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| "2112" |
| March 1976 |
| Controversy erupted over the circle star emblem on this, the group's fourth album, with many claiming satanic symbolism. This came as a surprise to the band members, and prompted an official response. "All it means is the abstract man against the masses. The red star symbolizes any collectivist mentality." - Neil Peart - 1982 |
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| "The man is the hero of the story. That he is nude is just a classic tradition ... the pureness of his person and creativity without the trappings of other elements such as clothing. The red star is the evil red star of the Federation, which was one of Neil's symbols. We basically based that cover around the red star and that hero." From Brainwaves to Tidal Waves: The Story Behind Rush's Album Covers", Creem, 1983 |
| 1) 2112 I. overture II. the temples of syrinx III. discovery IV. presentation V. oracle: the dream VI. soliloquy 2) a passage to bangkok 3) the twilight zone 4) lessons 5) tears 6) something for nothing |