Released 42 years ago this June
Breaking Hearts
Elton John · 1984
40 min · 10 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock
A vibrant blend of pop rock and glam influences, marked by catchy melodies and introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- introspective moments of reflection
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- need for fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic reflections· mid-80s glam· heartbreak narratives
- Career context
- By the time 'Breaking Hearts' was released in 1984, Elton John had already established himself as a global superstar following his iconic albums from the early 1970s. This album came after his commercial peak with 'Too Low for Zero' and marked a continued evolution in his sound during the mid-1980s, experimenting with themes of nostalgia and personal reflection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Billy Joel· Queen
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tonight by David Bowie — Shares mid-80s glam influences and introspective themes of love and nostalgia.An Innocent Man by Billy Joel — Features catchy melodies and explores themes of love and heartbreak in a vibrant pop-rock style.Rio by Duran Duran — Combines upbeat pop rock with glamorous aesthetics and lyrical reflections on relationships.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Restless 5:16
- 2 Slow Down Georgie (She’s Poison) 4:10
- 3 Who Wears These Shoes? 4:03
- 4 Breaking Hearts (Ain’t What It Used to Be) 3:47
- 5 Li’l ’Frigerator 3:25
- 6 Passengers 3:24
- 7 In Neon 4:21
- 8 Burning Buildings 4:02
- 9 Did He Shoot Her? 3:21
- 10 Sad Songs (Say So Much) 4:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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