Retrospective I - Definition and Overview

Retrospective I
CD by Rush
Released	May 6, 1997
Recorded	compilation
Genre	Progressive rock
Length	75 min 42 sec
Record label	Mercury Records
Producer	Rush
Professional reviews
ARTISTdirect review	4½/5	link (http://www.artistdirect.com/store/artist/album/0,,270135,00.html)
Rush Chronology
Test for Echo (1996)	Retrospective I (1997)	Retrospective II (1997)

Retrospective I: 1974 to 1980 is a compilation album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music). The album is essentially a collection of their best songs from the first decade of the band.

Track listing

1. "Spirit of Radio" - 4:59
2. "Trees" - 4:45
3. "Something for Nothing" - 4:00
4. "Freewill" - 5:24
5. "Xanadu" - 11:07
6. "Bastille Day" - 4:40
7. "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" - 8:39
8. "Anthem" - 4:24
9. "Closer to the Heart" - 2:55
10. "2112 Overture" - 4:32
11. "Temples of Syrinx" - 2:13
12. "Villa Strangiato" - 9:37
13. "Fly by Night" - 3:22
14. "Finding My Way" - 5:05

Personnel

• Geddy Lee - bass guitars, vocals
• Alex Lifeson - acoustic and electric guitars, vocals
• Neil Peart - drums, percussion
• John Rutsey - drums on "Finding My Way"