Category Archives: Todd Rundgren

Tin Machine (1989 – 1991)

Posted on February 26, 2024 by the press music reviews

Tin Machine (1989) Studs: Under the God, Baby Can Dance, Prisoner of Love Duds: Bus Stop, Crack City ALBUM RATING: 6 VERDICT: For all its faults, Tin Machine was a much needed artistic enema in 1989, as Bowie’s career had come … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Songs – The Sales Brothers

Posted on August 22, 2022 by the press music reviews

Born into show business, hired guns Tony and his brother Hunt Sales were the rhythm section and driving force behind some key moments in rock history. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, bassist Tony and drummer Hunt’s father was well known comedian … Continue reading →

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The Lemon Twigs | Bowery Ballroom, NYC, December 2021

Posted on December 20, 2021 by the press music reviews

With a new album on the way, we appease our excitement with twelve of the greatest moments on record from New York’s incredible The Lemon Twigs. Brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario of The Lemon Twigs recently played two shows in … Continue reading →

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Producer: Hugh Padgham in the 80s

Posted on June 28, 2021 by the press music reviews

Hugh Padgham was the invisible catalyst behind dozens of best-selling, multi-platinum albums and was among the most successful, and sought after, music producers in contemporary British rock and pop history. We take a stroll though his work throughout the decade … Continue reading →

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Todd – Live in Australia: October 2018

Posted on November 1, 2018 by the press music reviews

I saw Todd Rundgren play at Melbourne’s The Curtin – part of his glorious ToddARoo Australian tour and it was one of the more blistering rock sets I’ve witnessed in recent memory. I even got to shake Todd’s hand. The … Continue reading →

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The Todd Rundgren Odyssey (1970-1981)

Posted on April 24, 2017 by the press music reviews

The tracks on this two-disc compilation are taken from the multi-instrumentalist, seminal years: 1970-1981. Diverse and eclectic, this is a companion piece to Ballads, although still something of an introductory odyssey, recommended for anyone looking to begin exploring the delights … Continue reading →

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#10: Todd Rundgren – Todd (1974)

Posted on October 8, 2016 by the press music reviews

Here at The Press we take a look at bloated, self-indulgent, expansive double albums and gleefully trim it back to a single, dreck-free, no filler, concise, listenable record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. I … Continue reading →

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Todd – Ballads

Posted on August 15, 2016 by the press music reviews

Todd Rundgren. A man of extraordinary, and many, talents. None more so than his gift for the melodic ballad. These selections lifted from a handful of personal favorite solo albums concentrating on this area of his often brilliant work. 1.  I Saw … Continue reading →

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