treeduck Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Let's examine "side 2" (as I think of it still) of 2112 for a brief moment, as I've noticed that a lot of people on TRF seem to dislike it, which I totally don't get. To me it's made up of a very vibrant array of 5 songs. Here they are:- A Passage to Bangkok The Twilight Zone Lessons Tears Something for Nothing You have the classic Bangkok to start with, who's gonna say they don't like this one? The Twilight Zone is very underrated, a tune with a unique almost whispered Geddy vocal delivery making it a sort of ballad. The lyrics may not be everyone's favourite but it fits in with the Sci-fi opera theme of 2112 and follows up the eastern mysteriousness of Bangkok very nicely. Lessons is my least favourite song but it's still solid and has some punchy rhythm and lead guitar and Geddy's vocals soar, certainly not to be sniffed at. Then we have the excellent ballad Tears, which is another overlooked gem that I always enjoy, this song has some of the feel of the Twilight Zone but is lighter still, absolutely essential for me. Something for Nothing lyrically is a good foil for the title track with the Ayn Rand connection and this one rocks, a fitting album closer. To me those songs back up side 1 very satisfactorily indeed, at the very least and they ensure that this album is a Rush classic all the way through not just for 2112 the song... Let's hear it for Side 2... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocinante Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Side 2 ROX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I find nothing wrong with side two. I happen to love side two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 They are great songs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesweetscience Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 QUOTE (treeduck @ Nov 21 2006, 12:16 AM)Let's examine "side 2" (as I think of it still) of 2112 for a brief moment, as I've noticed that a lot of people on TRF seem to dislike it, which I totally don't get. To me it's made up of a very vibrant array of 5 songs. Here they are:- A Passage to Bangkok The Twilight Zone Lessons Tears Something for Nothing You have the classic Bangkok to start with, who's gonna say they don't like this one? The Twilight Zone is very underrated, a tune with a unique almost whispered Geddy vocal delivery making it a sort of ballad. The lyrics may not be everyone's favourite but it fits in with the Sci-fi opera theme of 2112 and follows up the eastern mysteriousness of Bangkok very nicely. Lessons is my least favourite song but it's still solid and has some punchy rhythm and lead guitar and Geddy's vocals soar, certainly not to be sniffed at. Then we have the excellent ballad Tears, which is another overlooked gem that I always enjoy, this song has some of the feel of the Twilight Zone but is lighter still, absolutely essential for me. Something for Nothing lyrically is a good foil for the title track with the Ayn Rand connection and this one rocks, a fitting album closer. To me those songs back up side 1 very satisfactorily indeed, at the very least and they ensure that this album is a Rush classic all the way through not just for 2112 the song... Let's hear it for Side 2... I love side 2!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I love the whole album. IMHO I think it's their first GREAT album. The first 3 I think are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I love side 2. In fact I don't think ther is a duff song on this album at all. so I don't get people not liking it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I think side 2 is great with the exception of Tears. (although I used to play it a lot for this girl I had a crush on because it was her favorite Rush song. That was 18 years ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Rygar Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I've had a somewhat hard time with the earlier Rush material. 2112 is the beginning of my collection so to speak. Even when I bought it I had already come to the conclusion it wouldn't be played much. BUT, thanks to Something for Nothing, Tears, and Twilight Zone, I now count the album along with my favorites. So I guess without side 2 I really wouldn't enjoy it that much at all! FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I love it and would point out its one of the few sides where all of the members contributed individually to the lyrics. Correct me if I am wrong but I do believe that: Geddy wrote the lyrics to Tears Alex wrote the lyrics to Lessons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I like it, maybe more than side 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcaressed Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I think it gets passed up sometimes because side one was so incredible. I don't think the back half is nearly as good as the front. I still love it, but it's a bit of a letdown after side one. Perhaps this explains it to you ducky. I don't think people hate it so much as they are apathetic about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing2112 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 2112 is a very solid album. Back to back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodys hero Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 My favorite album by far. This is around the time I first started listening to Rush. I love Tears. Probably because of the way I interpret it, written for a special woman by a man seeking forgiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 If you take the Smashing Pumpkins video of 1979 and play 2112 over it you pretty much get a view of my high school years. So for me 2112 (both sides) really holds a special place for me (along with MP). So yes, I love side 2 as much as side 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xredsectorx Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 excellent album both sides i mean come on, side 2 has A Passage to Bangkok!! you can't go wrong! and Lessons??? great tune! Something For Nothing? amazing! i even based an english project on The Twilight Zone in grade 10!! now Tears, not one of my favorites, but still a great tune!! SIDE 2 ROCKS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzyy Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Side 2 Rocks! How can somebody not like A PASSAGE??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 QUOTE (Storm Shadow @ Nov 21 2006, 12:55 PM) I like it, maybe more than side 1. As a whole side... TZ rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 QUOTE (yyzyy @ Nov 22 2006, 10:39 PM) Side 2 Rocks! How can somebody not like A PASSAGE??? I'm with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Both sides of that whole album are METAL! IF IT'S NOT METALLLL, IT'S SHIIIIIIIIIIT! And the Twilight Zone is one of my top ten Rush songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocinante Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Twilight Zone IMO is the worst off the album, it's okay tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 QUOTE (The Rocinante @ Nov 22 2006, 11:19 PM) Twilight Zone IMO is the worst off the album, it's okay tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kooma Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 QUOTE (Finbar @ Nov 22 2006, 10:44 PM) Both sides of that whole album are METAL! IF IT'S NOT METALLLL, IT'S SHIIIIIIIIIIT! And the Twilight Zone is one of my top ten Rush songs. Lessons and Tears are no metal songs acoording to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 I love the way the last three songs play on each other. Lessons Sweet memories I never thought it would be like this Reminding me Just how close I came to missing I know that This is the way for me to go You'll be there When you know what I know And I know... Tears A lifetime of questions, tears on your cheek I tasted the answers and my body was weak For you The truth What would touch me deeper... Tears that fall from eyes that only cry? Would it touch you deeper Than tears that fall from eyes that know why? and Something for Nothing What you own is your own kingdom What you do is your own glory What you love is your own power What you live is your own story In your head is the answer Let it guide you along Let your heart be the anchor And the beat of your own song all tie in nicely with the 2112 side one I always thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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