If there’s anything predictable about Fernando Perdomo, it’s his unpredictability that occasionally encompasses even such customary Fern features as his headgear and facial hair. No one can ever know when the American musician delivers a fresh collection of original pieces like "Self" or collaborative effort like "Art" – or drive another tribute album like "Ram On" which celebrated a certain McCartney classic. What’s also permanent about this performer is his love for Todd Rundgren – Perdomo’s a Todd nut – which already got manifested in his "Someone/Anyone?" project. And now Fernando found a way to combine it with his admiration of a Hall & Oates platter of a five-decade vintage.
Produced by Rundgren, 1974’s “War Babies” hasn’t lost an iota of its allure, yet there are many facets to its ten songs which make their interpretation an interesting process, and delving into something interesting always was Perdomo’s specialty. Having done exactly that, he’s ready to release a cover of this entire album – under the title of “Babies Of War Babies” – on January 10th, 2025.
“‘War Babies’ is my all-time favorite album,” says Fernando, “even at fifty years old it sounds futuristic. It’s a unique record that has a high range of emotion, incredible musicianship, and some very odd and unique musical choices. So re-exploring the album was an absolute joy, and I hope you hear that joy on this tribute album.”
1. Can’t Stop The Music (He Played It Much Too Long)
2. Is It A Star
3. Beanie G. And The Rose Tattoo
4. You’re Much Too Soon
5. 70’s Scenario
6. War Baby Son Of Zorro
7. I’m Watching You (A Mutant Romance)
8. Better Watch Your Back
9. Screaming Through December
10. Johnny Gore And The “C” Eaters