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Utopia - Oops! Wrong Planet (1977) [UDCD 637]

Posted By: Goodspeed

Date: 1 Aug 2009 13:09:34

Despite his efforts to democratize the group, Utopia still feels very much like Rundgren's baby, mainly because the only songs that really work are ones that he writes and sings. And since Utopia is now merely a hard rock band, Rundgren reserves his more ambitious ideas and complex songs for his solo records. The end result of all this is that Oops! Wrong Planet is more consistent than earlier Utopia records, but is not as sporadically brilliant or rewarding as Rundgren's solo albums. Even the bad moments, such as the very silly "Gangrene," aren't particularly unlistenable, yet there are simply too many average, undistinguished songs for the record to actually soar. Nevertheless, Rundgren turns in some fine moments – "Love in Action" is a terrific hard rocker, as is "Trapped," and "Love Is the Answer" is an ideal stadium anthem – that make the record worthwhile for the cult, even if it will sound like little more than a period piece to most listeners.

If the album has a weak point (a BIG if), it would be the mildly lackluster "The Martyr". But one is forgiving of a single less than spectacular song on an album that has so many strengths. This album is a must have, not only for Utopia and Todd Rundgren fans, but also for anyone who likes great music.

Tracklist:

01. Trapped
02. Windows
03. Love In Action
04. Crazy Lady Blue
05. Back On The Street
06. The Marriage Of Heaven And Hell
07. The Martyr
08. Abandon City
09. Gangrene
10. My Angel
11. Rape Of The Young
12. Love Is The Answer

Line-up / Musicians:

- Roger Powell / vocals, keyboards, trumpet, Powell Probe
- Todd Rundgren / vocals, guitar, saxophone, engineer
- Kasim Sulton / vocals, bass guitar
- John "Willie" Wilcox / vocals, drums

Original Release Date: September 1977
Remastered: july 1995
Catalog Nr. MFSL UDCD II 637

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