Permanent-Rush Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) If this topic has been done before, just let me know. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81A4ol3P0gL._SX425_.jpgOR I like both solo albums a lot(both 10/10 for me), but I will go with Victor! Victor Favorite Track: I Am The Spirit My Favorite Headache Favorite Track: Moving To Bohemia Edited September 3, 2016 by Surrender74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeze Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Geddy wins this pretty easily for me. A really solid album , I would even rank it higher than certain Rush albums. The Victor record is a more hit and miss affair. It's still got some excellent stuff on it (Start Today is a brilliant song imo.) , but Geddy's album is more consistent I think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I go for well crafted songs. My Favorite Headache Both albums represent what each bring to the table. Alex brings the inspiration and left turns. Geddy brings the craft and structure. Thank the music gods they found each other. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I like both, but I'd go with My Favorite Headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 This album by miles. Here's a great documentary on it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Victor's highs are higher than MFH's and Victor's lows are lower than MFH's. MFH takes no chances -- Geddy is playing it absolutely safe. For those reasons, I like Victor better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 MFH by miles. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I thought polls like this were supposed to be in Feedback? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunter Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I couldn't even get through Victor. MFH for me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I wouldn't know... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicHead Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Some of those Victor samples freaked me out...and I picked up MFH a while back. No contest. MFH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 MFH by a long shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosher Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) I love what Lifeson was doing on Victor. He took every chance there was, tried everything he couldn't do in Rush, turned the humor dial way up, took every left turn, and he sounds like he enjoyed the pure freedom of creativity. It is chock full of missed marks, but just as full of creative curiosities that I would love to have seen explored more. What it is not is structured. It's clearly an artist who has emerged from the boundaries set by Lee and Peart. He needs to be reined in, but Victor is a great testimony to how important he is to Rush. Nevertheless, MFH is a better album. It's also very safe and very Rush. Lifeson didn't play any Rush on Victor. Lee clearly is better at making a great album. He is controlled and meticulous. It's very very good and it seems that he is definitely the one who keeps Rush from getting out of control. I think what both albums do best is show how they need each other. Edited September 3, 2016 by Mosher 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Victor's highs are higher than MFH's and Victor's lows are lower than MFH's. MFH takes no chances -- Geddy is playing it absolutely safe. For those reasons, I like Victor better.I don't think Geddy was intentionally "playing it safe". I think he was just making the album he wanted to make. I do agree with your first sentence though. Still, overall I'd have to go with MFH. A few points... - Geddy's MFH vocals are way more listenable than Edwin's on Victor. - Dalbello's vocals were fun but I'm glad it was just one tune. Don't think I would've liked a whole album of her.- I really could've done without Charlene & Esther and let that tune be a full on instrumental. - I wish Geddy had the desire to make at least one instrumental on MFH.- Geddy's lyrics > Alex's lyrics...by a huge margin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I love what Lifeson was doing on Victor. He took every chance there was, tried everything he couldn't do in Rush, turned the humor dial way up, took every left turn, and he sounds like he enjoyed the pure freedom of creativity. It is chock full of missed marks, but just as full of creative curiosities that I would love to have seen explored more. What it is not is structured. It's clearly an artist who has emerged from the boundaries set by Lee and Peart. He needs to be reined in, but Victor is a great testimony to how important he is to Rush. Nevertheless, MFH is a better album. It's also very safe and very Rush. Lifeson didn't play any Rush on Victor. Lee clearly is better at making a great album. He is controlled and meticulous. It's very very good and it seems that he is definitely the one who keeps Rush from getting out of control. I think what both albums do best is show how they need each other.I agree with most of what you're saying there. But I think Lifeson DID play Rush (albeit just a little) in "Promise". I just have to ignore the Edwin vocals and forgettable lyrics in that one and I'll hear some Lifeson Rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Do I have to hand in my Rush fanclub membership if I admit that I haven't listened to either album? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I thought polls like this were supposed to be in Feedback? Then nobody would ever see it. I mean, who goes to the Feedback section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) I thought polls like this were supposed to be in Feedback? Then nobody would ever see it. I mean, who goes to the Feedback section Precisely. That was what I said when a handful of members wanted the polls out of this section and complained about them being here. If you'd like, I can try to find the thread when we argued about moving the polls into Feedback. Here you go: http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?/topic/92598-rush-feedback-polls-and-you/#entry3496898 Edited September 3, 2016 by Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super25Smasher Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I like both. but I'd pick My Favorite Headache. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I thought polls like this were supposed to be in Feedback? Then nobody would ever see it. I mean, who goes to the Feedback section Precisely. That was what I said when a handful of members wanted the polls out of this section and complained about them being here. If you'd like, I can try to find the thread when we argued about moving the polls into Feedback. Here you go: http://www.therushfo...u/#entry3496898 I was behind the idea at first because in theory it did make sense. But I guess too many of us were already used to skipping that section and never broke out of that habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) I thought polls like this were supposed to be in Feedback? Then nobody would ever see it. I mean, who goes to the Feedback section Precisely. That was what I said when a handful of members wanted the polls out of this section and complained about them being here. If you'd like, I can try to find the thread when we argued about moving the polls into Feedback. Here you go: http://www.therushfo...u/#entry3496898 I was behind the idea at first because in theory it did make sense. But I guess too many of us were already used to skipping that section and never broke out of that habit. Yes, I know you were one of them. Back to the poll at hand.... I favor My Favorite Headache. Edited September 3, 2016 by Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Apples and Oranges. But I love them both. Depends on what you are looking for. I'll listen to Geddy's more probably (Admittedly not an Edwin fan) but damn if Victor doesn't hit that sweet spot. The guy really is a musical genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeson90 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 no bigger fan of Al than me, in Rush simply the most imaginative rock guitarist there'll ever be imo but, Victor is complete garbage :) just gave it a listen now actually first time in years, only one little section in the middle of At The End does anything for me, sounds like coulda been on a Rush album.... Ged's solo effort on contrary is a fine piece of work, beautifully written and arranged, doesnt even miss Al's edge, makes it clear who main song arranger is in Rush 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 MFH by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Victor stinks. MFH is stellar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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