Hermit of Mink Hollow is Todd Rundgren

Todd Rundgren

Todd Harry Rundgren is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer. Hailed in the early stage of his career as a new pop-wunderkind, supported by the certified gold solo double LP Something/Anything? in 1972, Todd Rundgren's career has produced a diverse range of recordings...

's eighth solo album

Album

An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...

, released in 1978. It was his first album to have no other musicians credited, though large portions of earlier albums also had been recorded alone.

The album is reminiscent of the artist's earlier, more pop-oriented

Power pop

Power pop is a popular musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock music. It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs. Instrumental solos are...

 records and marks a lyrical return to the subject of relationships (as in the single "Can We Still Be Friends"), as well as his views on social inequality (as in the songs "Bag Lady" and "Bread"). It remains one of his most popular albums.

Mink Hollow refers to a valley, and the road that runs through it, in Lake Hill, New York just west of Woodstock, NY. Rundgren recorded this album while living in a house on Mink Hollow Road.

Side one - The Easy Side

1. "All the Children Sing" - 3:08
2. "Can We Still Be Friends
   Can We Still Be Friends
   In 1979, "Can We Still Be Friends" became a hit again when Robert Palmer recorded a version for his album Secrets. This version is a fairly faithful rendition of the Todd Rundgren original.-Chart performance:-Other versions:...
   
   " - 3:34
3. "Hurting for You" - 3:20
4. "Too Far Gone" - 2:38
5. "Onomatopoeia" - 1:34
6. "Determination" - 3:11

Side two - The Difficult Side

1. "Bread" - 2:48
2. "Bag Lady" - 3:13
3. "You Cried Wolf" - 2:20
4. "Lucky Guy" - 2:04
5. "Out of Control" - 3:56
6. "Fade Away" - 3:04

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year	Chart	Position
1978	Pop Albums	36

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1978	"Can We Still Be Friends"	Pop Singles	29