 "A step up from Songs from the West Coast" | 2008-07-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: AWM61S6O8HYOH |
Contrary to most of the other reviewers I find this album more interesting than the previous Songs from the West Coast. Granted there are no super-hits but every single song is of a consistently high quality and the whole album is extremely listenable. It sticks to a somewhat reflective atmosphere with Elton's voice dominating and creating character.
It would be wrong to call this the culmination of his career, but it certainly sounds like a particular, more mature stage of it. There is no denying Elton's musical experience and it shows through here. The album's contrast to his early song hits provides a satisfying continuation of his career. |
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| "Breathtakingly Beautiful!" | 2008-01-27 |
| - Reviewed By mbrandon24 |
Elton at his soulful best! His voice and piano playing is beyond beautiful. It amazes me beyond words how Bernie Taupin never ceases to write such wonderful lyrics and Elton adding his perfect touch with his vocals and music to Taupin's lyrics.
I can listen to this cd over and over again - just like I do w/Elton's classics!! |
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| "Excellent!" | 2008-01-18 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3KFDT0E94TO9N |
| I highly recommend this! We saw Elton in concert when this first came out and we really liked the music. This is one of his best CD's in years! |
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 "VERY GOOD BUT NOT GREAT" | 2007-10-15 |
| - Reviewed By mtinkiel |
| When I heard this album for the first time, I thought inmediately that it wasn't a masterpiece, but some tracks were very catchy. Nothing on the album is bad, that's clear. Of course that could be a better album with a memorable song, and that's what this work lacks. But that doesn't mean it's not a worthy album. "Turn the lights out when you leave" is perhaps the best song in this collection, and "They call her the cat" is another good song. Finally "Answer in the sky" is a tipically elton-ish tune. The other songs are also good, but not great. |
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| "The best since Made In England" | 2007-09-22 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3ELQIZJ1JRBA3 |
I really love this album. I think it's the best since Made In England.
The first time I listened to it I thought it was not a great album, but after listen to it some more times I saw I was wrong...So wrong, because it's wonderfull.
There are a lot of gospel musci in it, I guess.
a must have to any Elton fan or not |
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| "It comes more solid and even better!" | 2007-08-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1QP5VCWEL1LHD |
Luis Mejia (son) - First of all, I can't believe how many bad review are about this album, I mean I'm always shocked by finding people who love even the worst piece of garbage in the world, but this negativity leaves me really amazed! Don't take me by hard dying fan either, if I don't like an album I say it with all confidence and as objective as possible. Anyway, being more clear, I'll make my biggest effort for opening some eyes. Peachtree Road, released in 2004, is one of Elton John's most consistent, solid, sentimental, elegant and serious albums of all time, Songs From The West Coast represented his return to making the first style that made him famous, and best of all, respected, but still the sudden change leaves some incorrect traces, but now that Elton John is stablished into his classic style, Peachtree Road comes even stronger, firm and more focused.
Peachtree Road is certainly his best effort since, well, Too Low For Cero, and it comes with a much more consistent piano ballad basis, a little bit country-like rythms and also a little bit of jazzy and lightly synthesized instrumentation; it also comes fully orchestrated, but USEFULLY orchestated. It contains a recognizable, profound set of compositions, including his most mellodic, dramatic, elegant, sentimental, emotional, joyful and focused moods. Its also a self-produced album, Elton John himself produced it. And although this might be a clear point of possible failure (noticing that it has only sold 2 million copies) the bad aspects of the album range between a slight lack of originality to uncompromising compositions.
Within the tracks, they are a set of songs composed mainly as deep, meaningful ballads, although with some joyful features: Weight Of The World is the first and one of the best songs in the album, it reflects a meaningful part of Elton's life, were he claims that being such a famous and perfectly expected star puts a lot of pressure on him, I forgave some of his past colorless compositions when listening to this song. Porch Swing In Tupelo and Answer In The Sky are both undertaking, focused piano ballads with uncompromising lyrics and fantastic choires. Turn The Lights Out When You Live is an emotional ballad with some of the most serious mellodies in the album, a fantastic song. My Elusive Drug stays as a blues-like, enjoyable song, although I didn't undertand the lyrics meaning, it has some potent vocal turns. They Call Her The Cat, although of my dislike, is the most joyful song, possessing some of the rock n' roll, jazzy flavour like those seen in Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player. Freaks In Love, I Stop And I Breathe and Can't Keep This From You are melancholic ballads, possessing fantastic tunes, they have also a light, comprehensible structure. All That I'm Allow remains as the song with the most beautiful mellodies in the album, its also an emotional song that keeps a stunning hammond organ and rhodes performance by Guy Babylon. Too Many Tears is a little bit of a filler song but is still a well done, mandolin crafted song. Its Getting Dark In Here stays as a dramatic, sentimental balladry with fantastic choires. Track pick: Weight Of The World, Turn The Lights Out When You Live, They Call Her The Cat, All That I'm Allowed.
Elton John piano performace returns much more solid and well crafted than in past works, and his vocal hability just stays better than ever, and Taupin's lyrics keep a great sentimental and emotional contents, although not as poetic or mellow.
In conclussion, Peachtree Road is certainly one for the collection, a marvelous work, comprehensible for any listener and fantastic for Elton John's early works fan. It isn't spiteful or dull, like many others claim! |
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| "The Best Album I Have Heard In Years!" | 2007-06-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A14PPSOGSOEDF4 |
| I have always been a fairweather fan of Elton John,meaning I think the only Elton albums you need are his first two Greatest Hits.But,a few years back I saw the video for Turn The Lights Out When You Leave on CMT and was not only surprised they were even playing an Elton John song but that it was the best country song an artist has put out in recent years,in my opinion.So,I resigned to wait until it was available midline priced to buy it.Really,I shouldn't have waited.This is innovative,bold and soulful music,probably recorded on analog equipment(does anyone remember that?)that deserves a fair listen.The only track that I even have the smallest criticism of is All That I'm Allowed,but that's because it is done with a gospel choir and it doesn't really sound like his voice-but it's still a good tune.If your a fan of the Elton at his peak during the 70's,you will probably really enjoy this album.Peace! |
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| "John's loving tribute to the southern sound" | 2007-02-27 |
| - Reviewed By footies |
Now that the singer calls Atlanta his home, it is no surprising that a little bit of southern "flava" would filter into his music. Paired with longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin, Elton returns to the ballads that brought him pop acclaim in the 70's and has endured him as one of the true icons of popular music.
"Peachtree Road," named for the historical Atlanta thoroughfare, is a rarity: an album that is contemporary yet nostalgic. The singer sounds stronger and more expressive on an album that has a little bit of everything. Outstanding cuts include the rocking "They Call Her the Cat," the gospel-influenced "Answer in the Sky," the down-home "Porch Swing in Tupelo," the open-to-interpretation "Freaks in Love," the reflective "I Stop and I Breathe," the wondrously-orchestrated/sung "Too Many Tears," and the plaintive "It's Getting Dark in Here."
Of course the songs bear similarities to Elton John classics and that's their appeal for those of us old enough to remember him musically in his peak years.
In a time when musicians with nary an ounce of talent are continuing to top the charts, real artists like John are overshadowed on the airwaves. But, fortunately, we, his fans, will be there to support him.
And we Georgians, especially, will be there behind one of our sons, whether they be native or not. |
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| "Classic New Elton John" | 2006-11-15 |
| - Reviewed By info48679 |
Throughout the entire album EJ hinted at his classic sound of the early 70's, and it is very refreshing to find him playing this great sound in his 2004 release.
Memories of "Don't shoot me I am only the Piano player", Caribou, Captain Fantastic or Rock of the Westies are all in this fresh new album. Not to mention that EJ and Taupin are like inseparable twins, which I totally agree.
Great album, great sound; I own 15 albums for EJ and I believe that this album is really one of his best. I am having a hard time removing it from my CD player.
Put this album on your CD player; play it 5 times in a row; you will see what I mean.
If you are an EJ fan this album deserves 5 stars +. if not; 4 stars
Highly recommended.
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 "Two steps forward, three steps back." | 2006-06-07 |
| - Reviewed By sheknowsprose |
Elton John has been writing the soundtrack to my life since I reached puberty, back in the early ninties. His music and Taupin's lyrics were so perfect back at his pinnacle in the 70's, then we have the wayward 80's that gave us a few spotty hits, and he regained his prowess again in the 90's. After so-so releases Made in England and The Big Picture, I was totally enthralled with Songs from the West Coast- this was the Elton I fell in love with! When I heard about Peachtree Road, Elton's first foray into production, I was ready for the love affair to continue...but alas.
I listened to every song in my car just moments after buying it, waiting for that single song that would become my first new favorite. Nothing happened. I resolved to listen to the cd a lot, even though nothing really clicked with me, perhaps it needed time. Nope.
I even listened to the cd again before sitting down to write this review, just to be totally sure...and I am. Forgive me, Elton, but this one is boring- and in comparison to Songs from the West Coast, it's downright depressing. The songs are lifeless, the vocal seems distorted somehow, with a faint echo- not that clear, lovely Elton-voice we received on the last album. The lyrics aren't really flawed in any way, though they aren't particularly witty or memorable, either. You'd think that after the huge success of Elton's tour with just him and his piano, he'd get the picture- Elton's pure voice, and his crazy piano skills- that's where the magic happens. In conclusion, if you have to have all the Elton albums simply because your his biggest fan, by all means, this one will certainly look good on your cd shelf...and that's probably where it will spend it's time, watching as you, time after time, grab another Elton cd over it. |
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