History Music / PrestoAlbum

* EarnYourHappyEnding: The ending of "The Pass" has the line "Turn around and walk the razor's edge", as if Geddy himself was talking to the protagonist of the song to not give up.

* WhatTheHellHero: "The Pass" has the song's character contemplating suicide, and near the end, Geddy Lee exclaims "Christ, what have you done?", as if the protagonist actually did it.

''Presto'' is the thirteenth studio album by Music/{{Rush|Band}}, released in 1989 through Anthem Records (in conjunction with Creator/Atlanticrecords outside the group's native Canada). The album marks the return of a more guitar based sound although the synths were still there, just more tucked in the background for texture. It was the first of two albums to be produced by 80's pop producer Rupert Hine, well known for producing albums by Music/TinaTurner, Music/StevieNicks, and another fellow Canadian rock band, Saga. It was also the band's first album release following their departure from Mercury Records, the label that first signed them.

''Presto'' is the thirteenth studio album by Music/{{Rush|Band}}, released in 1989 on Atlantic Records. The album marks the return of a more guitar based sound although the synths were still there, just more tucked in the background for texture. It was the first of two albums to be produced by 80's pop producer Rupert Hine, well known for producing albums by Music/TinaTurner, Music/StevieNicks, and another fellow Canadian rock band, Saga. It was also the band's first album release following their departure from Mercury Records, the label that first signed them.

''Presto'' is the thirteenth studio album by Music/{{Rush}}, released in 1989 on Atlantic Records. The album marks the return of a more guitar based sound although the synths were still there, just more tucked in the background for texture. It was the first of two albums to be produced by 80's pop producer Rupert Hine, well known for producing albums by Music/TinaTurner, Music/StevieNicks, and another fellow Canadian rock band, Saga. It was also the band's first album release following their departure from Mercury Records, the label that first signed them.

* GriefSong: Not by definiton, but "The Pass" talks about youth suicide.

Fan and critc reception was generally positive, although many criticized the production for its thin sound. Even Neil Peart said in an interview, if there was one album he would want to go back and record, it would have been this one.

''Presto'' is the thirteenth studio album by Music/{{Rush}}, released in 1989. The album mark the return of a more guitar based sound although the synths were still there, just more tucked in the background for texture. It was the first of two albums to be produced by 80's pop producer Rupert Hine, well known for producing albums by Music/TinaTurner, Music/StevieNicks, and another fellow Canadian rock band, Saga.

'''''Presto''''' is the thirteenth studio album by Music/{{Rush}}, released in 1989. The album mark the return of a more guitar based sound although the synths were still there, just more tucked in the background for texture. It was the first of two albums to be produced by 80's pop producer Rupert Hine, well known for producing albums by Music/TinaTurner, Music/StevieNicks, and another fellow Canadian rock band, Saga.

* WhatTheHellHero: "The Pass" has the song's character contemplating suicide, and near the end, Geddy Lee exclaims "Chirst, what have you done?", as if the protagonist actually did it.

* BrokenRecord: The backing vocals on the chrous for "Superconductor" just repeat the name of the song over and over.

[[caption-width-right:350:''If I could wave my magic wand...''.]]

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-->''Until later...''

* NewSoundAlbum: Marked a return to a more guitar-based sound after the band had the synths in the front seat for most of [[The80s the decade]]. The band also shows off some funk rock influences on this album, especially on "Show Don't Tell"

* NewSoundAlbum: Marked a return to a more guitar-based sound after the band had the synths in the front seat for most of [[The'80s the decade]]. The band also shows off some funk rock influences on this album, especially on "Show Don't Tell"

* ShoutOut: The "(For Mongo)" added on the song's name for "Anagram" is a shoutout to Movie/BlazingSaddles, referring to the "Candygram for Mongo" scene.

'''''Presto''''' is the thirteenth studio album by Music/Rush, released in 1989. The album mark the return of a more guitar based sound although the synths were still there, just more tucked in the background for texture. It was the first of two albums to be produced by 80's pop producer Rupert Hine, well known for producing albums by Music/TinaTurner, Music/StevieNicks, and another fellow Canadian rock band, Saga.

* JumpScareChord: Better hope your stereo's volume isn't set too high when "Show Don't Tell" kicks in.

* MoodWhiplash: ALternates between upbeat rockers and softer tearjerkers.