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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After the electronic adventures of the eighties, Rush went for a more stripped-down style on "presto", jettisoning the orchestras, choirs and sequencers in favour of a straightforward set of punchy songs with mainly power-trio arrangements. It really works - a more mature version of "Moving Pictures", to my ears. I hadn't listened to this for about 10 years until recently, but it's been on my car stereo almost constantly for 2 weeks now. Some of it's a bit "Rush by numbers", but no track is less then good. I can even sit through the slightly tedious whiteboy funk of "Scars", knowing that the title track "Presto" is up next - if there is any song that will make me crash and burn, this is the one, it's Rush at their leaping-around-the-room-playing-air-guitar best. "The Pass", a scorching anthem for doomed youth, is reputed to be a favourite of the band, and I will always associate it with a long dead friend of mine. Overall, a celebration of life in all its exhilirating, tragic absurdity.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of those albums you put on because you've not listened to it for months or maybe years. When you do, you are re-introduced to a great Rush album that brings a smile to the face and one which is often criticised by old-school Rush fans who didn't appreciate the band's shift in yet another direction.
I totally endorse the Amazon reviewer's comments. It seems the band really concentrated on good song-writing with catchy choruses and hooks. Dare I say it, Rush may even have wanted to produce a more "commercial" sound. As far as I'm concerned, they succeeded totally. These are songs that would be very strong even if played in a stripped-down version by a band without Rush's musical ability.
My particular favourites are Chain Lightning - fantastic chorus, The Pass - a beautifully crafted song, Presto - lovely shimmering guitar work and vocal harmonies in the chorus, Hand Over Fist - nice funky feel to the chorus and the final song, Available Light - another beautifully arranged and heartfelt number.
If you are one of those who has been warned off this era of Rush music, you will be missing out on some classic songs which still sound fresh today.
I like the overall production on this album - the guitars have a lush sound and Geddy's playing in nice and clear. Whatever the production, you can never stifle Peart's drumming which is as crisp-sounding and inventive as ever.
This isn't the easiest of Rush albums to get your hands on so take any opportunity you can to purchase it - it may be your only chance and you won't regret it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
While Hold Your Fire was a good album, it seemed too much like a Power Windows 2 - clinically produced stadium rock. Presto takes this formula and re-jigs it with a welcome return to stripped-down music. Gone are the huge swathes of synthesizers and bass pedals to be replaced by well placed guitars (both electric and acoustic - bring back the 70's!), funky bass riffs and pounding drumming. Great songs breathe nicely with the music and are never drowned in the production. Peart's lyrics are thoughtful and add so much to the feel of the tracks. The title track is my favourite - a superb match of searing guitars, great acoustic strums, excellent drumming and great bass playing, along with lyrics that perhaps only 1989 could produce. Nicely varied, this album is simply excellent. Why many Rush fans overlook this album is a mystery.
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Published 7 months ago by JJ
Easy to forger how good it was/
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Really good album worth buying
I guess it goes without saying that every Rush album is worth the investment ( the woeful Feedback being the notable exception) so my recommendation is hardly surprising. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Lucioperca
hey presto clinical.cold efficiency
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Published 20 months ago by Mr Blackwell
One of their weaker albums
This is one of their weaker album which need a lot of listening and only then you will start to appreciate what this album has to offer. Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by Stephen
A very underrated album
I love this album and can't understand why so many people dismiss it as lightweight in comparison to their other work.
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Published on 4 Jan 2010 by Mr. J. Livitt
Their Last Great Album...
The Last Great Album..., 6 April 2007
Reviewer: Alan Todd "Toddmeister" (Belfast, Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews
I bought Presto the day it came out... Read more
Reviewer: Alan Todd "Toddmeister" (Belfast, Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews
I bought Presto the day it came out... Read more
Published on 6 April 2007 by Alan Todd
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