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The essential Rush records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Moving PicturesRushStart here
Moving Pictures
Rush's most accessible peak, balancing prog ambition with tight songs like 'Tom Sawyer' and 'Limelight'. Polished and powerful. Their defining record.
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22112RushClassic
2112
A bold concept record whose side-long title suite saved their career. Ambitious and heavy. A prog-rock landmark.
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3A Farewell to KingsRushClassic
A Farewell to Kings
An intricate prog peak, home to 'Closer to the Heart'. Ambitious and beloved. A high point.
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4HemispheresRushClassic
Hemispheres
A dense, ambitious prog peak of side-long suites. Bold and beloved. A high point.
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5Permanent WavesRushClassic
Permanent Waves
A tighter, new-wave-influenced pivot, home to 'The Spirit of Radio'. Sharp and beloved. A turning point.