Rush - Hemispheres (40th Anniversary 3LP)

Rush were just on the brink of being embraced by the album rock mainstream when they recorded 'Hemispheres'. Already wildly popular with a certain corner of the intellectual crowd, thanks in part to drummer Neil Peart's Ayn Rand obsession, this album marked a turning point for the Canadian trio. 'Hemispheres' explores the political, social economic, and sci-fi themes prevalent on their early work, continuing the saga of "Cygnus" from 'A Farewell To Kings'.