Liars

A late-period major work.

The concept of lies – from the small fibs we tell ourselves, to endless political and media spin, to handed-down spiritual myths – provides Rundgren with a canvas on which to bring 40 years of compositional experience to bear.

Although the subject matter on the album is serious, the music is some of his catchiest in years, from the soul swoon of Sweet to the electronica-inspace of Afterlife to the arena rock of Mammon.

Released some 12 years before Trump and his culture of mendacity, this record still sounds completely prophetic and, unfortunately, topical.