Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John · 1973
76 min · 17 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock
An eclectic fusion of glam rock and poignant balladry, seamlessly blending theatricality with emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with depth
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- cathartic moments of reflection
- sing-along friendly anthems
- late-night emotional explorations
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike dynamic journey experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- celebrity culture· glam rock satire
- Career context
- Released on October 5, 1973, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' marked Elton John's sixth studio album and solidified his status as a pop icon. Following the critical and commercial success of 'Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player,' this album represented a creative peak, featuring both grandiose production and introspective songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Billy Joel· Queen
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Piano Man by Billy Joel — Features introspective storytelling with rich melodies and a nostalgic vibe, akin to Elton's ballads.Electric Warrior by T. Rex — Captures the same glam rock essence with catchy hooks and a playful yet emotional lyrical approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding 11:11
- 2 Candle in the Wind 3:51
- 3 Bennie and the Jets 5:24
- 4 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 3:15
- 5 This Song Has No Title 2:25
- 6 Grey Seal 4:02
- 7 Jamaica Jerk-Off 3:40
- 8 I've Seen That Movie Too 6:02
- 9 Sweet Painted Lady 3:56
- 10 The Ballad of Danny Bailey (1909-34) 4:25
- 11 Dirty Little Girl 5:03
- 12 All the Girls Love Alice 5:11
- 13 Your Sister Can't Twist (but She Can Rock 'n Roll) 2:44
- 14 Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting 4:57
- 15 Roy Rogers 4:09
- 16 Social Disease 3:44
- 17 Harmony 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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