RUSH members Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are reissuing their debut solo albums. Lifeson's 1996 effort, Victorand Lee's 2000 LP, My favorite headacheEach will arrive in various formats on August 9 via Rhino Records and Anthem Records.
From Lifeson Victor will be released on vinyl for the first time, on Ruby Translucent 2LP (Rush Backstage exclusive, limited to 1000 units); Blue Translucent 2LP (Canada exclusive, limited to 1000 units); Crystal Clear Translucent 2LP (US and ROW exclusive); and Standard Black; as well as on CD. Pre-orders are available now Available here.
A remix was made by Lifeson himself and features four instrumental tracks previously only available on the guitarist's website. Artists who contributed to the original album include lead vocalist Edwin of I Mother Earth, Primus bassist Les Claypool and Canadian vocalist Lisa Dalbello.
Sediment My favorite headache is the singer and bassist's only solo album to date. The fourth side of the 2-LP set features two instrumental mixes. Available for pre-order on Blue/Green Galaxy 2LP (Canada/Anthem exclusive); Green & Blue 2LP (US/ROW/Rhino exclusive); and on CD.
The original album features contributions from drummers Matt Cameron (Soundgarden/Pearl Jam) and Jeremy Taggart (Our Lady Peace), as well as Ben Mink (who co-produced the work with Lee and David Leonard).
Last year, Lifeson introduced a new Epiphone Les Paul Custom Axcess Ruby guitar, which is Available here.
See the artwork and physical content for Victor and My favorite headache above and song lists below.
Victor Songs list:
SIDE A:
1. “I don’t care” (4:01)
2. “Promise” (5:44)
3. “Start Today” (3:46)
4. “Mr. X” (2:24)
B SIDE:
5. “In the end” (6:07)
6. “Sending a warning” (4:10)
7. “Shut up, shut up” (4:05)
8. “Strip and walk naked” (3:49)
SIDE C:
9. “The Big Dance” (4:04)
10. “Overcomer” (6:23)
11. “I am the Spirit” (5:32)
SIDE D:
12. “Cherry Lopez Lullaby” (instrumental) (3:22)
13. “Serbs” (Instrumental) (3:46)
14. “Kroove” (Instrumental) (4:52)
15. “Banjo Bob” (Instrumental) (4:10)
My favorite headache Songs list:
SIDE A:
1. “My Favorite Headache” (4:44)
2. “The Present Time” (3:25)
3. “Window to the World” (3:02)
4. “Working in Perfekt” (5:00)
B SIDE:
5. “Runaway Train” (4:30)
6. “The angels’ share” (4:35)
7. “Moving to Bohemia” (4:25)
8. “Home of the Strange” (3:47)
SIDE C:
9. “Slipping” (5:06)
10. “Still” (4:29)
11. “Grace upon grace” (4:59)
SIDE D:
12. “My Favorite Headache” (instrumental) (4:46)
13. “Home in the Strange” (instrumental) (3:47)
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