If you’re looking for holiday gifts for music fans this year, a certain classic Canadian prog rock band has an idea for you. Rush will be releasing a 40th anniversary edition of their album 2112. The entire thing, available December 16. has been remastered by Abbey Road studios and a second disc will include covers done by Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins, Billy Talent, Steve Wilson and more. Last night (Saturday, November 19), as seen on Bloody Disgusting, Spotify released Alice in Chains‘ version of Tears, which has the stunning and haunting harmonies that Alice in Chains is known for. If you’re a fan of the band, it’s probably going to make you beg for them to release something new. (Their last release was The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here back in 2013.)
You can listen to their version of Tears below to see what we mean. (You’ll only hear a 29 second clip of the 4:20 song if you don’t have the Spotify app, which you can get here.)
You can pre-order it right now at rushbackstage.com, where they have a variety of packages for you to choose from. The 2 CD/DVD pack is available for $30.99 and will get you these goodies, according to the site:
2CD+DVD
CD Highlights:
Original Album Remastered at Abbey Road Studios – First Time on CD
5 Newly Recorded Covers from
Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nick Raskulinecz
Billy Talent – Steven Wilson – Alice In Chains – Jacob Moon
Live Archive Outtakes from MASSEY HALL 1976
DVD Features:
Newly Restored Video & Audio of CAPITOL THEATRE 1976 Concert
Bonus Videos include
In Studio Performances by BILLY TALENT and
Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nick Raskulinecz
25+ Minute New Interview with ALEX LIFESON and TERRY BROWN
New Artwork by Hugh Syme
Liner Notes by Rob Bowman
The Super Deluxe edition will set you back $124.99 (and is not guaranteed to be there by December 25 because of holiday shipping) but will give you the above features, along with vinyl versions, and the items below. There are also packs with plenty of merch for you big spenders. Those who pre-order on the site will also get a 2112 40th Anniversary sticker bonus. Check out what is on there below.
2015 Red Star Vinyl Hologram
Red Star + Circuit Board Vinyl Image Etching on Side Six
Starman Turntable Mat
New Artwork by Hugh Syme
Liner Notes by Rob Bowman
SUPER DELUXE EXCLUSIVE BONUS ITEMS:
Hugh Syme’s Original Starman Pencil Sketch Litho
Massey Hall June 1976 Ticket Stub Litho
Massey Hall June 1976 Handbill
Three Collector Buttons
So, what do you guys think? Do you have thoughts on the cover? Are you going to shell out some dough for the Super Deluxe edition? Tweet me/us @JennaBusch/@Nerdist and let us know!
Image: Rush
