Hemispheres

Rush - Hemispheres

Hemispheres
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Artist: Rush
Edition: Music CD
Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 1997-05-06
Music Label: Island / Mercury
Soundtracks:
  1. Hemispheres
  2. Circumstances
  3. The Trees
  4. La Villa Strangiato

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Free Music Review: Rush's best 70s work
Hit: 5 Stars

I think that Hemispheres is Rush's best 70s album, and definatly one of the best records thay ever made. Most people will say 2112 or Kings are better, because they are more recognizable/popular, however I disagree with that assesment. The title track is the finest extended song that band has ever written, the lyrics are really amazing when you read along to the music. It is far more substaintial and better crafted then 2112. Be prepared for a strange trip with Hemispheres, it is the most progressive work of Rush, which sadly would not be approached again after it's release and tour. Circumstances is a short, yet highly sophisticated rocker stuffed with time changes and exotic instruments employed. The Trees is another fan favorite that relies on Neil's fable like story telling to represent social unrest through the aspect of nature. And last but not least there is LaVillStragiato, a 9 minute instrumental which i think spotlights Alex's talent as one of the best guitarists on the planet. I like this instrumental much better then the far more popular YYZ.

Even though it only has 4 songs, this CD reward repeat listenings. Definate must buy, it is one of Rushes finest moments.

Hemispheres Poster

Smart rockers Rush were just on the brink of being embraced by the album rock mainstream when they recorded Hemispheres. Already wildly popular with a certain corner of the intellectual crowd, thanks in part to drummer Neil Peart's Ayn Rand obsession, this CD marked a turning point for the Canadian trio. Hemispheres explores the political, social economic, and sci-fi themes prevalent on their early work, continuing the saga of "Cygnus" from A Farewell To Kings. Rush was fond of writing in movements, almost orchestrally, rather than the typical verse/chorus/verse/chorus structure, and Hemispheres has the usual opus-like compositions that perfectly displayed their chops. The CD features time changes that you'd need a calculator to crack, impossible guitar arpeggios from Alex Lifeson, and Geddy Lee's low end bass rumblings and high end vocal shriekings. Rush's lofty lyrics sometimes bordered on the ridiculous and, if for no other reason, Hemispheres deserves props for Lee's ability to sing the line, "There is unrest in the forest..." (from "Trees") while keeping a straight face. --Steve Gdula

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