In Presto Rush made an album with real soul in it- not soul music soul- but read the lyrics of Neil Peart and there's a tremendous humanism about the scenarios he imagines for these songs. Plus wit and excellent musical arrangements.
Much maligned through their career as prog metal monsters, Rush made a real transition in the 80s, bringing in reggae influences, danceable beats and a self deprecating sense of humour. This album marked for me the peak of this period. "The Pass", "Presto", and "Available Light" are the stand out tracks for me.