Too Low for Zero
Elton John · 1983
63 min · 13 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock
A vibrant blend of pop rock and glam influences, radiating resilience and catchy hooks throughout its runtime.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- anthems for personal resilience
- dynamic ebb and flow
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- midday motivation and uplift
Maybe skip if you want
- slow-paced introspective moments
- minimalist soundscape enthusiasts
Where this album fits
- Themes
- comeback narrative· personal redemption· 80s glam revival
- Career context
- Released on May 30, 1983, 'Too Low for Zero' marked a significant comeback for Elton John after a period of commercial decline in the late 1970s. This album was his first collaboration with longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin after a six-year hiatus, revitalizing their creative partnership.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Billy Joel· Queen
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Let's Dance by David Bowie — Shares a vibrant pop-rock sound with glam influences and themes of personal reinvention.Rio by Duran Duran — Features catchy hooks and an 80s glam aesthetic, embodying a sense of resilience and vibrant energy.Kissing to Be Clever by Culture Club — Combines pop rock with glam style while exploring themes of love and identity in a colorful way.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cold as Christmas (In the Middle of the Year) 4:21
- 2 I'm Still Standing 3:03
- 3 Too Low for Zero 5:46
- 4 Religion 4:06
- 5 I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues 4:45
- 6 Crystal 5:05
- 7 Kiss the Bride 4:22
- 8 Whipping Boy 3:44
- 9 Saint 5:20
- 10 One More Arrow 3:47
- 11 Earn While You Learn 6:46
- 12 Dreamboat 7:34
- 13 The Retreat 4:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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