tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post4978469743179142558..comments2024-01-28T23:06:12.162-05:00Comments on TODD RUNDGREN ARENA BLOG: Exclusive Song Premiere: Listen to 'Ride,' From Todd Rundgren's 25th Album, 'Global'ma4utopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08981306416654548024noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-9340689357721045692015-04-10T14:00:09.139-04:002015-04-10T14:00:09.139-04:00Having listened to Global for a few days now, I ha...Having listened to <i>Global</i> for a few days now, I have to admit that it is growing on me. <br /><br />There is a lot more here (to my ears) than there was on , in fact the album lives up to the early billing claiming it blends elements of his "classic" sound with the last album.<br /><br />I like the songwriting better and the production makes for a better listening experience.<br /><br />The lyrics seem to be more present, so I have a better feel for what the song is about. I listened to <i>State</i> a lot, but don't remember much lyrically except for "party liquor" and "she's an angry bird" (cringe).<br /><br />I thought <i>(re)Production</i> was rubbish. I thought <i>State</i> was a novelty record-I may have listened to it twice since seeing the last live show in July 2013 (although I did enjoy the live shows far more than I would have expected.<br /><br />But I like a lot more than I expected to, although I wish the show was going to have a band-a lot of what I like about the album may get lost in the presentation.<br /><br />After a couple months of trepidation, turns out Todd has delivered a pretty good album.DiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-61991819862321533472015-04-02T03:07:43.949-04:002015-04-02T03:07:43.949-04:00I'm stuck. Already got tickets for a couple of...I'm stuck. Already got tickets for a couple of shows. I won't be able to see the live broadcast and see what I signed up for cause I'll be at work. Post your reviews please if you see it. I'd appreciate it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-35797703223446454782015-03-31T13:52:41.437-04:002015-03-31T13:52:41.437-04:00I will not be purchasing Global. Bought State and ...I will not be purchasing Global. Bought State and I cannot listen to it. State tour was a technological presentation (better sound and lighting), the very superficial things Todd dislikes. To equate Global, or even Rise, to AWATS is strictly an advertising gimmick. I think AWATS is a masterpiece, and even seeing it live 2 years ago was a treat!!! I cannot say the same for (re)Production, State or this new release.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06411157674368778338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-21654331400669171952015-03-31T13:14:49.464-04:002015-03-31T13:14:49.464-04:00Hey, let's listen to State, ReProductions and ...Hey, let's listen to State, ReProductions and Global again, said absolutely nobody, ever. It is time to rise up against Todd's failed electronica. Winston Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980069632945591154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-42035393888284741942015-03-31T09:32:11.895-04:002015-03-31T09:32:11.895-04:00I'm really really sorry folks, I feel I must a...I'm really really sorry folks, I feel I must apologise because I actually kind of liked Rise.<br />Listening on my smartphone wasn't ideal but I can imagine it having a nice strutting drive to it when it's cranked at home or in the car.<br />Yep, it's pretty darn simple, but that's ok; it's almost got a little Gary Numan DNA happening.<br />You can call me a Todd apologist, and, well, that's just fine with me.<br />Some of my most cherished albums were the ones that needed a few spins before I "got it".<br />Here's hoping that Global surprises us (in a good way)<br />Then we'll raise a glass<br />And we'll drink a toast <br />And the haters will dance<br />With A-po-lo-gists<br />And the critics and Todd fans<br />Will all join hands<br />As we listen to Global<br />And become friends <br />(With apologies to "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell")<br /><br />dtopianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-64247145554569252222015-03-31T08:52:34.425-04:002015-03-31T08:52:34.425-04:00The Runnddans project seems to have the potential ...The Runnddans project seems to have the potential for some interesting music...the sample that was provided recently was complex and layered (plus, the fact that it was inspired by the Wizard album makes me eager to hear it)<br />As far as "Rise"...not as horrific as 23rd & Winston say, but it certainly didn't blow me away.<br />I hope, as DiscConnected said about liars, it's the kind of album that gets better after a few listens.<br />What kind of bothers me is a pattern concerning the recent utter simplicity of the lyrics...Collide a Scope was all, "I'm black I'm white, I'm up, I'm down", etc., and now on Rise we get the oft used cliche "If we don't rise, we will fall" repeating over and over and over and over...<br />I love Todd. <br />Started listening in '76, first show was the RA tour in Chicago in March of '77 (38 freakin' years ago, gulp!) and I've treasured tagging along on his musical journey ever since...I'd never have the heart to tell him to "hang it up" like some others; I have too much respect for Todd.<br />I wasn't thrilled to hear that there's no band on the Global tour, but you never know...just when you think you've got the game figured out...<br />Peace oddToddlyenoughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-56034535864988492802015-03-30T23:49:31.219-04:002015-03-30T23:49:31.219-04:00The lights were very pretty for the State show. Th...The lights were very pretty for the State show. They were a little too much at first but by the end of the tour they had them worked out. I wore sunglasses a lot. I've got a collection! Including Spectrespecs so I can see wrackspurts. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-48960311287806317162015-03-30T23:43:27.610-04:002015-03-30T23:43:27.610-04:00I agree with the spellcheck. Way to promote. And t...I agree with the spellcheck. Way to promote. And that's his label that wrote that press release, right? Ack.<br /><br />Ruddnans or Runndans doesn't really roll off the tongue either but...<br /><br />If he stops watching the news no wonder he writes some out of touch things sometimes. It's hard to make things topical because the whole landscape will have changed by the time you write it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-36704382502558758802015-03-30T17:32:52.180-04:002015-03-30T17:32:52.180-04:00Yeah, after seeing the State presentation at the G...Yeah, after seeing the State presentation at the Gramercy in NYC, it struck me that Todd must have conceived it as a whole from the start. <br />The songs and album still sucked but the lights made some weird sense of it.<br />Faint praise, I know but I`m really not as much of a "hater" as critics of myself and "Winston" seem to be.<br />Again, lighten up guys. We`re just exchanging opinions here.from 23rdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-56604191183565081232015-03-30T16:54:36.696-04:002015-03-30T16:54:36.696-04:00I am still curious to hear the album, as the press...I am still curious to hear the album, as the press and early reviews say it's not <i>all</i> electronica. <br /><br />I was not a fan of <i>Liars</i> when it first came out, and it grew on me, especially after the live show.<br /><br />While <i>State</i> did not grow on me as much-I've probably listened to it once since seeing the last AZ show-I still liked the live show quite a bit.<br /><br />Even as much as I did not like <i>(re)Production</i>, I can only see myself using the word 'shit' and and TR song title in the same sentence if I am referring to the second to the last song on side one of <i>AWATS</i>.<br /><br />LCDiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-429057575404601342015-03-30T16:26:01.699-04:002015-03-30T16:26:01.699-04:00It bodes ill that someone picked this stinker out ...It bodes ill that someone picked this stinker out of the batch to promote the new album. If this is the 'single' God only knows how rancid the rest of the garbage on this album might be......Todd has no shame when it comes to paying the bills in Kauai. Global may be the low-point of a long, storied career and time to hang it up and retire.Winston Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980069632945591154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-60232831693847156622015-03-30T16:22:04.665-04:002015-03-30T16:22:04.665-04:00Why?
Bash Todd?
Hasn't he given our. collectiv...Why?<br />Bash Todd?<br />Hasn't he given our. collective Little Peebles a lot to ponder over the decades ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04273912444913952990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-70954879220878353532015-03-30T15:07:19.156-04:002015-03-30T15:07:19.156-04:00Wonder if Billboard will fix its typo from Ride to...Wonder if Billboard will fix its typo from Ride to Rise? It's The Last Rise ;-)... ah well...Michael MacLauchlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09571559811136872281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-19669169768324788592015-03-30T14:39:54.789-04:002015-03-30T14:39:54.789-04:00I can`t believe anyone would peg this as a TR song...I can`t believe anyone would peg this as a TR song who wasn`t told in advance.<br />How many fans out there ever want to hear this again?from 23rdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138869043417614172.post-51560704890979345552015-03-30T14:33:55.849-04:002015-03-30T14:33:55.849-04:00Absolute, utter shit time indeed keeps ticking aw...Absolute, utter shit time indeed keeps ticking away listening for the catchy hook that never shows up. Rubbish. Winston Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980069632945591154noreply@blogger.com