Faithful by Todd Rundgren - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Todd Rundgren considered 1966 the beginning of his professional musical career, largely because the Nazz formed around that time. As a celebration, he recorded Faithful. Presumably, Faithful celebrates the past and the future by juxtaposing a side of original pop material with a side of covers. Actually, "covers" isn't accurate -- the six oldies that comprise the entirety of side one are re-creations, with Rundgren "faithfully" replicating the sound and feel of the Yardbirds ("Happenings Ten Years Time Ago"), Bob Dylan ("Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine"), Jimi Hendrix ("If Six Was Nine"), the Beach Boys ("Good Vibrations") and the Beatles "("Rain," "Strawberry Fields Forever"). All of this is entertaining, to a certain extent, especially since it's remarkable how close Rundgren comes to duplicating the very feel of the originals. Still, it's hard to see it as much more than a flamboyant throwaway, especially when compared with the glorious second side. For the first time since Something/Anything?, Rundgren allows himself to write and -- more importantly -- record straight-ahead pop songs. Certainly, A Wizard, A True Star, Todd and Initiation had their share of great songs, but they weren't delivered as pop songs; they were telegraphed as art. Here, Rundgren delivers pop and rock songs with ease, letting the melodies glide to the forefront. There are embellishments, of course, but the end result is a lushness that's apparent even on the hard rockers. If Rundgren had made all of Faithful originals, it would have been a pure pop masterpiece. As it stands, it's essential for the faithful -- not only for hardcore Toddheads, but for devoted pop fans as well. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Happenings Ten Years Time Ago

by Todd Rundgren

Primary Artist: Todd Rundgren; Main Performer
Composer: Jeff Beck
James Mccarty
Jimmy Page
Keith Relf; Composer

2. Good Vibrations

by Todd Rundgren

Primary Artist: Todd Rundgren; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Wilson
Love
Wilson
Mike Love; Composer

3. Rain

by Todd Rundgren

Primary Artist: Todd Rundgren; Main Performer
Composer: John Lennon
Paul Mccartney; Composer

4. Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine)

by Todd Rundgren

Primary Artist: Todd Rundgren; Main Performer
Composer: Bob Dylan; Composer

5. If 6 Was 9

by Todd Rundgren

Primary Artist: Todd Rundgren; Main Performer
Composer: Jimi Hendrix; Composer

6. Strawberry Fields Forever

by Todd Rundgren

Primary Artist: Todd Rundgren; Main Performer
Composer: John Lennon
Paul Mccartney; Composer

7. Black and White

by Todd Rundgren

Primary Artist: Todd Rundgren; Main Performer
Composer: Todd Rundgren; Composer

8. Love of the Common Man

by Todd Rundgren

Primary Artist: Todd Rundgren; Main Performer
Composer: Todd Rundgren; Composer

9. When I Pray

by Todd Rundgren

Primary Artist: Todd Rundgren; Main Performer
Composer: Todd Rundgren; Composer

10. Cliché

by Todd Rundgren

Primary Artist: Todd Rundgren; Main Performer
Composer: Todd Rundgren; Composer

11. The Verb "To Love"

by Todd Rundgren

Primary Artist: Todd Rundgren; Main Performer
Composer: Todd Rundgren; Composer

12. Boogies (Hamburger Hell)

by Todd Rundgren

Primary Artist: Todd Rundgren; Main Performer
Composer: Todd Rundgren; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 12 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 4000x4000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

9/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Soft Rock, Arena Rock, Classic Rock, Art & Progressive Rock

Label

Rhino

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 31, 1976

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

603497883936