On January 9, 1996, “Anthem” label released “Victor”, debut Alex Lifeson solo album. It was recorded October 1994 – July 1995, at “Lerxst Sound” (Alex Lifeson’s home studio), and was produced by Alex Lifeson.
Personnel:
- Alex Lifeson- spoken vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass, mandola, programming
- Les Claypool, Peter Cardinali- bass
- Bill Bell – guitar
- Dalbello, Edwin- lead vocals
- Blake Manning- drums
- Colleen Allen– horn
- Charlene Lifeson, Esther – dialogue
Track listing:
- Don’t Care – Alex Lifeson
- Promise – Alex Lifeson, Bill Bell
- Start Today – Alex Lifeson
- X – Alex Lifeson
- At the End – Alex Lifeson, Adrian Zivojinovich
- Sending Out a Warning – Alex Lifeson, Bill Bell
- Shut Up Shuttin’ Up – Alex Lifeson, Bill Bell, Charlene Lifeson , Esther
- Strip and Go Naked – Alex Lifeson, Bill Bell
- The Big Dance – Alex Lifeson, Adrian Zivojinovich
- Victor – Lifeson, H. Auden (based on a poem by W. H. Auden)
- I Am the Spirit – Alex Lifeson, Bill Bell