Revisiting Elton John’s “Rock of the Westies”
After a streak of monster albums, “Rock of the Westies” was a bit of a departure for Elton John. Does it hold up? Should it?
31 Concept Albums You May Have Missed
From The Pretty Things to Frank Zappa to Janelle Monae to Beyonce, these artists have had stories to tell and they’ve done it in these concept albums.
More Than Fantastic! The Top 10 Albums of Elton John
“Madman Across the Water,” “Honky Chateau” and his big self-titled debut have left their mark on the rock pop landscape. As his farewell tour rolls on, this list of Elton’s 10 best albums are a great summary of his career.
After Elton John Reached the Top, He Aimed Even Higher
How do you follow up classics like “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”? With an autobiographical masterpiece, that’s how. “Captain Fantastic” has aged exceptionally well – and is a wonderful peek into Elton John’s journey to rock-god stardom.
A Different Kind of “E” Book
Two great books for music lovers are just out. They both have an “E” related to the title, as in Elvis Costello and Elton John.