Alternative rock

• The Story Behind Rush's Greatest Song "Tom Sawyer"

  11-06-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  Few songs have become as inseparable from a band as "Tom Sawyer" is from Rush. More than four decades after its release on 1981's Moving Pictures, the song remains the Canadian trio's defining statement: a blend of progressive ambition, hard-rock power, and lyrical depth that introduced countless listeners to the band's music. Yet despite its status as Rush's signature track, "Tom Sawyer" was anything but an easy victory.
  
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• The Rush Albums Every New Fan Should Hear First

  11-06-2026 02:00 via allmusic.com
  For newcomers, few rock catalogs are as rewarding – or admittedly, as intimidating – as Rush's. Across five decades, the Canadian trio evolved from a hard-rock band influenced by Led Zeppelin into progressive-rock pioneers, synth-era innovators, and one of the most respected acts in rock history. With 19 studio albums spanning multiple musical eras, deciding where to begin can be a challenge
  
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