Todd Rundgren - Runt: The Ballad of Todd Rundgren

Upon its release, Rolling Stone called The Ballad Of Todd Rundgren "the best album Paul Mccartney" never made, and even if the album doesn't sound particularly Mccartney-esque, it does share the homespun, melodic charm of the best of his early albums. Arguably, it's better than Paul's solo work, since it is focused and subtle, never drawing attention to Rundgren's considerable skills as a writer and producer. He tones down the hard rock and his impish wit, lending the album a sense of direction missing on Runt. Read More