RUSH · Caress Of Steel | BLACK LP

Black 180g heavyweight vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Remastered at Abbey Road Studios by Sean Magee in October 2014.

Background information about ''

Rush's third studio album "Caress Of Steel" stands as one of the most ambitious and divisive records in the Canadian power trio's legendary catalog. Released in 1975, this progressive rock odyssey marked a pivotal moment where the band fully embraced their experimental side, crafting two epic multi-part suites that would define their approach for years to come. The album opens with the driving anthem "Bastille Day" and the quirky "I Think I'm Going Bald", before diving headfirst into the sprawling 20-minute journey of "The Fountain Of Lamneth" and the dark fantasy epic "The Necromancer". Geddy Lee's soaring vocals, Alex Lifeson's intricate guitar work, and Neil Peart's thunderous percussion create a sonic tapestry that's both technically impressive and emotionally compelling.

While initially met with mixed commercial reception, "Caress Of Steel" has grown in stature over the decades, now recognized as a crucial stepping stone toward the band's masterpiece "2112". The album showcases Rush at their most fearless, willing to risk everything for artistic vision. The remastered edition brings new clarity to Terry Brown's production, allowing every nuance of the band's intricate arrangements to shine through. This is progressive rock at its most uncompromising - a bold statement from three musicians who refused to play it safe.

For fans of: Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, Jethro Tull and Emerson Lake & Palmer

Track listing

A1. Bastille Day
A2. I Think I'm Going Bald
A3. Lakeside Park
A4. The Necromancer
A4.I Into Darkness
A4.II Under The Shadow
A4.III Return Of The Prince
Side: The Fountain Of Lamneth
B.I In The Valley
B.II Didacts And Narpets
B.III No One At The Bridge
B.IV Panacea
B.V Bacchus Plateau
B.VI The Fountain

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