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Named for a cut that originally appeared on his Tumbleweed Connection album, Madman Across the Water yielded some of Elton John's earliest AOR staples. "Tiny Dancer", like the previous "Your Song", was introduced and carried by John's masterful piano composition. The song's sense of longing also employed the falsetto chorus that would become as much of a trademark as his costumes. "Levon", another entry into the John/Taupin "ballad of" category, is one of their finest pieces. The orchestration gives the song not only its sense of foreboding, but also its release of tension as the song ends. "Rotten Peaches" became a favourite, as did "Holiday Inn". There's also a different interpretation of the title track than appeared on Tumbleweed Connection. --Steve Gdula
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This really is one of Elton's finest albums. The beautiful 'Tiny Dancer'opens the album, full of superb orchestrations. It's good to see that this timeless classic is featured on the new 'Greatest Hits 1970-2002' compilation. The title track is also a masterpiece, (hear an early version on the remastered 'Tumbleweed Connection') as is the rarely mentioned 'Indian Sunset'.
This is no pop album, but if you like classic rock with a touch of blues and some classical touches, this is a must.
This is no pop album, but if you like classic rock with a touch of blues and some classical touches, this is a must.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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One of Elton's finest works. It contains some of the best lyrics Taupin ever produced, and they were crafted by Elton into musical gems not crass commercial pop music.
'Tiny Dancer' is a wonderful tribute to Bernie's then wife, Maxine. A song so simple and beautiful that it will stay forever as one of Elton's very best.
This is not a pop album, but it's far better than the more successful albums that followed, though maybe not always easy to listen to.
Not until 'Blue Moves' would Elton and Bernie write such beautiful music.
'Tiny Dancer' is a wonderful tribute to Bernie's then wife, Maxine. A song so simple and beautiful that it will stay forever as one of Elton's very best.
This is not a pop album, but it's far better than the more successful albums that followed, though maybe not always easy to listen to.
Not until 'Blue Moves' would Elton and Bernie write such beautiful music.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Being born in 1976 I have to give credit to my Dad for getting me in to Elton John although it was somewhat subliminal as it was played a lot through my childhood during the late seventies and early eighties. However I picked up this little gem one day when I was around 17, 1993, I had never actually heard it. Dad had it on vinyl but I don’t recall him ever playing it, but for some reason it really grew on me. It got me through some bad times, and when I listen to it now it brings back warm memories of my teen years. It is defiantly one of the best albums I have ever heard, touching, magical, warm, and dramatic and an absolute masterpiece. Possibly one of Elton’s finest works of music, although for some reason it is less well known? There is not one song on this album that I don’t like, right from the melodious "Tiny dancer" (which I recently had played on piano at my wedding) to the melodramatic “Indian Sunset", “Levon” and “Razorface” It just has to be listened form beginning to end! If you like Elton just buy this album, you will not be disappointed!!!
Thanks Elton for some warm memories, oh and my Dad:)x
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one of his best
for those who followed elton from his early years this really shows his growth, and has tunes that will remain in your mind for all time to come
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Julia M. James-tarn
a great addition to my back catalogue.
I am singing along with all of the songs, although I have not heard them for ages.
One of Eltons best, in his best writing period
One of Eltons best, in his best writing period
Published 4 months ago by Mr. L. Woolcott
Elton John
What a great album. I bought this album many years ago but this album has been remixed and it sounds better than ever.
Published 16 months ago by Brian
A must for fans of Elton John's earlier stuff
My Brother-in-law was delighted to receive this at Christmas and claims it includes 2 of the best Elton John tracks ever.
Published 16 months ago by Helen
A good album but no classic.
There's a lot to enjoy about this album: 'Tiny Dancer', 'Levon', 'Holiday Inn' and the title track. What's left is non-remarkable. Read more
Published 21 months ago by MR K J DOWNING
Madman Across The Water
My wife saw Elton John at Manchester Free Trade Hall in the early seventies. She loved Elton's early stuff - up to and including Yellow Brick Road. Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by Jas
One of Eltons best
Madman Across the Water [HYBRID SACD]
Great songs on this album, not one that gets a mention much by the fans but is very good, even better in surround sound if you have a... Read more
Great songs on this album, not one that gets a mention much by the fans but is very good, even better in surround sound if you have a... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2010 by Mr. Peter J. Gardner
Elton John's previous and great songs
Madman Across The Water (1971) is my favorite album of this amazing musician, or should I say...a pair of musicians. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2009 by Deven Gadula
Is the nightmare black or are the windows painted?
1969-71 was a prolific period for Elton John as an albums artist - in just 3 years he produced 4 studio albums, plus a film soundtrack and a live album, while managing just one hit... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2008 by Flashbackcaruso
Dam good
This is a very under-rated album in the Elton John cannon. OK it probably isn't as good as Honky Chateau or Tumbleweed Connection, but I suspect that its more to do with the lack... Read more
Published on 9 May 2007 by S J Buck
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