The Diving Board
by Elton John
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2013
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
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  1. Drowned In Sound
    Sep 24, 2013
    30
    The Diving Board feels like an album made by somebody who’s spent the last few years performing the same set list night after night in Vegas.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. PedroH5523
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    Elton John is better here than in Peachtree Road or The Captain & The Kid, his best album since Songs From The West Coast!!!
  2. Psikolog
    Apr 3, 2016
    10
    Elton John and the piano, this combination never disappointed me and The Diving Board is just what I want to hear from him. His voice is soElton John and the piano, this combination never disappointed me and The Diving Board is just what I want to hear from him. His voice is so beautiful and so strong, plus the piano makes his vocals even stronger and more emotional. It's definitely one of my favorite albums.… Full Review »
  3. adhamhany
    Feb 1, 2014
    2
    I'm sorry, but this is very boring. It pains me to say such a thing about Elton John's work, but it is. The whole album just feels like oneI'm sorry, but this is very boring. It pains me to say such a thing about Elton John's work, but it is. The whole album just feels like one long snooze. Even the 3 'Dream' tracks, which are the only redeeming aspect, are pretty short to make a difference.… Full Review »
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