Studio Album · No. 13
Presto Songwriting Credits by Rush
Produced by Rush, Rupert Hine · Engineered by Stephen W. Tayler, Simon Pressey
Anthem / Atlantic
Pop RockProgressive Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Rush carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Rush
0 tracksoutside writers
Rush's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
500,000
US Copies Sold
1989
Released
Data Insight
Eleven tracks and no variation at all in the credits: Peart on every lyric, Lee and Lifeson on every piece of music. It is the longest unbroken run of the standard split on any Rush album.
The 1989 album, the band's first for Atlantic and the first with Rupert Hine producing. Guitars come back to the front after four keyboard-led records.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Presto
Who wrote the songs on Presto?
Neil Peart wrote all eleven sets of lyrics and Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson wrote all the music.
Who produced it?
Rush with Rupert Hine, who also played additional keyboards and sang backing vocals.
How did it sell?
500,000 copies in the US, where it reached gold certification.
How high did it chart?
Number 16 on the Billboard 200 and number 7 in Canada.
Who engineered it?
Stephen W. Tayler, who also mixed, with Simon Pressey assisting.
Did it have a Hot 100 single?
No. "Show Don't Tell", "The Pass" and "Superconductor" went to rock radio instead, and "Show Don't Tell" reached number 1 on the mainstream rock chart.
How long is the album?
52:11 across eleven tracks.