Todd Rundgren is an excellent producer (I refer the reader to the Badfinger album Straight Up, which he did in conjunction with George Harrison,) and he really lets the band shine here. The album itself is very tuneful. "I Can't Take It" showed that Robin Zander could write just as well as Rick Nielsen. The album's rude title track was originally intended for the Dream Police album, believe it or not. It shows, as it is the hardest rocking track on the record. I originally heard my dad's copy on vinyl, minus "You Talk Too Much" and "Don't Make Our Love A Crime." Those two are okay, the first one sounds Who-ish, for the latter I'd say the demo version on the boxed set is better. Apart from "Dancing The Night Away" there isn't a bad song here. It's a great album to listen to while in love ("Borderline," "YOYOY," "Heaven's Falling,") or when you're not ("I Don't Love Here Anymore," "I Can't Take It," "Next Position Please.") Many people complain about the pristine sound. I say it's good, especially in contrast to One On One. It's my second fave Trick album, tied with the first album, second to Dream Police. Listen to it-the proof's in the pudding. God Bless.
Todd Rundgren is an excellent producer (I refer the reader to the Badfinger album Straight Up, which he did in conjunction with George Harrison,) and he really lets the band shine here. The album itself is very tuneful. "I Can't Take It" showed that Robin Zander could write just as well as Rick Nielsen. The album's rude title track was originally intended for the Dream Police album, believe it or not. It shows, as it is the hardest rocking track on the record. I originally heard my dad's copy on vinyl, minus "You Talk Too Much" and "Don't Make Our Love A Crime. " Those two are okay, the first one sounds Who-ish, for the latter I'd say the demo version on the boxed set is better. Apart from "Dancing The Night Away" there isn't a bad song here. It's a great album to listen to while in love ("Borderline," "YOYOY," "Heaven's Falling,") or when you're not ("I Don't Love Here Anymore," "I Can't Take It," "Next Position Please. ") Many people complain about the pristine sound. I say it's good, especially in contrast to One On One. It's my second fave Trick album, tied with the first album, second to Dream Police. Listen to it-the proof's in the pudding. God Bless.