A Farewell to the Kings (Remastered) Rush
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Album-Release:
1977
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14.05.2013
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- 1 A Farewell To Kings 05:55
- 2 Xanadu 11:10
- 3 Closer To The Heart 02:55
- 4 Cinderella Man 04:22
- 5 Madrigal 02:36
- 6 Cygnus X-1 Book One-The Voyage Prologue 10:26
Info for A Farewell to the Kings (Remastered)
A Farewell To Kings is the fifth studio album by Rush. It follows 2112, the band’s initial commercial breakthrough in 1976. With A Farewell To Kings, the band decided to get even more complex, particularly by employing the first of a two-part concept which would be split over two albums. Although this concept would not be as coherent or as cohesive as that in 2112, it still makes for a very unique and entertaining listen.
Taking a cue from other art-rock groups like Yes and Genesis, Rush expressed a penchant for fantasy and science fiction themes on A FAREWELL TO KINGS. Coupling the increasingly intricate arrangements of Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson with the creative lyrics of Neil Peart, the power trio format is stretched beyond recognition on epic tracks like the sensational 'Xanadu,' a masterful re-telling of Kubla Kahn's 'Pleasure Dome' along the river Alph. KINGS also introduced a more lyrical side of the group with 'Closer To The Heart,' a work of sheer beauty that would become a concert mainstay. The lesser-known rocker 'Cinderella Man' and the graceful 'Madrigal' offer creative tangents that explore the mysteries of the human psyche and emotions. The grand finale is a work of magnificent complexity and fantasy known as 'Cygnus X-1.' This multi-part suite introduces an unnamed space traveler who descends into a mysterious black hole in his rocket ship, the 'Rocinante,' to an uncertain end. The character would later emerge to star in the group's follow-up album, HEMISPHERES.
Geddy Lee, vocals, guitar, classical guitar, keyboards, bass guitar
Alex Lifeson, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar
Neil Peart, drums, percussion
Recorded at Rockfield Studios, Wales, June 1977.
Mixed at Advision Studios, London.
Engineered by Pat Moran and Terry Brown
Produced by Rush and Terry Brown
Digitally remastered
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