A fantastic album that you probably already know. But, did you know that this is the album with the first perfect Elton song? Or, and I bet you’d never guess this, the ballads are excellent?

The first Elton John album to feature a full orchestra, this is a lush and melodramatic listen. Ups, downs, remorse and regret are bookended by lovestruck declarations and raucous gospel. The vibes are up on this one, folks.

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