FLY BY NIGHT - Rush's second album, and the first with Neil Peart. Here, we get the first reference to philosopher/writer Ayn Rand ("Anthem"), and the shift towards more esoteric material (as well as, strangely enough, more commercial material) is well under way.
CARESS OF STEEL - Bringing out a bit more of the Canadian side, and exploring longer pieces. Just a breath of what they'd do with their next album.
2112 - Some say this one was their masterpiece. It certainly grabbed my attention back when it first came out. This is probably the best sounding version you've ever heard. (We'll discuss SHM-CD tech another time.)
A FAREWELL TO KINGS - The first half of what's essentially one concept album, this shows the boys gettin' good...really good.
HEMISPHERES - Pretty much the second half to the last album. Some great stuff here.
PERMANENT WAVES - Sophistication is starting to creep in, along with top-40 singles.
MOVING PICTURES - Definitely not to be missed. Beats the MFSL version hands down.
SIGNALS - When it came out, I thought this was one of the greatest albums, ever. I still think it's good, but my passion has cooled over the years.
GRACE UNDER PRESSURE - Great songs, a more mature *Sold Out!* sound... What more could you want?
POWER WINDOWS - Ditto the above.
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