8. “2112” on Vinyl by Rush
This album inspired Matt Kibbe to become a libertarian, what can it inspire in you? A rock classic by one of the best 80’s rock bands, Rush’s “2112” is inspired by Ayn Rand’s “Anthem”, and follows the story of a hero who discovers a magic electric guitar and learns to play music as a theocratic-authoritarian government tries to find and destroy this ounce of rebellion.
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