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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Rainy Day Elton, December 31, 2001
When this album was released in 1976, EJ was the biggest entertainer in the world, but he was exhausted and frustrated with his celebrity. As a result, Blue Moves is easily his most introspective and sad album. Generally panned because it only included one "hit" (albeit one of the most beautiful songs he ever sang), "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word," Blue Moves nonetheless is a hidden treasure that should not be overlooked by fans of Elton's 70s work. Among the highlights: gorgeous harmonies from Crosby & Nash on several tracks, an early session appearance from ace saxophonist David Sanborn, the lush orchestration of the London Symphony Orchestra, and some tasteful charts that stretch from introspective folk to gospel to R&B. Also, this is the best sounding EJ album, with a soft mix that accentuates everything from Elton's piano (of course) to Davey Johnstone's always beautiful guitar work to Ray Cooper's perfect percussion accents. This is a great rainy day album.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not commercial but a work of Art, February 22, 2000
If your a true Elton John fan this album will be one of your favourites. This is certainly one of his best albums ever. The fact that it is not a 'commercial' styled album is its greatest strength. The album itself is 'blue' and reflects harder times in Elton John and Bernie Taupin's lives. But when any musician or poet is depressed, it is a known fact that they produce better work, more meaningful and emotional music. This is 'Blue Moves' all over, it is a masterpiece of artistically written songs, some of the best Elton songs, of all times- ('Tonight' is simply one of Elton's most moving songs). This album is a landmark in Elton John's career and any 'so called critizism' about the album being too long or depressing, is in my view not worth paying attention too. I was very excited when I learned it was a double album- that meant more wonderful music, and that's how a true Elton John fan will see it. Let's face it, were are talking about Music not a 'supermarket product'. This album just proves that Elton's priority is making wonderful music and not money instead.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Underrated!!, July 27, 2005
It's amazing how so many people don't consider this one as one of his classics. This is probably one of his least commercial and most melancholy album he's done, but doesn't at all make it unenjoyable. The only flaw that I can find is that a few of the songs go on for a little too long. The same line at the end will be sang over and over again. It's most noticable on Chameleon, Boogie Pilgrim, and Bite Your Lip.
There are many highlights on this album. Tonight, One Horse Town, Cage The Songbird, Crazy Water, Shoulder Holster, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, and Someone's Final Song are my favorites. The only 2 songs I didn't really care much for were The Wide Eyed and Laughing and Where's The Shoorah? That's 2 out of 18 songs, though.
It is a shame that this is out of print. I think that this one ranks right up there with the rest of his from the early-mid 70's. I recommend getting the original with the two discs. The one disc version leaves out 3 of the songs.
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