Rundgren's 1989 album "Nearly Human" is a slick, largely self-produced collection that leans heavily into soul and R&B, featuring prominent horn arrangements and a sophisticated, urban sound. The album showcases Rundgren's enduring knack for melody and arrangement, even as it embraces a more polished production style than some of his earlier, more experimental work.
- "Nearly Human" was recorded primarily at Rundgren's own Utopia Sound Studios in Bearsville, New York.
- The album features guest appearances from prominent musicians such as Little Richard and The Neville Brothers.
- "Nearly Human" reached number 73 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Todd Rundgren is a prolific and eclectic songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, known for his genre-bending approach to pop, rock, and soul music. "Nearly Human" arrived after a period where Rundgren had focused primarily on production for other artists, marking a return to releasing his own material with a renewed interest in soul and R&B influences.
