The Guardian's review of Todd Rundgren's London concert at Cadogan Hall finds the 78-year-old musician's astonishing versatility undercut by a set list that leans too heavily on unremarkable rock rather than showcasing the experimental range that made his career so distinctive. Despite producing landmark albums for artists like Meat Loaf and the New York Dolls, and inspiring musicians from Trent Reznor to Robyn, this performance offers little evidence of the boundary-pushing polymath fans might expect, with the venue's stuffy atmosphere and older audience contributing to a first half that never quite ignites.

The two-hour show, drawn from Rundgren's 26 solo albums plus work with bands the Nazz and Utopia, improves markedly after the interval, when a cover of Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" and an a cappella folk number called "Honest Work" reveal a voice still remarkably resilient for his age. The acoustic segment draws favourable comparisons to Joni Mitchell, and Rundgren later conducts his five-piece band through the symphonic track "Kindness". The reviewer concludes that while this particular show doesn't represent the most interesting angle on Rundgren's eclectic career, it still delivers memorable moments. The tour continues in Bristol on 10 September before further UK dates through 13 September.