Welcome to Backtracking – the podcast where two old friends take a second listen to influential bands' catalogs. For our first season, we've selected none other than legendary Canadian power trio Rush.

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LISTEN TO THE ALBUM:
Rush “A Farewell to Kings”

CHAPTERS:

0:00: An open colder than the cold expanse of space.

0:26: What’s that east of Lyra? Our scripted open!

2:51: Err, ah… eras; “the Bristol Beat;” Monmouthshire; Ambition!

15:59: “That guy’s got an absolutely Hugh Syme!”

18:12: We discuss the album’s commercial performance.

20:49: Side A, Track One: “A Farewell to Kings”

39:15: Side B, Track Two: “Xanadu”

58:54: Wrapping up the side, ya’ll. See you on the flipside.

ERA CHEAT SHEET PLAYLISTS:
Bell Bottoms 1974 - 1976
Space Kimonos 1977 - 1981
Skinny Ties 1982 - 1987
Black Tees 1989 - 1997
In the End 2002 Onward

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