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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.'
- Record Label: Interscope
- Genre(s): Rock, Pop
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Nostradamus said "I predict That the world will end at half past six" What he didn't say was exactly when Was he listening to the radio? Was he... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 16
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Mixed: 6 out of 16
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Negative: 0 out of 16
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This really does pick up where John and lyricist Bernie Taupin left off.
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MojoWhat 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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The world doesn't need another Elton John album, but it's heartwarming to hear an old-timer knock out such an emotional, pathos-filled document of lost loves and ageing friendships.
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BlenderA rare case of one step back, two steps forward. [Nov 2006, p.144]
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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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Unfortunately, it lacks much of the spark and spunk that made the original disc so memorable.
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UncutA competent, well-intentioned exercise in futility. [Oct 2006, p.110]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 25 out of 32
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Mixed: 2 out of 32
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Negative: 5 out of 32
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johnlSep 27, 2006
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MagnusLOct 10, 2006WOW! This is a great album!!! The master still has it in him.
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TTOct 20, 2006
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KenPSep 26, 2006
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jyotirmayadSep 24, 2006
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RogerSSep 21, 2006
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b.g.Oct 9, 2006yawn. 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.
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