A Wizard, a True Star
Todd Rundgren · 1973
55 min · 19 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic journey that fuses rock, soul, and experimental soundscapes into a vibrant musical tapestry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sonic exploration
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- short tracks for quick bursts
- immersive in-order listening experience
- whimsical and playful atmosphere
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer longer, cohesive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 2, 1973, 'A Wizard, a True Star' was Todd Rundgren's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Something/Anything?' from 1972. This album marked a significant shift in his artistic approach, moving towards a more avant-garde style that blurred the lines between pop and progressive rock. Rundgren was establishing himself as a solo artist after initially gaining fame with the band Nazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Roxy Music· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 International Feel 2:50
- 2 Never Never Land 1:35
- 3 Tic Tic Tic It Wears Off 1:14
- 4 You Need Your Head 1:02
- 5 Rock and Roll Pussy 1:08
- 6 Dogfight Giggle 1:06
- 7 You Don’t Have to Camp Around 1:03
- 8 Flamingo 2:35
- 9 Zen Archer 5:36
- 10 Just Another Onionhead / Dada Dali 2:24
- 11 When the Shit Hits the Fan / Sunset Blvd. 4:03
- 12 Le Feel Internacionale 1:47
- 13 Sometimes I Don’t Know What to Feel 4:16
- 14 Does Anybody Love You? 1:31
- 15 Medley: I’m So Proud / Ooh Baby Baby / La La Means I Love You / Cool Jerk 10:35
- 16 Hungry for Love 2:18
- 17 I Don’t Want to Tie You Down 1:56
- 18 Is It My Name? 4:01
- 19 Just One Victory 4:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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