CARESS OF STEEL

For years, this was my favorite (besides Moving Pictures) because it's kind of the "lost album" (probably because there's no "hits"). Definitely their strangest and darkest body of work, a great example of the album cover foretelling what's in store. Thin, murky production as well, and while all of this may sound negative, I think it builds the case for this being one of the best Rush albums. Side 2 is their first attempt at a side long "epic" (which they would perfect next time), and although "Fountain" doesn't gel perfectly and seamlessly, it's still a fantastic example of how creative and far-reaching these guys were. "The Necromancer" still gives me chills. Highly recommended, but only for the fearless and hardcore Rush (and prog-rock) fanatic.