RUSH: PRESTO
Released November 18, 1989 by Atlantic Records
Went Gold (500,000 copies) on January 11, 1990
U.S. Billboard Peak: 16
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ALEX LIFESON - Electric and acoustic guitars

NEIL PEART - Drums and electronic percussion

GEDDY LEE - Bass guitar, vocals, synthesizers




1. Show Don't Tell (5:01)
2. Chain Lightning (4:33)
3. The Pass (4:50)
4. War Paint (5:24)
5. Scars (4:07)
6. Presto (5:46)
7. Superconductor (4:47)
8. Anagram (for Mongo) (3:59)
9. Red Tide (4:30)
10. Hand Over Fist (4:10)
11. Available Light (5:04)

Lyrics

Produced by Rupert Hine and Rush
Engineered by Stephen W. Tayler
Arrangements by Rush and Rupert Hine

Recorded June--August 1989
Le Studio, Morin Heights, assisted by Simon Pressey and Jacques Deveau
McClear Place, Toronto, assisted by Rick Anderson
Mixed September 1989 at Metropolis, London, assisted by Matt Howe

Additional keyboards by Rupert Hine and Jason Sniderman
Additional backround vocals by Rupert Hine
Preproduction work at Chalet Studio, engineered by Lerxst, assisted by Everett Ravenstein
Technical support from Liam Birt, Jack Secret, Jim Johnson, Larry Allen, and Jim Burgess, with continuing thanks to Herns, Skip, Nick, Whitey, Schatzie... and the rest

Mastered by Bob Ludwig, Masterdisk NYC
Management by Ray Danniels, SRO Management Inc., Toronto
Executive Production by Moon Records: Val Azzoli and Liam Birt

Art Direction by Hugh Syme
Photgraphy by Scarpati
Wrabit Wrangler: Mark Demont, Fins, Feathers, and Furs
Portraits by Andrew MacNaughton

A wave of the wind to: At Chalet Studio--David, Chad Everett C. Koop, Camille, Charles, Röb, Pâül, Chester Sight and Sound, Chop Joneson's Body Shop, Tomek, Scoozball, and the Psychedelic Shack. At Le Studio--Richard, Simon, Jacques, Ginette, Linda, Richard Raccoon, Volleyball, The Mighty Gubus, The Whingies, and the Smitty Family. At McClear Place--Bob, Rick, Robert Hinge, Stats Dooey, Ohe 2he. At Metropolis--Karen, mini-Matt, Mark, Catherine, and all the hospitable staff and management. At SRO--Ray, Sheila, Pegi, Kim, and Evelyn (A Farewell To Val).
We also offer a tip of the magical hat to Natasha and Kingsley, Red and the 2-Bat, Doug Morris and Atlantic Records, Mike Roberts for the acorn of "Superconductor," and a very special thank you to the Flemings: Peter, Jenny, Joe, and Alex, for their hospitality in London.
Brough to you buy the letter "D."

We appreciate technical contributions from Saved By Technology, Wal Basses, Signature Guitars, Ludwig Drums, Avedis Zildjian Cymbals, Solid Percussion, and--The Omega Concern.

All lyrics © 1989 Core Music Publishing.
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.