CARESS OF STEEL

Many consider this CD the big "flop" for Rush, but I love it. I just finished listening to it for the 1200th time (approximately). Personally, I don't care for the track " I think I'm going bald " , but that may have to do with my actual balding ...

Lyrically, the piece is masterful overall. An Excellent follow up to Fly by Night, and precursor to 2112. The Necromancer and The Fountain of Lamneth are epic.The music is melodic and esoteric, and you can't help but let your mind and spirit wander while listening to it. I recommend looking up the lyrics online if you don't know them and read it as it's being played to get the full effect.

Pop the cork on your favorite wine and curl up by the fire after your favorite meal and put the CD in and listen to it from start to finish and you'll know what I'm talking about. Don't let the negative reviews prevent you from enjoying this CD. It helps with the appreciation if you're an "old" Rush fan, and familiar with the previous adventures of "By-Tor" on the Fly by Night album. I'm rating the CD as 2 star only because I feel it appeals to the older fans and folks who like Rush's concept songs and CD's. The CD is far from "poor".If the only Rush songs you're familiar with is "Tom Sawyer" and "Spirit of Radio", you probably won't get it. If you enjoy "By -Tor and the Snow Dog", "2112", and "Hemispheres" , you will more than likely like it.