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Track Listings
| 1. Bastille Day |
| 2. I Think I'm Going Bald |
| 3. Lakeside Park |
| 4. The Necromancer: I. Into The Darkness/II. Under The Shadows/III. Return Of Prince |
| 5. The Fountain Of Lamneth: I. In The Valley/II. Didacts And Narpets/III. No One At The Bridge/... |
Editorial Reviews
The first half of this 1975 LP features Rush's '70s concert staples Bastille Day and Lakeside Park . Later come two odysseys that signal their voyage into prog: The Necromancer and the nearly 20-minute The Fountain of Lamneth !
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Joe
Format:Audio CD
This wrongly overlooked album is a treasure trove of early 70's heavy prog rock. The second album with the amazing Neil Peart behind the pen and drum kit, Caress has the raw intensity and sincerity that the band launched their career on. Fast moving tracks like "Bastille Day" and "I Think I'm Goin' Bald" balance the two slower concept pieces, "The Necromancer" (thinly veiled Tolkien, gotta love it!) and "The Fountain of Lamneth." Both of the concept pieces are classic, and preview the band's move into the full-blown, hard rock must-have concept album 2112 (and later, "Hemispheres"). If you're exploring the sonic world of Rush, don't forget Caress of Steel!
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Samhot
Format:Audio CD
If you see many people on this site saying that this album is underrated, then shouldn't that be a wake up call?
Caress Of Steel seems raw and under-produced, but I think that's what gives the album it's appeal. It stars of with "Bastille Day", a rocker with imaginative lyrics. "I Think I'm Going Bald", despite it's quirky lyrics, is still a great song. If anything, on this particular track, it's the music that counts, which rocks and is catchy. "Lakeside Park", which is probably my least favorite on here, is still a great mellow tune. "The Necromancer", is the bands first attempt at a 10+ minute epic. Check out the middle section with furious guitar solos. "The Fountain Of Lamneth", Rush' first 20 minute epic, once again, if not for the lyrics, the music more than makes up for it. It goes from hard rock, to soothing clasical guitar to pop/hard rock to all out hard rock again. It's the most progressive on here.
Overall, a great effort from Rush. This is what I call the start of Rush's heavy progressive rock, and it would get more refined as the later releases indicate.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Frank C.
Format:Audio CD
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
I like it!
I've been going a little Rush-crazy for several months, in anticipation of going to their concert in Nashville (completely awesome btw). Read more
Published 9 days ago by M. Shane Luttrell
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Ultimate Silky Caress of Rush
So, Rush get to their third album and what can they deliver?
Well, it turns out they deliver their ultimate delivery.
Quintessential Rush that's what it is. Read more
Well, it turns out they deliver their ultimate delivery.
Quintessential Rush that's what it is. Read more
Published 1 month ago by King Troll
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent condition
This was bought as a gift and I can tell you the gift was wildly appreciated. The disc arrived in excellent condition and has been played countless times already. Thanks.
Published 1 month ago by Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album
Rush is a great band and this album is one of the best from Rush. I would recommend it to anyone.
Published 2 months ago by Wicket
5.0 out of 5 stars
Underrated Album
Awesome album. Possibly one of Rush's most underrated albums, but I would not stand by this critique. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sionolann
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rush from the 70's
This is one of my favorite Rush albums. Everyone has had a "Lakeside Park" in their youth. Who doesn't think they are going bald? Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Cope
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
I didnt hear the band Rush before until two years ago. I love the band. The band is awesome. It is different than other music I have been listen to. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Julia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Under Rated Genius!
The first time I listened to this album I must have been 11 or 12 and it crushed my brains out my ears, I grew up with Fly By Night and Moving Pictures mostly so when I heard... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Christian Harrington
5.0 out of 5 stars
Steel is Strong
"Caress of Steel" by Rush is without a doubt the best lo-fi progressive rock album ever. Is it it under produced? Yes. Is it composed of simpler structures and time signatures? Read more
Published 6 months ago by Garth
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad
"Caress of Steel", by far and wide, is not Rush's best album; but, still it is more than worth the money.
Published 7 months ago by J. Smith
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