CARESS OF STEEL

For younger listeners, who are used to the production and mixing of recent albums, I can imagine that it is harder to listen to and appreciation the sound quality of older albums. BUT, that shouldn't be used as a reason for disliking or trashing an album. The technology of the times isn't a justification for slamming an album. What counts is the musical content and musical quality inherent in the music. In other words, the songwriting skills and performance of the band, and even the artwork, not the technological shortcomings.

I've listened to Caress of Steel since the late 70's and consider it one of the best Rush albums. Sure, it doesn't have the big and bombastic sound of later albums, but for those whose minds aren't narrow and limited, and for those who will look deeper than surface issues, there is some good material here.