Elton John 68

The second album recorded by this excellent pianist. It is filled with many depressing ballads. There are a couple of upbeat numbers like Take Me To The Pilot and the bluesy Border Song and Your Song is extremely pretty. Whereas the aforementioned ballads are well crafted, it takes a certain mood to listen to such downbeat numbers that make me feel like crying. I frequently enjoy more uplifting music. Based on your personal preference you make the call here.

Tumbleweed Connection 90

A badly underrated album that deserves much more recognition then it gets on FM radio. Elton sings and plays piano with alot of emotion as if I were to name all the great songs on this album I just might include every tune. The mood changes from piece to piece so there is something for everyone. There are minimal contributions from Elton's band here but that is the closest thing to a weakness on this fine recording.

Madman Across The Water 70

Somewhat of a bringdown here but Elton had a hard act to follow with that last album of his. None the less there are some very strong songs here. Its just that most of side 2 just kind of drags. Also the overall tone is too constant from song to song. It seems as if most of the songs emphasize a keyboard/strings backdrop with limited emphasis on any other instruments. Once in a while this is OK but on a regular basis, I prefer one of this other albums.

Honkey Chateau 85

A big improvement over the Madman Across The Water Album. Elton's backing band of Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, and Nigel Olson add steady support to Elton's gorgeous piano runs. Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters is the premiere song on this collection but most of the others are songs make this a record I always like to listen to.

Elton John-Goodbye Yellowbrick Road 91

Definitely one of the premiere double albums ever released. Candle In The Wind, Goodbye Yellowbrick Road, and Bennie And The Jets are the more familiar songs but the lesser known tunes like This Song Has No Title and Sweet Painted Lady are just as good. Ballads, Rockers, Country, Jazz, Reggae, and a Funeral March all give this album a wide range of styles. The arrangements are top notch. I could go on and on but if you like Elton you must have this collection.

Elton John-Caribou 93

This is an extremely overlooked album. Whereas there is a little less diversity than Goodbye Yellowbrick Road, Elton and his band have never gelled better than on this collection. The opening guitar riff on The Bitch Is Back just gets me in a good mood everytime. And Elton even recorded a French Cabaret style number with some fantastic marimba effects. The ballads are all very pretty and the song sequence is well balanced. Don't let the lack of exposure fool you. This is a classic album.

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