Elton John - Peachtree Road - Tiscali Music Reviews

08/11/2004

Album release: 8th November 2004

Featuring twelve brand new co-writes between Elton John and Bernie Taupin, 'Peach Tree Road' might even rival some of Elton's best work.

Heavily influenced by the sounds of the American south (pedal steel and acoustic guitar often flit between the trademark piano), this is an album that really takes you by surprise.

Despite the slightly over-preened production, and the creeping feeling of Disney cuddliness lurking at the start of every other chorus, this is a return to from the man who was once know as Reg.

Vocally, Elton's range is wider, and his tone is deeper and more expressive than ever before, adding a weight and profundity to some of Taupin's words that has long been vacant.

Stand-out track: My Elusive Drug.

Also released this week - Dream Ticket (4 DVD set):

This 4DVD mega set feature 3 recent gigs from Elton and a fourth disc featuring vintage footage interspersed with interviews and behind the scenes info from the recordings. Contains the following concerts, Madison Square Garden, NY, 2000, The Royal Opera House, London, 2002 & Live At The Great Amphitheatre, Ephesus 2001.

There are some truly amazing moments on every concerts - including a spinetingling duet between Anastacia and Elton at the Madison Square Garden concert.

4DVD Set - Contains The Following Concerts:
Live At Madison Square Garden, NY, 2000
Live At The Royal Opera House, London, 2002
Live At The Great Amphitheatre, Ephesus 2001
Elton In Four Decades