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ELTON JOHN "The Captain And The Kid" Reviews
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AZRating: 7.4
Users rating: 8.5 |
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Release: 19 Sep 2006
Label: Interscope Records
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| Entertainment Weekly |
Rating: 9.1 |
It's billed as a follow-up to 1975's Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, and while there's a whiff of desperation to classic-rock ''sequels,'' this really does pick up where John and lyricist Bernie Taupin left off.
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| MusicOMH.com |
Rating: 8.0 |
Thankfully, since 2001's Songs From The West Coast, he's also realised that when it comes to simple, impassioned piano-based balladry, there are few to better him.
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| RollingStone |
Rating: 8.0 |
The story line gets a little murky and the album cheeses out on songs like "The Bridge." But more than just a gift to fans, it shows Elton's gifts haven't deserted him. And that's more than good enough.
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| The Independent |
Rating: 8.0 |
The Captain is, of course, Elton, and the Kid his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, the respective nicknames reflecting their wildly divergent approaches to life - neatly summarised in the title track as "An urban soul in a fine silk suit/And a heart out west in a Wrangler shirt".
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| Times Online |
Rating: 8.0 |
The Captain and the Kid reveals Elton John harking back to his 1970s pomp, when his manager suggested recording a sequel to Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. The 1975 album detailed the early struggles of the singer and his long-time collaborator, the lyricist Bernie Taupin — but as Sam Goldwyn would say in true showbiz style, they have passed a lot of water since then. These songs bring their story up to date, allowing listeners to eavesdrop as the two luxuriate in nostalgia.
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| Jam! |
Rating: 8.0 |
Sure, Elton and Bernie are looking behind them on The Captain and the Kid. But they're doing it through the eyes of older and wiser men.
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| BBC Music |
Rating: 7.0 |
For a man whose life is now so public as to be virtually indistinguishable from that of our royal family this album remains as heartfelt as we could possibly hope. It's the sound of the Captain and the Kid, stepping in the ring again...
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| E!Online |
Rating: 6.8 |
Unfortunately, it lacks much of the spark and spunk that made the original disc so memorable. As a result, what we end up with are 10 songs of Elton musing on the good old days without ever coming close to topping past glories. Surely, you Kid?
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| Guardian |
Rating: 6.0 |
Elton and his music are the stuff of Broadway, and 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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| LA Daily News |
Rating: 5.0 |
Among the new disc's 10 slow-moving tracks, in which John and songwriting partner Bernie Taupin sift through the past, are a couple of effective moments buried among platitudes.
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Users comments
| Gary Kowalski |
Rating: 9.0 |
Classic EJ, great piano and vocals. Listen to the piano |
| Dave |
Rating: 8.0 |
Since some of his older stuff, I was losing hope for a great tune from Elton. As much of a fan I am, I really didn't see anything spectacular comming out of him. But, with this new CD, my hopes have been restored. Elton and Bernie have done it again. There have created insightful lyrics and textured piano solos. Listen closely for some similarities from other past songs, CD names and other memoriblia. |
| PAUL NEWMAN |
Rating: 9.0 |
I feel that this album realy brings him back to his 70's material. I have to say this album deserves nine stars beacause it's the best in about 16 years since the last captain album back in 1975. Good going Elton! |
| Card Louis |
Rating: 9.0 |
A terrific work. Elton and Bernie have done themselves proud. John can still rock and you hear in his voice the enthusiasm for rock songs. Tinderbox and Blues Never Fade Away show real craftmanship. And The House Fell Down is classic John, a jaunty tune on a sad subject, which makes more clear the seriousness of the lyrics. The final 3 songs wrap up the whole package very nicely. Elton won't scale "dizzy heights" in the charts anymore but he can still do it on albums. |
| FreddyMcSweetens |
Rating: 9.0 |
This CD is very good and has some very catching songs. Although they are a little mellow compared to his other songs, it still gives me great joy while listening to it. |
| nix |
Rating: 9.0 |
Great album! My favorite songs are And The House Fell Down, Blues Never Fade Away, The Bridge, The Captain And The Kid!
Sorry, but this album is better to me than original Captain Fantastic! |
| JK |
Rating: 10.0 |
This album is out of this world amazing. I think it's one of their best albums ever. It's definately one of the best albums in my collection. I love it! Elton & Bernie are the GREATEST!!!!! |
| Meagan |
Rating: 10.0 |
This album is one of the most amazing albums i ever heard! I havent been an Elton and Bernie fan for very long, probaly because i wasn't around when they first took off, but this album stands out great. AWESOME JOB! |
| Daniel |
Rating: 8.0 |
I was nervous about buying this album as one's not to sure what to expect from Elton John lately. The good news is that I bought an album that at first was cute, then started growing on me and now has completely taken me by storm. I love the references to his life, the sense of journey and cannot help by feeling utterly nostalgic as if I was there as well. Is it all of Elton as we know him in terms of greatest hits and pizzaz? No. It's exactly what it set out to be: a collection of life stories in song. And what a song... |
| Terri |
Rating: 10.0 |
I bought Captain Fantastic in 1978 when I was a senior in high school, and played it all of the time and purchased the CD most recently. I love Elton and Bernies new work, I listen to them both fequently I also adore Peachtree Road |
| Giuseppe 888 |
Rating: 8.0 |
I lovew this album, but unlike most people I thought Peachtree Road was better. I rate this album 8/10, but the melodies in Peachtree are class. |
| John |
Rating: 9.0 |
This album is so nostalgic that when I first bought and played it I thought it was Elton and Bernie signing off their careers. It seemed to be a goodbye and thanks for the memories. In my opinion, it's another typical classic album - they're all great, just some are slightly better than others. I don't hold the view, as it appears others do, that Elton has resurrected his music in recent albums. I think some of his mid career albums are grossly underrated, there are some great musical arrangements if you listen carefully enough. Love his keyboard skills, always will. Favourite track - "Blues Never Fade Away". |
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