The Captain & The Kid - Elton John
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69 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

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  • Summary: This ten-song effort is a sequel to the singer's 1975 album 'Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy.'

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    This really does pick up where John and lyricist Bernie Taupin left off.
  2. Q Magazine
    80
    This is Elton's best album since, well, Captain Fantastic. [Oct 2006, p.118]
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  3. Mojo
    80
    What more than saves the day here is a better-than-good melodic performance from Elton, and an outstanding set of lyrics by Bernie Taupin. [Oct 2006, p.98]
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  4. The Guardian
    60
    Almost every tune here sounds hammered and wrought out of the songsmith's forge rather than from a moment's white-hot inspiration.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 5 out of 31
  1. TT
    10
    This album demonstrates the real creative side of the Captain and the kid. Anyone who claims it to be forgetable or yawns, either hasn't really listened to it, had a pre-conceived opinion, or expected it to sound exactly like the original Captain Fantastic - which it does not. Although it is a follow up - this is NEW songs and music, and very excellent ones at that!!! Rock on EJ and BT.… Expand
  2. jyotirmayad
    8
    Another cause fo rmusical celebration -- more great, great music from Sir Elton and Bernie Taupin. Elton is tireless and I give him lots of credit for being so enthusiastic about his music after 4 decades. Bravo!!!… Expand
  3. MaineMike
    7
    The best Elton album since the mid 70s.
  4. DavidC
    2
    Not Good...disappointing...too much work and not enough play make Elton a dull boy...."Leather Jackets" the great album/CD that was ahead of its time...should be put in the KIDS place.....it seems elton needs a break from the music business...then come back strong....Elton Rules....rock on elton!!!… Expand

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