Hermit of Mink Hollow
Todd Rundgren · 1978
35 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · progressive rock
A reflective blend of soft rock and pop, infused with soulful melodies and poignant lyrics.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its introspective songwriting and yielded the hit single 'Can We Still Be Friends', which reached the Billboard Hot 100. It also showcased Rundgren's unique production style, influencing subsequent artists in the soft rock genre.
- Career context
- By 1978, Todd Rundgren was establishing his solo career following his success with the band Utopia. 'Hermit of Mink Hollow' marked a significant moment as it was his first album after a string of commercially ambitious projects, allowing him to explore more personal themes amid a changing music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Ricky Martin· No Doubt· Nancy Sinatra· Debbie Gibson· Harry Nilsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All the Children Sing Standout 3:11
- 2 Can We Still Be Friends Standout 3:37
- 3 Hurting for You 3:22
- 4 Too Far Gone 2:39
- 5 Onomatopoeia 1:35
- 6 Determination 3:12
- 7 Bread 2:50
- 8 Bag Lady Standout 3:16
- 9 You Cried Wolf 2:32
- 10 Lucky Guy 2:06
- 11 Out of Control 3:58
- 12 Fade Away 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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