After strong, if somewhat Led Zeppelin-influenced debut album, Rush released their second opus in 1975. One of my personal favourites of their catalogy, it's very Tolkien-like in it's lyrical concept, Rivendell being quite obvious example. Musically album shows strong progressive leanings, whilst also maintaining choppy more straight ahead rock flavour. Definitely a good starting point for anyone interested in Rush sound of the 1970s!!!