Okay, "Religion" is lots of fu... Okay, “Religion” is lots of fun. I still hate Chris Thomas’ production, though.
I wish the recording had more ... I wish the recording had more heat, but “I’m Still Standing” is a rock solid song. The title track, though? Ponderous, man. Ponderous.
I wish the recording had more ... I wish the recording had more heat, but “I’m Still Standing” is a rock solid song. The title track, though? Ponderous, man. Ponderous.
Now, on to "Too Low for Zero,"... Now, on to “Too Low for Zero,” in which Elton reunites with Bernie and the old band full-time. Did he bring good songs to the reunion?
"Where Have All the Good Times... “Where Have All the Good Times Gone” and “All Quiet on the Western Front” close things off on a high note. A solid B- effort.
Lyrically speaking, "Princess"... Lyrically speaking, “Princess” doesn’t have a brain in its head, and again, the production is bland, but the arrangement is okay.
The production doesn't do "Emp... The production doesn’t do “Empty Garden” any favors, but that’s just Chris Thomas for you.
Okay, "I Am Your Robot" is sor... Okay, “I Am Your Robot” is sort of awful, but it has more energy than anything Elton had done in years. Much like this album in general.
"Legal Boys" is pure cheese, b... “Legal Boys” is pure cheese, but I’m giving Elton a mulligan ’cause the record’s been solid until now. Uh oh–here comes “I Am Your Robot.”
"Ball & Chain" is a nifty litt... “Ball & Chain” is a nifty little number with a catchy chorus and some Townshend guitar. Back-to-back-to-back winners!
"Ball & Chain" is a nifty litt... “Ball & Chain” is a nifty little number with a catchy chorus and some Townshend guitar. Back-to-back-to-back winners!
The @popdose comments have bee... The @popdose comments have been invaded by a crazy troll who wants me to know I’m a “music snob.” Comedy before breakfast!
The @popdose comments have bee... The @popdose comments have been invaded by a crazy troll who wants me to know I’m a “music snob.” Comedy before breakfast!
Hey, whaddya know? "Spiteful C... Hey, whaddya know? “Spiteful Child” isn’t bad either, in a very 1982 way.
First track, "Dear John," is e... First track, “Dear John,” is easily the best of the Osborne co-writes so far — unless I’ve blocked out more of yesterday than I think.
RT: @debra47 @BlurtMagazine E... RT: @debra47 @BlurtMagazine Emitt Rhodes’ 4 drop-dead brilliant ’70s Dunhill LPs reissued by Hip-O Select soon!!! http://tinyurl.com/ond7fu
Just donated to the @PasteMaga... Just donated to the @PasteMagazine campaign although I don’t read most of the magazine. That fat sack of rare music was too hard to resist.
RT: @mikeynewman: Hey, will yo... RT: @mikeynewman: Hey, will you guys stop telling Miley Cyrus she is fat? That’s just mean.
RT: @somevelvetblog: Peter Him... RT: @somevelvetblog: Peter Himmelman Furious World clip http://bit.ly/WeHwx
RT: @somevelvetblog: Peter Him... RT: @somevelvetblog: Peter Himmelman Furious World clip http://bit.ly/WeHwx
RT: @Canuckflack: Dolly Parton... RT: @Canuckflack: Dolly Parton covers Collective Soul – and vastly improves the song http://blip.fm/~6ojnb
The pretty "Elton's Song" and ... The pretty “Elton’s Song” and slight yet enjoyable title track close out “The Fox” on an unexpected high note. Good place to stop for today.
