: It is often presented as an SHM-CD (Super High Material CD), which uses higher-quality polycarbonate for better transparency and audio playback.

Originally released in 1993, Counterparts is the 15th studio album by the Canadian rock band Rush. It marked a return to a more aggressive, guitar-driven sound compared to the synth-heavy era of the 1980s.

The 2013 Japanese edition follows the standard 11-track sequence of the original 1993 release: (6:03) Stick It Out (4:30) Cut to the Chase (4:48) Nobody's Hero (4:54) Between Sun & Moon (4:37) Alien Shore (5:45) The Speed of Love (5:02) Double Agent (4:51) Leave That Thing Alone (4:05) Cold Fire (4:26) Everyday Glory (5:11)

: The edition includes a 20-page booklet with Japanese commentaries by Masa Itoh and lyrics in both English and Japanese.

This report provides an overview of the 2013 Japanese edition of Rush's album Counterparts and addresses the implications of downloading it via unofficial "rar" file links.

: This specific edition, released on September 25, 2013, by Warner Music Japan, is a limited-edition "Mini vinyl LP replica".

: The album reached #2 on the Billboard 200, making it one of the band's highest-charting US releases. It features the Grammy-nominated instrumental track "Leave That Thing Alone". Tracklist