Below is my ranking of Elton John’s 33 studio albums. This list excludes hit compilations, live albums, special releases (RSD) and soundtracks. I ranked each album by each song, then tallied up the total for the album and ranked them accordingly. I was pleasantly surprised at the list too! I have tried to sum up each album with one line as shown below.
And now, The List…
(1979)
…mediocre disco effort
(1985)
…not nearly enough fire
(1986)
…better then Ice On Fire
but still below standards
(1969)
…showed great potential of John/Taupin songwriting power
…a few good songs but lacks
Taupin’s deft lyrics
(2004)
…southern roots explored
but a little sleepy
(1993)
…decent collection of duets
(1980)
…return to basics to kick off the 80’s
(2013)
…low key affair with strong character driven narratives by Taupin
(2021)
…Elton sings on some songs and just plays piano on others…nicely done
(1981)
…mature effort with great deep tracks
(1982)
…the first real “comeback” of the 80’s
(2010)
…two legends fine tuning their craft
(1984)
…solid follow up to Too Low For Zero
(1988)
…he sure did
(1976)
…moody, reflective and adventurous
(1974)
…a little bit of everything and well done
(1997)
…some really great songs but marred by over production
(1989)
…fine tribute to 60’s R&B
(1975)
….no other album rocks harder
(1972)
…classy blend of pop and rock
(1983)
…the classic 70’s band lineup returned
(1992)
…solid effort after getting sober notwithstanding being over produced
(2001)
…a true return to form
(2006)
…worthy sequel to Captain Fantastic
(1973
…great pop album with a
subtle nod to the 50’s
(2016)
…nothing more than a fun upbeat album
(1995)
…fantastic songwriting and vocals
(1970)
…great salute to the Old West
(1970)
…one fine debut album
(1971)
…dark, moody and Buckmaster
(1975)
…a perfect concept album
(1973)
…a masterpiece
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