VA - Todd Rundgren: An Elpee's Worth Of Productions (1992)

Todd Rundgren may be best known for his eclectic work as a solo artist and as a member of Utopia, but he's also produced some of the most acclaimed, influential, and successful rock releases since the early '70s. As with his own music career, Rundgren has never been afraid to take on a wide variety of musical styles, and he applies the same rule to his role as producer, as evidenced by the 18-track compilation An Elpee's Worth of Productions. A selection from each album he's been involved in as a producer is included here, which makes it quite a varied sampler. Rundgren has been producing others since the early '70s, and has played a prominent role in such landmark releases as the New York Dolls' 1973 self-titled album (which almost single handedly launched punk rock), Meat Loaf's zillion-selling bombastic epic 1977 hit Bat Out of Hell, and the arena rock sounds of Grand Funk's We're an American Band, among others. Highlights include singer/songwriter Jules Shear's "Whispering Your Name," the mature power pop of XTC's "Dear God," punk poetess Patti Smith's "Dancing Barefoot," prog rocker Steve Hillage's "It's All Too Much," as well as tracks from the aforementioned bands – New York Dolls ("Personality Crisis"), Meat Loaf ("All Revved Up With No Place to Go"), and Grand Funk ("We're an American Band"). An Elpee's Worth of Productions proves that Todd Rundgren is one of rock's most versatile producers.

Tracklist
01 New York Dolls - Personality Crisis
02 Grand Funk Railroad - We're An American Band
03 Fanny - All Mine
04 Felix Cavaliere - Funky Friday
05 Steve Hillage - It's All Too Much
06 Meat Loaf - All Revved Up With No Place To Go
07 Tom Robinson Band - Bully For You
08 Rick Derringer - It Must Be Love
09 Tubes - Prime Time
10 Patti Smith Group - Dancing Barefoot
11 Jules Shear - Whispering Your Name
12 Rubinoos - If I Had You Back
13 Lords Of The New Church - Live For Today
14 XTC - Dear God
15 Hunter - Midnight Sun
16 Bourgeois Tagg - I Don't Mind At All
17 Pursuit Of Happiness - I'm An Adult Now
18 Jill Sobule - Too Cool To Fall In Love