The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect

The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect is Todd Rundgren's tenth studio album, released in 1983. The album is a return to the pop sound Rundgren is generally most lauded for by critics. Considering it a contractual obligation, he spent little time working on Tortured Artist (hence the title). However, the album was generally well-received, and Rundgren scored a hit with the novelty song "Bang the Drum All Day".

The album was also his last official release on Bearsville Records.

Track listing

All songs by Todd Rundgren (except when noted)

1. "Hideaway"
2. "Influenza"
3. "Don't Hurt Yourself"
4. "There Goes Your Baybay"
5. "Tin Soldier" (Lane, Marriott)
6. "Emperor of the Highway"
7. "Bang the Drum All Day"
8. "Drive"
9. "Chant"

Personnel

• Todd Rundgren - Art Direction, Engineer, Instruments, Producer, Vocals

Charts

Album - Billboard

Singles - Billboard