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From the moment the title track and opener “My Favorite Headache” bursts forth with a viciously powerful bass lick, you are in no doubt as to the treat in store. Cameron’s drumming is distinctive throughout; Mink is deliciously versatile. Be sure of one thing, this is no Rush tribute ... Read review
Advantages: Proof of the possibility of life beyond Rush Disadvantages: On the short side
...Track Listing: My Favorite Headache, The Present Tense, Window To The World, Working At Perfekt, Runaway Train, The Angels’ Share, Moving To Bohemia, Home On The Strange, Slipping, Still, Grace To Grace
More information and samples: http://www.myfavoriteheadache.com
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In the summer of 2000, Gary Lee Weinrib released the solo album that had grown from the music he’d been making for his own amusement while his friend and usual musical partner continued to recover from the double tragedy of losing both his wife and daughter. Famed as the voice and inventive bass of Rush, the man better known to the world as Geddy Lee knew he would have a huge ready-made fan base to draw on. But that alone would not guarantee success; the only other bassist in rock to come anywhere near his ability, Jack Bruce, had made something of a hash of the whole business.
A couple of years earlier, conversation with fellow Canadian and multi-talented musician Ben Mink had led to a jam session at Mink’s Vancouver home where the duo discovered just how closely their styles matched. The two roped in Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam) to tickle and lash the drum kit, and added a sprinkle of sundry guest musicians (plus a dog named Duke) to round out the required talent for what became a highly polished gem.
From the moment the title track and opener “My Favorite Headache” bursts forth with a viciously powerful bass lick, you are in no doubt as to the treat in store. Cameron’s drumming is distinctive throughout; Mink is deliciously versatile. Be sure of one thing, this is no Rush tribute or substitute. There are fewer “twiddly bits” here, with more focus on rhythm and melody; the result is a more relaxed sound, which seduces through charm rather than boast. Mink’s intimacy with stringed instruments other than those of the standard six is a major factor in this sound – particularly the ballads, of which “The Angels’ Share” is the best example. Lee’s voice has mellowed beautifully over the years; place “Caress of Steel” against this release and you would hardly believe it was the same vocalist. Run yourself a hot bath and put this on – it is undoubtedly music to soak to.
Unfortunately, the lyrical side of things is not quite up to scratch; but then, when you’re used to hearing Lee’s voice deliver the musings of Canada’s foremost proponent of the wordsmith’s art, “scratch” is a very high target. There *are* quotable lines in every song, but they are very much the wheat among the chaff. Here’s a couple of favourites then; from “The Present Tense”, some advice for life: “When you lose the past, the future makes no sense”, and from “Runaway Train” the philosophical question: “Who’s the fool where apathy rules?”
And then there are the oddities. “Moving To Bohemia” is musically bizarre, with its eerie string arrangements. Fair enough, considering it talks of a dream – and was probably inspired by one. But that is nothing compared to “Home On The Strange”, an extremely bizarre song of a “Canadian icon” who “sleeps with a chain saw”. I don’t know who this refers to, but I’m not at all sure I’d ever want to meet him or her! Interestingly, the album’s assistant engineer, Sheldon Zaharko, is noted as having such a strange nocturnal partner…
But these are really minor distractions. You wouldn’t buy this album for its cerebral value; you’d buy it expecting solid rhythm and masterful bass – and thanks in part to David Leonard’s efforts in production, that is exactly what you get. Lee might not be the best writer of words, but give him a stave and he’s away. In case you were wondering, “My Favorite Headache” is the pet name given to her son by Gary’s loving but unimpressed mum. Maybe she hasn’t listened to his work for a while; maybe neither have you, but if this has you reaching for the aspirin, it’s time to make an appointment with your audiologist.
Track Listing: My Favorite Headache, The Present Tense, Window To The World, Working At Perfekt, Runaway Train, The Angels’ Share, Moving To Bohemia, Home On The Strange, Slipping, Still, Grace To Grace
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Advantages: Great for RUSH fans Disadvantages: Not different enough from Rush
Back in the 70s and 80s Rush produced some classic music ranging from albums like ‘Fly by Night’ , ‘Caress of Steel’ to the album ‘Power Windows’ which signified a slight turning point and modernization for Rush. Geddy Lee, the bass guitarists and vocalist was at the forefront of Rush as they strove to write and produce music that could be performed live without major differences or compromises.
As Rush undergo ... ...rife, and Neil Peart still devestated from the loss of his daughter and wife, both Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee have produced solo albums. Whereas Lifeson’s album was in contrast to Rush, Geddy Lee’s new album is in harmony with Rush and many of the Rush fans will be more than happy with this album.
Shades of the early Rush combine with the ‘Power Window’ sound as Geddy Lee doesn’t really throw off his ‘Rush’ ...
Simoncook1 29.01.2001
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...product.
http://www.myfavoriteheadache.com/main.html is the official web site for this music compilation. I think this is Geddy's own web site. Various samples are on this site to listen to and you get an idea of the content without taking my word for it.
Overall the lyrics and music are excellent. ...
FVELLA 29.01.2001 (25.01.2001)
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Advantages: One of there best work of late Disadvantages: None
RUSH's last release, in 1996's was "Test For Echo".
Since then RUSH fans have waited eagerly for their next studio album. We had a SOLO album from GeddyLee "MyfavouriteHeadache" which had a varied collection of songs, which I still listen too quite often.
Rush's forthcoming album "Vapor Trails" isn't due in
stores until 14th May, but there are enough samples out there to give a taste of the recorded songs.
Here is a list of the tracks according to according to many rush web sites.
1. "One Little Victory"
2. "Peaceable Kingdom"
3. "Ghost Rider"
4. "Ceiling Unlimited"
5. "The Stars Look Down"
6. "How It Is"
7. "Vapor Trail"
8. "Out Of The Cradle"
9. "Earthshine"
10. "Sweet Miracle"
11. "Nocturne"
12. "Freeze (Part IV of "Fear")"
13. "Secret Touch"
As far as I understand it "One Little Victory" is going to be ...
Advantages: The finest musicians on the planet making the finest music: what more do you want? Disadvantages: I'm sorry, I don't understand the question...
well be music to the ears of the fans that have given up on them in recent decades who may well prefer this pared down sound, reminiscent as it is of their most popular period. Certainly, if you’ve given up on them in recent years this could be the album that brings you back into the fold. I expected this to sound more like GeddyLee’s recent solo album (MyFavouriteHeadache) but Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures would seem to be a more direct musical template.
1. "One Little Victory"
"A certain measure of innocence Willing to appear naïve
A certain degree of imagination A measure of make believe"
The opening track, One Little Victory, also happens to be the first single. This is, I feel, a mistake. It’s a good song, though it took a few listens to grow on me, but I can’t see it winning any new fans ...
Advantages: A superlative collection of subtle and complex rock songs Disadvantages: A few weak tracks to finish the album
After a six-year hiatus in which Neil Peart sadly lost his daughter and his wife, Rush fans have waited patiently while sending out their love to Neil. With a solo album from GeddyLee and Alex Lifeson out for several years, these albums didn’t quite fill the void that was Rush. GeddyLee’s album (MyFavoriteHeadache) could be considered an interim Rush album as although only Geddy performs on this album it is very much in the style of Rush; it does concentrate on Geddy’s phenomenal bass playing at times but really didn’t show much different from Geddy. Alex Lifeson’s album (under a different band name which I cannot recollect) is supposed to be very different from Rush – I cannot really comment as I have not heard this album, although reviews I have read say that Lifeson experimented on this album ...
Simoncook1 07.06.2002 (10.06.2002)
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Product details
Title
My Favourite Headache
Performer
Geddy Lee
Genre
Rock & Pop
Release Date
20/11/2000
Recomended Retail Price
16.99 GBP
Original Release Year
2000
Label / Distributor
Atlantic / Cinram Logistics
Engineer
David Leonard
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
75678338427
Catalogue Number
7567833842
Additional notes
Album Notes
Personnel includes: Geddy Lee (vocals, guitar, piano, bass, percussion, programming); Ben Mink (acoustic & electric guitar, violin, viola, programming); Waylon Wall (steel guitar); John Friesen (cello); Matt Cameron, Jeremy Taggart (drums); Chris Stringer (percussion); Ed Wilson (programming). Producers include: Geddy Lee, Ben Mink, David Leonard. Recorded at The Peasant's Tent and Reaction Studios, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The Factory Studios and The Peasant's Tent, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Studio X, Seattle, Washington. Punchy, melodic bass lines and vocals with soaring, harmony-heavy choruses put Geddy Lee in the context of the modern definition of Canadian art rockers Rush. While Lee is the last of his Rush brethren to embark on solo work, it was unarguably worth the wait. Joining Lee are most notably Ben Mink (k.d. lang), Matt Cameron (Soundgarden/Pearl Jam), and Jeremy Taggart (Our Lady Peace). The music has its fair share of Rush-isms (the title track could have easily fit in on TEST FOR ECHO), but there are more than enough departures to sate fans looking for a different side of Lee. Whether it be the dramatic strings of "Working at Perfekt," the slamming, bass-heavy "Home on the Strange," or inspired vocals in "Slipping" (where Lee sings with a graceful delivery Rush-heads have never heard), MY FAVORITE HEADACHE is much more than a hold-over until the next Rush opus.
Album Reviews
CMJ (12/11/00, p.22) - "...Could easily be mistaken for Rush....straight-ahead rock, with bits of programming and violins to accompany his hypnotic voice..."
Titles on disc 1
1.
My Favorite Headache
2.
Present Tense
3.
Window To The World
4.
Working At Perfekt
5.
Runaway Train
6.
Angel's Share
7.
Moving To Bohemia
8.
Home On The Strange
9.
Slipping
10.
Still
11.
Grace To Grace
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