Made in England
Elton John · 1995
28 min · 5 tracks · pop rock
A vibrant mix of glam rock and pop sensibilities, blending nostalgic melodies with contemporary production flourishes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Made in England (edit) Start here — The title track combines anthemic choruses with reflective lyrics about identity and belonging, setting the thematic tone for the entire album.
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Believe (Hardkiss mix) — This extended remix emphasizes themes of faith and resilience while showcasing John's ability to adapt to contemporary electronic influences.
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Whatever Gets You Through the Night — Originally a collaboration with John Lennon, this track encapsulates a carefree vibe that contrasts with deeper emotional undertones present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances reflective ballads and vibrant rock but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its era.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track, 'Believe', which sets a reflective tone that persists through the first half.
- Several tracks feature prominent piano arrangements, with layered instrumentation building up in intensity before dropping back to solo piano in moments of introspection.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contemplative atmosphere that contrasts with the more upbeat earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented pacing for quick listens
- late-night sing-along sessions
- varied track lengths for exploration
- nostalgic reflections on past moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, cohesive albums
- need instant gratification from tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Showcased a renewed partnership with Taupin and introduced Elton to a younger audience.
- Themes
- British identity· 1990s resilience
- Career context
- When Elton John released 'Made in England' in 1995, he was navigating a period of resurgence following the commercial success of his previous album, 'The One'. This release marked his twenty-fourth studio album and illustrated his continued relevance in the evolving music landscape of the 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Billy Joel· Queen
Tracklist
- 1 Made in England (edit) Start here 3:57
- 2 Whatever Gets You Through the Night 4:09
- 3 Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds 6:02
- 4 I Saw Her Standing There 3:29
- 5 Believe (Hardkiss mix) 10:27
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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