Rush: 2112

As they begin their latest trip around the sun, Mike and Kevin gaze into the far-flung future, discovering a reality in which a clique of sinister collectivists rule with an iron fist, suppressing creativity and individuality, to and fro, all the live-long day, and so forth. It's the story of the Rush rock opera 2112, as well as the various and sundry lesser-known tracks which comprise the part of that album that used to be known as "Side B." Before blasting off to the dystopian city of Megadon, Mike recounts his COVID Christmas and Kevin discusses his family's rich history of surviving gas leaks. The guys talk about guitar gear and revisit the familiar topic of cable news clichés and the most maligned phrases of the American vernacular. By the way, whatever happened to murder hornets? Related, recommended, and required resources for this episode: "2112: Overture/Temples of Syrinx" Performed live in Frankfurt for Rush's 30th anniversary tour. Alex Lifeson talks about Rory Gallagher Excerpted from a documentary this clip includes Alex's recollections of their first tour, in which Rush supported Rory. Neil Peart Interviews Canadian politician Jean Chrétien From MuchMusic, October 1993. The Philosophy Behind Rush's Lyrics A mini-documentary by Polyphonic.