Retrospective, Vol. 1 (1974-1980)

• Artist: Rush
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• Release Date: May 05, 1997
• Total Time: 75:16
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Rock

Review

Retrospective, Vol. 1 (1974-1980) was designed to replace the double-disc set Chronicles, and it is, in fact, a better compilation than its predecessor. By concentrating on Rush's earliest albums -- from 1974's Rush to 1980's Permanent Waves -- the album draws an excellent portrait of the group's artiest work, leaving their hard rock radio hits for Retrospective, Vol. 2. Meanwhile, Vol. 1 contains nearly all of the highlights from their '70s albums, including "Closer to the Heart" and "Fly by Night," making it a nearly flawless encapsulation of their early career. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
The Spirit of Radio	Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart	Rush	(4:59)
The Trees	Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart	Rush	(4:45)
Something for Nothing	Geddy Lee, Neil Peart	Rush	(4:00)
Freewill	Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart	Rush	(5:24)
Xanadu	Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart	Rush	(11:07)
Bastille Day	Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart	Rush	(4:40)
By-Tor and the Snow Dog	Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart	Rush	(8:39)
Anthem	Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart	Rush	(4:24)
Closer to the Heart	Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart, John Michael Talbot	Rush	(2:55)
2112 Overture	Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart	Rush	(4:32)
The Temples of Syrinx	Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart	Rush	(2:13)
La Villa Strangiato	Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart	Rush	(9:37)
Fly by Night	Geddy Lee, Neil Peart	Rush	(3:22)
Finding My Way	Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson	Rush	(5:05)

Credits

Rush (Producer), Rush (Main Performer), Terry Brown (Producer), Geddy Lee (Synthesizer), Geddy Lee (Guitar (Bass)), Geddy Lee (Vocals), Geddy Lee (Bass Pedals), Bill Levenson (Compilation), Alex Lifeson (Synthesizer), Alex Lifeson (Guitar (Acoustic)), Alex Lifeson (Guitar (Electric)), Bob Ludwig (Mastering), Neil Peart (Percussion), Neil Peart (Drums), Neil Peart (Electronic Percussion), John Rutsey (Percussion), John Rutsey (Drums), Hugh Syme (Artwork), Hugh Syme (Art Direction), Hugh Syme (Design), Brian Lee (Mastering), Bas Hartong (Compilation)