Comments on: Arena = Todd Rundgren + Guitars Guitars Guitars!

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:03:55 +0000

Jeff, thank you for your thoughtful and extensive review of Arena. I have been a fan of TR since I was 9 yrs old in 1970 when ‘We Gotta Get You a Woman’
came out. BTW, Todd and Hall & Oates are playing together in Philly on 10/23/09.

By: Jeff Boule

Jeff Boule — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:45:55 +0000

Actually, you have no idea how right you are. I guess it was the novelty of the new release, but I find myself having not listening to it that much anymore, yet I have gone back to Liars more than Arena now. That album was conjured up as a way to tour without hauling keyboards around. So I didn't expect it to rank up with Arena, AWATS, Todd, or some of his more adventurous albums of the past. I also agree with the vocal issue. Todd is 61 now, and as a performer myself I can tell you as you get older the vocal chords are the first thing to suffer with age and constant use. Thank you for your kind comments about my sister, she was the one who turned me on to Todd (not to mention practically raising me due to a working mom). But this is life and that happens in life, just gotta accept it. The best we can hope for is kind words from our peers. Don't know how rabid a Rundgren fan you are, but I will be attending his performance of the entire AWATS LP live in it's entirety in Akron Ohio this September. If you can't make it, be sure to catch my review of the event here on Prex. Thanks for reading and keep up with your Utopian efforts!!! Jeff

By: grundycenterboy

grundycenterboy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:25:06 +0000

nice post. so sorry to read about losing your sister.

i didn’t find arena to be as fantastic as you did. i agree with you on the drums. i also found the undermixed vocals throughout annoying, especially since he TR rarely disappoints lyrically.

i can’t see Todd doing anything for commercial purposes at this point. he isn’t just off the radar; he’s a beer stain on the floor. and i say that as a huuuuuge fan.

liars was a more successful foray into a genre, for my money. but still, a nice post on your part.

By: Eric White

Eric White — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:23:11 +0000

Wow, you really know how to extrapolate on music. I saw the show in Pittsburgh and have yet to get the album.I really enjoyed your review;Rundgren should read this! A balanced and thoughtful review.
Eric

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:43:21 +0000

I enjoyed reading this review.

Thank You,
Bob

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:15:59 +0000

So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Thank you for your considered and thoughtful review of Arena. Keep on keepin’ on. Andy

By: Chris Achey

Chris Achey — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:33:24 +0000

You’re truly devoted to your craft, Jeff.

By: Boned China

Boned China — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:29:08 +0000

EXCELLENT REVIEW OF TODD’S NEW ALBUM. THANK YOU FOR THE INSIGHT!