Fly by Night

Rush

Fly by Night

RELEASED: February 15, 1975
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Anthem 4:27 2. Best I Can 3:28 3. Beneath, Between & Behind 3:05 4. By‐Tor & The Snow Dog: I. At the Tobes of Hades / II. Across the Styx / III. Of the Battle / IV. Epilogue 8:39 5. Fly by Night 3:25 6. Making Memories 3:04 7. Rivendell 4:59 8. In the End 6:48
Historical Archive
Fly by Night is the second studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1975. The album marks a significant transition for the band, showcasing a more progressive rock sound compared to their self-titled debut. It features intricate arrangements and complex lyrical themes, particularly in tracks like 'Spirit of the Radio' and 'By-Tor and the Snow Dog'. The album is notable for its incorporation of fantasy and science fiction elements in its lyrics, which would become a hallmark of Rush's later work. Over the years, Fly by Night has received critical acclaim and is often cited as a key album in the development of progressive rock music.