Reg Strikes Back
Elton John · 1988
64 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock
A vibrant blend of pop rock and rhythm and blues, infused with Elton John's signature theatrical flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- vibrant sing-along potential
- theatrical flair for drama
- engaging storytelling in lyrics
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- celebrity nostalgia· chart comeback· theatrical flair
- Career context
- Released on June 24, 1988, 'Reg Strikes Back' marked Elton John's return to form following a period of commercial decline in the mid-1980s. This album came after his 1986 release 'Leather Jackets', which received mixed reviews, making this a pivotal moment as he sought to reconnect with mainstream audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Billy Joel· Queen
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Storm Front by Billy Joel — Shares a theatrical pop-rock sound with themes of personal reflection and comeback.Never Let Me Down by David Bowie — Features a vibrant mix of glam rock and pop, rich in theatricality and self-reinvention.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Town of Plenty 3:40
- 2 A Word in Spanish 4:39
- 3 Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters, Part 2 4:12
- 4 I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That 4:35
- 5 Japanese Hands 4:40
- 6 Goodbye Marlon Brando 3:30
- 7 The Camera Never Lies 4:36
- 8 Heavy Traffic 3:30
- 9 Poor Cow 3:50
- 10 Since God Invented Girls 4:54
- 11 Rope Around a Fool 3:48
- 12 I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (Shep Pettibone mix) 7:16
- 13 I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (Just Elton and His Piano mix) 4:37
- 14 Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters, Part 2 (The Renaissance mix) 6:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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