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The One
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List Price: $13.98
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As of: January 08th, 2009 02:50:28 PM
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Customer comments on this selection.
 Like Fine Wine
I purchased this CD to replace a cassette. As I listened again to the wonderful tracks I was reminded of the quality of Elton John's music. An older collection of tracks that are no less entertaining now than they were when the were first released. Some believe fine wine improves with age and so it must be said of this CD in this reviewer's opinion. Each track, each note, each melody is as rich and flavorful as ever. It is refreshing to know some things are as dependable over time and can be enjoyed over and over again, better than fine wine.
The One (Elton John)
This CD is very good. The plastic case had cracks in it (I have been unable to confirm/deny whether Amazon or USPS employees drive a forklift over the cases before shipping), but there was no damage to any of the tracks on the CD.
 A fantastic song and a good one, but that's all
The fantastic song is "The one", one of the best from Elton.
The good one is the opening track "Simple life" but that's all !
The other tracks are totally forgettable. I respect Elton for his earlier works and he will remain a great artist forever, but not for this album as far as I am concerned.
The One--Elton John
Love this CD. I think it is one of Eltons' best--good variety. "Runaway Train" with Calpton is great.
 Elton returns
This is not quite 4 stars in my view, but its a better album than Elton had produced for a long time with stronger songs and arrangements than anything since "Two Low for Zero". It is still over-produced but there are hints here of the gradual return to his classic sound of the early 70's that would occur so dramatically on "Songs for the West Coast".
'Simple Life' and 'The One' are fine starters to the album. 'The One' in particular shows off Elton's melodic gift as well any track I can think of through his use of an extended chord sequence. Its sad that the track is over-produced, but this can't detract from a great melody. 'Emily' is classic Elton John. Starting with a verse that really doesn't seem to be going anywhere, but then he hooks with another of those amazing choruses. "On Dark Street" is a soulful track, which is one of the few tracks that benefits from its contemporary production. If you want a comparison with classic period its 'Philadelphia Freedom (ish)'. Eltons insistent electric Piano underpins the whole song, and a synthesised string arrangement adds to the soulful arrangement.
'The Last Song' is the last track of the album and is a great song both lyrically and melodically. Its a shame that Elton didn't do this with just Piano and Vocal as the track really doesn't need the other keyboards. However its a fine way to finsh the album.
Its really only the production and overall sound that separates this album from say 'Songs fron the West Coast'. Elton showed with this album that having recovered from the drugs and alcohol problems he could write good songs again and this is well worth getting.
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