The Road to El Dorado
Elton John · 2000
62 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock
A vibrant tapestry of theatrical pop and rock, infused with adventurous spirit and rich melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- adventurous spirit for afternoon drives
- theatrical melodies for sing-alongs
- wave-like pacing for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you want
- instant gratification seekers
- fans of minimalistic structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- cinematic adventure· mythical journeys· friendship farewells
- Career context
- By 2000, Elton John was in a phase of creative resurgence after the commercial success of his 'The One' album in 1992. 'The Road to El Dorado' served as a soundtrack to the animated film, showcasing his ability to blend cinematic storytelling with his signature sound. This album followed a period where he embraced collaborations with lyricist Tim Rice for film projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Billy Joel· Queen
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Next Day by David Bowie — Shares the same theatrical flair and adventurous storytelling in a modern rock context.A Night at the Opera by Queen — Combines rich melodies with a grand, cinematic approach and operatic influences.The Bridge by Billy Joel — Features vibrant pop-rock arrangements and storytelling that evoke emotional journeys.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 El Dorado 4:22
- 2 Someday Out of the Blue (theme from El Dorado) 4:47
- 3 Without Question 4:47
- 4 Friends Never Say Goodbye 4:20
- 5 The Trail We Blaze 3:53
- 6 16th Century Man 3:39
- 7 The Panic in Me 5:40
- 8 It’s Tough to Be a God 3:49
- 9 Trust Me 4:45
- 10 My Heart Dances 4:51
- 11 Queen of Cities 3:56
- 12 Cheldorado 4:26
- 13 The Brig 2:58
- 14 Wonders of the New World 5:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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