CARESS OF STEEL

Rush delves deeper into the realm of progressive rock, one needs only to look at the cover to determine this. Released not long after Fly by Night, it contains much more mysticism and philosophical meandering than the previous releases. The Fountain of Lamneth is one of Rush's greatest epics, other than 2112 itself. The epic is about the birth of man, and his endless search for the fountain of youth, or lamneth, with excellent musical sections including Didacts and Narpets (anagram for Addicts and Parents), and the tribute to Dionysian indulgence in Bacchus Plateau. Bastille Day and Lakeside Park are two hard rock classics still played on classic rock stations. The former is a tale of the french recolution, while the latter is reminiscent of past times. The Necromancer is another brilliant epic, inspired by Tolkien's work, that is another song of Rush's that must not be overlooked. Highlighting the band's growing musical prowress, this composition is worth listen after listen after listen.