elton john

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by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Empty Sky was followed by Elton John, a more focused and realized record that deservedly became his first hit. John and Bernie Taupin's songwriting had become more immediate and successful; in particular, John's music had become sharper and more diverse, rescuing Taupin's frequently nebulous lyrics. "Take Me to the Pilot" might not make much sense lyrically, but John had the good sense to ground its willfully cryptic words with a catchy blues-based melody. Next to the increased sense of songcraft, the most noticeable change on Elton John is the addition of Paul Buckmaster's grandiose string arrangements. Buckmaster's orchestrations are never subtle, but they never overwhelm the vocalist, nor do they make the songs schmaltzy. Instead, they fit the ambitions of John and Taupin, as the instant standard "Your Song" illustrates. Even with the strings and choirs that dominate the sound of the album, John manages to rock out on a fair share of the record. Though there are a couple of underdeveloped songs, Elton John remains one of his best records. [The CD reissue includes the bonus tracks "Bad Side of the Moon," "Grey Seal," and "Rock n Roll Madonna."]

原始名称 Elton John
发行时间 1970-08-01
名称 elton john
唱片公司 rocket/island
收藏数 486
歌手 elton john
类别 录音室专辑
语言 英语
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  • elton john的专辑
  • 专辑
  • 风格
  • 成人时代 adult contemporary
  • 摇滚 rock & roll
  • 根源唱作人 singer-songwriter
  • 流行摇滚 pop rock
  • 轻摇滚 soft rock
  • 钢琴摇滚 piano rock