Top tracks — play these first
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My Favorite Headache — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of self-reflection and frustration, setting the tone for Lee's solo exploration.
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Window to the World — The song features intricate instrumentation and lyrical imagery that reflect a longing for connection amidst chaos, highlighting Lee's artistic depth.
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Runaway Train — With its driving rhythm and emotional weight, this track showcases Lee's vocal range and serves as a powerful commentary on life's unpredictability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hard rock with introspective themes, showcasing Geddy Lee's unique style post-Rush.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar harmonies and synth textures, creating a rich sonic landscape.
- The album's lyrics often reflect personal introspection and philosophical themes, contrasting with the energetic instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- introspective, reflective listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- mid-tempo contemplative moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, My Favourite Headache marked Geddy Lee's debut solo album following Rush's extensive career. At this point, he was exploring his identity outside the iconic band, showcasing a more personal and varied musical palette while still retaining elements of their progressive rock legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queen· Ian Gillan· Deep Purple
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Favorite Headache 4:44
- 2 The Present Tense 3:25
- 3 Window to the World 3:01
- 4 Working at Perfekt 4:59
- 5 Runaway Train 4:31
- 6 The Angels' Share 4:34
- 7 Moving to Bohemia 4:25
- 8 Home on the Strange 3:47
- 9 Slipping 5:05
- 10 Still 4:29
- 11 Grace to Grace 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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