If there’s ever been a famous musician who could be called a Todd Rundgren aficionado, it’s Fernando Perdomo: the American guitarist follows and loves his idol output to such an extent that he issued “TRGTR” – a special album dedicated to the veteran – in February of 2021. Fern also produced a multi-artist homage to Paul McCartney‘s “Ram” three months later, so he’s no stranger to covering a revered record in its entirety. Still, giving such a treatment to one of the most adored double LP doesn’t seem to be a mean treat, yet February 1st, 2022 will see the release of “Someone/Anyone?” – the 50th Anniversary “TRibute” to “Something/Anything?” – which is to feature a plethora of wonderful performers, including such luminaries as Rundgren’s longtime associate Kasim Sulton, Marshall Crenshaw, Jordan Rudess, Ken Sharp and Louise Goffin.
It’s a lot to take in, yet the performers’ commitment is commendable and the music – available for pre-order and for the listening of the Sulton number on Bandcamp – is undeniably great. What’s not to want, then? Read the review.
Someone/Anyone?
1. I Saw The Light – feat. Louise Goffin
2. It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference – feat. Ken Sharp
3. Wolfman Jack – feat. TINY DEMONS
4. Cold Morning Light – feat. Probyn Gregory
5. It Takes Two To Tango (This Is For The Girls) – feat. Nezrok
6. Sweeter Memories – feat. Geoff Pearlman
7. Intro (Sounds of The Studio) – feat. ASTRAL DRIVE
8. Breathless –
feat. Fernando Perdomo and Jordan Rudess
9. The Night The Carousel Burned Down – feat. Kasim Sulton
10. Saving Grace –
feat. Victor Wainwright and The Wildroots
11. Marlene – feat. ASTRAL DRIVE
12. Song Of The Viking – feat. Adrian Bourgeois
13. I Went To The Mirror – feat. Phil Parlapiano
14. Black Maria –
feat. Rob Bonfiglio, Stan Lynch and Stephen Dees
15. One More Day (No Word) – feat. Creamer
16. Couldn’t I Just Tell You – feat. Marshall Crenshaw
17. Torch Song – feat. Van Duren
18. Little Red Lights – feat. James Booth and THE RETURN
19. Ouveture: Money/Messin’ With The Kid –
feat. THE MIAMI BEACH HIGH SCHOOL ROCK ENSEMBLE
and ALBERT CASTIGLIA BAND
20. Dust In the Wind – feat. SECRET SOCIETY
21. Piss Aaron – feat. Dode Prickett and Brian Grace
22. Hello It’s Me – feat. Brent Bourgeois
23. Some Folks Even Whiter Than Me – feat. Dave Shulz
24. You Left Me Sore – feat. INTOXICATS
25. Slut –
feat. JOHN POWHIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
bonus tracks:
26. Money –
feat. MIAMI BEACH HIGH SCHOOL ROCK ENSEMBLE
27. Messin With the Kid –
feat. ALBERT CASTIGLIA BAND
28. Saving Grace – feat Adrian Bourgeois
29. Marlene – feat. Rob Bonfiglio
