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Rush's sophomore release FLY BY NIGHT has become a milestone in their recording career. Although such future releases as 2112, HEMISPHERES, PERMANENT WAVES, and MOVING PICTURES would be superior albums, FLY BY NIGHT signaled a change from Led Zep blues-rock to more original and challenging material. But most important of all, FLY BY NIGHT was drummer/lyricist Neil Peart's first recording with the band. Peart had replaced original member John Rutsey just in time for Rush's inaugural U.S. tour, and became an integral member by the time of FLY BY NIGHT's recording.
Several early Rush classics can be found here. "Anthem" is a barnstorming opener merging a memorable, repetitive guitar riff with positive lyrics, while the title track is one of Rush's most pop-oriented compositions (second only to future hits "Closer To the Heart" and "Time Stand Still"). Also included are two tracks which turned out to be crowd favorites at Rush concerts for years to come- -the sci-fi epic "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" and the rocking ballad "In the End," while other highlights include "Beneath, Between, Behind" and the reflective "Making Memories." With FLY BY NIGHT, Rush had begun their journey towards becoming one of the world's finest hard rock bands.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Recorded at Toronto Sound Studios, Toronto, Canada.
Personnel: Geddy Lee (vocals, guitar, classical guitar, keyboards, bass guitar); Alex Lifeson (guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar); Neil Peart (drums, percussion).
Recording information: Toronto Sound Studios, Toronto, Canada.
Photographer: Richard Fegley.
Arrangers: Geddy Lee; Alex Lifeson; Neil Peart; Terry Brown.
Rush: Geddy Lee (vocals, classical guitar, bass); Alex Lifeson (guitar); Neil Peart (drums).
"Rush out and buy this disc" This isn't my absolute favorite RUSH album of all-time but one theirs I return to more than some others.The songs that I love the most are IN THE END,MAKING MEMORIES,RIVENDELL,and the great title track FLY BY NIGHT.My favorite albums by them is 2112,MOVING PICTURES,PERMANENT WAVES,and HEMISPHERES.But FLY BY NIGHT will work in a pinch as my friend Ron says. Submitted by markareds (''''Wichita,KS,USA") Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
By-Tor and the Snowdog By-Tor and the Snowdog with its sci-fi/horror lurics would set the stage for Rush's more complex story songs as well as being a concert favorite. The whole album is great! It still sounds fresh today! I wish Neil Peart would go back to writing sci-fi/horror lyrics. This is truly a magnifacent hard rock album. Submitted by Darryl (Fulton, MO and Pensacola, FL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Long Live By-Tor As the proud owner of PA liscence plate which reads "By-Tor," this album is clearly one of my favorites. The jump they made from a Zeppelin-y cover band on their first album to this album was indeed a quantum leap. Peart's drumming and lyrics were surely a big part of that reason, but the songwriting of Lee/Lifeson had also taken a big leap forward. I love tunes like "Anthem," "Best I Can," "By-Tor...," "Fly By Night" and "In The End." Submitted by dcampbell (East Stroudsburg, PA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
My Favorite This is my favorite album these guys did! I'm a big fan of 70's rock. Don't get me wrong Moving Pictures was a good album too and their best seller, but this album is just pure rock and roll. Every track on Fly by night is awesome, and the song Fly by night is as rock and roll as you can get. I wish rock would go back to this style (wishfull thinking). Rush is an awesome trio. Submitted by Robert (Tn U.S.A.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Great Album Fly by night is wonderful!! By-tor and the snow dog has some awesome riffs. Another great album from the Canadian trio!! No other band like'em!!!!! Submitted by David (Paris,Tn, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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