_hi_water._ Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 (edited) I've been looking at people's thoughts on "Presto" (the album) and what their least favorite song was. They also said it was their least favorite song overall. And that is "Superconductor." While this song isn't the strongest song ever, it's definitely better than "Scars" (but "Scars" does have some cool basslines, however).I personally dig the riff to this song, it's very catchy.I think the reason most people seem to hate this song is because of the lyrics. Now, anyone can pick their least favorite Rush song whether it's musically or lyrically bad."Superconductor" is definitely not one of the 'worst' lyrically, and it's not the 'worst' musically. Lots of people will argue that it's lyrically terrible. I personally don't. It's about how corny and weird the music as of 1989 is. Though you might add that it's very dated, the only very dated song Rush ever wrote was "Virtuality" honestly (but "Peaceable Kingdom" is a little bit dated).Overall, I don't think it's close to the worst ever. And I think there are some... 'weaker' songs on Presto. This isn't one of my faves, but not one of my least faves either.Here's my Presto ranking:11. Scars10. Anagram (For Mongo)9. War Paint8. Available Light7. Hand Over Fist6. Superconductor5. Red Tide4. Chain Lightning3. Presto2. The Pass1. Show Don't TellWhat are your thoughts on "Superconductor"?Also, RIP Rupert Hine. Two Rush members died in the same year. This death was very sad, but Neil's death was the biggest kick in the balls. Edited June 7, 2020 by _hi_water._ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Nah. I like it fine. Chain Lightning's better though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I don't think it's a bad song but I think they repeated the chorus one too many times to close out the song. It's kind of overkill for me. Imagine if they repeated the chorus to Freewill or Limelight multiple times to finish out the song. It would probably kill some of the enjoyment for those two songs. Sometimes less is more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 It’s my least favorite single. Never really goes anywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 It's a damn fine song, thats for sure. Awesome guitar tone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 (edited) like http://youtu.be/8_Y5Sx946eE Edited June 7, 2020 by custom55 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I like it for what it is. I can think of worse songs by Rush. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemistry1973 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Scars is awesome. Peart triggers the snare with his foot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I don’t care for it, mainly because it sounds more like Devo than Rush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 (edited) I don’t care for it, mainly because it sounds more like Devo than Rush. Rush wish they could have been as original as DEVO. Edited June 7, 2020 by Fordgalaxy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I don’t care for it, mainly because it sounds more like Devo than Rush. Rush wish they could have been as original as DEVO. I’m sure they do. It was the orange plastic hats. :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I don’t care for it, mainly because it sounds more like Devo than Rush. Rush wish they could have been as original as DEVO. I’m sure they do. It was the orange plastic hats. :) First of all, they are red and they're called "Energy Domes". :P Also, DEVO is doing their part to fight the Covids. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I don’t care for it, mainly because it sounds more like Devo than Rush. Rush wish they could have been as original as DEVO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Not one of their finest moments imho. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_hi_water._ Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Not one of their finest moments imho.True, but not one of their 'worst' moments either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Not one of their finest moments imho.True, but not one of their 'worst' moments either.Indeed ....... The reggae version of Working Man springs to mind 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malignant Narcissist Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Well obviously in the minority but I think it's the standout from the album. I used to think it was a weak album overall but had another couple of listens recently and enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malignant Narcissist Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 But if people don't like it for the lyrics then that probably explains it because I have to like the music 1st - the lyrics are only the icing on the cake. And as some have said elsewhere, Rush lyrics are usually better then 99% of the trashy pop/rock lyrics out there elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattroland76 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 No, its not, but it is one of the weaker tracks on an otherwise highly underrated album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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