Long and waiting Utopia/POV!!
I have a long list and library that starts with Todd Rundgren and Utopia. This particular CD brings back wonderful memories of their process of excellant Rock N Roll. Roger Powell:keyboards,vocals. Todd Rundgren:guitars, vocals. Kasim Sulton:bass, vocals. Willie Wilcox:drums, vocals. From Play This Game to Monument all selections are unique and the vocals are superb. One of their best albums by far. Zen Macine,Mimi Gets Mad,More Light,Man Of Action take your pick all selecions are unique. What a chemistry for 4 unique musicians. Buy it, won't regret it!!!
Crybaby...superior!!!
I bought the original "Oblivian" record and fell in love with several of the tracks. I am still in awe of the power pop of "Crybaby". But my record was destroyed in an unfortunate house fire. Years later comes the compilation cd and I jump for joy and buy a copy. The best of the best. I do disagree with the other reviewers in their assessment of the first cd. I can find much to love about POV, but nothing will beat my favorite Utopia album, "Oblivion".
UTOPIA Gets their POV across
This re-issue represents the compilation of two of Todd Rundgren and Utopia's best later-period recordings (early-to-mid '80s). I especially liked the 2nd of these, "POV," as one of the bands most creative and heavy-duty recordings. The songs are rich in thought and angst for the most part - try "Zen Machine" on for size for a good headrush!A bargain at twice the price. The repackage has great songs, production, and enough lyrical content to give one serious pause. And like the majority of Rundgren's best work, he absolutely tears it up on guitar. If you like sophisticated-yet-accessible rock music, then Dawn Atom says 'check this out!'
utopia's 80's style
hey,great album cover guys!this set opens with itch in my brain,geat song.cool guitar.although some of this first cd of the set is not as strong as the rest there are some really great songs.if i didn't try,maybe i could change,crybaby,i will wait ,fix your gaze are some of my favorites.POV (the great cover art)is a lost masterpiece!!what a swan song,this is power pop.todd and crew have it fine tuned.great songs great singing,great musicianship!unfotunately this wasnt what people were buying in the 80's.this is a great cd!!!buy it!!!!
