RUSH members Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are every reissuing their debut solo albums. Lifeson’s 1996 effort, Victor, and Lee’s 2000 LP, My Favorite Headache, will every arrive in varied codecs on August ninth by way of Rhino Data and Anthem Data.
Lifeson’s Victor will likely be launched on vinyl for the primary time ever, in Ruby Translucent 2LP (Rush Backstage Unique, restricted to 1,000 models); Blue Translucent 2LP (unique to Canada, restricted to 1,000 models); Crystal Clear Translucent 2LP (unique to U.S. & ROW); and Normal Black; in addition to on CD. Pre-orders can be found right here.
It’s been remixed by Lifeson himself and comprises 4 instrumental tracks that had been beforehand solely accessible on the guitarist’s web site. Among the many contributing artists to the unique album are lead vocalist Edwin from I Mom Earth, Primus bassist Les Claypool, and Canadian vocalist Lisa Dalbello.
Lee’s My Favorite Headache is the singer-bassist’s solely solo album to this point. The fourth aspect of the 2LP set options two instrumental mixes. It’s accessible for pre-order on Blue/Inexperienced Galaxy 2LP (unique to Canada/Anthem); Inexperienced & Blue 2LP (unique to U.S. & ROW/Rhino); and on CD.
The unique album options contributions from drummers Matt Cameron (Soundgarden/Pearl Jam) and Jeremy Taggart (Our Woman Peace), in addition to Ben Mink (who co-produced the trouble with Lee and David Leonard).
Final yr, Lifeson unveiled a brand new Epiphone Les Paul Customized Axcess Ruby guitar, which is obtainable right here.
See the art work and bodily contents for Victor and My Favorite Headache above, and the tracklists beneath.
Victor Tracklist:
SIDE A:
1. “Don’t Care” (4:01)
2. “Promise” (5:44)
3. “Begin At the moment”(3:46)
4. “Mr. X” (2:24)
SIDE B:
5. “At The Finish” (6:07)
6. “Sending Out A Warning” (4:10)
7. “Shut Up Shuttin’ Up” (4:05)
8. “Strip And Go Bare” (3:49)
SIDE C:
9. “The Massive Dance” (4:04)
10. “Victor” (6:23)
11. “Am The Spirit” (5:32)
SIDE D:
12. “Cherry Lopez Lullabye” (Instrumental) (3:22)
13. “Serbs” (Instrumental) (3:46)
14. “Kroove” (Instrumental) (4:52)
15. “Banjo Bob” (Instrumental) (4:10)
My Favorite Headache Tracklist:
SIDE A:
1. “My Favorite Headache” (4:44)
2. “The Current Tense” (3:25)
3. “Window To The World” (3:02)
4. “Working At Perfekt” (5:00)
SIDE B:
5. “Runaway Practice”4:30)
6. “The Angels’ Share” (4:35)
7. “Transferring To Bohemia” (4:25)
8. “Dwelling On The Unusual” (3:47)
SIDE C:
9. “Slipping” (5:06)
10. “Nonetheless” (4:29)
11. “Grace To Grace”(4:59)
SIDE D:
12. “My Favorite Headache” (Instrumental) (4:46)
13. “Dwelling On The Unusual” (Instrumental) (3:47)