Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is the seventh studio album by Elton John, released in 1973. The album has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide and is widely regarded as John’s best. It was recorded at the Château d’Hérouville in France after problems recording at the intended location in Jamaica. -Wikipedia
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Rolling Stone
This would have made a lovely, if slightly brittle, single P. But the best tunes are obscured by drivel and peculiarly bad feelings.
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All Music
This touched on everything John did before, and suggested ways he'd move in the near-future, and that sprawl is always messy but usually delightful, a testament to Elton's '70s power as a star and a musician.
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BBC
Winningly grandiose in places, but it’d have been better as a single LP.
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Drowned in Sound
Elton John became the legend he sought to be this is a thorough and generous offering.
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Classic Rock Review
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was a very good album (filler and all) and was the climax of Elton John’s early, artistically lucrative, peak years.
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Subjective Sounds
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road needs no introduction as it is arguably Elton John's greatest commercial achievement.
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Sputnik Music
Elton John shows us why Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is sometimes hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time. Big hits like Bennie and the Jets and the title track mix with rockers such as Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting to make a classic album.
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Audiophile Review
I loved every song on the album.
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Something Else Reviews
Elton John’s ambitious Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was as over the top as its singer.
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Rock NYC
Yes, NINETY SEVENTY THREE!!! ELTON RELEASED TWO OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER!!
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Keno
Another masterpiece put out by Elton John.
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The Second Disc
If it’s not the artist’s flashiest, best balls-out rocker, I’d be hard-pressed to name what is.
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Hi-Res Edition
For fans seeking a high definition stereo and multi-channel mix of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road are recommended to pick up the Blu-ray release.
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Alibi
Skip the hit singles if you must, but this album is always essential listening.
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Albumism
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road remains his finest and most cohesive long player to date.
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Exclaim!
This was an Elton John at the peak of his powers.
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JotaKa's Studio
Although it’s not perfect, it is one of the greatest albums ever released easily.
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Super Deluxe Edition
It’s just about worth it, although why the flamboyant Mr. John didn’t push the boat out and create something with true ‘wow’ factor for his best-loved work remains a mystery.
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