HemiBeers Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I'm going to try brushing my teeth to Superconductor. :)I'm going to start brushing my teeth. Be sure to do it to Superconductor. I'll let you know how I did tomorrow. I probably won't get far because I'll be laughing. :D The verdict is in. :boo hiss: on brushing to the song. :ebert: on flossing! Quite a beat to floss to. :banana: :banana: :banana: Try it and see! :)I'm afraid I'd want to gag myself on my toothbrush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day of Light Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Is it weird that after listening to Presto a few times since I posted in this thread, I actually kind of like it? but in a weird way like maybe, maybe not, i don't know The problem with Presto, I think, is that the songs just don't fit with each other. Superconductor could be excused from a cheesy late-80's band, and actually be quite successful, but coming from Rush it's weak. I like the title track's lyrics a lot but that, too, does not feel like Rush. Chain Lightning has a good chorus but otherwise... I don't know. And I already forgot what the rest of the songs sound like. It's just not ~intense~ like their other records can be. It's not unpleasant. It's just there. I know that a lot of you have been listening to Rush for a much longer time than I have; I'm just beginning to discover the music and giving newbie first and second-impressions. I feel like a kid that grew up in the woods that was just given a twitter account and a subscription to netflix. Lots of "whoaaa". Hopefully somebody finds this amusing. From what I understand this is not an uncommon opinion. :) Edited January 28, 2016 by Day of Light 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Is it weird that after listening to Presto a few times since I posted in this thread, I actually kind of like it? but in a weird way like maybe, maybe not, i don't know The problem with Presto, I think, is that the songs just don't fit with each other. Superconductor could be excused from a cheesy late-80's band, and actually be quite successful, but coming from Rush it's weak. I like the title track's lyrics a lot but that, too, does not feel like Rush. Chain Lightning has a good chorus but otherwise... I don't know. And I already forgot what the rest of the songs sound like. It's just not ~intense~ like their other records can be. It's not unpleasant. It's just there. I know that a lot of you have been listening to Rush for a much longer time than I have; I'm just beginning to discover the music and giving newbie first and second-impressions. I feel like a kid that grew up in the woods that was just given a twitter account and a subscription to netflix. Lots of "whoaaa". Hopefully somebody finds this amusing. From what I understand this is not an uncommon opinion. :)I think you pretty much describe many people's feeling about Presto...just a big pile of meh. Their other material meets such a high standard, that anything less is hard to accept. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Also, Presto has three of my top ten Rush songs: Chain LightningPrestoAvailable Light Moving Pictures has two: Red BarchettaLimelight Ya I suppose three twos beat a pair of aces.. I guess :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 "Presto" is a masterpiece. I love every note. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 "Presto" is a masterpiece. I love every note.I often think you're nuts, off your meds but not today. Not this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Its easy to beat up on Rupert but technically whoever engineered the sessions and did final mix on the masters is responsible for the sonics of the final product.Also, some blame has to go to Geddy and Alex for using processed Signature guitars and a dinky-sounding Wal bass Just sayin'..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZ Working Man Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 are we still on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctbadger Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Haters gonna hate! Kidding. But honestly, I adore Presto. And not just because my member title comes from the title song. It's my go-to pick-me-up especially if I've had a bad day. Available Light is gorgeous; love love the piano there. Besides, I wouldn't even use the CD case as a coaster. It has bunnies on it! Bunnies! Available Light is sooo underrated. I would make the argument it's one of their best post-MP songs. Lyrics are great too. "Promise offered in the east/Broken in the west" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Its easy to beat up on Rupert but technically whoever engineered the sessions and did final mix on the masters is responsible for the sonics of the final product.Also, some blame has to go to Geddy and Alex for using processed Signature guitars and a dinky-sounding Wal bass Just sayin'.....Agreed on the final mix. It lacked punch, for sure But it was a return to a more guitar-centered sound, which I remember all my RUSH friends celebrating at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerofthor Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Presto sounds like HYF with all the extras taken out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerofthor Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Plus, the drums are too "snappy", and the guitars, and bass, in particular, have absolutely no character to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Plus, the drums are too "snappy", and the guitars, and bass, in particular, have absolutely no character to them. I actually like the snare sound on Presto 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Its easy to beat up on Rupert but technically whoever engineered the sessions and did final mix on the masters is responsible for the sonics of the final product.Also, some blame has to go to Geddy and Alex for using processed Signature guitars and a dinky-sounding Wal bass Just sayin'.....Agreed on the final mix. It lacked punch, for sure But it was a return to a more guitar-centered sound, which I remember all my RUSH friends celebrating at the time. I love the irony that the instruments that Geddy and Alex are miming with in the Show Don't Tell video (Gibson and Fender Jazz) are the ones they shouldve recorded that album with instead of the Signature/Wal combo from the previous few records. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Ok. Here are the songs i like on Presto Show Dont TellChain LighteningThe PassAnagramRed TideHand Over Fist Title track is ok Presto has its place and time. Right now its time is not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 There are some enjoyable songs on the album -- chain lightning, hand over fist, and available light in particular -- but its nowhere close to the band's best output. And song for song, the much maligned Roll the Bones is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Available LIght has one of the best guitar solos in the whole Rush discography. That outro with Neil´s impressive fills is great as well. And what a catchy chorus! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Plus, the drums are too "snappy", and the guitars, and bass, in particular, have absolutely no character to them. I actually like the snare sound on Presto I do too! I always liked the piccolo snare. If Neil had continued to use it for longer than two albums, I don't know that it would stand out as much- but the fact that it is only featured on Presto and Roll the Bones...it just fits those albums, I think. It fits with the overall sound of that era, very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Available Light is one of the bands greatest songs. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Available Light is one of the bands greatest songs.I think it's easily the best album closer of the last 31 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Available Light is one of the bands greatest songs.I think it's easily the best album closer of the last 31 years.The Garden >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Available Light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbobby10 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Available Light is one of the bands greatest songs.I think it's easily the best album closer of the last 31 years.The Garden<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Available Light Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Available Light is one of the bands greatest songs.I think it's easily the best album closer of the last 31 years.The Garden<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Available Light AgreedDon't attribute any positive comments about Presto to me, that's libelous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Available Light is one of the bands greatest songs.I think it's easily the best album closer of the last 31 years.The Garden >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Available LightThat's fine. But I think Available Light is superior in every way. And I do like The Garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Presto's tinpan production makes the album hard to listen to. I really only like the title track and The Pass, both of which sound much better live. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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