Peachtree Road
by Elton John
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 36
  3. Negative: 3 out of 36

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  1. DebL
    Jan 28, 2005
    10
    Elton can do no wrong. I want to play this cd over and over. It takes me back to his earlier music but even this time.
  2. JoeyL
    Nov 22, 2004
    9
    Great new material from EJ. So classic!
  3. JA
    Nov 20, 2004
    9
    There's not a bad song on this album, but are there good ones? Yes - several in fact rise above even the best songs on his last studio release, Songs From The West Coast. The opener, Weight Of The World, for example, is immediately inviting and searching, while Answer In The Sky is a fine single, though a bit MOR. The best of the lot may well be Too Many Tears, with several There's not a bad song on this album, but are there good ones? Yes - several in fact rise above even the best songs on his last studio release, Songs From The West Coast. The opener, Weight Of The World, for example, is immediately inviting and searching, while Answer In The Sky is a fine single, though a bit MOR. The best of the lot may well be Too Many Tears, with several historical references and an involving melody. The album has a posititve feel overall, unlike SFTWC which seemed rather blue.… Expand
  4. Rev.Rikard
    Oct 8, 2005
    10
    Employing the titles Sir Elton John and The Deep South in the same sentence sounds like a contradiction. In this, my favorite Elton John album, his notable versatility makes the listener feel as though John has lived in his adopted hometown of Atlanta most of his life. Unlike other elderstatemen of Rock, like the Stones, John sounds comfortable and at ease with aging on this album. Every Employing the titles Sir Elton John and The Deep South in the same sentence sounds like a contradiction. In this, my favorite Elton John album, his notable versatility makes the listener feel as though John has lived in his adopted hometown of Atlanta most of his life. Unlike other elderstatemen of Rock, like the Stones, John sounds comfortable and at ease with aging on this album. Every song goes down like a slow swig of aged Kentucky Bourbon, and is just as intoxicating. Even his voice, thick with his British accent, has developed the flexibility to almost sound "country" (i.e. "Turn the Lights Out When You Leave") It is evident that adopting Atlanta as another hometown has been good for him musically. There is still some classic Elton John here such as "They Call Her the Cat." And, just when you think Sir Elton has described love in more ways than McCartney, "Freaks in Love" allows one to look at love with a fresh, fascinating eye. He is humble when he sings he has been blessed with "all that he's allowed;" but those who have followed John's musical journey know that there will always be more to come from one of pop's best.… Expand
  5. PaulT
    Apr 23, 2005
    10
    Keep listening. It grows and grows on you. Freaks in Love is one of best in years. Lets face it. Everybody likes some Elton John songs. 35 years and he's still at the top of his game. Long live the king.
  6. DanielB
    May 13, 2005
    9
    This CD is great! Elton John at his lyrical instrumental and vocals best This is Elton John we know from the seventies where it all started.Very moving, keep listening to the words and music on "All I'm Allowed" threes a message here.Sir Elton John is still going strong and this is one of the reasons why he is."Thank You" Elton.
  7. MelD.
    Jan 20, 2006
    10
    Classic. Songs filled with soul. Lyrics refreshing. My personal favorite Weight of the World. This is the type of CD that I liked better and better each time I heard them again.
  8. JohnD
    Nov 16, 2004
    9
    Warm, mellow and cohesive, it continues the return to form of Songs from the West Coast.
  9. EarlD
    Nov 28, 2004
    9
    Elton Johns lastest effort proves that he has went back to basic and ends up being perhaps his best album begininng to end in 30 years. Good groove deserves a listen
  10. PierreF
    Jan 16, 2005
    7
    On first hearing, Elton
  11. KarenK
    Jan 29, 2005
    9
    I am enjoying this CD. It is different and refreshing.
  12. JimL
    Jan 6, 2005
    9
    I'm a diehard fan so I'm glad to say this is a great piece of work. I liked every song, which has not been the norm since the early albums. I can't stop listening to it.
  13. TimW
    Feb 24, 2005
    10
    If you like Elton John of the 70s you gotta love this album. Elton John never disappoints the fans.
  14. JimC
    Nov 14, 2004
    9
    Solid record - soulful, southern feel to it. Reminds me of earlier works. More uplifting lyrics than most of other Taupin/John records.
  15. AKumpel
    Nov 16, 2004
    6
    Peachtree is too formulaic. Where is the true soul? I wonder if Elton can create a truly inspiring record anymore. Yes, like everything since Captain in 1975, there are flashes of brilliance. I am touched but I am not moved. Should Elton give up his riches (temporarily) to taste the struggle again? It would no longer be a revisiting of his artisitc approach/style (we praise his attempts), Peachtree is too formulaic. Where is the true soul? I wonder if Elton can create a truly inspiring record anymore. Yes, like everything since Captain in 1975, there are flashes of brilliance. I am touched but I am not moved. Should Elton give up his riches (temporarily) to taste the struggle again? It would no longer be a revisiting of his artisitc approach/style (we praise his attempts), but it would be the real thing! Hell, it would make a great reality tv show (HBO, of course). "All that I'm Allowed" is simple and quite nice. "Answer," "Turn the Lights Out," "Weight," and "Porch Swing" work well. The rest of the songs are tolerable to Elton fans like myself, though I must say that I found "Cat" and "Freaks" intolerable and embarrassing. God Bless you Elton. Remember the East End Lights? Can't you come out to play (Hey, Hey, Johnny)? … Expand
  16. hendrikjanh
    Nov 17, 2004
    8
    first i felt disappointed, i liked only 4 songs, but let it grow! after three days i like 8 songs of the twelth, the other four have some good moments (i mean Freaks in love and Can"t keep this from you especially)
  17. BishopBen
    Jan 18, 2005
    6
    It took a few listens but it's starting to grow on me. I find myself humming "All That I'm Allowed" and "Turn The Lights Out When You Leave" a lot these days. Here's hoping they'll purge "Written In The Stars" from my memory forever...
  18. BobB
    Apr 23, 2005
    10
    GRRRRREAT!!!
  19. JimM
    May 23, 2005
    10
    I love it! All that I'm Allowed, Answer in the Sky, and Porch Swing in Tupelo. Classic Elton: catchy, thoughtful, colorful lyrics, and hook-filled, memorable melodies. The two things I like best about an Elton John song are all over this album!
  20. MattM
    Jan 12, 2006
    10
    awsome CD!!! Just another wonderful piece by Elton John....
  21. jimf
    Nov 16, 2004
    9
    jesus h christ this is some damn fine work

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#89 Most Discussed Album of 2004

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Rolling Stone
    80
    Peachtree highlights once again just how soulful John's music can be. [25 Nov 2004, p.92]
  2. The Guardian
    60
    He can't quite leave his mind-numbing AOR behind.
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  3. AllMusic
    80
    Peachtree Road proves that he's back to making good, solid records focused on songs, not hits, the way he did at the outset of his career.
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