Global
by Todd Rundgren
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Apr 7, 2015
    80
    You'll find much to love on Global. [May 2015, p.102]
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  2. AllMusic
    Apr 7, 2015
    70
    It's perched at a point between the past and the present, protest and satire, and that inscrutability is often where Rundgren does interesting work.

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7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. thegrahamexton
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    On this album Todd filters his thoughts on global warming, the environment, cocooning, feminism through an EDM soundtrack. He even throws in aOn this album Todd filters his thoughts on global warming, the environment, cocooning, feminism through an EDM soundtrack. He even throws in a millennial whoop without being obnoxious about it. The result is his most commercial album since the early seventies. The lyrics are smart, yet use the language of dance music to make their point. The music is largely electronic because Todd's studio is now a laptop, but every now and then the Todd of old reappears, just to remind you he was great then and remains so.… Full Review »
  2. Johnrieber
    Apr 30, 2015
    10
    If you believe "Todd is God", then this is just another reason why. Todd is exploring all musical sources right now, so you getIf you believe "Todd is God", then this is just another reason why. Todd is exploring all musical sources right now, so you get EDM-influenced opener "Evrybody", energetic and anthemic, but you also get gorgeous songs like "Soothe"...Todd can write incredible hooks, but here he explores a different way to express his muse...listen three times in a row and you will be hooked. It is a crime that he is so overlooked...… Full Review »
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