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Runt is the self-titled debut of the band Runt, first released in 1970 on the Ampex Records label. Many regard the album as Todd Rundgren’s debut solo album, as all later reissues (including the 1990 CD reissue by Rhino) credit the album to Todd Rundgren rather than to Runt. At the initial time of release, however, Runt was identified as a trio consisting of Rundgren (guitars, keyboards, vocals), Hunt Sales (drums), and Tony Sales (bass). The entire album was written and produced by Rundgren. Initially dividing critics upon its release, the record runs the gamut from blues-styled guitar workouts (“Birthday Carol”, “Broke Down and Busted”) to power pop (“Devil’s Bite”, “Don’t Tie My Hands”) to Laura Nyro-styled piano pop (“We Gotta Get You a Woman”, “Baby... Read on...