Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow 1978, red, vinyl. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow releases discogs. Hermit of mink hollow is todd rundgren s 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.
Pop, art rock, experimental rock, neoprog, psychedelic pop, pop soul, electropop, blue eyed soul, poprock, synth pop. Todd rundgren can we still be friends from hermit of mink. The lake hill complex on mink hollow road remained rundgren s base for the next six years. Todd rundgren an eclectically accomplished musician and studio virtuoso, todd rundgren has been recording for more than three decades. 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.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Recording hermit of mink hollow was a real hardship, because the control room was. Hermit of mink hollow promo copies have identical labels and covers, but with a sticker reading warner bros. Hermit of mink hollow the todd rundgren connection. He is known for his sophisticated and oftenunorthodox music, his occasionally lavish stage shows, and his later experiments with interactive entertainment. Todd rundgren bread from hermit of mink hollow vinyl. 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. Choose from todd rundgren sheet music for such popular songs as i saw the light, hello, its me, and love is the answer. It was his first album to be written and recorded entirely by. Uk released 9 september 2014 16 september in the usa hermit of mink hollow. Amore appropriate title for todd rundgrens signature 1972 hit hello its me might. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow healing the ever.
In his view, younger music lovers especially prefer to search the internet, download what they like, and. The album is reminiscent of the artists earlier, more poporiented records and marks a lyrical return. Listen free to todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow all the children sing, can we still be friends and more. Between faithful and hermit of mink hollow, he also recorded three albums with his band utopia. Continuing the theme, rundgren toured theaters with a replica of a tiki. 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. 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.
Hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren 8719262011885. Buy todd rundgrens album titled hermit of mink hollow to enjoy in your home or car. Rundgren was a pop music footnote to me until recently, when i picked up its alive, the new cars cd he fronted in 06. Brk6981 is the catalog number for the black vinyl version. Todd rundgrens unalloyed pop craft motivates every moment of hermit of mink hollow. Released in earlyapril 1978, hermit was heralded as a return to form for the pop maestro. 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. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps.
It was his first album to be written and recorded entirely by rundgren alone, though large portions of earlier albums. Album hermit of mink hollow edition studiomasters edition. See more ideas about todd rundgren, classic rock artists and psychedelic bands. 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.
But just in case youre only now becoming aware of rundgren in a serious way, congratulations on your good fortune. Below is a list of todd rundgrens singles that charted in the us, canada or uk. A true star, hermit of mink hollow, adventures in utopia and nearly human. Hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren 8719262011885 vinyl. Below is a list of todd rundgren s singles that charted in the us, canada or uk. Hermit of mink hollow is todd rundgrens eighth solo album, released in 1978. Todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow 1990, cd discogs. Download todd rundgren mp3 songs and albums music downloads. The ballad of todd rundgren 1971, somethinganything. Previously unavailable on vinyl for several decades, the album was mastered from the original bearsville tapes by joe reagoso on 180.
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. 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. Todd rundgren s unalloyed pop craft motivates every moment of hermit of mink hollow. It was his first album to have no other musicians credited, though large portions of earlier albums also had been recorded alone. Hermit of mink hollow edition studiomasters edition studiomasters todd rundgren to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. 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.
A trip to the middle east in 1978 led rundgren to a brief flirtation with sufism. 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. The first, disco jets, was a tongueincheek collection of instrumental disco tracks left unreleased until 2001. Todd rundgren bread from hermit of mink hollow vinyl lp. Hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren on amazon music. 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. Hermit of mink hollow, an album by todd rundgren on spotify. Check out hermit of mink hollow by todd rundgren on amazon music. Six years displaced in time, here is the followup to somethinganything. Hermit of mink hollow catalog number is brk6981 on spine of jacket, but brkr6981 on disc label. Listen free to todd rundgren hermit of mink hollow all the children sing, can we still.
Nov 16, 2017 hermit of mink hollow is todd rundgren s eighth solo album, released in 1978. 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. 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 1978, gloversville. Hermit of mink hollow todd rundgren credits allmusic. Rundgren recorded this album while living in a house on mink hollow road. 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. Todd rundgren, hermit of mink hollow in highresolution. 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. For the sake of convenience, singles recorded by rundgren as a member of nazz, runt and utopia are listed here. Second nature, the very last time and the hit set me free. Todd rundgren, hermit of mink hollow in highresolution audio. Todd rundgren the 70s collection 2015 highresaudio flac.
Todd rundgren can we still be friends from hermit of. 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. 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. 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.