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that was recorded and released in 2011. For this album, Rundgren re-recorded songs that he had produced for other bands across his career, including

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. ''(re)Production'' gives these songs a much more modern sheen, incorporating elements of

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. The work was created during the MyRecordFantasy Camp sessions at the Track Shack in January 2011 arranged by the label Gigatone Records. Album packaging includes samples of cover art submissions by fans. Alternate covers were used for International, Domestic, and online versions.

Track listing

Personnel

*Todd Rundgren – vocals and various instruments, engineer, mixing *Daniel Iasbeck – guitar *Mary Ellen Manning – guitar *Bruce Whetstone – bass *Tim Longfellow – organ *Don Slovin – tin whistle *Sam LaMonica – drums *Various guests – backing vocals *Bill Bricker – cover art

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Reproduction Todd Rundgren albums 2011 albums Albums produced by Todd Rundgren