Runt

I believe this is Todd's first solo album. It's a real pleasant listening experience. Todd is usually best remembered for his lighter pop hits. And indeed this album offered the one big pop hit We Gotta Get You a Woman. It's a nice tune and there are other good songs in that vain on this disc. But Todd, like so many others, is at his best when he serves up albums that add some spice and material that has some "meat on the bone" i.e. some rock & roll, some variety...you know, more than just quick pop. This album delivers! Todd plays most of the instruments: guitars, piano, keyboards and even some backing sax. Aside from bass and drums, Todd plays nearly all instruments and does all vocal harmonies too. In those days, the early '70s, that sort of thing was just beginning to gain popularity, due to growing technology with double-tracking. The Beatles' influence was more obvious than it has been in subsequent decades. Todd shows a definite influence from the fab four on this album, including a medley of 3 half-songs in the pop vain that are glued together in an undeniable nod to Abbey Road. The opening tune has a more rocking taste that shows Todd's ability to play 2 lead guitar tracks at the same time......a great opening! There are a few other rock tunes that show off Todd's lead guitar talents......especially the 9-minute closing Birthday Carol, which also has a touch of orchestra. There is also a tune that has no lyrics, despite its panorama of Todd's vocal harmonies.......a strange addition to the album that works! There is nice pop, impressive rock, strange moments (some with spacy keyboards) and even a dash of humor. This is a fine and worthy album that I am happy to have....and recommend.

One of the best Paul McCartney albums that McCartney never made, RUNT by Todd Rundgren is an album he never could have made during his time with the Nazz. Although there are hard-rock songs and beautiful ballads, the album is at its best when Rundgren gets between the two extremes and lets his wicked sense of humor enjoy free reign. In fact, if people in the group I'm in now suggest that I try to take teasing like the humor in such songs as "We Gotta Get You A Woman" and a few others, I'd have no trouble accepting the advice. If you get this CD in addition to SOMETHING/ANYTHING?, THE DEFINITIVE ROCK COLLECTION, ANTHOLOGY 1968-1985, and Utopia's ANTHOLOGY 1974-1985, you'll have an excellent picture of where Todd Rundgren's career has gone since 1970.

Everything was excellent

Finally got a replacement for album lost in fire. Thank you!!!

"Runt" provided a good start to Todd's stellar solo career, featuring the hit "We Gotta Get You a Woman". I wish this CD issue had included the rare tracks that originally appeared only on a few thousand mispressed copies of the 1970 "Runt" LP ("Say No More", an early version of "Hope I'm Around", and the full version of "Baby Let's Swing").

Perfect blue-eyed Philadelphia soul, Runt has earned a place in pop history alongside Laura Nyro's incredible Christmas and the Beads of Sweat. Every song is superb. Todd lost the plot after becoming mesmerized by the glitter of his own gadgetry.

If you are a Todd Rundgren fan then you must have his early years releases in your collection. I have been a fan of his since the 60's (his NAZZ days) and continue to be one today.

An old favorite, still holds up after all those years. Be careful, these tunes will be stuck in your head hours after you stop spinning this disc.

This wonderful album arrived ever so swiftly in absolutely mint condition from over an ocean away! I am extremely impressed with the quality of the album, and most highly recommend the Vendor for Collectable Vinyl. Thank you 🌻!

Took longer than expected but worth the wait.

Très bon album de cet artiste hors du commun. Pour les fans à écouter sans modération, pour les autres à découvrir.

トッドラングレン大好きです。やっぱりトッドはソロ名義作品がいいです。2曲目のビリーブ.イン．ミー聞くと、泣きたくなってしまいます。昔、LPでもってたんだよな、トッド、大好き！