Madman Across The Water

Piano Rock/Pop Rock Favorite Songs: Tiny Dancer, Levon, Madman Across the Water, Indian Sunset Least Favorite Song: Rotten Peaches Well, I can now confidently say that I’ve listened to a full Elton John album. This isn’t to say that his songs are bad, but before I’ve listened to this album, it’s really the hits that are more memorable to me, ie. Tiny Dancer. However, while I did like the A side more rather than the B side, and while the songs on the B side are just okay at the very worst, this isn’t to say that with the exception of Indian Sunset that I would wish towards wanting to choose the songs on that B side. It’s more so that I’ll just keep it playing when it’s on shuffle. That being said, don’t get me wrong, this is still a great album by Elton John. I don’t know if this album is any better or worse than his other albums, and more than likely, this site might recommending me more Elton John in the future, but I’d say that I like it. It really shows as to how Elton John is a very talented singer and pianist. 8/10.

Tiny Dancer is Tiny Dancer but this was great all the way through. Elton’s piano is awesome as always but this had a touch of rock to it which I loved.

There are so many of Elton John songs that sound like they're about something, but when you listen more closely, they turn out not to be.

Μιεχ. Είχε ορισμένα καλά. Αλλά γενικά είναι υπερεκτιμημένος ο Γιαννάκης. Το καλό που τους θέλω να έχει Νιναρα εδώ μέσα.

A masterpiece

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Alright album. Very well put together. Holiday Inn was my favorite. 5.4/10

Elton is a legend and this album reflects that. Super easy to listen and amzing compositions between intruments and his voice!

tipico elton john, piano, voz, canciones melancolicas, 2/5 aburrido

Good group, but not my vibe.

They’re really good songs, I suppose, but I just could never get into Elton John. I don’t mind listening to this album, but I’d never choose to of my own accord.

The bangers are bangers but the rest is fine. Like, fine.

I might have given it ☆☆☆☆☆ if EJ wasn't gay.

sensational first side, plus indian summer, which opens side b. one of the great melodic talents of the late twentieth century, it's a shame he succumbs to fluff for the majority of the time.

love this album

beautiful album except "indian sunset". "goodbye" is an incredible song and an amazing closing track.

i liked it every song was lengthy

Elton John is not really my thing. The songs of his I do like are usually just cause they're entertainingly goofy. "Tiny Dancer" is on here and is fine. "Rotten Peaches" was the only other one I kinda dug, but the rest missed me.

Great lyrics and composition, elton john has such an amazing voice, but silly lyrics and dated song 'Indian Sunset' threw me off, also a bit repetitive

Elton John was an artist I took an instinctive dislike to growing up, mostly because he was my dad's favourite, and I had to be contrarian. Now that I'm older, and can occasionally pretend to be wiser, I recognize the songcraft in Elton's music, and I sort of understand the fortunate alchemy between him and Bernie Taupin. That said, aside from the superb one-two punch of "Tiny Dancer" and "Levon," this isn't one of his stronger 1970s albums, which says a lot because this is still pretty good, even if the lyrics to "Rotten Peaches" and especially "Indian Sunset" don't hold up.

Like, it's well performed, written, and recorded. But it's the aural equivalent of beige. It starts good with Tiny Dancer and the songs after are kind of just there. Indian Summer is a bit awkward now, and that's putting it lightly.

A common theme in most if not all of Elton John's records is that there are usually just one or two monster hits and the rest are hit or miss. For example, Tiny Dancer on this one, and to a lesser extent "Levon" are the big hits and definitely 5-star, but the rest is just 3 or 4 stars. His self-titled or Don't Shoot Me are probably better candidates for this list. His other entry on the list, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is better too.

Fun!! Who doesn't love our beloved Elton John.

Forever a fan

High highs and low lows

The deep cuts work as well as the big hits.

I love Elton John, there are a few filler songs but he’s the goat

I enjoyed it. The classics go hard. It felt even more piano-driven than Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which I liked.

i thought itd just be "the album with Tiny Dancer and i guess Levon on it" but it really is just chock full of so many little musical tricks and turns of phrase that it made me very happy. the baseline of quality is high and consistent, but no songs really blew my mind. favorite song is Levon or the title track. solid 4

Rating: 7/10 Filled with two absolute all timer pop rock songs, a title track that I swear I know even though I don’t listen to this album, and a good collection of other deep cuts, this is just a pretty solid record. It definitely doesn’t beat the pretty astounding magnum opus GYBR he would follow up with after, and has a couple songs that are closer to duds (Rotten Peaches), but this one is a lot easier to digest. Indian Sunset is pretty beautifully arranged and performed even though the lyrical content was a choice that did not age well. Definitely feel like essential Elton John has been covered here and both albums are very deserving of acclaim

Good and checks many boxes but it's missing the hook for me to truly love. It might be the vocals, might be the cheesy lyrical themes, but something about it keeps it really good and never really great 7.1/10

Hard to top Tiny dancer, but still great listen

Madman starts strong and is impressive on the A Side. B Side fades, Indian Sunset runs a little long but works. The album then gets too dramatic, a bit gospely and minstrelesque. Weak finish. L = (2.5*s) I didn’t think some of the flip side sounded like him. Liked Indian Sunset. J = (2.45*s)

A more soft album from Sir Elton than I'm used to. Usually there are some fast, fun tunes thrown in. Does have 2 big hits which are great and very singable but they aren't there to pump you up. Seems that the road may have started to get to him. Tired of "Rotten Peaches" and beginning to long for the Dockland. I do like the addition of minstrel strings, particularly on "Holiday Inn." At the end of the listen I was rather impressed by this one. 3.46 for the madman behind the piano.

Pretty solid album from Elton. Side A is stacked with 2 of his biggest singles ever. Levon and Tiny Dancer get the bulk of the attention (deservedly) but I've always loved the title track and Razon Face is also pretty solid. Side B can't hold up against Side A which would have been an extremely tall order. The back half has more of the Elton that you already know without any of the standout hits. It's not bad, but it really can't hold a candle to the first 22 minutes of this album. All in all Madman Across The Water is one of Elton's most complete albums in that that entire thing is good with some flashes of truly great. This album was introduced to me by a college roommate years back and I still come back to it from time to time. Elton John should always be considered a part of music history but his influence on the industry goes far beyond his albums. His soundtracks, live shows, and personality have been as important as his album releases for nearly his whole career. I'd love to see more Elton John on this list but wouldn't know which other album(s) to point to as must-listen because his collection of music is so expansive 3.40 stars

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Tony Danza er náttúrulega eitt af bestu lögum í heimi. Það bjargar samt ekki alveg plötunni.

Has some interesting songs that don't get a lot of play, especially the titular track, which is borderline Laura Nyro-ish indie ballad instead of the crispy, well-executed hits Elton John is known for.

We like rockin Elton

did not like it

I was hesitant initially because I really hate the song Rocketman but this was a genuinely pleasant surprise and I loved the album.

Nice

Tiny Dancer is the standout track, the rest has been described as mediocre.

Lyrical and musical storytelling at its peak, my favorite of his albums front to back, even the deep cuts are great.

I wanted to go 4, but every song kinda sounded the same...that is to say like "Tiny Dancer". Its a 3.5 where I'll round down because I know there is better Elton on this list.

Struggled with what to rate this one as Tiny Dancer is an incredible song, and somewhat special to me also. But the rest of the album beyond that? It was just.. ok? Maybe slamming out album after album in quick succession doesn't create masterpieces.

This is his second best album. He hadn't gotten into his super cheesy phase yet. It's more of a storytelling, piano-driven singer songwriter. Tiny Dancer is the only well known hit. And the rest works well without that type of pressure.

I've always had a soft spot for Elton John - the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album was a background staple as a kid in the 70s. Although he's delivered his fair share of duds, his ear for a melody is almost superhuman - and those live performances when he was at his peak were just incredible. The partnership between him and Bernie Taupin and the life and career they've shared makes for such an extraordinary tale it's like a work of fiction. I'm already pretty familiar with this record - it's always felt a little bit understated, like it's holding back a little but the dramatic string arrangements give it a boost. This is definitely an album I'll happily lose myself in once in a while.

I was surprised by this album as I didn't recognise a single track, having never been particularly enamoured of Elton I went in worried. As piano-led pop goes it's perfectly fine but frankly a little underwhelming, I expected it would irritate me but it just passed by with the occasional nice melody and a twinkling of the ivories.

Elton🤍sensible, sincere, raw. Loved every second of it

1001 albums to hear before you become a madman and believe you have a razor face 131# The first tracks carry so much powa. The genre piano rock existing is krazy.

Not his best, but still solid.

I'll admit i'm a huge elton john fan, and my first instinct was to just put a five star on this.Because it does have two of my favorite elton john songs with the title track and Levon. The rest of side one rounds out like a greatest hits record. However side 2 does dip a bit. I could see where these ballads don't hit home with everybody. It will regain a star for me because of the lush string arrangements on most of the tracks. I'm very unique for John and honestly. Some of the best non rock and roll elements in his music, especially considering this was relatively early in his career and discography.

Neu für mich

Beautiful album.

good pop songs that I don't care about too much

Madman Across The Water is the work of an artist on the cusp of greatness. It's obvious that the talent is there, evidenced by the inclusion of one of the greatest songs of all time, Tiny Dancer. Unfortunately the album can't be sustained by Tiny Dancer, Levon, and a handful of other good, but not great songs. You've also got songs like Indian Sunset, with lyrics so bad that you're embarrassed to hear them. Long story short, Elton touches the sun and then Madman Across The Water spirals before just making the landing.

6/10 Bueno, no me volvió loco. Cumplidor pero nada para destacar

Not my taste but heard the famous ones before.

I’ve always struggled with Elton John and this album no exception. Started with the hit then ended for me. All filler

Ok, not really much of a spark. Probably not one to revisit any time soon.

A thoroughly decent effort with a really nice collection of songs.

Standard decent song writing by Reg, and some nice string arrangements in places, Tiny dancer the obvious standout. Doesn’t have the impact of Yellow Brick Road though.

The first half is WAY better than the second half. Tiny Dancer does a lot of heavy lifting but you can still hear a man developing his sound on this album which is very cool. I tried asking myself what I would rank this album if TD was not on here, but that's not a fair assessment. I guess it's somewhere in the middle. Highlights: Tiny Dancer (ofc), Madman Across The Water

banger album Rating: 3.5/5 GEMV - (10.06.2026)

My first Elton John record on this generator, and my first long playing Elton John experience. I'm not let down, but it's not as easy to appreciate as I hoped. I can appreciate the composer/songwriter duo, and without someone on the lyrics, Elton's whimsical piano could grow old. It's a beautiful style of play, but it works because he's also telling a story. The stories themselves are colorful and intricate for such a low word-count, which is also impressive, but it's not enough for me to stay. So, I can see the talent, it's palpable, I can see the meshing of talented minds being put together like a quality recipe, I can even enjoy it if I leave it on in the background. I just can't find myself putting it on for the sake of enjoying it. 3.1/5

Great record, absolute classic. It’s not something that I can see myself revisiting too often, but I can recognize what an absolute gem this album is. Favorite tracks: Indian sunset, holiday inn, tiny dancer

Certfied bangers. Although jeez this is one ugly ass album cover.

iconic opener. timeless. emotional, catchy, dreamy, wistful, cheery, energetic, driven storytelling. makes you want to dance and sway and sing along. cool, dynamic, interesting arrangements. favorite songs: tiny dancer, madman across the water.

Tiny Dancer as the opening track was pretty cool. I'm young so it's because of 'Almost Famous', but that is definitely one of my top 3 Elton John songs. There are plenty of hits so I've only listened to those, but overall this album was pretty good. I'd say 3.5 if that was an option so I'll lean high and go with 4.

I held this album closer. Track 6 or whatever fire.

Hold me closer Tony Danza...

Geen hits. 5 sterren!

A couple of great songs on here. Tiny Dancer is my favorite. The rest of the music was just kinda mid.

This album was pretty uneventful. Tiny Dancer is fine. The rest are equally as fine. Nothing about about it, just not my kind of music.

Quite nice ballads

Rätt bra ändå! Några lade jag till i spellistan men majoriteten var inget wow.

Calm music, great for while studying or reading

Elton John will always remain timeless

Genius

9 songs Added to liked: -Tiny Dancer (already knew the song) Never been a big Elton John guy, the man undeniably has some bangers here and there, but not a massive enjoyer of his overall discography. Don't hate it either, just middle of the road with some great songs sprinkled throughout.

Grandísimo álbum. Me arrancó a gustar más de grande Elton, creo que no lo entendía antes. No se si es mi favorito de el sin embargo. Queda guardado porque por alguna razón no lo estaba

not as many hits as expected but still a great album

It's a good album. I enjoy Elton John less than the average bear, I think, but Tiny Dancer is an undeniable banger.

In my three things that make up a good song Elton has 2. Elton makes great music and his voice is great but I feel he is let down at times by the lyrics. When the lyrics are great we get classics. Unfortunately this is not always very often. Great music and great production so without any singing would still be good to listen to. Elton's voice is on point but what he is singing about not always there for me.

Supremely uninteresting. Just like not much to latch onto.

Lots and lots of fun

An album with some very familiar classic tunes, as well as some beautifully written tunes that I have never heard before. Perfectly played, well written and recorded, this album definitely inspires me to listen to more Elton John in the future.

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Muy genérico... No like. Dos estrellas porque tiene Tiny Dancer, pero hasta ahí.

Tiny Dancer outshines everything else easily unfortunately

Great great album. Elton (and Bernie) really is one of the best

Can anyone hear Tiny Dancer and not picture that bus scene in Almost Famous? You are home... I don't think I have ever listened to this entire album, but certainly some well known songs. Whole album is pretty solid Elton at his prime.

it’s not the worst but I wouldn’t reach for it again It all kind of sounds exactly the same to me Favs: tiny dancer. Holiday inn. Goodbye.

Disappointed

It had nice vibe to it, a fun and easy listen I think goodbye stoodout to me most and one more but I don't remember it. It seemed average to MY taste.

Project 1001 ABID #7 Pre thoughts: Love Eltons hits so very interested to see what an acclaimed album sounds like. Post thoughts: it’s wild that Tiny dancer isn’t even in the top 5 of this album

ngl me gustaria darle 4 estrellas pero me cuesta me cuesta, tiny dancer me encanta tho

Great album - gorgeous piano playing, brilliant string arrangements, classy.

Everyone knows Elton John, but I haven’t spent any time with any of his albumins, I haven’t even seen the biopic. Glad to get one of the early albums as I think this is the era most suited to my taste. Ofcourse Tiny Dancer is a classic, i diy d I’d already highlighted as a fave track I didn’t know any of the other tracks but really enjoyed the album, kind of hanging around in the 5 star club as a compete piece of work, although the penultimate track found a bit dull. Love the layering and orchestration, and storytelling style of the songs. Will definitely listen again so it’s a 4.

Sincerely, after tiny dancer, no much more. It was kind of weird to hear Elton singing so americanized?? Am I not used to his diction?? Probably, first time listening to a complete album by him

Really casual, semi-repetitive, easy listens. Perfect for where I'm listening at work. Not a lot of standout songs. Review: 8.1 Fave songs: Tiny Dancer, Razerface

A solid piano rock record, which opens with one of Elton John's greatest songs. If you can turn a blind eye to the inaccuracy of 'Indian Sunset', which lyrically reads like Toto's 'Africa' without the irony, you can appreciate its empathetic and heartfelt sentiment.

I love Elton, this is a decent record

Traditional british Rock.

"I already love Elton John, so I'm not surprised I really enjoyed this album as a whole. Some of the songs tend to sound the same, so it's only 4 stars for me. However, ""Tiny Dancer"" and ""Levon"" has to be up there as some of the best opening tracks for an album ever. Love love love"

Eh

Super talented guy. Indian Sunset is an incredible song.

Great start to an album with Tiny Dancer. And Indian Sunset is one of my favourite Elton hidden gems, not only because of the 2pac link but it paints a great picture! Very dramatic and operatic. Lovely stuff.

Gonna upset some people here. Beyond tiny dancer the rest is a bit forgetable. Very much a greatest hits man for me

Elton is class! 3.5!

Decent. Very inventive. Tiny Dancer is a great way to start the album Didnt enjoy this as much as Goodbye Yellow Brick Road mind, but still Prettyyy Prettyyy Prettyyyy good. 3.5

Elton johns class

I liked it, but it isn’t anything special

its just not my thing :/ It wasn't bad but I expected more variety, it felt balladery after balladery.

great

L'intro est magnifique. En lisant les reviews j'avais peur de pas aimer ce qui suit mais les gens sont juste aigris en fait. Très bon album de pop rock avec des highlight très sympas. Tiny dancer est un grand classique et l'album n'est pas forcément à la hauteur de l'intro mais on ne peut pas faire que des chefs d'oeuvre. Je trouve quand même la derniere partie trop générique à mon goût (peut être aussi que la lassitude du genre m'atteint après 30 minutes). tiny dancer indian sunset Madman across the water

Franchement très cool, très chill ça s'écoute très bien ça passe tout seul

gay people make the most soulful music of all time. fucking love elton john. "indian sunset" maybe the best in this one for me

lovely sound lovely words, not every song is a banger

Extremely pleasant music. It's just evidently well made.

A great album and was so close to being brilliant but Indian Summer is a stinker for obvious reasons. But the composition and lyrics apart from the mentioned above, are extremely strong and has such a grand sound. Tiny Dancer is obviously a bop. Honky Chateau is still his best album Best tracks: Tiny Dancer, Levon, All the Nasties

I think opening with tiny dancer was a genius idea and I’ll give John some credit for that. However, the rest of this album is incredibly boring and performative. I’ve never really liked Elton John and this is further proof as to why I don’t.

I understand the appeal of Elton John, but I just don’t find his music that enjoyable. It always feels dramatic and performative and there’s no scenario in which I’d really want to listen to something like this. Even Tiny Dancer is kind of iconic but not really in a good way. It's just "oh I know that song". Mid :/

Solid album! Hate the album cover. Tiny Dancer of course I knew, the rest were new for me. "There's a joke and I know it very well / Its one of those I told you long ago." Something about the instrumental in Indian Susent made me think of Spirit. Very good time all around.

I love the title track and the production throughout, I will definitely come back for more Elton

Elton’s best work !!!

Enjoyed every minute. Thanks elton x

Tiny Dancer is great but the rest did not impress.

Definite classic. Starts with "Tiny Dancer" and never comes down.

Tiny dancer = Listening to this song (though it wasn't my first time hearing it) gave me chills for some unknown reason, a melancholy or even a memory. A happy one. I really liked it, I would listen to it by choice (keeping on a playlist probably) 4/5 Levon = I love the meaning of the song (breaking away from family traditions pursuing your own dream). I have no idea why, but the way he sings "Levon" really makes me laugh. Although I really like that song, I would give it 3.5/5 Razor face = OMG, the ending is so interesting, I really felt like on a rollercoaster. The whole song didn’t leave as strong an impression on me as the others but still I liked it 3.5/5 Madman Across The Water = This one really stands out from the rest of the songs, it makes me feel a bit unsure, not safe, maybe crazy. Definitely crazy. Intense song 4/5 Indian Sunset = since the first three songs were very similar, I am very surprised of Madman Across The Water and now this song. It's a whole different world. It sounds like revenge for me or a tragedy. They did a good job telling a historical narrative about Native Americans, I really felt that. Musically, it may not be my style, but full of emotions 3.5/5 Holiday Inn = At one moment in this song, I could totally picture David Bowie. I literally pictured him. 3.5/5 Rotten Peaches = lalalala lalalala lalalala 3/5 All The Nasties = SUCH A JUMPSCARE WHEN THE CHORUS APPEARED. Oh my soul, what a song. I'm not the biggest fan, but still okay 3/5 Goodbye = That's a good way to say goodbye to this album. That was NOT an easy goodbye 3.5/5 Overall, a very good album. Listening to it was a pleasure. Tiny Dancer was definitely the most iconic song from this album, but Ienjoyed Madman across the Water and Levon almost the same. the full album gets a 3.5/5 from me (closer to 4 than to 3).

Who doesn't love Elton John? I'm glad to have finally listened to the album that Tiny Dancer comes from.

HOLD ME CLOSER TINY DAAAAANCEEERRR

If I'm nitpicking, there are too many long songs and not enough variety in tempo, but the performances mix and master are all sublime! There's so much dynamic range and the arrangements really are stellar.

Some nice songs, not overly my thing however.

very good, classic album

Overwrought

Some perfect pop. Some nicely off-kilter stuff. Some random almost unlistenable tracks. 3.5

Overrated. None of his good songs are here.

What is he going on about?

This must have went under the radar in uk. I say that as Tiny Dancer wasn't a hit in the UK. Was wondering how this would hold up as lp as I knew Elton from his singles. It was very good except for one track I which Elton becomes a native American. I liked the gospel tinged elements that hold up very well. Must decide a 3 or 4. Hedging towards a 4.

Begint erg sterk, maar verder soms wat to much

another strong classic, kinda loses steam towards the end

One of Elton’s finer outings. Gotta love “Tiny Dancer.”

this album was pretty good!!

Elton is a bit hit and miss for me generally and it could even change from day to day. I do own several of his 70s albums but this isn’t one of them so today was my first listen. There were a few tracks I recognised including Tiny Dancer of course. I wasn’t inspired to go out frantically in search of a clean copy to buy, but I guess I would still pick it up if I ever spot a bargain. I enjoyed what I managed to pick up on of Bernie’s lyrics which did seem to have a few unexpected topics, but it didn’t seem to have quite the musical variety of the albums I already own say a Captain Fantastic or Don’t Shoot Me… The familiar moments had some powerful melodic hooks which seemed absent from the rest of the album. I am still confused at how he managed to be as successful in the USA as he was, particularly compared to some other of his contemporary Brits.

Pop, 1971 -> 2

Not really my vibe per se

A classic record. Elton John does piano rock like virtually no one else and his early records are undeniable. This is no exception with two classic songs to lead it off, both of which can still be heard all over the place.

Heard Before? Only "Tiny Dancer" and, oddly enough, "Rotten Peaches". I know the greatest hits album, but I've always been too snobby to really dive in. Notes: - I'm not always a lyrics person, so my first impression was that every song is too long and wordy, except the charming and mandolin-featuring "Holiday Inn". - but on my second listen, I was with my partner, who danced and sang along to every song. this greatly increased my appreciation. although we both agreed that "Indian Sunset" is a must-skip for obvious reasons. - the mix is servicable, wisely foregrounding the vocals and compressing the orchestra far to the back. - arrangements are busy and often overcooked, but i can tolerate the gooey cheese. - the proggy title track is worth extra listens just to let it soak in. Verdict: Appropriately piano-heavy campy storytelling from the master of such things. Theatrical! Unlike many famous-for-one-hit records on this list, the deep cuts are worth it. Listen Again? Maybe I need to give Sir Elton a better chance.

Loved it

brilliant.

2.5

I think Levon finally clicked with me this listen!

Tiny dancer 7/5

What can I say about Elton that hasn't already been said a million times. He's a legend. This album has Tiny Dancer, which is one of, if not his absolute best. This is not his best album, but the tunes are generally pleasant with only a few duds. Probably a 3 but I'mma bump it up on Tony Danza alone.

I can't stand EJ and this album didn't help.

Tiny Dancer is an all-time great track. Levon is also a plus track. However, most of the rest of the album suffers from a lack of focus and/or comes out as bloated.

The hits are top tier but the deep cuts hold their own too.

Perfected album

this was sick

Wow. I’ve avoided Elton John to be honest over my music listening and collecting history. Too much new stuff to explore and the legacy stuff, of which there is loads, has always prioritised other people first. Sure I know some songs and new there were some great tunes but I also knew there were over played and over bombastic stuff that I wasn’t really keen to add to the collection. I wouldn’t have known where to start. This album might now be a gateway drug. Fantastic songs, fantastic playing and not the showboating I was expecting. Such was the enjoyment I had that after I finished listening I started some of the tracks on the super deluxe edition and started looking on line to see if there was a deal. This is a find for me, hiding in plain sight, and I imagine an influence for Father John Misty

Any album that starts with “Tiny Dancer” has nowhere to go but down. While not a straight downward plunge, Madman Across the Water does decline as it proceeds. Something worthwhile appears in most songs, but the theme of life on the road in America stumbles much like Elton must have felt touring constantly through the U.S. early in his career. The portraits of traipsing from town to town always have Elton’s gift for melody and piano flourishes. However, Bernie Taupin’s lyrics are strained in lesser known songs like “Holiday Inn” and “Rotten Peaches.” They include the worn out theme of America wronging Native Americans in “Indian Sunset.” For such a noble subject, it is hard to think of a great song related to the topic. The non-road songs, “Levon” and “Razor” are quality works that develop fairly vivid pictures of their characters. The title track is a tour de force as Elton’s singing and piano match Paul Buckmaster’s powerhouse strings. The great title track and legendary “Tiny Dancer” allow the album to hit great heights, but the uneven quality of the other seven songs keeps the record below best works.

How interesting. I mean some catchy tunes in there for sure but im not sure i fully understand the genre / audience of this album. I don’t really remember much between tiny dancer and all the nasties (although razor face did catch my attention) but TD will be stuck in my head for the next 7-10 business days so you gotta give him that.

On today’s music canon gap fill, it was a genuine thrill to listen to Indian Sunset and realise it’s the track so perfectly sampled in Ghetto Gospel, a core music memory thanks to my first So Fresh CD. The man is clearly talented as all heck, and a power ballad boss. 4 stars as this sound is second to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’s rockiness for me

Man knows how to write a song, what can I say.

Wasn’t very inspired by this and kinda felt like one long song. Begrudgingly and after many years I guess I like Tiny Dancer

Unfortunately for you Elton, you chose an idiot as your lyricist. Bernie Taupin you have a lot to answer for, making a great songwriter suck.

There’s a lot to like about Elton John, but (I know it’s a minority view…) I don’t like Bernie Taupin’s songs mostly (some are great, it’s true) and when I sit down and listen to a whole album I tend to find myself less enthusiastic about Elton than I was beforehand.

Tiny Dancer lifts this up from a 1 for me.

Tiny dancer är ju bra. Sen tycker jag att flera låter har samma sound, som sämre versioner av TD. Indian sunset börjar dock bra, och sticker ut, men när den kommer igång blir den lite sämre. Det är inte riktigt min kopp te.

Inte riktigt på samma nivå som Yellow brick road men ändå en riktig kanonskiva. Tiny dancer är förstås otroligt bra och även Levon som kommer direkt efter. Indian sunset gillar man ju pga Ghetto gospel. Övrigt håller hög lägstanivå och Elton Johnny växer fan för varje album man lyssnar på.

Ok

I feel like Elton John is obviously a very talented guy, but I feel like this album is Tiny Dancer and then 8 less impressive versions of Tiny Dancer. They all kinda have the same piano line, and the melodies aren't super distinct either. But at least it has Tiny Dancer. Favorites: Tiny Dancer, Madman Across the Water, All the Nasties

мило. в плейлист добавила: • tiny dancer • goodbye (любимая) • all the nasties • madman across the water ("Is the nightmare really black or are the windows painted?") элтон тут ещё такой молодой блин: 24 года всего.

Great opening track followed by a decent album.

why, of all the songs in the album, it's "Indian Sunset" I can't get out of my head? I'm supposed to be woke goddamn it.

Little bit boring album, despite Tiny Dancer and Holiday inn.

Was a solid listen, very consistant vision strong opening with tiny dancer that sets the pace for the rest of the album, Worth a revisit

Yep. Liked it.

Elton John is always a good listen. Not every track hits or hold up here, but a good time. 3.5/5

Cracking opener and good songs following it

tiny dancer. like when you open ur fridge up and see sans in there. thats what i think of when i hear that song now

the instruments are fun and bouncy, I'd need to relisten to say anything about the songwriting. overall good listen.

Not one of Elton's Best. Some say it was his foray into Progressive Rock. It was not. I'd give it 2 1/5 starts if I could

I mean, nothing groundbreaking here but I do enjoy hearing a good singing voice after having to listen to Kate Bush wail for an hour.

My impulse was to automatically give this 5 stars because the first 4 songs are such classics, but I had to remind myself about the rest of the album. Although I like the vocals and music on Indian Sunset, Bernie Taupin's lyrics give me pause--I understand he was a huge fan of westerns growing up in the 50s, but some of the language and references today give pause, particularly when sung by a white Englishman. Holiday Inn & Rotten Peaches hold up, All the Nasties not so much. The final song, Goodbye, is a little sappy with its violins, but I'm such a sucker for his voice. 4 stars may be a bit high, but I can't bring myself to lower it all the way to 3.

The hits were okay. The rest were awful.

I’d consider myself a fan of Elton John and of course many are familiar with the opening tracks, but after that I’m not sure much of this resonated with me. Reading it was the 3rd album released in a single year was surprising. Upon further inspection, I think this sums it up best: “On release, Alex Dubro of Rolling Stone was not especially enthusiastic about the album and found it inferior to its two predecessors. Although he commended "Tiny Dancer" and "Levon", he found the lyrics throughout the record confusing, concluding that it is a "difficult, sometimes impossibly dense record" that would not upset John's current fans, but not gain new ones either.”

solid 3.5

hold me closer tony danza

Some good songs, some forgettable. Solid album still.

Indian Sunset is a masterpiece

Dober dober

Luv EJ

Everytime this list gives me Elton John it's on a weekend & I'm cleaning the house, It's got tiny dancer & the rest of the album is pleasant, but not amazing

This is not quite the hit factory that Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is but still is pretty great, Elton is a good time.

fav track: honestly liked a lot of the tracks!! fav maybe rotten peaches?? so great!! cohesive but keeps it interesting well done elton

Послушать пластинку Элтона Джона по своей воле, или же по велению рандома на сайте - это значит гарантированно хорошо провести время. Легкий, воздушный альбом клавишные Джона пронизывают и сопровождают тебя на протяжении всех треков. Также, обратил внимание что в достаточно большом количестве текстов частенько, пусть и довольно абстрактно, но затрагиваются темы религии и веры. Интересно о чем думал Берни Топин, когда писал эти тексты. Вощем, приятная, отличная запись, а разве могло быть по другому, будучи с Tiny Dancer'ом в трек-листе?

I enjoyed this album. Very glamorous and bright in my ears. The instrumentation was lovely, especially the piano. I also liked the instrument that was played in Holiday Inn, although I have no clue what it may be. Elton John's voice is also incredible, no matter what he says or what he sings over. I would have to give it a more attentive listen to say anything about the quality of the lyrics, but I thought the variation was at least interesting (Indian Sunset was good, not just another love song). It seems like everything I listen to is love, or heartbreak, which is reckon is more of the same, so it was nice to hear Elton John move away from that, albeit just for a couple of moments. I am not sure where this music fits into my life. It is a bit too much for casual listening, and I don't see it being played while driving either, with the exception of Tiny Dancer, of course, and maybe Indian Sunset, and Madman Across the Water. Maybe I need a new playlist for this music to fit into, because I did enjoy it.

If country was still a little douchey, but not as overwhelmingly douchey as it is, it would sound kind of like this.

Elton John is one of those artists that you don't really realize how much you like until you sit down and think about it. Indian Sunset is so great man.

Almost went on a whole rant about how benign and drab I find a lot of Elton John, but I don't even hate this album. I'd just rather be listening to a lot of other shit that does it better.

Elton is always a blast. 3.5/5

Eltton johni ei oo koskaan ollu mun juttu, eikä siitä tullut nytkään. Jotenkin vain tylsää.

Elton John on ainakin alkuvaiheessa ollu kovin menevää, eikä sitä vastaan mitään ole. Mielelläni kuuntelin levyn, mutta tuskin tulee hirveästi enempää tutustuttua hittibiisien lisäksi tuotantoon, kun ei ole tähänkään mennessä tutustunut.

Aside from the hit, the rest of the album just felt like noise

Had only heard tiny dancer before. But whole album really good

Kicking off an album with "Tiny Dancer" is a flex. Great album overall.

This was alright. Obviously Tiny Dancer is an epic single. Also was familiar with Levon. The rest of the songs were ok; found hints of Tiny Dancer chords and melodies sprinkled throughout. A 3.5 star album, but I’m feeling generous despite the terrible album artwork. (4)

Pretty good, didn't know many of these Elton tunes, would probably listen again!

4/5

Another 70’s-80’s superstar. Great showman. Good vocals, and music. Can’t go wrong with Elton’s music.

His music is all nice but it also all sounds the same. Tiny Dancer is brilliant though.

5 for Tiny Dancer and Levon.

No way he could keep up the momentum from Tiny Dancer and Levon as the first two songs but the rest was still surprisingly strong even if they all do sound pretty similar (even if the subject matter is all over the place - Indian Sunset I’m looking in your direction). Elton may be a one trick pony but it’s a hell of a trick. Minus .1 for one of the worst album covers ever. 3.9

2.5 Reading some of the reviews of the album and people are criticizing Indian summer due to whitesplaining or being cultural appropriation or whatever, to me seems erroneous to me. Dudes just telling a story, same as razor face and levon and probably the rest of it. I dont even like Elton John, although I did sing a few bars of tiny dancer before my 4 year old daughter yelled at me to stop...

The same four chords - relatively depressing. Extra star for Tiny Dancer

todo igual suena

I zoned out for most of it, but Madman Across The Water and Indian Sunset were standouts. Overall, pretty cool

good one

He can sing but the music isn’t quite it for me.

Obwohl ich nur wenige Lieder von Elton John gehört habe, ist es genau das, was ich mir bei Elton John's Sound vorstellen würde. Dieses Album macht sehr viel Spaß zuzuhören und bringt mich gefühlt in den Sommer 1971 und ist zu unserer heutigen Zeit eher mit Country- Pop zu vergleichen. Ich kann nur kritisieren, dass die Lieder oft langsam sind oder ein langes Intro haben. Persönliche Favoriten sind: 3. Tiny Dancer 2. Madman Across The Water – guter Aufbau und perfekter Klimax 1. Holiday Inn – Sehr guter Vibe, gute Struktur und sehr geiler Gitarren Sound, vor allem das Solo am Ende. HM: Indian Sunset

music is love

Owned this for several years on vinyl, but first time I've listened to it all the way through! Glad I finally did, good album, opening track one of my favourite Elton efforts.

Such a strong Track 1!

Top mas metade dele é completamente esquecivel

Amazing

Det var et langt tilløb jeg skulle bruge for at komme igennem dette album. Det er næsten for meget Elton! Han overrasker aldrig, men er dog altid stabil.

Det var slet ikke så slemt som jeg havde troet. Lidt for teatralsk til tider. Kompositionsmæssigt læner nogle af numrene sig op af 70er metal, bare med anden instrumentering.

This album catches Elton John in such a special moment. He still is a young man figuring out his musical way. His previous album was really really great. Leaning towards the country sounds of America. Here he's more moving towards England, and the prog rock and folk rock of the era. It's sounds just as great. You gotta love what he's doing here. It's quite lovely. First two tracks are classics , and this man knows classics. Tiny Dancer is a timeless example of patient songwriting. Levon is a strong ballad. Razor face afterwards is a lighter track. The title track is an incredible song. Eltons voice sounds incredible,  so flexible and soulful. Indian Sunset is such a strange and lovely stroy. The composition is very unique and free flowing. The vibe reminds me a bit American Pie . But different, very different. Holiday in is kind of country (reminds me his previous album and one of my favorites, tumbleweed connection) but also contains some Indian touches. Great arrangements. All over the album. Rotten Peaches is another power ballad, very much and "Elton John song " All the Nasties once again features Eltons amazing vocals . A touching song ,when the choir hits at the end.  Great music. Goodbye is a sad and lovely fairwell . It's a great album that captures my favorites moments in Elton John's career. A great follow up for hes previous. A 4

3/5

I'm confused on a couple of points. The wiki says this is Elton's first excursion into Prog Rock, but I don't hear it. He didn't make the album only 3 tracks, each one with several sections named things like "the music of the spheres" or "Interessimo, pt 6." And there are no extended instrument solos or re-arrangements of classical songs. I'm also confused by the lyrics quite a bit. "Tiny Dancer" makes a bit of sense, but - I'll be honest, after all these years I still don't know who the "visitor today" is - or why that's important. I don't understand why him being Levon is so important either. I guess this is just what happens when the songwriter and lyricist are different people? Most of these songs are totally fine, though "Indian Sunset" is pretty ridiculous. I like "Razor Face." I mean - it's a pretty square THREE STARS

Some great songs but a lot of forgettable ones too only made good by how fantastic Elton's voice is

3/5 The good songs were SO good but the iffy songs were SO bad.

Liked this! Surprised there were a lot of songs I hadn't heard before. Crazy he started with Tiny Dancer and Levon, two of his biggest hits. Would buy this album

Album 37/1001. Listened 5/18/2026. Some classics I can listen to again and again, but some lesser-known ones that are decent as well. It'll never be a number 1 album for me, but I can respect it, and it has aged incredibly well.

It’s some of Elton’s best bangers, voice is on top form, but opening on Tiny Dancer means you start on the highest of highs. I like the cover, it looks like it was done on bread by the guy from great British bake off.

te amo elton!!!!

Didn't know this was a prog rock album. Consider myself a fan but only recognized one song from the list. Not enjoying prog rock much

I like this album. More moody than I remember. And some songs drag but it's also tuneful.

Such a versatile artist, he does so many different vibes of music so well. Fav song is ‘Tiny Dancer’.

I'm sure this isn't a particularly hot take: this album was pretty good, but it's no Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Yes, I know. I'm so brave. Definitely worthy of a 4/5 though, it's a solid and enjoyable album.

Decent, not really a standout to me.

legal, uma boa ouvida, mas o elton john tem muita mais coisa pra oferecer. Se eu pudesse eu colocaria 3.5/5.

é legal

minha vovó fez esse álbum +tiny dancer --rotten peaches

Fine, not really an Elton John fan.

Sounds really nice, not exactly my speed. The songs blend together a bit. There would often be 15 seconds I *loved* from a song that I will certainly forget in whole. Indian Summer has my favorite moments but it's not a song I'm rushing back to. Amazing moments in songs that aren't. Amazing songs on an album that isn't. This is album number 2 of 1001 lauded albums. Trying to rate with that in mind. Giving it a 2, but should be a 3.

Rich sound profile across the whole album, mad man across the water is being richest in my opinion. Everyone is masters of their instruments, not much to say. I like the tavern-like feeling in Holiday Inn song. In general, I feel like all the songs have the gospel kind of magic that creates a feeling of home and community for certain people. It’s just not my cup of tea for all occasions, but tonight it was delicious.

Really enjoyed this one. Feels like you’re watching a theatre production the whole way through, there’s a real drama to it. Every song carries weight and it just keeps delivering. Indian Sunset is my favourite on the album, it’s a beautiful track. Glad I gave this one a listen.

its elton john. up-mood up-rhythm comfy rock. nothing to complain about. musical equivalent of a karaoke when youre drunk

One of Elton John's very best albums, featuring one of his greatest songs as well ('Tiny Dancer')

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know some songs How do I feel about this artist? Elton John is a good time Favorite song(s)? Title track Overall Thoughts: Very solid album. Great listen for a Friday.

hold me closer tiny dancer

Only has 1 good song the rest are very average and one definitely did not age well.

Buenissimo

Beautiful instrumentation, I liked this one quite a bit

i’ve only ever heard tiny dancer before (which is a fkn jam) but i enjoyed the early 70’s vibe of this album. will most likely listen again

I enjoyed this album no question. It contains one of Elton’s biggest songs ever with “tiny dancer”. And that song is an all time great, but I also really enjoyed “Levon” . But frankly I was underwhelmed as a whole because it’s alittle more somber and slow album, especially compared to my favorite Elton album “goodby yellow brick road”. That being said it’s a solid album just not my favorite of his.

I just can't get on the Elton thing:(

i find his voice and tone so emotional and expressive, that even if i don't mind that much the lyrics when listening, there are some remarkable songs here.

Better than Coldplay

Pretty cool! I’ve been sleeping on tiny dancer, Elton John has a lot more going on with the instrumentation than I’ve given him credit for. Title track for me - 4/5

“Tiny Dancer” and “Levon” are great tracks, and the front half of this album is a 5/5. After “Indian Sunset,” though, it starts to lose steam and never quite reaches those same highs again.

A little bit too hippie but not bad at all.

Don’t think it lives up to the hype of all his other hits, but still a fun listen. Likes: Tiny Dancer; Levon; Madman Across the Water

4 1/2 Stars: 'Madman' may be an Elton John record, but really this is a great representation of what was the killer collaboration between John and songwriter Bernie Taupin. His lyrics bring the stories to life no matter how out there they may be. Plus the syncopation and alliteration perfectly marries the notes from John's piano and voice. This record sounds epic with its orchestrations and dramatic builds. Tiny Dancer and Levon are the best tracks no doubt, but there's so real hidden gems inside.

Bueno

Just not to the level I expected, sorry Elton

Box of mid from Elton

I love songs that tell stories, and Elton John is one of the finest storytellers. And the way he bangs out the melody is just so incredible. Favs: All the Nasties, Goodbye, and Tiny Dancer

my favorite elton john record. "indian sunset" is still pretty cringe, especially as sir reginald still doesn't think it is or ever was. still, a great, great record

The older Elton John albums are awesome. Not a big fan of newer material.

Some excellent classic songs. What a talent.

Good album!

:D nice 80's vibe

Lovely and one of his best albums. A fitting introduction to the album, and sets the tone for the rest, which sound amazing, the lyrics and themes are very well constructed and feel timeless. Very good album.

Can’t go wrong with Elton John tiny dancer as an opener is top-tier and it also has great songs like Leon Very strong performance. This is his fourth studio album. Sir Elton John was one of my first concerts. I’ve ever been to definitely have some bangers that live on forever.

The rocket man - a legend! I still think Billy does it better, but this was a solid listen.

3.5 stars

Tony Danza doing some heavy lifting here.

Given all the poppy stuff he has done for the last 40 years, you forget he was a proper singer-songwriter when he started out. Classic early 70s pop-rock - with Tiny Dancer the obvious standout.

A velvet-caped ambush. I came expecting dated 70s glam theatrics and instead got piano majesty, heartbreak, and choruses large enough to rent their own ZIP code. By the time Tiny Dancer hit full stride, the fifth star was inevitable.

So good. Classics and new songs i didnt know byt really enjoyed

rotten peaches goodbye - норм треки, но я ничего не добавил

Oh my soul

I like Elton but never listened to this album before. Fantastic album, I loved every song.

Another 2 Good Songs And The Rest Fine album (Tom Petty, Aladdin Sayne). This one gets 3 stars rather than 4 because I am fucking sick to death of Tiny Dancer - take it up with Cameron Crowe, Elton.

Not my favorite Elton Album.

Got to be near the top for number of key changes per song. But that’s not typically how I review these. Tiny dancer is great. The rest I’ve already forgotten.

Never really ‘got’ Elton John. But I sure as shit ‘get’ Tiny Dancer.

Tiny dancer is so much better than the rest of the album

Tiny Dancer deserves its mammoth reputation. I also liked Holiday Inn a lot, and in general there was enough variation here for this to be a strong four.

Casi todo el disco es un palo, no soy la mujer más fanática de Elton pero hay que reconocer que este disco tiene muchas dinámicas sorprendentes, que bello sonido en general. Y los arreglos con su voz caen en una armonía hermosa

this was actually painful by the end

I really enjoyed this album a lot of really good song (first 2) as well as several others. Indian Sunset really has not aged well - not sure if it was ever good. I do own this already so it does rate highly, the couple of downers bring the score down to a 4

Tiny Dancer and Levon are deep in my memory, the rest of the album, not so much. Will always be a sucker for piano. Did not know Rick Wakeman played organ on Rotten Peaches, The best start somewhere.

Yippee!! I love Tiny Dancer

Famous artist: Elton John... tick! Famous song: Tony Danza ...;-) tick! As far as I’m concerned, it’s a great album...