The Rush Albums Every New Fan Should Hear FirstFor newcomers, few rock catalogs are as rewarding – or admittedly, as intimidating – as Rush's. Across five decades, the Canadian trio evolved from a hard-rock band influenced by Led Zeppelin into progressive-rock pioneers, synth-era innovators, and one of the most respected acts in rock history. With 19 studio albums spanning multiple musical eras, deciding where to begin can be a challenge.