The Captain & The Kid
by Elton John
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 44
  3. Negative: 7 out of 44

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  1. b.g.
    Oct 9, 2006
    1
    yawn. C'mon Elton. A collection of forgettable tunes that is at least good for falling asleep. I expect classics from this dude not this drivel.
  2. JohnN.
    May 1, 2007
    1
    Disappointing. This coming from a huge Elton John fan.
  3. JoeL
    Oct 15, 2006
    1
    Self Obssessed and shallow but it does offer up yawns.
  4. DavidC
    Dec 4, 2006
    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!!!
  5. MA
    Sep 27, 2006
    2
    As an Elton fan since the early

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#95 Most Discussed Album of 2006
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#85 Most Shared Album of 2006

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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Billboard
    90
    Thanks to organic, piano-driven production, stellar storytelling and Sir's rededication to his vocal craft, this is a triumph.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    This really does pick up where John and lyricist Bernie Taupin left off.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    75
    John's nimble piano work and supple singing dominate pretty-to-rollicking numbers that flow as effortlessly as the duo's musical/lyrical give-and-take. Yet the basic, smooth pop feels too genteel, with flashes of country, roadhouse rock and funk only hinting at John's legendary versatility. [18 Sep 2006]
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