A Single Man
Elton John · 1978
48 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock
A blend of reflective ballads and rhythmic grooves, showcasing Elton John's evolving musical stylings in the late '70s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- reflective ballads for introspection
- dynamic journey through emotions
- rhythmic grooves for movement
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- fleeting relationships· personal reinvention· post-breakup reflection
- Career context
- Released on October 16, 1978, 'A Single Man' marked Elton John's first album after his breakup with longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin. This period represented a significant shift in John's career, as he sought to redefine his sound and identity without Taupin's lyrical influence. The album followed his commercial peak in the early '70s and was part of a transitional phase marked by experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Billy Joel· Queen
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tusk by Fleetwood Mac — Explores themes of personal reinvention and features a mix of reflective ballads and rhythmic experimentation.Young Americans by David Bowie — Shares a similar blend of soulful grooves and introspective lyrics reflecting on relationships and identity.52nd Street by Billy Joel — Combines reflective songwriting with rhythmic diversity, capturing the essence of post-breakup introspection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shine on Through 3:44
- 2 Return to Paradise 4:14
- 3 I Don't Care 4:19
- 4 Big Dipper 4:03
- 5 It Ain't Gonna Be Easy 8:16
- 6 Part-Time Love 3:15
- 7 Georgia 4:49
- 8 Shooting Star 2:43
- 9 Madness 5:49
- 10 Reverie 0:52
- 11 Song for Guy 6:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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