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. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow healing the ever. Todd rundgren an eclectically accomplished musician and studio virtuoso, todd rundgren has been recording for more than three decades. The first, disco jets, was a tongueincheek collection of instrumental disco tracks left unreleased until 2001. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow releases discogs. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow full album youtube. Todd rundgren bread from hermit of mink hollow vinyl. Album hermit of mink hollow edition studiomasters edition. Continuing the theme, rundgren toured theaters with a replica of a tiki. 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 the eighth album by american musician todd rundgren, released may 1978 on bearsville records. Still, the reason the hermit of mink hollow is such a milestone in rundgrens career is because its a small album, filled with details, and easily the most emotional record he made.
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 can we still be friends from hermit of. Hermit of mink hollow is todd rundgren s eighth solo album, released in 1978. Previously unavailable on vinyl for several decades, the album was mastered from the original bearsville tapes by joe reagoso on 180. Listen free to todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow all the children sing, can we still be friends and more. Todd rundgren, hermit of mink hollow in highresolution audio.
Todd rundgren s unalloyed pop craft motivates every moment of hermit of mink hollow. Hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren 8719262011885 vinyl. As a musician, engineer, producer and multimedia artist, todd rundgren has been a pioneering. 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. Hermit of mink hollow promo copies have identical labels and covers, but with a sticker reading warner bros. Uk released 9 september 2014 16 september in the usa hermit of mink hollow. Hermit of mink hollow is todd rundgrens eighth solo album, released in 1978.
Todd rundgren bread from hermit of mink hollow vinyl lp. Asked to produce an album of new versions of his older singles, rundgren decided to record the songs in bossa nova style with elements of exotica, complete with tropical bird call effects at the beginning of hello, its me similar to martin dennys recording quiet village. Still, the reason the hermit of mink hollow is such a milestone in rundgren s career is because its a small album, filled with details, and easily the most emotional record he made. 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. Rundgren was a pop music footnote to me until recently, when i picked up its alive, the new cars cd he fronted in 06. For the sake of convenience, singles recorded by rundgren as a member of nazz, runt and utopia are listed here. It also feels less brilliant, even if it is, in many ways, nearly as excellent as rundgren s masterwork, mainly because it doesnt have such a wide scope. Second nature, the very last time and the hit set me free. He is known for his sophisticated and oftenunorthodox music, his occasionally lavish stage shows, and his later experiments with interactive entertainment. For the sake of convenience, singles recorded by rundgren as a member of nazz, runt and utopia are listed here for a full discography of nazz, see nazz for a full discography of utopia, see utopia. A true star, hermit of mink hollow, adventures in utopia and nearly human. Deluxe edition by todd rundgren on edsel edsa 5033 barcode 740155503338 is a singlecd reissue of their february 2012 2cd set which combined healing and the ever popular tortured artist effect only this time its just the album straight in a case bound. Todd rundgren can we still be friends from hermit of mink. Hermit of mink hollow catalog number is brk6981 on spine of jacket, but brkr6981 on disc label.
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. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow 1990, cd discogs. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow 1978, gloversville. Todd rundgren, hermit of mink hollow in highresolution. Download todd rundgren mp3 songs and albums music downloads. It was his first album to be written and recorded entirely by. The album is reminiscent of the artists earlier, more poporiented records and marks a lyrical return. Below is a list of todd rundgren s singles that charted in the us, canada or uk. Todd rundgrens unalloyed pop craft motivates every moment of hermit of mink hollow.
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. Rundgren recorded this album while living in a house on mink hollow road. It was his first album to be written and recorded entirely by rundgren alone, though large portions of earlier albums. 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. Rundgren continued to produce solo material, notably faithful 1976 featuring one side of originals and one side of covers from 1966, hermit of mink hollow 1978, healing 1981, the ever popular tortured artist effect 1983 and the aptly named a cappella 1985. Brk6981 is the catalog number for the black vinyl version. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow 1978, red, vinyl. A trip to the middle east in 1978 led rundgren to a brief flirtation with sufism. The lake hill complex on mink hollow road remained rundgren s base for the next six years. 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.
See more ideas about todd rundgren, classic rock artists and psychedelic bands. 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. Hermit of mink hollow todd rundgren credits allmusic. Nov 16, 2017 hermit of mink hollow is todd rundgren s eighth solo album, released in 1978. In his view, younger music lovers especially prefer to search the internet, download what they like, and. Amore appropriate title for todd rundgrens signature 1972 hit hello its me might. But just in case youre only now becoming aware of rundgren in a serious way, congratulations on your good fortune. Initiation, faithful, and hermit of mink hollow a wizard, a true star included rock n roll pussy, a song aimed at former beatle john lennon. Released in earlyapril 1978, hermit was heralded as a return to form for the pop maestro. Check out hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren on amazon music. Buy todd rundgrens album titled hermit of mink hollow to enjoy in your home or car. It was his first album to have no other musicians credited, though large portions of earlier albums also had been recorded alone.
Pop, art rock, experimental rock, neoprog, psychedelic pop, pop soul, electropop, blue eyed soul, poprock, synth pop. Hermit of mink hollow edition studiomasters edition studiomasters todd rundgren to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. While there are some concessions to modernity the synthesizers that thicken a few phil spectorlike productions, a lavish use of the shivery suspended chords rundgrens always loved. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The ballad of todd rundgren 1971, somethinganything. Hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren on amazon music. Between faithful and hermit of mink hollow, he also recorded three albums with his band utopia. Hermit of mink hollow, an album by todd rundgren on spotify. Todd rundgren the 70s collection 2015 highresaudio flac. Six years displaced in time, here is the followup to somethinganything.
Hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren 8719262011885. Choose from todd rundgren sheet music for such popular songs as i saw the light, hello, its me, and love is the answer. Below is a list of todd rundgrens singles that charted in the us, canada or uk. It also feels less brilliant, even if it is, in many ways, nearly as excellent as rundgrens masterwork, mainly because it doesnt have such a wide scope. Hermit of mink hollow the todd rundgren connection. Recording hermit of mink hollow was a real hardship, because the control room was. Listen free to todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow all the children sing, can we still.
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