It includes a seven-part "autobiographical" suite written by Neil Peart about a budding young musician, uncertain if the modern world (the album is set in the year 2112) and the powers that be will accept his musical submissions and contributions as they are, for what they are, followed by different meanderings. A theme of the album is also what life can be like "on the road" away from families, having to face numerous and varied fears, insecurities, and temptations. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson wrote lyrics for one song each.
In the liner notes, the title song is annotated With acknowledgement to the genius of Ayn Rand; it is heavily influenced by her novelette Anthem.
Tracks
On the regular version:
Tracks
On the extra version: