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. ToddW
    Sep 21, 2006
    6
    Like most sequels, this one leaves a lot to be desired. Why mess with perfection, which is what "Captain Fantastic..." was? Like a crack addict, I've got nearly everything Elton's done and I'm still waiting for something to rival his output through 1975. Remember when every song was great on every Number One album he did? This little nicety does not harken back to those Like most sequels, this one leaves a lot to be desired. Why mess with perfection, which is what "Captain Fantastic..." was? Like a crack addict, I've got nearly everything Elton's done and I'm still waiting for something to rival his output through 1975. Remember when every song was great on every Number One album he did? This little nicety does not harken back to those days. Captain, who is kidding who?… Expand
  2. MichelleD
    Sep 28, 2006
    5
    I have been a fan since I was 12. I am now only 25. I am now offically bored with EJ and it pisses me off. There's not one charttopper or catchy chorus on the whole damned thing.

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#95 Most Discussed 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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