Presto - Rush (CD 1989)

Rush’s _Presto_ album (1989) may not rank among their greatest work—they hit their peak between 1980’s _Permanent Waves_ and 1984’s _Grace Under Pressure_—but it is a solid album with a few catchy songs. Presto is definitely better than the albums that came before (_Hold Your Fire_ in 1987) and after (_Roll the Bones_ in 1991). While some of the lyrics indulge in emotionalism (“The Pass”) or escapism (“Presto”), the album contains several powerful musical moments. Memorable songs from this album include “Show Don’t Tell,” “Available Light,” and “Chain Lightning.”