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Label:Mercury

Product Code: SRM-1-1023

This was the first Rush album to feature drummer Neil Peart in place of original drummer John Rutsey, who retired from the band due to diabetes and dislike of touring, and in addition to drumming and percussion duties, Peart also took on the job of lyricist by default, leading the band to adopt a more literary lyrical style that differed significantly from their self-titled debut album. The songs "By-Tor & the Snow Dog" and "Rivendell" are examples of the inclusion of fantasy themes into Rush's music. The line-up of Peart, bassist/singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson has remained the same ever since.

"By-Tor & the Snow Dog" was inspired by Rush roadie Howard Ungerleider's story of him staying at Anthem records manager Ray Danniels' house, where Danniels' German Shepherd growled at him, and a tiny dog also owned by Danniels tried to jump on him. Ungerleider told Rush about it and they thought it was hilarious.

"Anthem" features lyrics inspired by elements of the philosophy of Ayn Rand, whose influence on Peart's writing would reach its apogee on Rush's 1976 album 2112. The autobiographical title track is based on Peart's experience of briefly moving from Canada to London as a young musician (before joining Rush). The original hand-penned lyrics for both "Anthem" and "Fly by Night" include different or additional lyrics not sung in the original songs. The original lyrics to "Fly by Night" include a prologue which is not found in the final song.

A1          Anthem        4:10

A2      Best I Can     3:24

A3          Beneath, Between & Behind 3:00

By-Tor & The Snow Dog           8:57

A4.1    At The Tobes Of Hades

A4.2          Across The Styx

A4.3    The Battle

A4.3.1          Challenge And Defiance

A4.3.2  7/4 War Furor

A4.3.3          Aftermath

A4.3.4  Hymn Of Triumph

A4.4          Epilogue

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B1      Fly By Night   3:20

B2          Making Memories          2:56

B3          Rivendell     5:00

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THE ALBUM IS STILL ORIGINAL FACTORY SEALED.

   COVER IS STILL SEALED AND COVERED IN ITS ORIGINAL SHRINK WRAP W/ SOME CORNER WEAR

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