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In 1993, Todd Rundgren (under the pseudonym TR-i, as in Todd Rundgren - interactive, aligning himself with the presentation of new technology) released No World Order, and once again asked his fans to bear with him as he explored even more musical boundaries, while expanding his socially-conscious lyrics to more urban themes. Adding techno and rap to his bag of studio tricks, Rundgren created a flowing album of 16 tracks, and simultaneously released it using new technology by Phillips called CD-i, an interactive CD that allowed the user to actually re-mix the CD and come up with an infinite number of versions of the songs. However, the technology - you needed the special CD-i player that Phillips produced to play the interactive disc - didn't catch on, and another idea that Todd got behind was before its time. Unfortunately, the album didn't fare well either, despite a clever video for 'Property' (a song that identifies a thin line between married soulmates and slaves). This release of 'No World Order' has 16 tracks - ten songs, some of which reprise in separate tracks, which are identified like computer program releases and subsequent updates, like 'Worldwide Epiphany' which opens that CD as Worldwide Epiphany 1.0, and shows up later with versions 1.1 and 1.2. The tracks on this album maintain a flow of techno-pop, faux-rap, rockin' guitar, and clever studio tricks that have always set Rundgren's music at the top of many musicians' lists of influences. If you're looking for Rundgren's clever ballads and familiar hits, you might want to stick to Something/Anything? or Hermit Of Mink Hollow. For those that enjoy adventurous music from different influences, but prefer distinct, separate songs, check out the alternate CD, No World Order Lite, which contains the same ten songs remixed as individual tracks.Read full review
I'm a Rundgren fan, seen many a show, gone away into many an album listening. Was not familiar with this one but was pleasantly surprised. Different, but Todd non the less.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
More great todd rundgren cds..always awesome
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Longtime Todd fan here. That said: Don't waste your money on this one unless you enjoy bad rap music. Guy is a genious who belongs in the R & R HOF but this CD should never have been released.
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