of an album the band had released three great albums which had generated excitement for their hard rock in the line of Led Zeppelin, but which had not yet reached the desired commercial expectations.
"2112" It would mean the turning point that the band needed to make the final leap to stardom in the rock universe.
"2112" is basically a conceptual album in its first part with the same name, of seven movements with a total duration of about twenty minutes.
Musically, song 2112 presents us with an amalgamation of excellent heavy and progressive rock, with changes of rhythm and passages of true virtuosity in the execution of the instruments. Geddy Lee's voice reaches high notes in various passages of this extensive composition. Alex Lifeson for his part, stands out in the riffs, aggressive solos and soft guitar chords.
Special mention to the impeccable performance of the drummer and lyricist of most songs, Neil Peart. He not only accompanies like most drummers, but he is the protagonist in Rush's music. Use a wide variety of drums (bass drum and toms), cymbals, and other accessories.
"2112" was the first Rush album to reach the Top 100 in the US and gold record sales on November by 1977 (along with his next album "A Farewell to Kings" and "All the World's a Stage") .