Rush – Fly by Night (SACD hibrid)

“Fly By Night” marks the platinum-certified beginning of Rush as almost every fan would later come to know them: a powerful band consisting of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart. Released in 1975 – just four months after Mercury signed the band’s self-titled debut for international distribution – the album already hints at the emotional contrasts, complexities, and depth that would soon become the hallmarks of the Canadian trio. Rush returned with producer Terry Brown to Toronto Sound – the very studio where the group had tried to salvage their debut album from a host of production flaws. The bond between Brown and the band is evident in how cohesive “Fly By Night” sounds and feels.

Working under intense time pressure, Rush capitalized on the momentum the band had gained after “Working Man” took the airwaves by storm and Peart joined the group just a few weeks before they returned to the road in August 1974. During their nonstop tour of North American cities – both large and small – through the end of November, a chemistry developed among the band members that carried over to “Fly By Night.” And in Peart, the band found not only a virtuoso drummer but also a storyteller whose literary skill was every bit as impressive as their musical ambitions. The newcomer contributed to the creation of six of the eight songs on “Fly By Night.” Based on the novel of the same name by Ayn Rand, “Anthem” is brimming with assertiveness and self-empowerment. The band plays exactly the riffs they had played with Peart during his original audition; his desire to scrutinize them closely made it clear to Lee and Lifeson that they had found their man. This new complexity did not escape the attention of some suits at Mercury, who expressed concern about the trio’s shift away from being a straightforward hard rock band. Little did they know what was yet to come…

MFSL now presents “Fly By Night” for the first time in audiophile reference quality! Mastered from the original tapes at MoFi Studio in California, this strictly numbered Hybrid SACD offers the best sound quality the album has ever had. This collectible reissue features the iconic cover artwork and sets new standards in terms of depth, transparency, and dynamics. No previous version offers this level of warmth, clarity, and impact! Turn the volume all the way up and enjoy this rock classic!

We recommend the use of „L’Art du Son” CD/DVD conditioner for even more sonic improvement.

Lista pieselor

1. Anthem

2. Best I Can

3. Beneath, Between, & Behind

4. By-Tor & The Snow Dog 
I. At The Tobes Of Hades
II. Across the Styx
III. Of the Battle
IV. Epilogue

5. Fly By Night

6. Making Memories

7. Rivendell

8. In The End