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After every 4 studio releases Rush has put out a live album representing their material and this was the bands first live release (from 1976). It represents my favorite period of the band overall. I simply love the early days, and when asked by fellow Rush fans I can easily back up my thesis with many, many examples, and due to time I won't go into all of it here. I do wanna mention a couple high points why I stated that though, the energy level of the band in its earliest years were almost unlike anything else going on during that time period of rock. By 1976 the world was either going disco or mired in some pretty crappy pop music releases, but Rush being true to its nature kept turning out new hard progressive rock music every year and they began to hone their talents in a way that by 2112 was evident that they were without a doubt one of the best rock bands on the planet! Outstanding lyrics based on hopeful messages and scientific insight coupled with outstanding bass/vocals/keyboards delivered by Geddy Lee, the "Professor" Neil Peart writing/hitting the skins and one of the most overlooked lead guitarists of all time Mr. Alex Lifeson made for a rock trio that has easily been one of the most talented and consistent bands of music history. This is my second favorite live cd release by the band (right after the latest Snakes & Arrows live, see that review also if you have the time), it is a must have for any Rush fan, and displays an energy level, and a sound quality that was very, very rare from the time period it was recorded in.Read full review
Going back to my teenage years, Rush has always been my favorite band, the musicianship of the three members: Geddy, Alex, and Neil is not found in any other band. I had this particular album on 8-track tape "back in the day", and literally wore it out, and have been looking for it on CD for several years. There is not a single flaw in the recording. Even after all these years (it was recorded live in 1976 in Toronto.), the music is still just as fresh as it was then. Alex plays guitar like no other, Geddy's bass and vocals are like no other in music, and what else needs to be written about Neil's drum playing? Just listen to his solos, you'll see just how incredible he is. The music flows throughout the CD, and the sound quality is so much better than it was nearly thirty years ago, the remaster did wonders for the sound quality. 2112 is just amazing to listen to live, this is when Rush was hitting their peak, and the energy in this live recording shows their versatility. Anything you purchase from this band is well worth the investment, but do yourself a favor....Make sure this is in your Rush collection. If you haven't heard it, or haven't heard it for awhile, sit back and enjoy. I'm not a rock critic, but it gets an A+ from me.Read full review
This is my favorite time in the incredible journey of this timeless band. The standard for a hard rock band doing a live album was set when this double record hit the music stores. Every song was excellent. They actually "sounded" intelligent and they articulated their feelings and thoughts in an unusually clarified manner for the genre. I saw them live in a small threatre setting in 1977. They played many of the songs from the legendary live record. I still have vivid memories of the show to this day. I remember thinking that they would be around for a long time if they kept it together. They certainly have! For me, they were the natural extension of the power trio representation that Cream started. Another thing that has always amazed me about RUSH is that they NEVER have recorded a sappy "boy/girl song". Lyrically, this band actually makes you think....Musically, they are about as good as it gets. Three guys sounding like about five! Now I am buying another copy of this record as a CD. I have owned this as a record, an 8-track and a cassette (twice, I think). I can't wait to crank up the remastered version of All The World Is A Stage. I hope it still sounds as raw and LIVE as the original. I think RUSH music is going to be appreciated by music lovers in 2112.....Read full review
This is a great summation of Rush's first four records. The stage setting brings out some great performances and the CD mastering sounds clean and less cavernous. One of the best "live" albums of all time. Highly recommended!!
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My buddy says that Ted Nugent's "Double Live Gonzo" is the greatest live album ever, but I've got to go with "All the World's a Stage" by Rush. The song selection, the sound quality, and the performance is awesome ! I remember when I was in high school I'd lay in bed and listen to this album with my eyes closed, wishing I had been at this show !So, here I am 30 years later, and I'm going to buy another copy. Now that I'm almost 44 years old, I've been revisiting some of the music from the 70's and 80's, and I really appreciate alot of the stuff from back then-this album is a great reminder of how good music used to be.
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