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Tumbleweed Connection

by Elton John

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All Time

of 455,353

126
1970's

of 2,833

24
1971

of 233

3
Genres
- Classic Rock
  - Classic Rock
    
    of 14,242
    
    38
  - Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
    
    of 7,225
    
    29
- Pop
  - Pop
    
    of 263,738
    
    122
  - Adult Contemporary
    
    of 6,692
    
    7
  - Pop Rock
    
    of 64,982
    
    73
  - Singer-Songwriters
    
    of 8,649
    
    25
  - Soft Rock
    
    of 4,264
    
    5
  - Vocal Pop
    
    of 20,024
    
    14
  - Contemporary
    
    of 1,390
    
    5
- Rock
  - Rock
    
    of 107,659
    
    73
  - Country Rock
    
    of 2,671
    
    3

Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews and awards.

Overall Rating: 3.6529 Tumbleweed Connection is ranked overall as 3.6529 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 3.8200 Tumbleweed Connection has an avg. critic score of 3.8200 out of 4 stars

Tumbleweed Connection Album Reviews

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All Music Guide

Instead of repeating the formula that madeElton Johna success, John andBernie Taupinattempted their most ambitious record to date for the follow-up to their breakthrough. ...more

Rolling Stone

The only criticism heard with any frequency of Elton John's first American album,Elton John,was that the production was too grandiose. The melodies were superb, and lyrics frequently very good, and the performances flawless. ...more

Yahoo! Music

A step up from the slightly more overtly commercial Elton John , the U.S. debut album which preceded it, Tumbleweed is beautifully recorded and filled with very fine songs, including "Country Comfort," the gorgeous "Come Down In Time," and Lesley Duncan's "Love Song." Bordering on classic status. ...more

Yahoo! Music

Instead of repeating the formula that made Elton John a success, John and Bernie Taupin attempted their most ambitious record to date for the follow-up to their breakthrough. A loose concept album about the American West, Tumbleweed Connection emphasized the pretensions that always lay beneath their songcraft. ...more

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Elton Johnhad made its namesake a star, propelling him to the "top of the pops." Various tour dates had further proven the showman and musician he was. However, there were still some detractors, most of who decried the over-production of ...read the complete review at The Daily Vault Album Reviews

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starling.rinet

Track listing: 1) Ballad Of A Well-Known Gun ; 2) Come Down In Time; 3) Country Comfort; 4) Son Of Your Father ; 5) My Father's Gun; 6) Where To Now St Peter? ; 7) Love Song; 8) Amoreena; 9) Talking Old Soldiers; 10) Burn Down The Mission ;...read the complete review at starling.rinet

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