Ep. 30: Caress of Steel - Rush

Another Rush record for the Rush nerds! Voted on by fans, Destin and Drew dissect Rush's Caress of Steel, the often overlooked precursor to their critically acclaimed 2112. Drew delves into the ambitious, albeit overly esoteric, concepts for the longer tracks on the album, and analyzes Peart's lyrics that, even early in the band's career, garnered his reputation as quite the wordsmith. With few radio-friendly songs and high brow concepts that didn't fit the "rock" brand, this album was a commercial flop and was followed by a dreadful tour which nearly resulted in the complete dissolution of the band. However, with all its misgivings, it still holds a special place in the hearts of hardcore Rush fans as it is a stepping stone to the magnificence of 2112, one of their greatest achievements. Check us out HERE! **Prog Notes is a podcast dedicated to the genre of progressive rock. Each episode Destin and Drew tackle an album and delve into the different musical compositions, lyrics, and concepts that make it prog rock. They maintain that progressive rock is still very much alive and kicking, whether it be highlighting key moments from the early years or tracking the evolution of the genre to today's more modern groups. With each new episode, these two childhood friends encourage more people to investigate this unique, sometimes forgotten genre of music and find an album or band they can enjoy.