Hemispheres Rush

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CD - Remastered

  • Release Date: 05/06/1997
  • Original Release: 1978
  • Sales Rank: 16,249
  • Label: ISLAND / MERCURY
  • UPC: 731453462922

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Hemispheres

1LISTENCygnus X-1 Book II Hemispheres: Prelude/Apollo Bringer of Wisdom/Dion 18:04
2LISTENCircumstances 3:40
3LISTENThe Trees 4:42
4LISTENLa Villa Strangiato 9:34

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While such albums as 1980's Permanent Waves and 1981's Moving Pictures are usually considered Rush's masterpieces (and with good reason), 1978's Hemispheres is just as deserving. Maybe the fact that the album consists of only four compositions (half are lengthy pieces) was a bit too intimidating for some, but the near 20-minute-long "Cygnus X-1 Book II - Hemispheres" is arguably the band's finest extended track. While the story line isn't as comprehensible as "2112" was, it's much more consistent musically, twisting and turning through five different sections which contrast heavy rock sections against more sedate pieces. Neil Peart had become one of rock's most accomplished lyricists by this point, as evidenced by "The Trees," which deals with racism and inequality in a unique way (set in a forest!). And as always, the trio prove to be experts at their instruments, this time on the complex instrumental "La Villa Strangiato." Geddy Lee's shrieking vocals on the otherwise solid "Circumstances" may border on the irritating, but Hemispheres remains one of Rush's greatest releases. Greg Prato, All Music Guide

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Finest "Prog Rock".by obliteratedfate

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March 02, 2009: Here, these 3 princes of prog - rock combine the best of both worlds, a long and onerous theme for what was side A of an LP, 2 catchy songs with memorable chorus and interludes, and an insturmental tour de force. The opening theme, a story of the "left" and "right" brain using the metaphor of greek myhtology? To some it may be onerous, even repetitive, but the ideas, lyrics and arrangements of pieces are symphony like. They end the album with La Villa Strangiato, an instrumental with some unique twists and turns, and 2 of the best guitar solos ever recorded.

I Also Recommend: The Wall.

Great musicianship and songwriting.by Anonymous

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December 19, 2000: The title track is part 2 of ''Cygnus X-1'' from Rush's previous album ''A Farewell to Kings''. The B & N reviewer missed the message of ''The Trees''. It concerns the devastating solutions of socialism upon freedom, from a Libertarian point of view. ''Circumstances'' is always a joy to listen to as it is an introspection or perhaps even a grasping of the concept that the more things change the more they stay the same (which can also be said of Rush). ''La Villa Strangiato'' is just great fusion rock. Not a weak track on this album.


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