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Captain Fantastic & the Brown Dirt Cowboy

by Elton John

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All Time

of 455,477

231
1970's

of 2,833

37
1975

of 298

7
Genres
- Classic Rock
  - Classic Rock
    
    of 14,246
    
    67
  - Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
    
    of 7,228
    
    54
- International
  - International
    
    of 74,356
    
    45
  - Europe
    
    of 14,363
    
    35
  - British Isles
    
    of 5,393
    
    34
  - Britain
    
    of 4,730
    
    34
- Pop
  - Pop
    
    of 263,800
    
    221
  - Adult Contemporary
    
    of 6,694
    
    16
  - Pop Rock
    
    of 64,982
    
    134
  - Singer-Songwriters
    
    of 8,654
    
    40
  - Soft Rock
    
    of 4,264
    
    12
  - Vocal Pop
    
    of 20,026
    
    20
  - Contemporary
    
    of 1,390
    
    8
- Rock
  - Rock
    
    of 107,707
    
    135

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

Overall Rating: 3.5685 Captain Fantastic & the Brown Dirt Cowboy is ranked overall as 3.5685 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 3.7333 Captain Fantastic & the Brown Dirt Cowboy has an avg. critic score of 3.7333 out of 4 stars

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All Music Guide

Sitting atop the charts in 1975, Elton John andBernie Taupinrecalled their rise to power inCaptain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, their first explicitly conceptual effort sinceTumbleweed Connection. ...more

Rolling Stone

First things first. This is one of Elton John's best albums. He hasn't tried to top past successes, only to continue the good work he's been doing. And he's succeeded, even taking a few chances in the process. The record is devoid of the gimmicky rock numbers from theDon't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Playerphase. ...more

Yahoo! Music

Sitting atop the charts in 1975, Elton John and Bernie Taupin recalled their rise to power in Captain Fantastic & the Brown Dirt Cowboy, their first explicitly conceptual effort since Tumbleweed Connection. ...more

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Over the course of my tenure here at the Vault, it has probably become apparent I am a huge Elton John fan. Up to this point,I've reviewed seven of Elton's works, but I have yet to offer up my take on what is not only his most underrated record but ...read the complete review at The Daily Vault Album Reviews

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starling.rinet

Track listing: 1) Captain Fantastic And The Dirt Brown Cowboy ; 2) Tower Of Babel ; 3) Bitter Fingers; 4) Tell Me When The Whistle Blows; 5) Someone Saved My Life Tonight ; 6) (Gotta Get A) Meal Ticket; 7) Better Off Dead; 8) Writing; 9) We All Fall ...read the complete review at starling.rinet

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