Okay, that's enough Elton for ... Okay, that’s enough Elton for today. I’ll finish off with “Ice on Fire” and “Leather Jackets” tomorrow.
Stripped of the synths -- and ... Stripped of the synths — and about a minute in length — I think “Sad Songs” would be a much better song.
Stripped of the synths -- and ... Stripped of the synths — and about a minute in length — I think “Sad Songs” would be a much better song.
"Did He Shoot Her" completes S... “Did He Shoot Her” completes Side Two’s trifecta of turdliness. All that’s left now is “Sad Songs (Say So Much).”
"In Neon" and "Burning Buildin... “In Neon” and “Burning Buildings” are adult contemporary sputum. I knew you wouldn’t let me down, Elton!
"In Neon" and "Burning Buildin... “In Neon” and “Burning Buildings” are adult contemporary sputum. I knew you wouldn’t let me down, Elton!
"Passengers" is halfway awesom... “Passengers” is halfway awesome. I’d actually listen to this song just for fun.
"Li'l 'Frigerator," on the oth... “Li’l ‘Frigerator,” on the other hand, sort of rocks, despite the tinkly synths. Kind of like Elton’s version of “Christie Lee.”
"Li'l 'Frigerator," on the oth... “Li’l ‘Frigerator,” on the other hand, sort of rocks, despite the tinkly synths. Kind of like Elton’s version of “Christie Lee.”
Ah, this is more like it. The ... Ah, this is more like it. The awfulness of the “Breaking Hearts” title track exceeds 140 characters.
"Slow Down Georgie" is what us... “Slow Down Georgie” is what us music snobs call “utter piffle,” but it’s fun enough.
"Slow Down Georgie" is what us... “Slow Down Georgie” is what us music snobs call “utter piffle,” but it’s fun enough.
"Breaking Hearts" opens with "... “Breaking Hearts” opens with “Restless,” an honest-to-gosh rock ‘n’ roller. I’m hearing my case go swirling down the drain.
"Breaking Hearts" opens with "... “Breaking Hearts” opens with “Restless,” an honest-to-gosh rock ‘n’ roller. I’m hearing my case go swirling down the drain.
And so we come to 1984's "Brea... And so we come to 1984’s “Breaking Hearts.” The end is so close I can taste it.
The song is just so-so, but El... The song is just so-so, but Elton sings like an angel on “One More Arrow.” I may need to “forget” this album in my closing arguments.
"Whipping Boy" and "Saint" are... “Whipping Boy” and “Saint” are perfectly serviceable late-album filler tracks. The prosecution’s argument is taking a hit.
"Whipping Boy" and "Saint" are... “Whipping Boy” and “Saint” are perfectly serviceable late-album filler tracks. The prosecution’s argument is taking a hit.
I'm not listening to "I Guess ... I’m not listening to “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues.” Nope. You can’t make me.
I'm not listening to "I Guess ... I’m not listening to “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues.” Nope. You can’t make me.
Okay, "Religion" is lots of fu... Okay, “Religion” is lots of fun. I still hate Chris Thomas’ production, though.
