Todd rundgren bread from hermit of mink hollow vinyl lp. Hermit of mink hollow hdtracks the worlds greatest. Todd rundgren bread from hermit of mink hollow vinyl. Hermit of mink hollow is his eight studio album, but he has released several albums after this as a solo artist, but with other bands and artists. While there are some concessions to modernity the synthesizers that thicken a few phil spectorlike productions, a lavish use of the shivery suspended. Hermit of mink hollow is a music studio album recording by todd rundgren crossover progprogressive rock released in 1978 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette.
It was his first album to be written and recorded entirely by rundgren alone, though large portions of earlier albums. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow 1978, red, vinyl. Todd harry rundgren born june 22, 1948 is an american multiinstrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and record producer who has performed a diverse range of styles as a solo artist and as a member of the band utopia. Todd rundgren, hermit of mink hollow in highresolution. His eight studio album hermit of mink hollow is the first album to be written and recorded entirely by rundgren himself. The first, disco jets, was a tongueincheek collection of instrumental disco tracks left unreleased until 2001.
Todd rundgren can we still be friends from hermit of. Todd rundgrens bestknown songs the carole king pastiche i saw the light, the ballads hello, its me and can we still be friends, and the goofy novelty bang on the drum all day suggest that he is a talented pop craftsman, but nothing more than that. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow 1978, gloversville. Stream hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren on amazon. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow lp uk pressing bearsville 1978 k55521 12 track with inner small sticker mark on front condition sleevedisc. The album is reminiscent of the artists earlier, more poporiented records and marks a lyrical return. Hermit of mink hollow release by todd rundgren see all versions of this release, 3 available overview. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow lyrics and tracklist. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow full album youtube. Listen free to todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow all the children sing, can we still be friends and more. Hermit of mink hollow is todd rundgrens eighth album and the first that he was able to write and record entirely by himself. It produced one of his most popular songs, can we still be.
The album was released on may 12, 2017, by cleopatra records critical reception. It was his first album to be written and recorded entirely by rundgren alone, though large portions of earlier albums also had been recorded alone such as the first three sides of the doublelp somethinganything. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow releases discogs. Jul 20, 2017 hermit of mink hollow is his eight studio album, but he has released several albums after this as a solo artist, but with other bands and artists. Following a year of utopia and the completion of the hermit of mink hollow, todd rundgren hit the road with a musical retrospective on the advice of bearsville president paul fishkin, who wanted a live greatesthits record to plug. The lake hill complex on mink hollow road remained rundgren s base for the next six years. Dec 20, 2019 the album will be added to the catalogue shortly. True, it is also a pop oriented album, the single can we still be friends bears witness to it, there are some good rock moments and tracks which show his humourous side as well. The ballad of todd rundgren 1971 todd 1973 hermit of mink hollow. Rundgren was a pop music footnote to me until recently, when i picked up its alive, the new cars cd he fronted in 06. The ballad of todd rundgren 1971 todd 1973 hermit of mink hollow 1978 you may also like see all. It was his first album to be written and recorded entirely by. Todd rundgren s unalloyed pop craft motivates every moment of hermit of mink hollow.
As the 80s drew to a close, todd rundgren turned over a new leaf and began recording for warner bros. But just in case youre only now becoming aware of rundgren in a serious way, congratulations on your good fortune. Hermit of mink hollow catalog number is brk6981 on spine of jacket, but brkr6981 on disc label. Jan 31, 2012 hermit of mink hollow was totally created, arranged and produced by him. Hermit of mink hollow healing the ever popular tortured artist effect. Chapman, when he was apprehended, was wearing a promotional tshirt for hermit of mink hollow and had left a copy of runt. Todd rundgren, hermit of mink hollow in highresolution audio.
He intended the songs on the album to be performed on piano with minimal arrangements, apart from the bass, drums and voices, and for the material to showcase his newly refined singing ability. The todd rundgren connection contains information about the musician todd rundgren. It was supposed to go in the cloud, where you could download the whole thing for. Todd rundgren can we still be friends from hermit of mink. Previously unavailable on vinyl for several decades, the album was mastered from the original bearsville tapes by joe reagoso on 180. While many think that the hermit referred to in the title is todd, it actually originated and refers to the character and events from a local legend. The albums core group of musiciansrundgren, wilcox, siegler and powell all members of utopiamakes this a utopia album in all but name, though other official utopia albums featured songs written by. He would be arrested wearing a hermit from mink hollow shirt. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow on collectors choice. Stream hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren on amazon music.
Release hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren musicbrainz. White knight is the 25th solo studio album by american singersongwriter todd rundgren. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow blue marble mp3 album. Listen to your favorite songs from hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren now. He is known for his sophisticated and oftenunorthodox music, his occasionally lavish stage shows, and his later experiments with interactive entertainment. Ever perverse, thats not exactly what rundgren delivered. The very best of todd rundgren 1997 somethinganything. Todd rundgren worked as a mixing engineer with the band on the album stage fright. Nov 16, 2017 hermit of mink hollow is todd rundgren s eighth solo album, released in 1978. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow 1978, jacksonville. Hermit of mink hollow was totally created, arranged and produced by him.
All of the instruments and vocals were performed solely by rundgren. From the easy side of todds excellent 1978 album, hermit of mink hollow, todd demonstrates he is a songsmith second to none in this, one of. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren on apple music. Todd rundgrens unalloyed pop craft motivates every moment of hermit of mink hollow. Hermit of mink hollow is todd rundgrens eighth solo album, released in 1978. Feb 18, 2014 from the easy side of todd s excellent 1978 album, hermit of mink hollow, todd demonstrates he is a songsmith second to none in this, one of his all time classics. Hermit of mink hollow is todd rundgren s eighth solo album, released in 1978. Release group hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren. Mink hollow refers to a valley, and the road that runs through it, in lake hill, new york just west of woodstock, ny. Todd rundgren s bestknown songs the carole king pastiche i saw the light, the ballads hello, its me and can we still be friends, and the goofy novelty bang on the drum all day suggest that he is a talented pop craftsman, but nothing more than that. It was his first album to have no other musicians credited, though large portions of earlier albums also had been recorded alone. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow healing the ever. When you listen to music on a cd or tracks purchased via consumer services such as itunes, you are hearing a lowresolution version of what was actually recorded and mastered in the studio.
Not long after the release of his first warner album a cappella, he disbanded utopia, choosing to embark on a few years as a producer and session man. He finally returned with nearly human, his first album of new material in four years, in the summer of 1989. Vinyls that are very expensive and rare will be played on both sides in full. Hermit of mink hollow promo copies have identical labels and covers, but with a sticker reading warner bros. Find album credit information for hermit of mink hollow todd rundgren on allmusic. While many think that the hermit referred to in the title is todd, it actually originated and refers to the character and events from a local legend centered on mink hill road in lake hill, ny. Brk6981 is the catalog number for the black vinyl version. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow lp rock 829421698104.
Marketed by rhino entertainment company, a warner music group company. Hermit of mink hollow is the eighth album by american musician todd rundgren, released may 1978 on bearsville records. Between faithful and hermit of mink hollow, he also recorded three albums with his band utopia. Hermit of mink hollow release group by todd rundgren. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow on collectors choice music. The very best of todd rundgren 1997 runddans 2015 white knight 2017 runt. Todd rungren hermit of mink hollow 1978 wb sealed a41 8. Culled from three shows where he was supported by both utopia and a carefully assembled band at new. The tracks on the album prove that working solo was a good idea for todd rundgren. Dec 20, 2019 todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow blue marble. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow radio spot youtube. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow blue marble mp3. Rundgren was not aware of the connections until way after the fact.
I enjoy all it, however the primitive drum machines on healing make some of it cold and sterile unlike hermit and much of tortured artist. The todd rundgren connection is brought to you by roger d. Todd rundgren may be known as an overindulgent pop singer and producer but hes also got a fantastic talent for a good little pop song, and his 70s albums are littered with gems that often get lost amidst the shuffle of. Rundgren recorded this album while living in a house on mink hollow road.
Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow music on vinyl. Reviewtodd rundgren 70s collection offers 117 tracks digitally remastered. Hermit of mink hollow todd rundgren credits allmusic. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Also available in itunes more by todd rundgren see all.
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