Yeah...really not a good analysis IMO. Neil explained that the record company told them what to do, (make short, radio worthy hit songs) and he philosophically refused as that was not the band they were, esp. after Caress of Steel. They were realistic and were prepared to quit and return to working straight jobs, as 2112 didn’t get much airplay (go figure). I remember that by ‘81, I saw them open their concert with Overture in Philly and 20,000 plus people (me, esp.) were blown away, and Hemispheres and Farewell to Kings fell into place after that time they got exposure into major U.S. markets. It is the perfect parable for fads that come and go quickly but the best withstand the test of time, but I bear witness the Rush was one of the best and “ticks all the boxes” in each category of musicianship, particularly originality and ground breaking artistry. To me, King Crimson, even in all of its forms is the only band to come close as Fripp is the godfather of prog rock!
Yeah, I saw that interview. Make 3 1/2 minute songs or you’re done, so they made an album with 12 minute songs. LOL
A few years back, Rush made an animated movie to go along with 2112 side A.