Caress of Steel by Rush

Pros: "Necromancer!!!!"
Cons: Those three short songs at the beginning.

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Pros: Epic adventures that begin the definition of early Rush
Cons: None.

Pros: Bastille Day, Panacea and Bacchus Plateau.
Cons: I Think I'm Going Bald.

I don't enjoy Caress of Steel as much as it's predecessor Fly By Night, but I definitely prefer it to 2112, which I think is one of their most overrated albums.
Back in 1975 when this was recorded, Rush were...

Pros: Rush starts to develop more of the "prog rock" songs that made it famous.
Cons: That "I Think I'm Going Bald" song is just silly.

Here's the second release from Rush after drummer John Rutsey left the band and was replaced by Neil Peart. Peart, of course, provided Rush with something it sorely lacked prior to his arrival -- some intellectual lyrics and focus. Through Peart's lyrics...

Pros: The real beginning of Rush as an heavy progressive band
Cons: a bit quiet, some fans of harder rockin music might be disapointed

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This is Rush's third album and the first one to be really progressive. (althought "by thor and the snow dog" and "anthem" where a bit progressive). The band had gone from a carbon copy of led zeppelin to evolve as an heavy...

Pros: A good album with a wide range of artistic elements.
Cons: Extreme lows and highs make the album difficult to listen to in a noisy environment.

The art rock form reached its pinnacle in the 70’s with acts like Pink Floyd, the Moody Blues, the Who and many more. But none of those acts ventured into the direction that Rush decided to explore. Even though Rush does technically fit in with those...

Pros: A very diverse album that showcases Rush's growth as musicians and serious songwriters.
Cons: Some filler tracks.

When Rush released their third album, Caress of Steel, they were at a turning point in their young c ...

Pros: Great diversity and story telling
Cons: May not appeal to pur 'Heavy-Rock' fans

This album was an important transitional album for Rush, changing from their typical power sound, expanding to multi-layered, introspective songs that had more than riffs, proving beyond doubt that Rush had musical talent as well as an abundance of humor...

Pros: Great instrumental work... hey, it's RUSH
Cons: Lack of money... is that all that bad though?

This is Rush's third release. There are two words that sum up the majority of this album, RAW POWER. Although Rush is known as being a "softer" band in today's eye, this album shows what they once were.

From the opening...

Pros: Just a great album, period!
Cons: Fountain Of Lameth is too short!

Bastille Day is what the rockin' side of Rush is about... great riffs, great lyrics and great composition. Then is a song about balding... a reminder why Neil, not Geddy, should write the lyrics. Lakeside Park makes you feel like you are there (smoke...