Rush - Caress of Steel
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Free Music Review: Warning! Not for Everyone
Hit: 5 Stars
I give this album 5 stars because i'm just a huge fan of Rush's prog rock era. However, it is easy for me to admit that this is the weakest of their albums from that era, and it definitely is not an album that will connect with most people. It even took me a few listens to enjoy it. Bastille day is an amazing Rush song that rocks; best song on the cd. I completely despised "I think i'm going bald" the first time i heard it, but i agree with another reviewer in that the song is good without those ridiculous lyrics. Lakeside park isn't outstanding, but it is a very solid track. The Necromancer, clocking in at 12:34, only has a few minutes of good material, mostly from the final stage, "return of the prince". The Fountain of Lamneth seems to be a highly underrated piece. This 20 minute gem, while soft, is still very good music. Don't expect it to blow you away like Cygnus or 2112 though. Despite my own opinions that this is overall a very good cd, I would recommend to most people to stay away from this album, unless of course you're like me and love the progressive side of Rush more than anything.Free Music Review: Usually Underrated, 2nd Best Rush Album
Hit: 5 Stars
I admit it took me a long time to get into this album, but once I did it opened doors for me as far as listening to more progressive rock(King Crimson, Genesis,Yes). The textures of this album are marvelous, especially Alex Lifeson's balance of both acoustic and electric guitar playing on 'The Fountain Of Lamneth', Rush' second best side long piece to 'Hemispheres'(2112, while okay, in my mind doesn't hold a candle to either). The other tunes are worthy also, and I don't care that some people hate 'I Think I'm Going Bald', I like it personally and it's not stupid, it's a reflective type song as much about individuality as 2112 ("Even when I am gray, I'll still be gray my way, yeah !"). 'The Necromancer' is another foreboding, powerful epic with many mood changes in it's 11 plus minutes. 'Lakeside Park' and 'Bastille Day' were live staples in Rush' best era. A truly adventurous, creative record that I understand they almost lost their record deal over. It's a shame that there aren't more live recordings of the material on this record. 'Fountains..' deserved play as much as '2112'.Free Music Review: MOST OVERLOOKED TREASURE
Hit: 5 Stars
I love Rush. I listen to their music pretty regularly. For some reason, I always seem to pull out a different CD to listen to: Hemispheres, A Farewell To Kings, Grace Under Pressure, 2112, etc.
The other day I pulled out Caress Of Steel (thinking, gee when was the last time I gave this a spin). I had forgotten this album was so good. Just 5 tunes, no suprise to anyone who knows Rush.
If you do not own this or like me just haven't blown the dust off of it lately, you must. Of course Bastille Day and Lakeside Park are the ones we know and love on this disc. Caress Of Steel has so much more to offer.
The Necromancer: This is ten minutes of what built the foundation for the many epics to follow.
The Fountain Of Lamneth: Vinyl buffs?, this is an album side long string of songs run together that show just how COMPLETELY talented Lee, Lifeson and Peart were and still are.
I Think I'm Going Bald: Another great tune.
I love our boys from the north!
Free Music Review: The greatest Rush album
Hit: 5 Stars
Rush's album "Caress Of Steel" is by far the greatest Rush album and the greatest album of all time.Right off the bat,it grabs you with the excellent "Bastille Day", a song about the French Revolution. The second song, "I think i'm going bald" is a bit quirky, but has an excellent sound.The third track, "Lakeside Park", starts off with great drums and awesome lyrics. Then there are the story songs. These two songs are what make this album. "The Necromancer" is by far the heaviest Rush song, with at least a 7 minute workout from the trio, the best that I have ever heard. This song is very mystic at times, which is a nice touch. The twenty minute "The fountain of lamneth" blows 2112 out of the water. With an awesome theme, great lyrics, and even a drum solo, this is the greatest epic that Rush has ever made. A must buy. (Note: if you think that I am wrong, email me. I also happen to love "Natural Science and "The Camera Eye"Free Music Review: Next to "Hemispheres", This is the best Rush album!
Hit: 5 Stars
I cannot believe people who claim to call themselves "Rush Fans" don't dig this album. This brilliant album is probably the most "Tolkien-ish" or "fantasy-like" out of the whole Rush catalog (along with "Xanadu" from Kings and "By-Tor" and "Rivendell" from Fly By Night). The "Necromancer" is oustanding, classic Rush! I believe "The Fountain of Lamneth" ranks as one of the greats along with "Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres", "2112", "Cygnus X-1", and "Xanadu". Anybody with any open mind and digs prog such as early Crimson, Genesis, Yes, Tull, and Gentle Giant will LOVE this album! For me this album ranks with "Brain Salad Surgery", "Relayer", "Larks' Tongues", "A Passion Play" - on that level! P.S.- I have not yet heard the newly remastered version, but I'm sure it will not disappoint.