Discord and Rhyme: An Album Podcast

154: Elton John - Honky Chateau (1972)


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We all know that Elton John is a top-tier singles artist, but he is also a top-tier albums artist. His run of nine albums from Empty Sky in 1969 through Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy in 1975 may very well be unmatched in modern music history. It was really hard to pick one to talk about on Discord & Rhyme, but we settled on Honky Chateau because it’s the perfect encapsulation of what Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin were best at (and worst at). Full of incredible musicianship, amazing singing, stellar arrangements, and awkward lyrics, this is an album that’s almost guaranteed to win over anyone who is still skeptical of Elton John. 

NOTE: Amanda made a mistake. Empty Sky wasn't released in the United States until 1975.

Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, Ben Marlin, Rich Bunnell, John McFerrin

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