Rush

Apart from the 20-minute odyssey that opens this overlooked album, Rush also delivered "The Trees," one of the greatest songs there is about trouble in the forest. You don't have to be a druid to get it either, although Neil Peart had to be a total druid to write it. As always, every member of the band plays their instruments like they're more evolved than the rest of us.

Fans will doubtless find Hemispheres another good, solid Rush album. And it's time to
apprise the nonfans as well, because this power trio uniquely bridges the gap between
heavy metal and sterile technology (sort of where Blue Oyster Cult used to work before
going soft rock). The spine of Rush's sound is Alex Lifeson's broad, ringing guitar playing.
Drummer Neil Peart is fluent at a large double kit, also adding colorations on vari... More >