![]() Buckmaster’s orchestrations are never subtle, but they never overwhelm the vocalist, nor do they make the songs schmaltzy. Next to the increased sense of songcraft, the most noticeable change on Elton John is the addition of Paul Buckmaster’s grandiose string arrangements. “Take Me to the Pilot” might not make much sense lyrically, but John had the good sense to ground its willfully cryptic words with a catchy blues-based melody. John and Bernie Taupin’s songwriting had become more immediate and successful in particular, John’s music had become sharper and more diverse, rescuing Taupin’s frequently nebulous lyrics. DSD Transferred by Richard Whittaker.Įmpty Sky was followed by Elton John, a more focused and realized record that deservedly became his first hit. Reissue features the high-fidelity SHM-SACD format (fully compatible with standard SACD player, but it does not play on standard CD players). Uses the 2011 DSD master based on UK original analog tape.
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