Official album cover artwork for Caress of Steel by Rush

Rush

Caress of Steel

RELEASED: September 15, 1975
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Bastille Day Meaning 4:40 2. I Think I’m Going Bald 3:41 3. Lakeside Park Meaning 4:10 4. The Necromancer: I. Into the Darkness / II. Under the Shadow / III. Return of the Prince Meaning 12:32 5. The Fountain of Lamneth: I. In the Valley / II. Didacts and Narpets / III. No One at the Bridge / IV. Panacea / V. Bacchus Plateau / VI. The Fountain Meaning 19:57
Caress of Steel is the third studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1975. The album is known for its progressive rock style, featuring complex compositions and lyrical themes that explore fantasy, mythology, and the human experience. Although it received mixed reviews upon release, it has since gained a cult following and is regarded as a significant work in Rush's discography, showcasing their early experimentation with longer song structures and conceptual storytelling.