Welcome to a new week with Musical Disclosure, the music education column of Perform School of Music. This week, we delve into the discography of a legendary band, one of the greatest in the history of rock: Rush.

The band, in its traditional lineup with Geddy Lee on bass, Alex Lifeson on guitar, and Neil Peart on drums, formed in 1974 after several lineup changes, even after the release of the first album "Working Man" in that same year. Their sound is rooted in blues and hard rock, but even from this first album, the band offers a mix of musical complexity and intricate lyrics that will distinguish all of Rush's future works. These elements are taken to the next level in albums like "Fly By Night" and "Caress Of Steel," both from 1975 and the first with Peart on drums, in a crescendo that leads to the band's first true masterpiece, "2112" (1976). The album, primarily composed by Peart, represents a statement of artistic independence and a fusion of styles and musical influences not only from rock but also from the classical world and science fiction. The famous initial 20-minute suite combines futuristic lyrics with a mix of musical influences, from sci-fi elements to touches of classic rock, elegantly opening the band's first true concept album.

For today's listening, we present "Working Man" from the album "Rush." Enjoy!