I must say this discussion is going better than the Yes one, but that's probably because Rush has worn many different styles over their career. Personally, I think Presto is the best album for the period between Signals and Counterparts; and Caress of Steel is also one of my favorites. To each his own, but here are my three least-liked (or at least least-listened -to):
3. Fly By Night
I really never got into this album. I dig Anthem, Fly By Night, and By-Tor, but the album as a whole never sat well with me. I also find overt references to Tolkien really cheesy (another example--Led Zeppelin's Ramble On)
2. Hold Your Fire
Again, another album with some really good tracks (Force Ten, Tai Shan, etc.) but just doesn't sit well as a whole.
1. Test For Echo
This one just ain't very good, IMO.
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